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    Therapist Uncensored Podcast

    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 break down complex ideas into practical wisdom you can use immediately. They’re joined by top neuroscientists, world-renown relationship experts and outside-the-box perspectives to share cutting-edge research and strategies for building stronger connections with yourself and others. Shownotes at www.therapistuncensored.com Transform how you understand your mind, your relationships, and yourself.

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    Beyond Western Psychology: Decolonizing Mental Health Through Testimony Therapy with Dr. Makungu Akinyela (313) Oct 13, 2026
    Show notes

    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 wisdom, and community connection. Alongside co-host Sue Marriott, they examine how colonialism and systemic oppression shape mental health, the power of oral traditions in healing, and why meaningful change requires moving beyond individual treatment toward collective healing and liberation.

    “The story is not just one person’s story. It’s a shared story.” – Dr. Makungu Akinyela

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

    01:09 Dr. Akinyela’s background and activism
    02:22 The influence of Western psychology and decolonial thought
    03:56 Fanon, Du Bois, and the roots of testimony therapy
    10:32 Testimony therapy and the question of cultural narratives
    13:40 Double consciousness and the experience of Blackness
    17:58 Colorism, internalized racism, and social trauma
    21:28 Fanon’s zone of non-being and political realities
    28:10 African-centered worldview and community healing
    34:04 Orality, storytelling, and the power of testimony
    42:53 Signification, rhythm, and body in oral traditions
    48:41 Cultural practices and healing modalities
    58:13 Decentering the therapist and collaborative healing
    01:02:03 Global resistance and decolonial mental health movements

    About our Guest – Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela

    Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela (Mah-koon-goo Ah-keen-yay-Lah) is a leading authority on cultural democracy, narrative practice, anti-racist resistance, and mental health. He is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Atlanta, Georgia, and an Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Georgia State University. He is the creator of the African-centered approach to narrative practice called testimony therapy and the author of the book Testimony Therapy: Decolonizing Mental Health for Black Therapists and Clients, published by W.W. Norton. He is also the author of the book Culture, Politics, Spirituality and Practice: A book of resistance and critical theory for disturbing times, published by Dulwich Publications. As a scholar activist and a therapist. Dr. Akinyela is a lifelong committed social justice organizer with a focus on struggles for human rights and justice for Black people in the United States and the African diaspora. His research and writing include such subjects as cultural democracy and mental health care; cultural domination and therapeutic resistance; reparations and the role of mental health workers in repairing oppressive wounds; and African-centered family therapy. He is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).

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

    Testimony Therapy: Decolonizing Mental Health for Black Therapists and Clients – Get your copy of Dr. Akinyela’s book

    Please support our sponsors – they keep our podcast free and accessible to all!

    Therapy can be costly, but part of the mission of Talkspace is to provide quality care that is accessible and affordable—whether or not you are insured. As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to Talkspace.com and enter promo code SPACE80.

    Beyond Attachment Styles –

    Deepening Security in Yourself and Fostering More Secure Relationships

    Course available NOW – New LIVE Q&A Coming December 2026!

    Everyone’s heard of attachment styles – but you likely don’t know how much the popular press gets wrong and what the science actually says about how to improve your relationships long term (including how we relate to ourselves). This course is for anyone wanting to more deeply understand attachment (styles vs patterns), unconscious defense activation patterns, implicit scripts… and most importantly, what to do once you do get activated! Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout.

    Ready to dive deeper into Secure Relating? Grab the book or explore the course, and use code BAS15 for a limited-time listener discount.

    Or read Marriott & Kelley’s critically-acclaimed book, Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World (HarperCollins,2023) for the most in-depth experience of learning about Secure Relating.

    Therapists love it, but it’s accessible to everyone. If you aren’t interested in the background science, just start at Part 2 and we will be talking directly to you – it’s fun!

    Attention self-proclaimed Neuronerds!🚨

    If you refer others to the pod, use it in your professional life or just love this stuff – you’re in the right place!

