The Affirming Minds Podcast

Shaina Siber, LCSW

Mental Health

Trauma-Informed Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Burnout

Trauma

Attachment Theory

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

EMDR

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Anxiety Disorders

Continuing Education

Therapeutic Techniques

Compassion

Eating Disorders

Anger Management

Dissociation

Complex Trauma

Build your elite therapeutic toolkit learning through expert-led "pod-courses" and interviews. CEs available for Affirm Academy members.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	88	Founded	2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Episode 87 | Assessing & Treating Suicide Risk

Purchase this course individually using the link below and complete the post-test and evaluation to earn CE credit. As of July 16, 2026, AFFIRM Academy memberships are no longer available. Existing members can continue accessing CE podcast episodes t... more

1 Sep 2026 • 2 hrs 22 min

Episode 86 | Understanding Suicide & Suicide Risk

18 Aug 2026 • 50 min • Most popular

Episode 85 | Saprea's Mission to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Free Resources Every Therapist Should Know

Child sexual abuse prevention is a conversation every therapist should be part of.

In this Mental Health Edit episode, Shaina sits down with Chris Yadon of Saprea to discuss child sexual abuse prevention, survivor healing, child-on-child sexual abus... more

4 Aug 2026 • 39 min

Episode 84 | Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy with Kathy Gusenkov, LMFT

28 Jul 2026 • 50 min

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Recent Guests

Chris Yadon

Chief Impact Officer of the Derek and Shalane Maxfield Family Foundation and strategic advisor to the board and executive director of Saprea

Saprea

Episode: Episode 85 | Saprea's Mission to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Free Resources Every Therapist Should Know

Kathy Gusenkov

Trauma-informed couples therapist, founder of Serendipity Psychotherapy

Serendipity Psychotherapy

Episode: Episode 84 | Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy with Kathy Gusenkov, LMFT

Maggie Mullen

Social worker, international trainer, and community activist focusing on psychosis; author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Psychosis

Independent clinician and author

Episode: Episode 83 | Recovery-Oriented Psychosis Care: Integrating Disability Justice, DBT & Person Centered Practice with Maggie Mullen, LCSW

Joe Sanok

Licensed therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Practice of the Practice

Practice of the Practice

Episode: Episode 82 | Professional Sustainability for Therapists: Evidence-Informed Strategies for Workload, Productivity, and Well-Being with Joe Sanok, LPC

Mariah Zur

LPC, private practice owner; Ph.D. candidate in counselor education and supervision; experienced in trauma-informed care and IFS

Private practice; North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania

Episode: Episode 79 | Beyond PTSD: Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-Based Treatment, and Internal Family Systems with Mariah Zur, LPC

Taylor Gilbert

LCSW, co-host of Social Work to Wealth Podcast

Social Work to Wealth

Episode: Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]

Faith Voss

LCSW, private practice owner, co-host of Social Work to Wealth Podcast

Social Work to Wealth

Episode: Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]

Caleb Chestnutt

Licensed associate marriage and family therapist; former US Air Force military law enforcement

Collaborative Counseling Institute, Gilbert, AZ; Bare Bones Therapy (website)

Episode: Episode 77 | Mental Health in Military & Law Enforcement: Endurance, Identity, and Relationship Strain with Caleb Chestnutt, LAMFT

Amelia Larson

Clinical social worker, therapist and supervisor based in Calgary; founder of As You Are Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Consulting

As You Are Therapy, Clinical Supervision & Consulting

Episode: Episode 76 | Ethical Gray Zones in Clinical Supervision: Risk, Judgment, and Decision-Making with Amelia Larson, RCSW

