Therapy Chat

Laura Reagan is a psychotherapist, burnout prevention consultant, and certified Daring Way facilitator, and she's been hosting Therapy Chat since 2015. The show takes a distinctly holistic approach to psychotherapy, exploring modalities that don't always get airtime on mainstream mental health podcasts. EMDR, art therapy, somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based approaches all get serious treatment here. The format is almost entirely interview-based. Reagan brings on fellow therapists, researchers, and practitioners to talk about their specialties, and the conversations often have a warmth to them that listeners frequently mention in reviews. She's had some notable guests, including Dick Schwartz, the creator of IFS, and Thomas Hubl, the trauma researcher. With 518 episodes in the archive, there's a staggering amount of content covering everything from attachment theory to parenting to therapist self-care. Reagan is connected to the Trauma Therapist Network, which gives the show a particular depth when it comes to trauma-informed approaches. Her 4.4 star rating from 661 reviews suggests a dedicated but slightly more niche audience compared to some of the bigger therapy podcasts. What listeners consistently praise is her compassionate energy and her ability to create space for guests to explain complex therapeutic concepts in accessible language. If you're drawn to the more alternative and integrative side of therapy, or you're a practitioner yourself looking to learn about modalities outside your training, this podcast is worth a serious listen.