Psychotherapist and host Jessica Fowler interviews therapist Oona Metz about divorce and her book “Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women.” For the past 15 years, Metz has specialized with working with women going through divorce and during todays episode, shares what she has learned and how to support women going through this transition. Previously, rates of divorce often surrounded addiction, affairs and abuse.  Metz shares that the reasons are more nuanced now.  Metz shares ways that women can grow through this difficult time.

In this episode of What Your Therapist is Reading, host Jessica Fowler speaks with Amanda Ann Gregory about her book 'You Don't Need To Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms.' Amanda, a trauma psychotherapist, discusses all things forgiveness. They explore Amanda's definition of forgiveness as a fluid, process-oriented experience rather than a definitive end-point. The conversation extends to Amanda's personal and professional journey dealing with trauma, the importance of finding safety before addressing forgiveness, and practical ways trauma survivors can address external pressures to forgive. The episode includes a discussion of therapeutic strategies for trauma recovery, including EMDR, somatic therapy, and community support groups. Both trauma survivors and clinicians are encouraged to approach forgiveness and healing with flexibility and openness.