    Your fellow Neuronerds are waiting – Join our exclusive community to get exclusive bonus content, early access to training opportunities, and an ad-free, private podcast feed. It’s this warm community that allows us to donate half of all corporate profits to mental health access for marginalized peoples.

    Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!


    Secure-ish: Rethinking Self-Worth & Attachment with Dr. Marisa G. Franco (312) Sep 29, 2026
    Show notes

    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. Franco challenges the idea that healing means becoming perfectly “secure,” arguing instead for becoming “secure-ish”—learning to acknowledge insecurity, shame, vulnerability, and other difficult emotions without judging or rejecting those parts of ourselves. She explores the difference between self-esteem and true self-worth, why some people struggle to receive love or positive feedback, and how our deeply held stories about ourselves can shape the relationships and experiences we seek out. The conversation also navigates into the science of memory and memory reconsolidation, including how past experiences can continue to influence our emotions and reactions even when we don’t consciously remember them.

    “Being a steward of self-worth for self and for others is about allowing people to make mistakes and be imperfect.” – Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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

    01:57 Why friendship matters more than we think
    04:01 The problem with attachment styles as status symbols
    08:00 Memory as the database of self-perception
    13:58 The role of implicit and explicit memory
    25:59 The role of body sensations in healing
    31:59 Overcoming self-criticism and building resilience
    36:07 The Science of Memory and Emotional Triggers
    40:02 Addressing detachment and dissociation
    47:57 Practical tools for lasting change
    49:55 The Future of Self-Worth and Emotional Freedom

    About our Guest – Dr. Marisa G. Franco

    An enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends and Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging and self-worth at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities. For tips on friendship, you can follow her on Instagram (DrMarisaGFranco), or go to her website, www.DrMarisaGFranco.com, where you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend & reach out for speaking engagements. Dr. Marisa G. Franco professor, speaker, and author of Platonic and the forthcoming Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment.

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

    Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment – Marisa’s book, get your copy!

    Dr. Franco’s LinkedIn – Profile

    @DrMarisaGFranco – Instagram profile

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    Website – Information, speaking engagements and more

    Please support our sponsors – they keep our podcast free and accessible to all!

    SimplePractice is an all-in-one EHR that is HIPPA compliant, HITRUST certified and built specifically for therapists.

    If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer.

    Beyond Attachment Styles –

    Deepening Security in Yourself and Fostering More Secure Relationships

    Course available NOW!

    Everyone’s heard of attachment styles – but you likely don’t know how much the popular press gets wrong and what the science actually says about how to improve your relationships long term (including how we relate to ourselves). This course is for anyone wanting to more deeply understand attachment (styles vs patterns), unconscious defense activation patterns, implicit scripts… and most importantly, what to do once you do get activated! Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout.

    Ready to dive deeper into Secure Relating? Grab the book or explore the course, and use code BAS15 for a limited-time listener discount.

    Or read Marriott & Kelley’s critically-acclaimed book, Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World (HarperCollins,2023) for the most in-depth experience of learning about Secure Relating.

    Therapists love it, but it’s accessible to everyone. If you aren’t interested in the background science, just start at Part 2 and we will be talking directly to you – it’s fun!

    Attention self-proclaimed Neuronerds!🚨

    If you refer others to the pod, use it in your professional life or just love this stuff – you’re in the right place!

    Your fellow Neuronerds are waiting – Join our exclusive community to get exclusive bonus content, early access to training opportunities, and an ad-free, private podcast feed. It’s this warm community that allows us to donate half of all corporate profits to mental health access for marginalized peoples.

    Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!


    Bonus – The Art of Allowing: Psychedelics, Breathwork & Expanded States of Consciousness with Patty Nagle (311) Sep 08, 2026
    Show notes

    Explore expanded states of consciousness with Patty Nagle's insights on breathwork and psychedelics for personal transformation.


