Conversations With a Wounded Healer

Who’s a wounded healer? It’s any one of us who works in a caring profession and is bravely doing their own work, while helping others. My goal is to share the parallel journey we as healers walk along with our clients and how we attend to our own humanity while caring for others. My podcast is about conversations and community building, what we can learn from each other, and how we can help heal each other. We’re cultivating a space where we celebrate vulnerability, authenticity and “showing up.” It’s a place to meet people I think will inspire you, help you heal and grow – and who you can relate to at the same time. I’m inspired by C.G. Jung’s “wounded healer” concept, where the healer’s own hurt that gives the measure of his own power to heal. Another one of my heroes, Brene Brown, puts it best: “Mindfully practicing authenticity during our most soul-searching struggles is how we invite grace, joy and gratitude into our lives.” Together, I hope this marriage of vulnerability and professionalism will inspire and entertain you...enjoy!

328 - The Vulnerability of Being Seen with Noelle McWard Aquino 10/14/2026

328 - The Vulnerability of Being Seen with Noelle McWard Aquino On self-promotion, authentic marketing, and finding your own way to be visible as a therapist. Anxiety is as old as humankind. Maybe that’s why every person has a different definition of the uneasy state that derails our thoughts or actions. Time to connect with an expert. Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, is a Chicago-based therapist and soon-to-be major TED Talk alum. She has three decades of experience supporting clients with anxiety and is the bestselling author of Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type and Recover Your Peace. Now, Noelle is navigating the excitement and vulnerability of her TED Talk hitting the main TED channel. “The thing that's most uncomfortable for me is anything that feels like self-promotion. I'm not somebody who loves being front and center.” In this episode: The vulnerability of therapist self-promotion Authentic marketing for mental health professionals Introversion, extroversion, and professional identity Connection over conversion Understanding anxiety differently What feels like uncomfortable exposure for one person (Noelle) may be another person’s jam (Sarah). But they share the same desire: to be known in their authenticity and to feel safe doing so. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/43279448

327 - Suicidal Ideation Is Information with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas 10/07/2026

327 - Suicidal Ideation Is Information with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas Why therapists need compassionate curiosity, not fear, when talking about suicide. Suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation (SI), like the emotions that swirl around it, is a source of information. That perspective-altering declaration comes from my guest, Sally Spencer-Thomas, Ph.D. She's a brilliant, internationally recognized suicide prevention leader who lost her beloved brother to suicide. Sally urges cautious mental health professionals (and worried friends/family members tbh) to build their capacity for curiosity around suicide and SI. Together, Sarah and Sally explore how clinicians can move beyond fear, liability, checklists, and the illusion of control toward compassionate curiosity, relationship, agency, and genuine human connection. They also explore grief, spirituality, continuing bonds with people who have died, and what it means for therapists themselves to be wounded healers. In this episode: Why suicidal thoughts and feelings can be valuable information How fear and liability can interfere with the therapeutic relationship Different patterns of suicidal intensity—and why one-size-fits-all intervention doesn't work The importance of agency, nervous-system regulation, trust, and human connection Why therapists' own lived experiences with suicidality deserve a place in the profession Grief, continuing bonds, and Sally's experiences of her brother's presence after his death Emerging models like polyvagal theory offer hope. But our ability to sit with what's uncomfortable may be our greatest source of preventative care. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/43203573

326 - Neurodivergence, Trauma & the Problem With Normal with Kory Andreas 09/30/2026

326 - Neurodivergence, Trauma & the Problem With Normal with Kory Andreas An autism specialist and a skeptical therapist debate diagnosis, accommodations, masking, burnout, and who gets to define a “normal” brain. I love a debate; they make for great podcast episodes. While their official goal is to generate effective critical thinking, that skill is often missing from the “debates” favored by social media algorithms, especially when the topic strikes a chord of cultural conflict like educational curricula, gender identity, and neurodivergence. It’s neurodivergence that gets the legit debate treatment in my conversation with new friend and fellow documentary film fiend Kory Andreas, LCSW-C. But rather than the standard “affirmative/negative” approach, our debate digs into the information (and misinformation) that surrounds diagnosis of and accommodations for folks on the spectrum, plus broader societal acceptance of neurodivergence. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/43082633

