{"podcast":{"title":"Deciphering Growth","slug":"deciphering-growth-6731338","podcast_index_feed_id":6731338,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/rss?fbclid=IwAR08-8pjRp4wBtlhGSApkIdo2cLEyc3uaI99PAJIdfpLtdq9Dpop2poSgsQ","website_url":"https://www.bluegardenscounseling.com/decipheringgrowth","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39296431/39296431-1768341344685-82a9a7cbf72c4.jpg","author":"Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone","episode_count":78,"summary":"Deciphering Growth is a mental health podcast that aims to clear up misunderstandings and mysteries surrounding mental health. Our goal is to provide information and insights that can help people grow their understanding of this important issue. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, from anxiety and depression to trauma. Our hope is that by shedding light on these topics, we can help people feel more informed and empowered to take charge of their own mental health.​ Join Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone as we dive into the wonders of Mental Health!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:20.470026+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338"},"episode":{"title":"Why Therapists Become Therapists—and What Inspires Them to Stay","slug":"why-therapists-become-therapists-and-what-inspires-them-to-stay","published_at":"2026-06-24T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/why-therapists-become-therapists-and-what-inspires-them-to-stay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decipheringgrowth/episodes/Why-Therapists-Become-Therapistsand-What-Inspires-Them-to-Stay-e3k49oj","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/play/120775891/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-30%2F0de4ad5a-7842-e808-1667-b5ee2a19cdb8.m4a","summary":"Why do people become therapists? And perhaps more importantly, what keeps them doing this work year after year? In this personal and reflective episode of Deciphering Growth, Tiffany Graves, and Eric Stone share the stories behind their counseling careers and discuss the experiences that shaped their professional journeys. From personal loss and addiction recovery work to therapist burnout, gaming-informed therapy, and the evolving landscape of mental health care, this conversation offers an honest look at life behind the therapy chair. Together, they explore the concept of the "Wounded Healer," the realities of working in mental health, the challenges therapists face in maintaining their own well-being, and why meaningful human connection continues to make this work worthwhile. Whether you're a therapist, therapy client, student, or someone interested in mental health, this episode provides insight into the people who dedicate their lives to helping others heal and grow. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations about mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity, recovery, and personal growth. 🌿 Support the podcast and get early access to episodes through our Patreon community.","meta_description":"Why do people become therapists? And perhaps more importantly, what keeps them doing this work year after year? In this personal and reflective episode of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2330,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deciphering-growth-6731338/episodes/why-therapists-become-therapists-and-what-inspires-them-to-stay/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/why-therapists-become-therapists-and-what-inspires-them-to-stay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}