Community Builders - A Chico Podcast
Episode #14 - Morgan Szymczak
In this episode of Community Builders, we sit down with marriage and family therapist Morgan Szymczak for an honest conversation about mental health, burnout, and the importance of connection. Morgan shares what led her to become a therapist, what makes marriage and family therapy unique, and why the relationship between a therapist and client matters so much. She also opens up about the isolation that can come with helping professions and how burnout can build slowly over time. We talk about the local therapist network Morgan helped create, giving therapists a space to connect, support one another, and feel less alone in their work. As Morgan explains, when helpers have people to lean on, they are better able to care for the communities they serve. The conversation also explores youth mental health, social media, and the growing need for honest conversations about stress, connection, and support. This episode is a thoughtful reminder that the people caring for others need care too, and that stronger relationships can help build a healthier community. Follow us on Instagram: @community.builders.chico EPISODE CREDITS: Hosted by Dorian Cohen Produced by Metric Studios Edited by Michael Bone and Seth Ryan Trachtman Audio mixed by Michael Bone Artwork designed by Dorian Cohen Segment jingles licensed through Music Bed Be sure to follow Community Builders on YouTube and Instagram! Instagram YouTube (Full Video Episodes)
