What Your Therapist Is Reading ®

Where passion for reading and mental health merge. Jessica Fowler, LCSW has gone to the authors of the books that therapist are reading, so listeners can hear from the experts themselves about their book and topic related to mental health. Each episode is a short formate, so that one can hear about the book, why the author wrote it and who it is for before deciding if this book might be helpful. Please note that the information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

What Your Therapist Is Reading ® is a health podcast hosted by Jessica Fowler, with 96 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jessica Fowler hosts What Your Therapist Is Reading ®, a health show with 96 episodes published.

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  Episode #95

  Adult ADHD with Dr. Laura Knouse

  Aug 11, 202631 minS10

  Follow along on soical media @therapybookspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews Laura Knauss, PhD all things ADHD as we discuss her book Living Well with Adult ADHD: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life. DR. Knauss describes adult ADHD as a disorder of self-regulation affecting school, work, parenting, driving, and relationships, often involving emotional impulsivity and follow-through challenges. The book can be read cover to cover or as a practical, pick-what-you-need resource with brief assessments that identify a problem and then directs its readers to targeted strategies, while also building in acceptance and self-compassion to counter self-mistrust and negative self-talk. Dr. Knouse explains CBT for adult ADHD as skills-focused support for executive functioning plus working on thoughts and feelings, including “permission-giving” thoughts. Show Highlights Adult ADHD Explained Self-Compassion and Identity CBT for Adult ADHD Choice Points and Momentum Three Parts in the book Favorite Hacks Research Support and Next Steps About the author: Dr Knouse is a professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and a licensed clinical psychologist. At Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, she received specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with ADHD and contributed to research on this approach. Dr. Knouse continues to research and write about how CBT for adults with ADHD can be improved and implemented--from how college students with ADHD can study more efficiently to how thoughts may hinder the use of new skills. Dr. Knouse is the author of over 40 research articles and co-author of Thriving in College with ADHD: A CBT skills approach and Living Well with ADHD: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life.

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  Episode #94

  Real Skills for Real Life with Jesse Finkelstein, PsyD

  Aug 5, 202622 minS10

  Follow along on social media @therapybookdspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) Psychotherapist and podcast host Jessica Fowler interviews Jesse Finklestein, PsyD . who co-authored Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions and Relationships with Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD . In this episode, we explore the modules of DBT which include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness can be used to help people in everyday life. In addition, Dr. Finklestein explains DBT’s skills can help toward change not just in behavior but in creating hope and tolerating pain. He describes the book’s accessible, design-driven format, including having visual elements and “skills paths” to help readers choose tools for specific situations. Show Highlights: Values Versus Goals Why DBT Skills Matter Four DBT Modules Skills Not Identity How The Book Works Design And Accessibility Dialectics And Connection About the author: Dr. Jesse Finkelstein is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapies, including DBT and exposure-based treatments. He is the founder of Axis Psychology in New York (axiscbt.com) and Chief Content Officer at TheraHive (therahive.com), a platform focused on psychoeducation skills.

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  Episode #93

  Chronic Pain with Dr. Carly Hunt

  Jul 29, 202624 minS10

  Follow along on social media @therapybookspodcast *Information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews sports and health psychologist Dr. Carly Hunt about her book, Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain: How to Harness the Power of the Mind-Body Connection. In addition to sharing about her history of childhood medical trauma and intermittent pain, Dr. Hunt explores many aspects of chronic pain including how trauma can contribute to nervous system sensitization. Dr. Hunt emphasizes building a multidisciplinary care team, activity pacing with time-contingent rest, and mindfulness to reduce pain-related worry. Show Highlights How Chronic Pain Works Grief/Hope Stressors How to Start with Understanding/Accepting Chronic Pain Mindfulness Skills Pain Reprocessing Therapy Five Percent Wins Integrative Care Plan About the author: Dr. Carly Hunt is a sport & health psychologist, author, consultant, and former D1 golfer. Her holistic approach blends sport, health, and positive psychology to help people build inner resources that support excellence and mind-body health. She completed her BA in Psychology from Georgetown University, MA in Kinesiology and PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland, and postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Find her on the web at www.presentmindconsulting.com and www.thinkbettergolf.com .

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  Episode #92

  Reproductive Trauma with Beth Warren LCSW, PMH-C

  Jul 22, 202626 minS10

  Follow along on social media @therapybookdspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) *Trigger warning as we are discussing reproductive trauma. Psychotherapist and podcast host Jessica Fowler interviews Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW, PMH-C about reproductive trauma as we explore her book, Healing from Reproductive Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors of Traumatic Infertility Journeys, Pregnancies and Births. During our discussion Bethany Warren shares about her 25 plus years working with the birthing population and what this population will need for support. During our conversation we explore the definition of reproductive trauma, common triggers, the impact on family, the need for support for the partner and much more. Show Highlights Why Reproductive Trauma Work Defining Reproductive Trauma Symptoms and Triggers Why a Workbook Formate Self-Validation and Healing Partners and Family Support Who the Book is For Provider Trauma and Training About the author: Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW, PMH-C is a perinatal psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California and has worked in reproductive mental health for over 25 years. She is author of the books: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook and most recently, Healing From Reproductive Trauma. Her 3rd book, about trauma-informed care in perinatal spaces is due out next year. Beth is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, treating perinatal OCD, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed and person-centered care from an attachment lens. She is passionate about spreading awareness about mental health treatment and prevention and is regularly featured on podcasts and gives trainings on perinatal mental health and trauma. She is also an EMDRIA approved consultant and facilitates EMDR therapy trainings. Beth is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Perinatal Mental Health and accessibility of quality mental healthcare for all parents. The information on the podcast What Your Therapist is Reading and on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and although Jessica Fowler is a licensed clinical social worker in New York State, this program is not intended to provide mental health treatment and does not constitute a patient/therapist relationship.

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  Episode #91

  Teen Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano

  Jul 15, 202623 min

  Follow along on social media @therapybookspodcast *Information shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Book (affiliate link) Psychotherapist and podcast host Jessica Fowler interviews licensed clinical social worker and author Sophia Valle Galano about teen anxiety and her book, Calming Teen Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. Sophia Valle Galano explains that teen anxiety often looks different than adult anxiety and may appear as overwhelm, school refusal, panic symptoms, isolation, or irritability. Adults should assess frequency and the degree of impairment. Sophia and Jessica explore what to do when teens refuse therapy, including brainstorming alternative supports. Sophia emphasizes boundaries around teen therapy, not over-involving parents or grilling teens afterward, and highlights listening, collaboration, preventive approaches, and not avoiding difficult topics like substance use and sexual health to build trust and safety. Show Highlights What Teen Anxiety Looks Like When Teens Refuse Therapy Boundaries around Therapy Hands off Parenting Shift Empathy Exercises for Parents Modern Pressures Tech and AI About the author: Sophia Vale Galano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, speaker, teacher and practicing therapist. Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London, and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. She has been providing therapy since 2015 and has over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents. Sophia has treated individuals and families in her private practice while also providing therapy in medical, educational, residential and outpatient settings. She is an expert at treating teenage anxiety, and is the author of the book, Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. The information on the podcast What Your Therapist is Reading and on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and although Jessica Fowler is a licensed clinical social worker in New Yor State, this program is not intended to provide mental health treatment and does not constituent a patient/therapist relationship.

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