Owning Your Power as a Group Practice Employee with Lee Thompson - Group Practice (R)evolution 09/23/2026

Owning Your Power as a Group Practice Employee with Lee Thompson - Group Practice (R)evolution Career paths, mentorship, workplace power, and finding your voice as a therapist. When we met a few years back, Lee Thompson, LCSW, was an early career therapist, a “COVID baby” of sorts. She inherited a professional space acclimating (or not) to rapid changes in the field, like the use of conferencing tools and the growing popularity of VC-backed virtual “wellness” platforms. Lee is part of a broader, younger cohort that has opted to enter private practice upon graduation rather than pursue experiences in community mental health. There are many reasons for this generational shift, not least of which is an opportunity to pay back those increasingly burdensome loans. We talk about: the external forces weighing on therapists' career choices, the life-changing magic of meaningful mentorship, and how group practice employees can feel empowered even during challenging times. How are we having conversations between owners and employees to actually make it more feasible to be in the group practice space with all of these changes coming? Good question. Some of the answers lie in the power dynamics of a group practice. The tension in these relationships must be addressed openly and honestly on both sides because, even if the practice owner is being absolutely 100% perfectly benevolent, the relationship doesn't work if the employees aren’t owning 100% of their power. Group Practice (R)evolution is a podcast series offering insights from owners, employees, and experts, and resources to support this wildly ambitious vision for the future. Become a part of the (R)evolution in our Authentic Leaders Group. . This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42988093

325 - What is Human Therapy in the Age of AI? with Ted Faneuff 09/16/2026

325 - What is Human Therapy in the Age of AI? with Ted Faneuff AI Can Reduce Symptoms. But Is That Therapy? Ted Faneuff on artificial intelligence, human connection, therapist burnout, and what technology can—and can’t—replace. I’m gonna potentially anger some folks, but here I go: I understand that AI has become a moral issue (on top of being an environmental one). That said, while I agree with some of the concerns, the tech does offer major benefits. Don’t @ me. You can find plenty of recent episodes where I wrestle with the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in therapeutic spaces. Add this conversation with Ted Faneuff, LCSW, to that list. Ted is the clinical operations leader at Upheal, an AI-powered platform that helps therapists manage progress notes, treatment plans, and other daily operations. We dig into the questions shaping the AI debate and motivations guiding three distinct user groups: therapists who are firmly opposed to AI, therapists who are cautiously curious, and therapists who are already enthusiastically adopting the tech in their practices. Where would you place yourself on this spectrum? Would anything shift your opinion or usage of AI one way or the other? Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42912007

Who Will Control the Future of Therapy? with Steve Duke (Interview Refresh) 09/09/2026

Who Will Control the Future of Therapy? with Steve Duke (Interview Refresh) AI, venture capital, tech platforms, and the fight to preserve quality and human connection in mental health care with Steve Duke, creator of The Hemingway Report. We're at a tipping point in the evolution of our field, especially when it comes to the rapid ascendancy of venture capital, consolidation, and technology—those AI chatbots lurking and learning in the digital shadows. I sound the alarm not to incite panic but to encourage resistance. We don’t have to bow down to the homogeneity of late-stage capitalism. We do have to recalibrate outdated modes of operation and revamp our self-care strategies if we hope to continue providing quality service. Steve Duke is one of the bright minds I turn to for data-driven inspiration and motivation. He founded The Hemingway Group, a business working with mental health organizations to help them succeed clinically and commercially. If it still feels like AI is coming for your job, you’re not wrong. Capitalism is continually working to optimize any experience for shareholders. But what about consumers? A growing consensus says clients of the behemoth therapy platforms are beginning to seek out quality over cheap access. To learn more about Steve visit Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42828655

Data, Dollars, and the Future of Therapy with Sharon Harper (Therapists Unchained | Sivie Suckerman) 09/02/2026

