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Thoughtfully Us

Thoughtfully Us

We are 3 mental health therapists of color, who have a lot to say! We will talk about all things mental health and wellness, pop culture and life!

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38:15

Behind the Couch: Things You’d Never Guess About Us

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/11/05

In this episode, we open up about the things you might not guess about us as therapists — like the fact that yes, we still get nervous, and no, we don’t always take our own advice. We also share a few fun personal surprises that only people who really know us would expect.It’s a lighthearted and honest conversation that gives you a peek behind the mic before we kick off our upcoming three-part get to know your hosts series.

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39:30

The Secret’s Out—But AI Didn’t Predict This One

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/10/29

This episode’s got layers. We start with a surprise moment that has us all emotional (you’ll know it when you hear it 👀), then open up about the challenges of fertility and the unseen emotional labor behind conception.From there, we switch gears into a thoughtful — and slightly skeptical — chat about AI’s growing presence in the mental health field: what excites us, what worries us, and what it could mean for therapy.And to close it out, we wrap things up with a little Halloween nostalgia, because

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37:30

Therapists, But Also Humans in Spiral Season

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2025/10/15

In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of “spiral season” — when the days get shorter, the energy dips, and even therapists need a little extra support.We open up about our own mental health ups and downs, sharing how we prepare for and move through Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and low seasons. From sensory grounding to cozy holiday rituals (and Maya’s joyful rediscovery of apples), we talk about what helps us stay connected and cared for.We also unpack the growing challenges around

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37:40

The Summer I Turned Exhausted

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/10/01

We started with The Summer I Turned Pretty finale and ended up unpacking the very real, very invisible labor therapists of color carry – especially in today’s political climate. In this episode, we talk about the emotional weight of helping clients navigate policies that harm them…while those same policies affect us, too. We share how hard it can be to hold space for others when your own hearts are heavy. We also dig into the added complexity of working with people whose values or beliefs may align

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36:21

Redefining Therapy, One Myth at a Time

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, we’re busting some of the biggest myths about therapy and therapists.We talk about the idea that therapists just “give advice” (spoiler: we don’t), the misconception that we analyze people all day, and the truth about what we actually do — and don’t do — in and out of sessions.We also name the harmful stereotypes around who therapy is for — especially the belief that it’s only for people in crisis or women. Mental health care should be accessible to everyone, and we’re here to

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39:45

Therapists Who Post, Scroll, and Cringe

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/09/10

Mental health is having a moment online — but not all of it is helpful.In this episode, we unpack the rise of pop psychology on social media. From mental health buzzwords like “gaslighting,” “narcissist,” and “boundaries” to self-diagnosis TikToks and therapist Instagram pages (yes, ours too), we talk about what we appreciate and what gives us pause.We share our own experiences navigating social media as therapists, the pressure to show up “authentically,” and the very real messiness behind it

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29:45

Things We Thought Were Normal.. Until Therapy

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/09/03

In this episode, we're naming the things that we thought were just part of life – but turned out to be patterns, survival responses, or straight up unhelpful coping. From toxic positivity to anxiety that looked “normal”, we share the habits we’ve unlearned and the moments when therapy cracked something open for us. Nelly reflects on a powerful moment when Maya lovingly called her out, and Morgan reminds us that diagnoses don't always show up the way people expect them to.We also talk about how

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35:42

Inside Voice, Therapist Edition

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, we’re talking about the things we wish we could say in the therapy room but don’t, because… ethics. From wanting to say “Please just break up with them already” to wishing we could be a little more blunt about red flags, we get real about the moments when our inside voices are doing the most.We also talk about therapist self-disclosure, what it’s like to balance authenticity with professionalism, and why sometimes the most helpful thing is the thing left unsaid.

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23:58

Naming It, Needing It, And Sometimes Avoiding It

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/08/13

In this conversation, we explore the therapists we wish we had - and what we've learned about advocating for our needs in therapy spaces. We share what we wish we'd known when we started our own therapy journeys, the power of naming emotions, and the ways stigma can shape our willingness to seek help. We also own the truth that even as therapists, we can sometimes be avoidant in our own healing work. **Disclaimer: We're therapists, but this isn't therapy. This podcast is for informational purposes

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26:18

You Can't Pour From An Empty Water Bottle

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/08/06

In this episode, we open up about the emotional labor of being therapists during moments of collective trauma — like the pandemic — and the challenge of holding space for others while navigating our own grief, fear, and fatigue. We talk about what it means to be both healer and human in a world where societal decisions directly impact our clients and ourselves.We also reflect on how we care for ourselves (or try to), and share a moment of love and laughter when Morgan and Nelly gifted Maya their

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24:14

The Twin Mix Up That Started It All

Thoughtfully Us ·

2025/07/30

We're so excited to finally share this with you! In this episode, you'll get to know us, hear how we became chosen family, and laugh along as we tell the story of how Nelly thought Morgan and Maya (identical twins) were actually the same person. We also share why we started this podcast and what you can expect in future episodes - honest conversations about mental health, identity, and the beautiful, messy parts of life.Listen now where you get your podcasts!

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