Holding Both
Join us, two human therapists as we navigate the intricacies of caring for others, ourselves and trying not to lose our shit. Each episode will explore themes from therapy, relationships, and what we've learned from our experiences as therapists and humans in this complicated world. Sit with us as we hold both; trying to be a professional therapist and at the end of the day being just a girl
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17: Rest is an active task feat. Owen
Sorry it's been a long time, life has been life-ing. We're talking rest as an active task and what constitutes restful vs. active rest. Owen joins us at random and chats about how he rests. Happy Friday!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:31
Episode 16: The Accountability Police
Sophia proposes one of the hardest parts of being a therapist, holding clients accountable to their goals. Jess pitches seasonal living and reprimands Sophia on her cat names. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:46
Episode 15: To insurance or not to insurance?
We're on a time crunch today! Sophia shares how she's hyperfixated on matcha and we talk about the logistics of being a therapist. If you've ever wondered the difference between out of network and insurance and what it all means, take a listen....
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:08
Episode 14: Skin Problems and Spirituality
In this episode, we do a deep dive on our feelings on religion and spirituality. We chat about our history with religion, how it connects to culture, and how it impacts our work with clients in therapy.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:25
Episode 13: A Never Ending Evolution of Self
We're talking about all the different versions of ourselves, hitting developmental milestones and different landmarks in independence. We're going to the spa now so that's all we're writing!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:58
Episode 12: Girls and their Goals
Welcome back to Holding Both! In this episode, we chat measurable goals, gratitude practices and the institution of Outback Steakhouse. We talk about cultivating intention in your life and debate the best Cheez-It. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:40
Episode 11: Navigating the Holidays
We chat holiday traditions, holding boundaries with family and how to execute a restful and joyful holiday. A special guest calls in and Sophia debates a new addition to the family.Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:04
Episode 10: Self-Compassion-ing our way out of Anxiety
Be nice to yourself, dammit! Jess explains why having more self-compassion can lead to a different outlook at anxious situations and Sophia uses some current life stuff as an opportunity to give herself some grace.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:37
Episode 9: Ask A Therapist
We answer some questions from Reddit in this one. From coping skills to your therapist buying you a drink, this one's all business baby. Trigger Warning: We chat Self-Harm from 4:45 to 7:00. Take care of yourself.
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41:24
Episode 8: Over-functioning in the Airport
Today we define and unpack the "overfunctioner" versus "underfunctioner" dynamic that occurs in a lot of relationships. We chat invisible labor, ‘the list’, and discuss the proper amount of food to bring to the airport. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:02
Episode 7: Not so Happy Hour
We’re talking about relationships to alcohol. Buckle up this one is a little heavy, you might need a drink. Or not, completely your choice.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:20
Episode 6: Best Friends Forever or For Now?
We’re talking about friendships, markers of intimacy and normalizing conflict in friendships. This was a vulnerable one for us as we talk about a rupture we’ve had as friends and how we repaired it. Send this one to your bestie <3
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41:42
Episode 5: Does the Perfect Day Exist?
In this one, we chat perfect days, unpacking expectations and the myth of the ideal birthday. We get vulnerable about unmet expectations and how we make meaning of them in our relationships. Sophia outs herself as a hockey fan and we make futur...
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34:27
Episode 4: A Love Letter to Our Therapists & Finding the Right Fit
This one's for all the therapists we've ever loved ❤️ Listen to us talk about why we started therapy, the people who made it a love story, and what our suggestions are for finding your own therapist you want to write a love letter to.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:09
Episode 3: Boiler Room Dilemmas
In this one we drop the veil. We discuss sense of self, changing preferences and how the things we love make us who we are. We invite you to our seance, pay homage to Sims and ask some hard hitting questions about your inner child.
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49:08