Therapist Uncensored Podcast

Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhD

Mental Health

Attachment Theory

Neuroscience

Trauma

Secure Relating

Polyvagal Theory

Relationships

Decolonization

Therapy

Emotional Regulation

Community Support

Interoception

Boundaries

Intersectionality

Community Building

Social Justice

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Cultural Trauma

Empathy

Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous People Of Color (QT BIPOC)

Ranked as one of Apple’s Top 10 Social Science podcasts, Therapist Uncensored delivers trusted, science-backed insights on mental health and secure relationships. With over 11 million downloads worldwide, this female-led, independent podcast puts you right in the therapy room, making powerful psychological insights accessible and actionable. Co-hosts Sue Marriott, LCSW CGP and Ann Kelley, PhD brea... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	309	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Social SciencesRelationshipsScienceSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

The Other Side of Caregiving: Grief, Vulnerability & Finding Joy with Lindsey & Thomas Kealey (315)

When life changes overnight, how do we find our way forward?

After losing Thomas’s mother to pancreatic cancer and navigating Thomas’s aggressive leukemia diagnosis, bone marrow transplant, relapse, and ongoing recovery, Lindsay and Thomas join Dr.... more

27 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 3 min • Most popular

Bonus – Curiosity Over Certainty: The Secret to More Secure Relationships with Ann & Sue (314)

Patreon/Supercast Special Release – Bonus – Curiosity Over Certainty: The Secret to More Secure Relationships with Ann & Sue (314) This is a sneak peek of our newest episode – available only on our Premium Supercast and Patreon platforms. For as litt... more

20 Oct 2026 • 14 min

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Beyond Western Psychology: Decolonizing Mental Health Through Testimony Therapy with Dr. Makungu Akinyela (313)

Testimony is more than telling your story—it’s reclaiming the power to heal

Psychologist, scholar, and activist Dr. Makungu Akinyela explores Testimony Therapy, an African-centered approach that emphasizes storytelling, cultural identity, ancestral... more

13 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

Secure-ish: Rethinking Self-Worth & Attachment with Dr. Marisa G. Franco (312)

What does self-worth really look like when we stop trying to be perfectly secure?

Dr. Ann Kelley talks with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco about her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. Dr... more

29 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 5 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Kealey

Instructor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University and author

Oregon State University

Episode: The Other Side of Caregiving: Grief, Vulnerability & Finding Joy with Lindsey & Thomas Kealey (315)

Thomas Kealey

Preoperative and post-anesthesia charge nurse and co-host of Brain It On!

St. Charles Medical Center

Episode: The Other Side of Caregiving: Grief, Vulnerability & Finding Joy with Lindsey & Thomas Kealey (315)

Makungu Akinyela

Psychotherapist, scholar-activist, and creator of testimony therapy

Georgia State University

Episode: Beyond Western Psychology: Decolonizing Mental Health Through Testimony Therapy with Dr. Makungu Akinyela (313)

Marisa G. Franco

Professor at University of Maryland and author of Platonic and Worth

University of Maryland

Episode: Secure-ish: Rethinking Self-Worth & Attachment with Dr. Marisa G. Franco (312)

Patty Nagle

Licensed mental health counselor, certified breathwork facilitator, founder of The Great Allowing

The Great Allowing

Episode: Bonus – The Art of Allowing: Psychedelics, Breathwork & Expanded States of Consciousness with Patty Nagle (311)

Martin Jonsson

Swedish clinical psychologist, founder of the Secure Base Lab

Secure Base Lab

Episode: Attachment Isn’t Solo Work: Healing Through Community with Martin Jonsson (310)

Dr. Kiki Fehling

Clinical psychologist, DBT expert, author of Self-Directed DBT Skills and LGBTQ+ Mental Health Workbook

Kiki Fehling, PhD

Episode: DBT, Chronic Invalidation & Finding Queer Joy with Dr. Kiki Fehling (309)

Robert Drozek

Individual and group psychotherapist at McLean Hospital; clinical director of MBT clinic; author

McLean Hospital; Harvard Medical School; Anna Freud Center in London (supervisor); MBT

Episode: Challenging Personalities: Understanding Borderline & Narcissism with Robert Drozek (307)

Akilah Riley-Richardson

Educator, trainer, therapist focusing on trauma and marginalized couples

Center for Therapy in Chicago (mentioned) / Akilah Riley Richardson

Episode: The Hidden Weight of Systemic Trauma: How to Responsibly Externalize with Akilah Riley-Richardson (306)

Hosts

Ann Kelley

Co-host; therapist; PhD with focus on clinical psychology; frequently introduces guests and guides interviews.

