
Edge of the Couch
Two good friends and experienced therapists explore the topics that were either shied away from or dismissed because they were too big, too nuanced, too risky, or too uncomfortable to address in school or even in supervision. We want to inspire and encourage therapists to think more deeply, show up more fully, and find humour and self-compassion in navigating the messier parts of being a therapist.
Podcasting since 2021 • 131 episodes
Edge of the Couch
Latest Episodes
Let's Talk About Mean Therapists
Are therapists who "call out" their clients more effective? This week, we’re responding to a Reddit post from a therapist who proudly claims to be a "mean therapist". They describe themselves as solution-focused, direct, and not afraid to hold ...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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40:52

When Therapists Miss Key Information
All therapists miss essential information-- things like self-harm, abuse, and disordered eating. These can have major consequences.In this episode, we discuss what gets missed in the therapy room, why it happens, and what we can do about...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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49:43

Working with Intellectualizing
In this episode, we’re talking about a dynamic that (dare we say) all therapists are familiar with: working with clients who over-intellectualize. We explore why some clients show up to therapy in their heads while disconnected to their bodies ...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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44:42

Are We "Treating" Our Clients?
Are we "treating" our clients, as in doing something *to* them, or *with* them? In this episode, we dig into situations where therapy aligns more closely with a medical model, and how we prefer to work using an open-ended approach. We discuss w...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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37:58

Being a Therapist on Social Media
Social media is one of the most impactful frontiers for therapists right now. So many questions are coming up for therapists at this time-- should I have social media at all? Should I market on social media? How much is too much to share? The i...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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40:17
