{"podcast":{"title":"Chitty Chats with Stacy","slug":"chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681","podcast_index_feed_id":6700681,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/chitty-chats-with-stacy","website_url":"https://gobeyou.org","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4TwZk5hz1o6CDCRdn5L4cy5nAv6N3HO-uvx-pcvD9Gk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNGI0/MzMwMTg0MzAyZjc1/MjY1YThiNTRmYzY5/MWMxYi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Stacy Nation","episode_count":53,"summary":"Chitty Chats with Stacy is a neuroscience-informed podcast exploring trauma, regulation, leadership, parenting, education, and the messy nuance of being human. Hosted by therapist and Behavioral Health Officer Stacy Nation, with many amazing guests, this show invites you to sit with yourself, understand your nervous system, and navigate life without black-and-white thinking.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T02:18:59.318496+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681"},"episode":{"title":"Finding the Right Therapist: Trust Your Gut and Ask Better Questions","slug":"finding-the-right-therapist-trust-your-gut-and-ask-better-questions","published_at":"2026-05-26T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681/finding-the-right-therapist-trust-your-gut-and-ask-better-questions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681","url":"https://ccws.bepodcast.network/episodes/finding-the-right-therapist-trust-your-gut-and-ask-better-questions","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/f19e9004/ca3bd27c.mp3","summary":"Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve already worked hard just to make the appointment. In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy , Stacy talks honestly about what clients should look for when searching for a therapist—and what therapists need to do better when creating safety, trust, and connection from the very first interaction. Stacy shares practical questions clients can ask, including questions about licensing, training, therapy experience, specialized populations, and treatment modalities. She also reminds listeners that the therapeutic relationship matters deeply. If something feels off, it’s okay to trust your gut and keep looking. This episode is for clients trying to find a good fit, therapists wanting to create safer spaces, and anyone who believes healing starts with relationship. In this episode, Stacy explores the often frustrating process of finding the right therapist. She shares that many people have to meet several therapists before finding a good fit, and she challenges clinicians to think more deeply about how they create safety from the very beginning. Stacy talks about why the first appointment matters, especially for people with PTSD, complex trauma, military experiences, foster/adoption histories, or other specialized needs. She names some of the things that can go wrong, from appointment miscommunication to sensory distractions to therapists jumping into techniques without context or relationship. She also gives listeners practical guidance for choosing a therapist, including looking at: licensing and credentials, specialized training, treatment modalities, comfort and connection, therapist self-awareness, whether the therapist has been in therapy, and whether the therapist has experience with your specific…","meta_description":"Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve already worked hard just to make the appointment. In this episode of Chitty Chat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":495,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681/episodes/finding-the-right-therapist-trust-your-gut-and-ask-better-questions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681/finding-the-right-therapist-trust-your-gut-and-ask-better-questions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}