Data, Dollars, and the Future of Therapy with Sharon Harper (Therapists Unchained | Sivie Suckerman) Sarah shares an episode from a podcast (and therapist) she'd like to introduce you to: with Sivie Suckerman In this episode of Therapists Unchained, Sivie interviews Sharon Harper, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the Therapist Resource Institute (TRI). The conversation explores the necessity of reclaiming professional autonomy and building sustainable careers through authentic human connection and systemic advocacy, while also delving into the Therapist Resource Institute as a national platform designed to unify mental health professionals across all licenses and career stages. Harper explains that she created the organization to combat the fragmentation of the field and the growing influence of venture-backed tech platforms that often exploit clinician labor and client data. TRI is a supportive professional community that offers practical tools, such as referral networks and business vetting, while aiming to provide a collective political voice through future lobbying efforts. Thank you to Sivie and Sharon for sharing this conversation from with us. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You'll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah's group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it's a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah's group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42717780

Cultural Humility and Authentic Presence in Therapy with Gino Titus-Luciano (A Simple Therapy Podcast | Sindee Gozansky) 08/26/2026

Cultural Humility and Authentic Presence in Therapy with Gino Titus-Luciano (A Simple Therapy Podcast | Sindee Gozansky) Sarah shares an episode from a podcast (and therapist) she’d like to introduce you to: with Sindee Gozansky. Sindee Gozansky welcomes Gino Titus-Luciano, LMHC—CEO of Kokua Mental Health and Wellness Group, president of the Hawaii Counselors Association, and a therapist who believes you can't show up as a textbook and expect real healing to happen. Gino brings insight into what culturally grounded care actually looks like and why bringing your authentic self into the room doesn't mean losing your professional boundaries. Together, Sindee and Gino explore how to balance being real with staying professional, why cultural curiosity matters more than competency, and what happens when a client's values directly challenge your own. Gino shares a powerful moment working with a client who rejected DEI principles—and how getting curious instead of defensive opened the door to actual therapeutic work. He breaks down why rigid treatment models burn clinicians out, how to know when you're over-identifying or under-identifying with a client's culture, and why caring for your therapists is the foundation of caring for clients. This conversation is full of permission to stop performing, real talk about vicarious trauma, and a reminder that reflection isn't optional—it's essential. Gino challenges us to ask whether we still love this work and to build practices where clinicians can laugh, bring their specialties to the table, and actually want to show up. Because sustainable therapy starts with remembering you're a person too. Thank you to Sindee and Gino for sharing this conversation from with us. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42555650

324 - The Fall of the Traditional Therapist (and What’s Next) with Josie Rosario 08/12/2026

324 - The Fall of the Traditional Therapist (and What’s Next) with Josie Rosario What if the future of therapy asks clinicians to stop checking their humanity at the door? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: There’s a gap between the world we were trained for as therapists and the world we find ourselves in now. And here to explore that gap with compassion, curiosity, and a dose of reality is relational therapist, writer, mentor, and founder of Venus + Legacy, Josie Rosario. Keep listening if you are curious about: The evolving role of the therapist to meet the needs of today’s clients Therapists doing their own healing work and examining one’s relationship to power as essential parts of becoming an effective clinician, Spirituality, the wounded healer, and the future of psychotherapy including faith and hope amid social and systemic collapse, and a possible return to the therapist as a more relational “village healer” rooted in community rather than positioned above it. “We have been trained to kinda check our humanity at the door a little bit,” Josie says. But what happens when clients are increasingly hungry for what’s real? Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42398635

323 - The Therapists’ Toolkit for Challenging Times | Sarah Buino Live at the Revolutionary Practice Summit 08/05/2026