    Attachment Isn’t Solo Work: Healing Through Community with Martin Jonsson (310) Sep 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Learn how attachment healing can improve your relationships and foster deeper connections within your community and beyond.


    DBT, Chronic Invalidation & Finding Queer Joy with Dr. Kiki Fehling (309) Aug 18, 2026
    Show notes

    Discover how DBT can cultivate joy and self-acceptance, addressing the effects of chronic invalidation on queer identities.


    Bonus – Inside Mentalization-Based Treatment: Borderline & Narcissistic Personality Disorders (308) Aug 11, 2026
    Show notes

    Delve into Mentalization-Based Treatment to support those with Borderline Narcissistic traits and strengthen emotional intelligence.


    Challenging Personalities: Understanding Borderline & Narcissism with Robert Drozek (307) Aug 04, 2026
    Show notes

    Borderline and narcissism are often misunderstood—this episode separates myth from science.

    Robert Drozek explores the science behind borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, separating common myths from current research. Together, he and Sue discuss attachment, trauma, genetics, parenting, evidence-based treatments, and why understanding these often misunderstood conditions can bring greater compassion, hope, and healthier relationships.

    “Borderline is driven by a need to reconnect.” – Robert P. Drozek, LICSW

    Time Stamps for Challenging Personalities: Understanding Borderline & Narcissism with Robert Drozek (307)

    04:14 Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
    09:25 Exploring narcissism: Definitions and types
    13:29 Vulnerable vs. grandiose narcissism
    18:56 The Role of Trauma in Personality Disorders
    22:25 Parenting styles and their impact on narcissism
    27:14 Identifying narcissism in relationships
    33:34 Treatment approaches for Borderline Personality Disorder
    36:45 Challenges in treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder
    45:26 Navigating relationships with narcissistic individuals

    About our Guest – Robert P. Drozek, LICSW

    Robert P. Drozek, LICSW is the clinical director of the Mentalization-Based Treatment Clinic at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. He is a teaching associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, specializing in the treatment of
    borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He is author of the new book, Mentalization: Utilizing reflection to heal from borderline personality disorder—the first book for the general public about
    mentalization-based treatment.

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

    Download page – Free worksheets and handouts from the book

    Mentalization Coach App – The first mobile app for mentalization and MBT,
    adapted from my new book

    Mentalization-based Treatment for Pathological Narcissism – Handbook

    Mentalization-based Treatment for Personality Disorders– A practical guide

    Cambridge Guide to Mentalization-based Treatment

    Anna Freud Centre – The worldwide training hub for mentalization-based
    treatment (MBT)

    NPD Basic – A free guide to narcissistic personality disorder

    MBT Boston – An organization that Robert co-founded that offers training and supervision to clinicians across the world in MBT

    MBT USA – A consortium of MBT providers and organizations in the United

    Robert’s faculty page at McLean Hospital

    Instagram: @RobertDrozek

    Mentalization book – Facebook page

    Get your copy of Mentalization: Utilizing Reflection to Heal from Borderline Personality Disorder here!

    Please support our sponsors – they keep our podcast free and accessible to all!

    SimplePractice is an all-in-one EHR that is HIPPA compliant, HITRUST certified and built specifically for therapists.

    If you are ready to simplify the business side of your practice, now is a great time to try SimplePractice. Start with a 7-day free trial, then get 50% off your first three months. Just go to SimplePractice.com to claim the offer.

    Beyond Attachment Styles –

    Deepening Security in Yourself and Fostering More Secure Relationships

    Course available NOW!

    Everyone’s heard of attachment styles – but you likely don’t know how much the popular press gets wrong and what the science actually says about how to improve your relationships long term (including how we relate to ourselves). This course is for anyone wanting to more deeply understand attachment (styles vs patterns), unconscious defense activation patterns, implicit scripts… and most importantly, what to do once you do get activated! Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout.

    As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount.

    Or read Marriott & Kelley’s critically-acclaimed book, Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World (HarperCollins,2023)

    for the most in-depth experience of learning about Secure Relating.

