Pittsburgh most loved neighbor, Mr. Rogers, just posthumously celebrated what would have been his 96th birthday this past week. As a tribute, we wanted to re-share this beautiful conversation with two of our favorite neighbors, Ryan & Gregg.Two of Pittsburgh's kindest men, Ryan Rydzewski and Gregg Behr, join us to... more
As we take some time for Amy to recover from surgery and prepare for our conversation around Purity culture (yikes!) we felt it was important to revisit this conversation with Sex and Relationship Expert Lauren Joyce. So hold on folks, this is a spicy one! Grab your glass of whatever gets you through and take notes..... more
We have “The Qualified” back on pod this episode! Dr. Katie joins us to discuss the Netflix docuseries American Nightmare, which tells the true story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn. This is a wild story where the truth is stranger than fiction. The police initially did not believe Aaron's report of Denise's kidnapp... more
It’s February! 😍 ❤️The month of love and we are asking the question, do you need to love yourself before you love others? Believe it or not Sarah and I have different opinions on the subject. 🙂It certainly makes for a good discussion and one that can push us all to reflect a little more on our own lives when it come... more
Our goal with this podcast has always been to stop the stigma surrounding mental health, to normalize the conversation and to share stories so people feel less alone. Often men’s mental health is stigmatized even more than women, but the truth is we all struggle and all need help. When we recorded this episode it was i... more
Happy 2024 Warriors! Resolutions are hard to keep; they can feel big and overwhelming. They often cause us to feel like we failed, which can often lead us to sadness, depression, or anxiety. And we don’t need anymore things in our lives to make us feel that way! “In and Out lists” are something fun we came across on ... more
Special Episode: Missing Person Eva Masin PratherWe need your help. Eva Masin Prather went missing on December 30th in the early morning hours from Missoula, Montana. She is said to be in a mental health crisis experiencing mania. We need your help locating her. Please listen to the episode for details, share this i... more
The holidays provide some stressful days, never ending to do lists, not so nice people, grief creeping back up for lost loved ones or memories of holidays past, and the worry of...will I get it all done?But...there is also the kindness of strangers, the glow of the tree in your living room, the fun to be had with frie... more
Both Netflix and Prime Video have released new Docuseries about the Twin Flames Universe, which turns out to be a dangerous cult. These docuseries will leave you with your jaw on the floor, but truly there are sad stories of human's lives being destroyed. We all want to belong, we all want love from another person, ... more
As we get older, it is challenging to create new authentic friendships and relationships. Where do we meet them? What do we talk about? What questions do we ask to get the conversation going? How do we push through the awkward? What happens if it isn't an instant connection?We all need connection and community. There ... more
Happy Thanksgiving Warriors! Do you remember our Reality Bites segments we used to do? We loved them, miss them, and are bringing them back! They are short little conversations about life, the good and bad. Sometimes we share funny stories, sometimes we share bits of inspiration and other times we talk pop culture.Th... more
Hi Warriors! We are dropping this episode early so that you can listen as you travel for Thanksgiving, while you are cooking, or just relaxing. We want you to have all the tools in your toolbox to combat any struggles that can creep up around food and diet culture.The stories we tell ourselves in our head, the indirec... more
We missed you Ya Jagoffs! First, we know we have been gone for a week or so, but this life, it is a whole lot, isn’t it? It’s hard to do it all and so sometimes we don’t. And that is okay for us AND for you!Second, did we just call you a jagoff?!! We sure did, but in this instance it is because we love you and use it... more
Did you know that we are not only Unqualified Therapists, but we are also Unqualified Ghost Storytellers? We can’t help ourselves…It’s still Spooky Season! Both Sarah and I went to haunted colleges! Plus, we both love telling a good story, it is kind of our thing. A few important pieces of information about this... more
You know what time it is…it’s Spooky Season! This has to be one of our most fun episodes we have recorded in a long time. Sarah and I had such the best time with this one. This episode is a wild one–we start by sharing some thoughts as to why those suffering from anxiety can find comfort in Halloween and horror movies... more
We all want to be our best selves and reach our goals. We want connection and purpose in our lives. It can be a hard and lonely road with a lot of speed bumps and wrong turns. Ashley Sumner, the CEO and founder of Liminal, talks with us about a modern coaching platform she created to support people to unlock their full... more
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is something people don’t talk about often or enough. Here at the Unqualified Therapists, we talk about it often, not just in September, but all year long. It is important to normalize the emotions one has when they experience suicidal ideations. It is import... more
According to Web MD, “Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel or cycle. There are seven main chakras situated along the spine, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. Chakras are thought to provide subtle energy that helps your organs, mind, and intellect work at their best level.”Listen in on this e... more
Amanda C. Riley lied about having cancer for years and took money from many of her blog followers, family, friends, and acquaintances. Her lying started way before her cancer journey, in fact it seems her whole life was one big lie. We do our best to summarize this wild ride, but you can Listen to the full episode of ... more
Sometimes we meet people once and we immediately know they are “our people.” That is how Sarah and I both felt after our first time on “Talk Pittsburgh” with Heather Abraham. We connected with her in a real way during a quick six minute segment.Heather is as kind, as real, and as intelligent in real life as she comes ... more
When big things happen to us, we beat cancer or we lose our husband, we BECOME a “Cancer Survivor” and a “Widow.” How long do we carry that name tag around? Is it always going to be at the top of the list when describing ourselves? Sometimes when tragedy occurs we become it because it is the biggest thing in our lives... more
“Hi Barbie!”Have you seen the Barbie movie yet? We did and wow, there is a lot to say about it. Dr. Katie joins us to discuss all things “Barbie” Movie. The patriarchy, how we viewed Barbie as young girls, and the emotions we felt seeing our lives as women on the big screen. We all shed tears, laughed out loud and w... more
We are SO EXCITED to share our conversation with you about the Enneagram. Jessi loves a good personality test and shares with us her knowledge on a personal favorite.According to Truity, “The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions... more
Do you constantly feel on edge? Do you have digestive issues?Do you have difficulty sleeping?Do you have difficulty concentrating?These are just a few of the symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system.When we have unresolved stress or trauma weird things can happen with our body that can be quite scary. A dysregul... more
We are finishing up Mental Health Awareness month with an episode on what it means to be a mental health advocate. It is more simple than you might think. A mental health advocate is a person who provides support to those with mental illness. There are many ways to do this and we discuss quite a few in the episode this... more