323 - The Therapists’ Toolkit for Challenging Times | Sarah Buino Live at the Revolutionary Practice Summit What if the biggest challenge facing therapists isn't burnout… but evolution? In this special bonus episode, Sarah shares her keynote from the inaugural Revolutionary Practice Summit, exploring why therapists must evolve—not just professionally, but personally—to meet the realities of practicing in today's world. Drawing from trauma theory, developmental psychology, leadership research, systems thinking, and her own experience as a therapist and group practice owner, Sarah offers a compelling vision for the future of psychotherapy. Rather than asking therapists to simply become more resilient, she invites us to expand our capacity for complexity, uncertainty, and collective care. In this keynote, Sarah explores: Why therapists must do their own work The hidden cost of pathological empathy Why self-care alone isn't enough Organizational trauma and unhealthy workplace cultures Vertical development and therapist maturity The "meta-crisis" shaping mental health today Power, leadership, and the future of psychotherapy Why healing must happen at the individual, organizational, and systemic levels Whether you're a therapist, supervisor, practice owner, social worker, or graduate student, this keynote is an invitation to imagine what our profession could become—and the role each of us plays in creating it. Get $50 off with code: SpeakUp50 Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42322110

Group Practice After Capitalism? with Donna Sky, Project Equity - Group Practice (R)evolution 07/29/2026

322 - The Ethics of Taking Politics into the Therapy Room with Jordan Conrad 07/22/2026

322 - The Ethics of Taking Politics into the Therapy Room with Jordan Conrad Can therapists ethically work with clients whose values oppose their own? Sarah Buino and Jordan Conrad explore professionalism, self-disclosure, political identity, and the future of psychotherapy in an increasingly polarized world. Is therapy political? That's a good question and one that provokes an array of answers (just peruse any therapists' Facebook group). I've talked with a decent number of therapists who possess vastly different political views than their clients. Every one of these compassionate providers mentions how difficult it is to hold space for healing amid political discord. Enter Jordan Conrad, PhD, LCSW, a psychotherapist, researcher, and the founder and clinical director of Lexington Park Psychotherapy in NYC. Jordan is an accomplished clinician and author, and his work explores difficult topics in the philosophy of medicine, neurodiversity, and psychotherapy. He's also an excellent sparring partner on the subject of ethics in therapeutic spaces. Let's get ready to (verbally) rumble! Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42159020

321 - Dissociative Identity Disorder Is a Brilliant Adaptation with Sally Maslansky 07/15/2026

321 - Dissociative Identity Disorder Is a Brilliant Adaptation with Sally Maslansky What therapists often misunderstand about DID, childhood trauma, shame, attachment, and the therapeutic relationship—with psychotherapist and author Sally Maslansky. **If you find conversations about childhood sexual abuse activating, please take care with this episode. Although our discussion doesn’t contain explicit details, abuse is a central theme.** Because hindsight is 20/20, allow me to add a bit of self-evaluation to this conversation with Sally Maslansky, LMFT, my emotionally wise and accomplished guest. Sally is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, consultant, and author of A Brilliant Adaptation: How Dissociative Identity and the Therapeutic Bond Saved Me. Her work centers on the power of relationship, the complexity of the mind, and the possibility of healing even in the aftermath of profound childhood trauma. Sally's life and career can serve as proof that people with dissociative identity disorder (DID) can heal. Here are three points to take away from this discussion: DID truly is a superior survival adaptation. It generally develops in response to attachment wounds sustained in childhood. Shame––not the feeling that we’ve done something bad but that we are bad––is a bummer! The more we can build capacity to identify the implicit or explicit shame-based lessons of our childhood, the closer we get to connecting with ourselves and each other. Therapists can (and should) “meet” their patients’ dissociated states. With proper training and supervision, these interactions can become part of a compassionate reintegration process. “Therapy,” concludes Sally, “is a collaborative venture.” I agree. It’s not about needing to fix; it’s about accountability and liberating ourselves from trauma. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/42095795

320 - Practicing Therapy in a World on Fire 06/24/2026

320 - Practicing Therapy in a World on Fire Why therapists must do their own work: leadership, integrity, and the future of therapy with Sarah Buino and Lane Essex. We made it! To the middle of 2026. I realize that’s a bit of a good-news/bad-news scenario given the current political climate. Still, the fact that we’re all here is something worthy of celebration. Or, at the very least, reflection. Where do we, as therapists, want to grow next? How do we get there? I literally cannot fathom any other solution for how we evolve the profession, get better at running businesses, or treat each other and our clients than by working on ourselves. So let’s talk about: The future of therapy and therapist leadership Why self-work is foundational to ethical practice Group practice ownership and accountability The challenges of building a consulting business Integrity as a professional competency Community, belonging, and the role of thought leadership in uncertain times Cheers to more growth in the second half. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41742905