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings

Wonderful podcast
So many great episodes with CEs available for mental health providers
Apple Podcasts
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Soy Maggie
United States2 months ago
Engaging & Informative
As a mental health therapist, I find Affirming Minds to be an invaluable podcast that thoughtfully bridges clinical insight with culturally responsive care. Each episode offers a nuanced exploration of topics such as trauma, emotional regulation, and systemic oppression, all while centering marginalized voices and decolonizing mental health practices. The hosts and guest experts bring both expertise and lived experience, creating a space that is educational, inclusive, and deeply reflective. I a... more
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5
boldbrowntherapist
United Statesa year ago
Podcast is so informative and engaging!
As a listener, this podcast is soooo useful, helpful and engaging! The topics that are covered hit a wide array of challenges, populations and interventions to support clients. As a podcast guest, Shaina did SUCH a good job of getting to know me and my work in depth and asked insightful, thoughtful questions alone with offering her insight and knowledge which was a perfect balance! I’m recommending this podcast for therapists and my clients alike :)
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5
Alyssa Kushner
United Statesa year ago
StefLip
This podcast is a thoughtful and engaging resource for social workers and real-world experiences with expert insight. The host’s compassionate tone and well-researched topics create a space that feels both supportive and informative. Each episode leaves you feeling more connected to the profession and inspired to make a difference.
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5
Sandman24241
United Statesa year ago
A Great Resource
Absolutely loving the Affirming Minds podcast! Each episode is a refreshing dose of inspiration, filled with practical tools and empowering messages and the content is thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally resonant. Truly a valuable resource!
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United Statesa year ago

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Therapist-focused and practical with strong guest expertise.

Accessible yet advanced content that blends theory and real-world application.

Hosts maintain a compassionate, professional tone and push for ethical practice.

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Apple Podcasts	#36	United States/Education/Courses
Apple Podcasts	#133	United Kingdom/Education/Courses
Apple Podcasts	#160	Canada/Education/Courses
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Apple Podcasts	#10	South Africa/Education/Courses
Apple Podcasts	#20	Ireland/Education/Courses

Talking Points

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Episode 85 | Saprea's Mission to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Free Resources Every Therapist Should Know

Q: For listeners who want to learn more about Saprea, where can they find you and get involved?

Chris explains that the primary hub is saprea.org for all resources, and individuals can connect via LinkedIn for direct contact with him.

Episode 81 | The Psychology of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Mellissa Perry Hill, LPC

Q: But for those of our listeners who maybe didn't have a chance to tune in, can you tell, introduce yourself, and share a little bit about your work, especially as it relates to religious trauma and faith transitions?

Mellissa introduces herself as Mellissa Perry Hill, LPC, detailing her work treating religious trauma, trauma framed through religion, and her focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Mormon contexts; she discusses practicing in Arizona and Utah and her approach to faith transitions.

Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]

Q: Maybe I could just start by, for those that may not be familiar, Taylor and Faith, would you mind introducing yourselves and telling us how you got interested in talking about money, finance, wealth building in this space?

Taylor and Faith share their paths—from graduate school friendships to building Social Work to Wealth, including personal debt journeys, private practice experiences, and the motivation to educate and empower social workers financially.

Episode 75 | Family Trauma and Dysfunction: Clinical Tools for Breaking Generational with Kara Lissy, LCSW

Q: How do you distinguish between trauma and family dysfunction in your work, and why does this distinction matter for treatment?

Trauma is a pattern of harm that can involve psychological, physical, or emotional hurt, while dysfunction refers to maladaptive family dynamics that may not involve overt harm but still create distress. The important thing is to understand how both interact and shape behavior, so intervention can address both the symptomatic patterns and their underlying function within the family system.

Episode 73 | Rethinking Youth Mental Health: What We’re Getting Wrong with Dr. Will Dobud, PhD, MSW

Q: Would you be open to introducing yourself, and maybe share a little bit about what compelled you to write Kids These Days?

Will Dobud describes his journey from traditional clinical work to a broader sociological lens, highlighting how environmental, relational, and systemic factors shape youth distress and why writing Kids These Days emerged from interviewing experts to challenge the idea that there is something inherently wrong with this generation.

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1. Chris Yadon
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3. Maggie Mullen
4. Joe Sanok
5. Mariah Zur
6. Taylor Gilbert
7. Faith Voss
8. Caleb Chestnutt

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