Grad school teaches theory. It rarely teaches what to do when a client’s suicidal ideation doesn’t fit the depression treatment plan, why the ADHD interventions aren’t landing for a client who might also be autistic, or how to keep going when the work starts emptying you out. Podcasts fill a lot of that gap, and they fit into the 15 minutes between sessions or the drive home.
These are the 10 podcasts I recommend most often. They aren’t ranked. They’re grouped by what you need most, so start with the section that matches where you are right now.
A quick disclosure: the first show below is mine.
For Clinical Skills and Specialty Populations
Self Careapist Therapist Podcast: Expert Insights & Practical Therapy Skills
Most clinical podcasts cover either professional development or therapist wellness. Self Careapist Therapist, hosted by Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, treats both as non-negotiable. Guest episodes feature the developers and originators of clinical frameworks, and solo episodes focus on burnout prevention and longevity in the field. CE credit is available through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Highlighted episode: Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) with Dr. David Jobes
Dr. Jobes has spent over 40 years researching suicide prevention and developed CAMS, one of the most evidence-supported suicide-focused frameworks available to clinicians. He makes the case for targeting suicidal ideation and behavior directly instead of treating it as a symptom of depression, and explains why common clinical responses, including hospitalization, often leave clients at higher risk than before.
Highlighted episode: AuDHD: Autism and ADHD Together with Dr. Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett
Dr. Tony Attwood is among the most recognized clinical psychologists in the world on autism, and Dr. Michelle Garnett brings deep expertise in the overlap between autism and ADHD. Together they break down AuDHD as a distinct presentation that many clinicians still underidentify, particularly in women and girls, and share practical tools like energy accounting and the spoken social story.
Read the AuDHD Episode Recap | Listen on Spotify | Watch on YouTube
Listen to the Show on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify
The Affirming Minds Podcast
Hosted by Shaina Siber, LCSW, founder of Affirm Mental Health, an accredited CE provider. Episodes work as short “pod-courses” with expert guests, and Affirm Academy members can earn CE credit for listening. Recent topics include EMDR fundamentals, values-based exposure work for OCD, masking and burnout in neurodivergent clients, interpersonal psychotherapy, and attachment trauma in foster care and adoption, all grounded in trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive care.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify
The Science of Psychotherapy
Hosted by Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz, editors of The Science of Psychotherapy magazine, this show covers the neuroscience and neurobiology behind clinical work. Each topic is examined through one question: how does understanding this change what you do in session? The hosts talk as much as their guests do, so episodes play out as a peer-level exchange rather than a standard interview.
Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast
Hosted by David Puder, MD, this show draws on research, in-session clinical experience, and his own mental health journey. Recent episodes cover countertransference, defense mechanisms, mentalization, and postpartum psychosis. It’s especially useful if you want to better understand the psychiatric side of presentations already showing up in your caseload.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Visit the Episode Library
For Trauma and Attachment Work
Therapist Uncensored
Hosted by Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP, and Ann Kelley, PhD, this show builds on attachment theory, relational neuroscience, and evidence-based psychology to offer practical tools for clinicians and clients alike. It ranks among Apple’s Top 10 Social Science podcasts in the U.S. One of the few therapy podcasts with reach that matches its depth.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Visit Therapist Uncensored
Therapy Chat
Hosted by Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, Therapy Chat features interviews with therapists, educators, and researchers on attachment trauma, somatic interventions, and bottom-up approaches to healing. With hundreds of episodes since 2015, it treats therapist wellbeing as part of clinical learning, which makes it a strong fit if you carry a heavy trauma caseload.
For Therapist Burnout and Sustainability
A Simple Therapy Podcast
Hosted by Sindee Gozansky, LCPC, a therapist, supervisor, and mentor. The show mixes solo reflections, therapist education, and guest interviews on the parts of therapist life that rarely make it into training: burnout, imposter syndrome, boundaries, supervision, therapist identity, and building a practice you can sustain. Sindee keeps coming back to the relationship over technique, and to the idea that the moments that matter most in therapy are often the ordinary ones. You may know it by its earlier name, The Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify
From Both Sides of the Couch
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Bruce, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach with more than 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, consultation, and supervision. Her expertise is in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and her doctoral dissertation focused on DBT training to reduce therapist burnout. The show is built for listeners who tend to be driven, perfectionistic, and self-critical. Episodes cover mindfulness, self-compassion, resilience, and emotional boundaries, including how therapists absorb more of their clients’ pain than they realize.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Visit Dr. Laurie Bruce’s Podcast Page
For the Business Side of Private Practice
Marketing Therapy with Anna Walker
Hosted by Anna Walker, marketing coach and founder of Walker Strategy Co., who has helped thousands of therapists grow their private practices. Each week brings practical strategies and the occasional tough-love perspective on filling your caseload with right-fit, full-fee clients without burning out. If the business side of private practice has ever felt at odds with your clinical identity, this show reframes marketing as an extension of your clinical skills.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify
For Culturally Grounded Care
Therapy for Black Girls
Hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Therapy for Black Girls is one of the most widely recognized mental health podcasts in the field. It covers the intersection of culture, identity, and emotional wellbeing for Black women and communities of color. Essential listening for any clinician committed to serving diverse clients well.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Visit Therapy for Black Girls
Where to Start
Pick the section that matches your most pressing need and start with one episode. If you want CE credit and a new clinical skill, start with The Affirming Minds Podcast or the CAMS episode above. If you’re tired in a way a weekend doesn’t fix, start with A Simple Therapy. If your inner critic sounds a lot like your clients’, start with From Both Sides of the Couch.
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