The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Sarah Buino on Lonely at the Top 06/17/2026

The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Sarah Buino on Lonely at the Top Sarah reflects on selling her therapy practice, surviving burnout, and discovering that healing sometimes means walking away. This week we're sharing a conversation that originally aired on Rachel works with CEOs, founders, executives, and high performers navigating the emotional weight of leadership, so it makes sense that this conversation was about one of the most transformative—and painful—chapters of my professional life. In this episode: Why leadership can become profoundly lonely—even when you're surrounded by people The hidden relationship between trauma, workaholism, and burnout Navigating residential treatment and recovery during COVID What suicidal ideation can reveal about feeling trapped and overwhelmed Why asking for help may be one of the most important leadership skills we develop If you've ever felt trapped by success, isolated by leadership, or overwhelmed by the pressure of holding everything together, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone and that healing doesn't require perfection. Originally aired on in 2025. Special thanks to Rachel Alexandria for hosting valuable conversations about leadership, vulnerability, and what it really costs to carry responsibility. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41654795

Ordinary Trauma, Agency & the Myth of Being Okay: Sarah Buino on The Unburdened Leader 06/10/2026

Ordinary Trauma, Agency & the Myth of Being Okay: Sarah Buino on The Unburdened Leader Sarah and Rebecca discuss trauma culture, healing, political consciousness, and building the capacity to stay present with life's messiness. This week, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded in 2024 for with my friend and colleague, Rebecca Ching. Truthfully, this felt less like an interview and more like one of those conversations you have with someone who speaks the same language you do. We talk about what I call ordinary trauma—the relational wounds that often go unnoticed because they're so common—and why reclaiming our agency is essential to healing. We also dive into the dangers of quick-fix solutions, the importance of mindfulness, and what it means to lead from values rather than fear. In this episode: What "ordinary trauma" is and why it often goes unrecognized The relationship between agency, personal power, and healing Why the pursuit of being "okay" may be the wrong goal The dangers of trauma oversimplification and quick-fix culture How leadership, politics, values, and healing are deeply interconnected Have you ever wondered whether healing is supposed to feel easier by now? Then this conversation is for you. Originally aired on The Unburdened Leader podcast in 2024. Special thanks to Rebecca Ching for creating a space for nuance, curiosity, and honest conversation. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41581075

The Courage to Do Your Own Work: Sarah Buino on The Innovative Therapist 06/03/2026

The Courage to Do Your Own Work: Sarah Buino on The Innovative Therapist Chronic shame, developmental trauma, healing in community, and why the future of therapy depends on therapists embracing their own growth. This week, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded for What started as a typical podcast interview quickly became a conversation that helped me better understand my own work (thank you very much!) We talk about how chronic shame disconnects us from our agency, why therapists need to be honest about power dynamics, and what happens when we stop trying to "arrive" at healing and instead embrace the lifelong journey of becoming. In this episode: Why personal power and agency are essential to healing from developmental trauma How therapists unintentionally recreate harmful power dynamics in therapy and workplace settings The connection between chronic shame and self-abandonment Why therapists must prioritize their own healing work How creativity, play, spirituality, and community can become powerful pathways to transformation If you've ever felt frustrated by the limitations of traditional therapy, exhausted by workplace dynamics, or curious about what authentic healing really looks like, I think you'll find something meaningful here. Originally aired on podcast in 2026. Many thanks to Shawn Hondorp for the invitation and conversation. If you haven’t already, check out her show and add it to your listening playlist. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41499165

319 - Therapists vs. AI? Earl Wagner, PhD on the Future of Human Healing 05/27/2026

Practice Owners vs. Employees: What’s Really Happening? Group Practice (R)evolution (Refresh) 05/20/2026

318 - Can Therapy Evolve Beyond the Medical Model? with Dr. Danica Harris, The Empowered Therapist 05/13/2026