    Therapists love it, but it’s accessible to everyone. If you aren’t interested in the background science, just start at Part 2 and we will be talking directly to you – it’s fun!

    You are invited!

    OK for those of you who refer others to the pod, use it professionally or consider yourself nerdy and just love this stuff, hello, you are our people!

    Join our exclusive community to get exclusive bonus content, early access to training opportunities, and an ad-free, private podcast feed. It’s this warm community that allows us to donate half of all corportate profits to mental health access for marginalized peoples. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!!


    The Hidden Weight of Systemic Trauma: How to Responsibly Externalize with Akilah Riley-Richardson (306) Jul 21, 2026
    Show notes

    What is responsible externalization?
    Learn how therapists can address systematic trauma and create space for grief and imagination in their practices. This episode brought to you by Simple Practice and www.therapistuncensored.com/join.


    Trust Builders: Leadership That Creates Change with Amy Holloway (305) Jul 14, 2026
    Show notes

    The leadership skill that changes everything

    Special guest Amy Holloway explores how trust shapes thriving communities, effective leadership, and long-term economic growth. Drawing from interviews with leaders across the United States, Amy shares the simple but powerful behaviors that build trust, strengthen collaboration, and create meaningful change – whether in organizations, neighborhoods, or entire cities. Together, Amy and Ann discuss the leadership traits that foster connection, the behaviors that erode trust, and why building community starts with intentional relationships.

    “Trust-building is within everyone’s power.” – Amy Holloway

    Time Stamps for Trust Builders: Leadership That Creates Change with Amy Holloway (305)

    00:15 Importance of establishing trust in communities
    07:32 Trust breakers vs. trust builders
    14:18 Characteristics of effective community leaders
    19:52 Insights from interviews with local leaders
    25:33 Crisis management and community recovery

    About our Guest – Amy Holloway, President of Aha!

    Amy Holloway is the president of Aha!, an economic development consultancy specializing in strategic planning, and a practitioner-in-residence with Harvard Kennedy School’s Reimagining the Economy Project. Over a 30-year career, she has helped more than 200 places design strategies for long-term economic growth and community prosperity. A retired partner at Ernst & Young and leader of the firms national economic development practice, Amy previously founded and led Avalanche Consulting, one of the nation’s leading strategic planning firms. With her upbeat, welcoming style, she brings local leaders together through conversations that spark “aha!” moments and shared action. Her new #1 bestselling book, Trust Builders: The Key To Thriving Communities, is the culmination of Amy’s career-long belief that trust among local leaders is the single most powerful force shaping thriving communities. Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting, and teaching Pilates.

    Resources for Trust Builders: Leadership That Creates Change with Amy Holloway (305)

    Trust Builders: The Key to Thriving Communities – Get your copy of Amy’s book today!!

    Aha! Advisor – Aha! is where leaders unite to make a lasting impact, learn more

    Trust Strengths Assessment – Take your assessment here!!

    Reimagining the Economy Project, Harvard Kennedy School – Rohan Sandhu, Tony Ditta, Monserrat Magana Ocana

    The Social Capital Atlas – Raj Chetty, Matthew O. Jackson, Theresa Kuchler, Johannes Stroebel. Abigail Hiller, Sarah Oppenheimer * The Opportunity Insights Team

    Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!

    Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount.

    Get your copy of Secure Relating here!!


    Healing Through Spirituality, Writing, and Connection with Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye (304) Jul 07, 2026
    Show notes

    In the ongoing effort to expand perspectives, Sue Marriott talks with Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye. Sister Sabrina as she calls herself shares incredible stories and surprising insights that help to widen our mental health perspective. She focuses on a more holistic approach to healing that blends spirituality, therapy, ancestral wisdom, and community connection. Together, they explore the transformative power of writing, forgiveness, and intentional rituals, while discussing how self-love, collective healing, and honoring every emotion can help us reconnect with ourselves and move through trauma with greater compassion and resilience.


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