Episode 36: Interview with a Therapist’s Child - Maddie

About this episode

Maddie Gallagher shares her experiences growing up as the child of a therapist and her journey towards becoming a counselor.

Continuing the family affair, Matt’s oldest child, Maddie stops by to discuss what it has been like growing up in a house with a father that is a therapist. She discusses her own journey of being a successful teacher in a local high school and what made her decide to continue her education to become a counselor. Maddie unpacks the dynamics of her own personality and how they informed her journey along the way. The Gallagher humor and quick wit is on full display in this epis...

People in this episode

Guest: Maddie Gallagher

Topics covered

• therapy
• family dynamics
• education
• counseling
• personal journey

Keywords

• teacher
• high school
• personality dynamics
• Gallagher humor

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