318 - Can Therapy Evolve Beyond the Medical Model? with Dr. Danica Harris, The Empowered Therapist Why trauma-informed therapists are questioning the medical model, rethinking therapist education, and redefining what healing can look like in a disconnected world. In my ongoing effort to “future-proof” the field of therapy, I’m encouraging practitioners to dream beyond the conventional session model. How do we move our profession and the world closer to a truly person-centered ethos? How do therapists expand our professional capacity to welcome (or, at least tolerate) interpersonal nuance, spiritual inquiry, somatic experiences, and/or political difference? My guest, Dr. Danica Harris, suggests that therapists begin by loosening their death grip on the one-on-one billable hour, among other things. Danica is the somatic experiencing practitioner behind The Empowered Therapist on Instagram. She’s also a complex trauma expert working internationally as a coach, facilitator, presenter, and educator. If you’re gonna chart a course for a utopian professional future, you’re gonna want Danica along for the ride! Why the medical model is failing many therapists and clients The growing divide between therapy education and real-world healing How trauma shows up in therapists themselves Why younger clinicians are challenging old systems The role of spirituality, embodiment, and vulnerability in healing What hope looks like during times of collective trauma Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41259400

317 - Power Isn’t the Problem—It’s How We Use It with Francine Proulx-Kenzle 05/06/2026

317 - Power Isn’t the Problem—It’s How We Use It with Francine Proulx-Kenzle What if power isn’t something to avoid—but something to learn? Francine Proulx-Kenzle and Sarah Buino explore sociocracy, personal power, burnout, and how early childhood experiences shape the way we show up in systems. I’m going to say something that might make a few therapists squirm: power is not the enemy. And yet… so many of us act like it is. In this conversation with Francine Proulx-Kenzle, I kept coming back to a core truth that I think we—especially in the therapy world—need to hear again and again: power simply exists. What matters is how we relate to it. Key takeaways from this episode: Power isn’t something you have or don’t have—it’s something you learn to use Avoiding power often leads to recreating the same harmful dynamics Burnout is often a sign of disconnection from your own needs and agency Systems like sociocracy show us what shared, humane power can look like Healing isn’t about becoming perfect—it’s about staying in relationship with your humanity If there’s one thing I want you to take from this conversation, it’s this: you don’t have to reject power to be a good person. You just have to learn how to use it differently. And that work starts with you. Join the waitlist for the next Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41172425

316 - Rethinking Power in Group Practice with Ted Rau, Sociocracy For All (Interview Reboot) 04/29/2026

316 - Rethinking Power in Group Practice with Ted Rau, Sociocracy For All (Interview Reboot) Sarah explores sociocracy with Ted Rau, discussing models of shared leadership, and what it really takes to bridge the gap between overwhelmed owners and under-resourced clinicians. Our third cohort of the Authentic Leaders Group starts this spring and it’s got me thinking about systems that need to change. While change may be inevitable, it’s far from easy. That’s especially true in the therapy field. Our clients and culture are undergoing sweeping evolution and so too must group practice. How do we bridge the gap between employees and owners when both feel overworked and underpaid? Sociocracy could be the answer. Why group practice feels unsustainable right now: Exploring the growing disconnect between owners and clinicians—and how burnout, compensation, and evolving cultural needs are pushing the current model to its limits. What sociocracy offers instead: Insights from Ted Rau on consent-based governance, shared decision-making, and how “circles” can distribute power, responsibility, and accountability. The real question behind systems change: What it actually asks of us—owners releasing control, clinicians stepping into leadership—and whether the field is ready to experiment with more equitable, collaborative ways of working. I’m committed to having more of these system-focused, heart-centered conversations. I hope you are, too. Join our Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/41054335

315 - Therapists Need Community (Not Just CEUs) with Kathryn Esquer, The Therapist Network 04/22/2026

