Episode 1: Navigating Friendship in Private Practice
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Befriending Podcast! Join Tami Zak, a couples therapist from Tucson, Arizona, and Lalo Rivera, a trauma therapist from San Antonio, Texas, both navigating the challenges of private practice while tackling the complexities of friendship.
In this episode, Tami and Lalo delve into the struggles faced by private practice professionals in maintaining friendships. They share personal experiences that inspired the creation of the podcast, highlighting the trials of managing friendships amidst the inherent loneliness of independent practice.
Key Points:
From being coaching program buddies to evolving into confidants, Tami and Lalo's friendship brewed from therapist to therapist, heart to heart.
Amidst passport panics and friendship turbulence, their personal tales serve as fuel for deep introspection and a treasure trove of life lessons.
The duo unpacks the myth that friendships should be a cakewalk, instead highlighting the importance of confronting friendship conflicts head-on.
Their journey unfolds into shared book readings, friendship exercises, and the quirky exploration of friendship's unwritten rulebook.
The episode wraps with a promise to spill the tea on solutions and revelations for therapists grappling with similar friendship puzzles.
Join Tami and Lalo in this insightful conversation about the nuances of friendship, providing a space to explore and confront the challenges faced by therapists in their personal relationships. Dive into the journey of transforming friendship struggles into opportunities for growth and connection.