Sue Marriott

Co-host; licensed clinical social worker; therapist; often guides interview flow.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings

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Apple Podcasts
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Running from podcast
Canada10 months ago
Peter psych Sydney
Fantastic content. Great guests and Anne and Sue have a great way to generate collaborative conversations. Thanks for the content.
Apple Podcasts
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Peter psych Sydney
Australiaa year ago
Just “wait”!
I’m rather skeptical of the “expert”’s opinions in the episode about weight. While I agree that “fat-shaming” is cruel and unproductive, there are several seeming problems with her ideas. While it’s hard to lose weight, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done! It’s no wonder it’s hard with processed foods and sedentary lifestyles (which she never mentions). Also, she says that people who are overweight but “healthy” live longer, but how is “health” defined? Diet? Exercise? Lastly, it’s not like d... more
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United Statesa year ago
Wonderful
I've only listened to the October 1 podcast, but I will be back. Informative, impactful, and engaging.
Audible
5
Easy Rider
United Statesa year ago
I've only listened to the October 1 podcast, but I will be back. Informative, impactful, and engaging.
Audible
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Episodes are consistently praised for depth and usefulness to clinicians and lay listeners alike.

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Apple Podcasts	#13	United States/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#148	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#12	Canada/Science/Social Sciences
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Talking Points

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The Other Side of Caregiving: Grief, Vulnerability & Finding Joy with Lindsey & Thomas Kealey (315)

Q: How do you make room for your own grief when your partner is going through so much?

Lindsey says therapy helped her recognize that both partners experience grief differently and that comparing suffering is unhelpful. Naming fears and losses openly helped Thomas feel seen and made it easier for both to share their emotions.

The Other Side of Caregiving: Grief, Vulnerability & Finding Joy with Lindsey & Thomas Kealey (315)

Q: What was hard about shifting from being a caregiver and nurse to becoming a patient, and what helped you move toward acceptance?

Thomas says he had to relinquish control and let his mother's oncologist and other medical professionals guide care. He focused on who he wanted to be rather than defining himself by his nursing role.

Beyond Western Psychology: Decolonizing Mental Health Through Testimony Therapy with Dr. Makungu Akinyela (313)

Q: What if you come from a culture which is not defined by literacy and where those metaphors don't necessarily work, but you still tell stories?

Akinyela describes testimony therapy as a storytelling approach grounded in oral traditions. The story is shaped through call and response between a storyteller and witnesses, with community and ancestors present in the telling.

Beyond Western Psychology: Decolonizing Mental Health Through Testimony Therapy with Dr. Makungu Akinyela (313)

Q: Did you kind of know all along what was missing, or were you indoctrinated and then sort of woke up?

Akinyela says Fanon's writing first connected mental health work with social justice for him. By the time he trained as a therapist, he was already committed to activism and to the importance of culture in people's lives.

DBT, Chronic Invalidation & Finding Queer Joy with Dr. Kiki Fehling (309)

Q: How does radical acceptance work in the context of emotional sensitivity?

Radical acceptance involves acknowledging the reality of one's emotional experiences and their origins without endorsing or liking it, which can reduce suffering and enable more adaptive responses and change over time.

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This show provides accessible, evidence-based explorations of mental health, relationships, and psychotherapy. Across episodes, hosts translate complex theories into practical skills for everyday life, often through guest experts in psychology, neuroscience, and therapy practice. Noteworthy is the blend of clinical rigor with personal storytelling, a focus on diverse modalities (DBT, MBT, OCD, attachment, mindfulness), and a consistent emphasis on creating secure, relationship-centered lives. The format often features actionable takeaways, real-world applications for clinicians and lay audiences, and thought-provoking discussions on topics like systemic trauma, cultural responsiveness, and healing justice. Listeners are likely drawn to rigo... more

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2. Thomas Kealey
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4. Marisa G. Franco
5. Patty Nagle
6. Martin Jonsson
7. Dr. Kiki Fehling
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