315 - Therapists Need Community (Not Just CEUs) with Kathryn Esquer, The Therapist Network What happens when therapists stop performing growth and actually practice it together? Kathryn Esquer shares how The Therapist Network emerged from a real need for authentic connection—and why community, vulnerability, and accountability are essential for sustainable clinical work. You know how I’m always going on about a) doing your work, and b) doing that work alongside others? It occurred to me that many therapists don’t know where to begin, especially with “everything” happening to our profession and the communities we serve. Kathryn Esquer felt that same deep desire for peer-based connection and support. So, she built it. Today, The Therapist Network offers professionals a virtual space for genuine collaboration, collective wisdom, and feedback––the kind of inspiration and resource-sharing that chaotic Facebook groups just can’t provide. Katy and I advance that goal by offering a “what to expect” primer for healthy group dynamics: Why build community? Your professional growth and mental well-being depend on it! Joining something is scary as hell, but extending yourself is better than going it alone. Practice discernment. Not all collaboration is good! If you’re questioning a group’s leadership, motives, or focus, then it’s time to find a new space. Include elders and others. If the group doesn’t embrace a mix of backgrounds, orientations, or ages, then it’s not a true community. Seek safety. Authenticity is easier to access when a group feels secure. A reminder that safety doesn’t mean devoid of accountability. A safe community promotes responsibility among all its members. Take time to find your people. Join our Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/40949610

Legal Reality Check for Therapists with Employment Lawyer Lori Goldstein - Group Practice (R)evolution 04/15/2026

314 - The Future of Therapy: Psychedelics, Spirituality & the Courage to Feel with Christian Snuffer 04/08/2026

314 - The Future of Therapy: Psychedelics, Spirituality & the Courage to Feel with Christian Snuffer If therapists can’t feel, they can’t help. Christian Snuffer dives into psychedelics, spirituality, and the future of therapy—and why curiosity and compassion matter more than any modality. We met on Instagram and immediately bonded over, well, everything! While every tangent in this episode is just so compelling, three topics really reinforced my belief in the future of psychology and the clinicians who are dedicating themselves to its evolution: self-compassion - for the twisty journeys that bring many of us into this field and home to our own healing coachability - old dogs (and therapists) can learn new tricks, modalities, and ways of being with their clients and themselves psychedelics - we need to protect this vital treatment option from the scourge of capitalism Bonus focus: spirituality, namely, how do we make space for it in practice? Join our Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/40747530

313 - You’re Not Broken: Wholeness, Recovery & Spiritual Healing with Jamie Marich 04/01/2026

313 - You’re Not Broken: Wholeness, Recovery & Spiritual Healing with Jamie Marich What if the biggest problem in therapy is therapists who haven’t done their own work? Jamie Marich explores recovery, spirituality beyond religion, and why no modality, guru, or system can replace embodied healing. I love show-and-tell as a teaching method, especially because it emphasizes the importance of therapists doing their own work. Dr. Jamie Marich is the perfect participant. They have a substantial catalog of “personal artifacts” to share: growing up inside evangelical Christian nationalism recovery from addiction and participation in AA processing their queerness in an unsafe environment reconnecting to their spirituality beyond organized religion These mementos highlight Jamie’s rebel journey back to wholeness and a spiritually fulfilling relationship with God, free from rigid dogma. This conversation challenges therapists to do their own work, move beyond rigid systems, and rediscover wholeness as something already within us—not something we earn. Join our Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/40671955

312 - No Wellness Without Justice with Frank Gruba-McCallister 03/25/2026

312 - No Wellness Without Justice with Frank Gruba-McCallister Frank Gruba-McCallister on why therapy is political, compassion is nonnegotiable, and healing must include social change. If I had to choose one episode to light my way through the collapse of capitalism, it would be this conversation with Frank Gruba-McCallister. Truth is, there’s no escaping the darkness of our current timeline. That said, there are dozens of reasons to remain hopeful, and thousands of people (like Frank) fanning the flames of optimism. There’s also hella work to do individually and collectively. The end of capitalism will come whether we act or not. Frank offers several tips to therapists who want to operationalize hope and shape a more equitable future: Embody your values - “Not everyone who is awake stays awake.” Our inner work is the journey, not the destination. Remain open or awake to new ways of thinking and be transparent about what has shifted for you. Make space for spiritual wisdom - “How can you be whole, which is what health is, by omitting what is the most essential aspect of who you are?” Don’t mistake your antipathy for organized religion as rejection of your spiritual curiosity Mindfully engage with liberatory psychology - “We have to empower people to challenge economic and political systems. But that doesn't negate the importance of them doing work with respect to their own development and growth.” Ditto for therapists! “There’s a way of coming out of this that brings you to a better place,” observes Frank. If he can remain hopeful, then so can you and I. Join our Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/40606025

