What podcasts do therapists recommend? What about movies, television shows, even songs? We asked nine of our associate therapists and they came up with a list of recommendations.
20 Podcasts Recommended by Therapists
- All There Is with Anderson Cooper
- Astrology (Chani Nicolas app, podcast, and books)
- Inside Eyes
- Light Up the Couch
- Modern Therapists’ Survival Guide
- On Being with Krista Tippett
- Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch
- Speaking of Jung
- Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
- Tara Brach
- Terrible, Thanks for Asking by Nora McInerny
- The Couples Therapist Couch
- The Trauma Therapist
- Therapy Chat
- This Jungian Life
- Three Associating
- UnF*ck Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil
- Very Bad Therapy
- We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
- Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
TV Shows Recommended by Therapists
- Couples Therapy with Orna Guralnik
- Group with Elliot Zeisel
Therapists’ Favorite Films:
- Girl, Interrupted
- Life as a House
- Ratatouille
Songs Therapists Love:
- Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder
- Revolutionary Love by Ani DiFranco
- Simple Gifts (Traditional Quaker hymn)
- Sing a Song by Earth, Wind & Fire
Other Recommendations
- Marketing for Hippies Vlog
- Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin?
Therapists Favorites In More Detail
Here are the specific answers from each therapist about their favorite podcasts and other media, along with links to interviews with each therapist so that you can learn more about them.
Caroline Lee answered:
I love listening to Esther Perel’s podcasts. Even though I do therapy for work, listening to her in session is pure delight.
Read Caroline Lee’s complete interview here.
Brooke Hein answered:
Nora McInerny, author of and host of podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking”, has a weekly newsletter with such poignant and funny advice and stories as well as a company called Feelings & Co with therapy related stickers, shirts, artwork, etc.
Other podcasts that are therapy related that I like…Tara Brach, On Being with Krista Tippett, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and All There Is with Anderson Cooper.
If you’re into astrology, I recommend checking out Chani Nicolas (app, podcast, and books).
Read Brooke Hein’s complete interview here.
Karen Baker answered:
- Podcasts: This Jungian Life and Inside Eyes
- Film: Girl, Interrupted
Read Karen Baker’s complete interview here.
Jordana del Feld answered:
- Film: The cartoon *Ratatouille.*
- Song: The traditional Quaker hymn *Simple Gifts.*
- Vlog: *Marketing for Hippies.*
- Newsletter: Esther Perel’s *Where Should We Begin?*
Read Jordana del Feld’s complete interview here.
Erin Boyle says:
Here are a couple songs I love that, to me, have clear connections to therapeutic work and almost always lift my spirits when things are tough:
- “Sing a Song” by Earth Wind and Fire
- “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder
Read Erin Boyle’s complete interview here.
Elaine Walker answered:
On Being Podcast is not exactly therapy related but I have found it to be so inspiring and helping me through tougher times.
Read Elaine Walker’s complete interview here.
Kaye Reeves answered:
Favorite TV Shows:
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- Couples Therapy with Orna Guralnik
- Group with Elliot Zeisel
Favorite Podcasts:
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- Three Associating
- All Things Substance
- The Couples Therapist Couch
- Light Up the Couch
- Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast
- Speaking of Jung
- Therapy Chat
- The Trauma Therapist
- Very Bad Therapy
- Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch
- Modern Therapists’ Survival Guide
Read Kaye Reeves’ complete interview here.
Mark Resch answered:
Orna Guralnik is amazing in the television series “Couples Therapy“. While it’s edited for TV and to pique audience attention, this show really demonstrates how therapy can work.
Read Mark Resch’s complete interview here.
Julie Peters answered:
- Film: “Life as a House”
- Song: “Revolutionary Love” by Ani DiFranco
- Podcast: “UnF*ck Your Brain” by Kara Loewentheil
Read Julie Peters’ complete interview here.
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