The Twin Therapists Podcast
Drs. Jude and Julius Austin, identical twin brothers, lift the curtain on the "doing" of psychotherapy. With unwavering honesty, raw vulnerability, and unwavering compassion for the complexities of the human condition, they illuminate the path for both fledgling clinicians and seasoned professionals alike. The Twin Therapists podcast is your gateway to a world where healing meets humanity, leaving no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of understanding the depths of the human soul.
Episodes
82 episodes
Graduation season
We walk out of a meeting with the American Counseling Association still laughing, then immediately crash into the emotional whiplash of the end of the semester. Graduation season in counselor education is a strange mix of pride, fatigue, and re...
…it’s been a while
We catch up after the break and get honest about why consistency is hard when we’re juggling teaching, supervision, family life, and actual rest. Along the way we connect youth soccer, counselor training, and conference culture to one core idea...
Back From The Hiatus
The mics crack back on with a messy, honest reset: a health scare, a mountain of sleep debt, and the kind of parenting moments that test your pulse and soften your edges. We traded hustle for recovery long enough to notice what was broken—and w...
What If Your Purpose Keeps Moving The Goalposts with Jake Orr
We sit down with Jake, an ER clinician and private practice counselor, to unpack crisis work, clinical pressure, and the moving target of purpose. We dig into the craft of change talk, why discomfort is often the doorway, and how authenticity p...
Why Dedicated Space Transforms Counseling Education And Student Wellbeing
We pull back the curtain on how space, funding, and proximity shape counseling education, arguing that dedicated, coherent homes make safer clinics and stronger clinicians. Humor lightens the load as we unpack real trade-offs, practical design,...
Resilience In Real Life with Dr. Kate Lund
Some days it feels like the only way through is to push harder. We took a different route with psychologist and author Dr. Kate Lund, exploring how real resilience is built on flexibility, calm, and the everyday choices that shape family cultur...
How Attachment Theory Helped Save A Marriage
We talk with Bryan Power about how a near-collapse became the turning point for a stronger marriage. He shares the six pillars of Integrated Attachment Theory and real steps to move from anxious or avoidant patterns to secure connection.
What Do Students Need More: Comfort Or Grit?
Two counselors trade jokes about inbox guilt, dying Durangos, and overpowered espresso while wrestling with a deeper question: how much real life belongs in the classroom. We explore program culture, student shock, and what it takes to build id...
If the universe is indifferent, where do we find “I’m proud of you”?
Two counselors trade jokes, parent stories, and supervision lessons while wrestling with a simple truth: everyone needs real feedback. We talk about clean wins, messy systems, and how saying “good job” can change students, clinicians, and kids....
Supervisors Who Grow vs. Supervisors Who Manage
A hike-time call from Pop-Pop, a birthday cookie “failure” that turns into a win, and a catastrophic Lego implosion set the stage for a conversation clinicians rarely hear plainly: some supervisors grow you, and some supervise to manage risk—an...
Be Slow, Be Lazy, Be Dumb: Essential Advice for New Therapists
We explore childhood memories of our elementary school club "The Midnight Players" and share essential advice for new therapists struggling with performance anxiety in clinical sessions.• Our childhood club "Midnight Players" had airbru...
Navigating Difficult Conversations in Classrooms and Beyond
We explore the complexities of parenting, professional growth, and navigating difficult conversations in therapeutic and educational settings. From toddlers mimicking adult language to teaching children independence, the episode weaves together...
The Art of Outgrowing Your Therapist
The twin therapists explore the concept of outgrowing your therapist and when it's appropriate to end a therapeutic relationship despite feelings of loyalty.• Distinguishing between dependency and loyalty in the therapeutic relationship...
LIVE CAST from the Golden Nugget Casino
Twin therapists Jude and Julius Austin share a candid, humor-filled conversation about finding peace, love, and self-care in the counseling profession while staying true to your authentic self.• Peace in counseling isn't about perfectio...
The Therapy Tech Tug-of-War
The hosts return to discuss AI's growing role in mental health therapy and what makes human therapists irreplaceable despite technological advances.• The rising trend of AI applications in clinical psychology beyond administrative tasks...
Mental Health is Not Something to Protect, But to Use
We catch up after months away, discussing our completed book "Mind Your Business: Merging Meaningful Work with Financial Wisdom" and sharing stories about our rapidly growing children. Our conversation explores the delicate balance between chal...
Every Therapist is Just Figuring It Out as They Go
Therapy isn't about perfection—it's about practice. Two seasoned counselor educators reunite to tackle one of the most profound challenges facing new therapists: finding authenticity in clinical work.Breaking through the idealized image...
Toe Pics, Tenure, and Tales of Parenting Chaos
Have you ever wondered if the chaos of academic life could lead you to the unexpected world of online toe picture sales? Join us on a laughter-filled journey as we discuss the hilarious mayhem of coordinating our packed schedules while playfull...
Helping students understand what "is" instead of "why"
On the education front, we're pulling back the curtain on generational shifts that are reshaping classrooms. Can AI be the secret ingredient that keeps Gen Z and Gen Alpha students engaged? From AI-generated mock clients to an in-depth chat abo...
What is healthy supervision?
Passionate soccer fan and esteemed academic, Dr. Gülşha Kemer, joins us to share her journey through the world of academia and her love for the Turkish soccer team, Beşiktaş. Her insights shine a light on the importance of informal interactions...
Dungeons & Dragons & Therapy
Discover how the world of Dungeons & Dragons can transform therapy sessions with our guest, Joseph Bennett, an LPC associate from Central Texas. Joseph shares his innovative approach to incorporating this beloved role-playing game into clin...
Empathy Wins Over Rigid Rules in Education
Imagine a world where podcasting hurdles and academic pressures collide in a whirlwind of humor and insight. That's the reality we tackle in this episode as we brainstorm zany product ideas like a scent named "Burnout" and a unique retreat for ...
The Art of Engaging Audiences as an Introvert
What happens when your little soccer star decides to hang up their cleats, but the family legacy of sports beckons with open arms? Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of parenting with a smile, sharing the tale of Valen's candid farewel...
Resilience in Youth Sports & in Session
Ever wondered why a simple sandwich could stir such deep emotions? Join us as we kick off our latest episode with a passionate homage to the now-discontinued Jimmy John's Frenchie sandwich. We share our personal quests to replicate that perfect...