How to Grow a Practice Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Kristen Wynns - Group Practice (R)evolution 03/18/2026

How to Grow a Practice Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Kristen Wynns - Group Practice (R)evolution How Kristen Wynns built an award-winning practice without insurance dependence and with a good dose of humor. Group practice owners have a decision to make right now: continue treading water or get more creative in how they operate. The field of therapy is lucky to have many examples of group practice owners who embody innovative leadership. One of those is my “conference bestie”, Dr. Kristen Wynns, author, speaker, and founder of Wynns Family Psychology. Three things practice owners take away from this conversation: You’re the owner, not the micromanager. How you delegate tasks, build team confidence, and accept feedback is what either inspires or discourages your team. Fiascos often lead to fresh starts. Humans are terrified of making changes, but sometimes you’ve just got to take advantage of a surprise reset, even if you don’t think you’re ready. Times change. So must your practice. New tech! New employees! New competition! Build in time for periodic recalibration. GUEST BIO Dr. Kristen Wynns is a psychologist, author, comedian, and speaker who blends mental health expertise with humor. As founder of Wynns Family Psychology, an award-winning private practice with four locations in NC, and “Kiki” on stage, she empowers others to use laughter for healing, confidence, and connection. *** Join the Group Practice (R)evolution! GPR is a new platform and podcast series offering insights from owners, employees, and experts, and resources to support this wildly ambitious vision for the future. Visit: and click on “have a coupon” and enter PODCAST to enjoy all the perks of Group Practice (R)evolution for a year! Or join our 2026 Authentic Leaders Group and get 1 year of GP(R) membership for FREE! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/40503605

311 - Invisibility, Trauma, and Becoming Seen: Therapy + Spirituality with Caroline Fernandes 03/11/2026

311 - Invisibility, Trauma, and Becoming Seen: Therapy + Spirituality with Caroline Fernandes Are therapists ready for the next era of healing? Dr. Caroline Fernandes on complex trauma, mediumship, and what the therapy field has to learn from the spirit world. I’m spinning all the hits on this episode: grief, ghosts, and the energetic shifts that happen when we incorporate the spiritual into processing personal, cultural, or systemic wounds. That’s little “s” spirituality, not the patriarchal-sponsored kind. The addition of spirituality is important in light of my conversation with Dr. Caroline Fernandes. She’s a holistic psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, relational wounds, and spiritually transformative experiences. Caroline is also a Reiki master and a psychic medium with 25 years’ experience. She integrates psychology with energetic work, creating an environment where clients can explore a more mystical side of healing alongside the corporeal. GUEST BIO Dr. Caroline Fernandes is a holistic psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, relational wounds, and spiritually transformative experiences. She integrates mind-body-spirit practices with evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches. Her work supports deep processing, nervous system regulation, meaning-making, and sustainable healing across life transitions and identity development. Join our Authentic Leaders Group! This is a journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll not only enhance your leadership skills but also forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Thank you to The Therapist Network for sponsoring the show! The Therapist Network is a global community built by and for therapists. You’ll find live consult groups, an ever-growing library of workshops and courses, plus a community that really sees you. Sarah’s group, Tending to the Wounded Healer, meets every other Monday from 1–2pm CT, and it’s a space to explore the intersection of your lived experience and your clinical work. So if you want to feel more supported and less alone, visit TheTherapist.Network—or join Sarah’s group directly at . UPCOMING EVENTS SUPPORT THE SHOW *** Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places… /episode/index/show/convoswithawoundedhealer/id/40360575

310 - Healing at EVERY Level: Mental Health and Clinical Leadership with Sarah Buino and Lane Essex 03/04/2026

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