Episode 086 Featuring Megan Kosciow

About this episode

In this episode, host Calvin Anderson speaks with trainee psychologist Megan Kosciow about her journey into psychotherapy and the complexities of confidence in therapy.

The Complexities of Confidence in Therapy "I think there's always a calling." Summary In this episode of the Checking With Podcast, host Calvin Anderson speaks with Megan Kosciow, a trainee psychologist and psychotherapist. They discuss Megan's journey into psychotherapy, her experiences with confidence and self-talk, and the impact of online mental health discussions. Megan shares her thoughts on the responsibility of mental health professionals, the misuse of labels, and her research interests in generational trauma and neurodegenerative diseases. The conversation also delves into the behind-the-scenes realities of being a therapist, the emotional weight of client work, and the dynamics of gender in the therapy field. Megan reflects on her ongoing journey of self-discovery and the challenges of being honest with oneself. Takeaways Megan's journey into psychotherapy was influenced by her own experiences with anxiety and feeling unseen in school. Confidence is an ongoing struggle, and self-talk plays a crucial role in managing it. The rise of online mental health discussions brings both opportunities and responsibilities for professionals. Labels in psychology can be…

People in this episode

Host: Calvin Anderson

Guest: Megan Kosciow

Topics covered

• confidence
• therapy
• self-talk
• mental health
• generational trauma
• neurodegenerative diseases

Keywords

• psychotherapy
• mental health professionals
• labels in psychology
• client work
• gender dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: the Checking With Podcast

More episodes of The Check-In With Podcast

• Episode 101 Featuring Jenny Moss · June 12, 2026 · 33 min
• Episode 100 Featuring Bianca Le Conte · June 5, 2026 · 31 min
• Episode 099 Featuring Juliana Vidal · May 29, 2026 · 43 min
• Episode 098 Featuring Placidia Chu · May 22, 2026 · 38 min
• Episode 097 Featuring Aven Barbosa · May 15, 2026 · 30 min
• Episode 096 Featuring Kirit Sehmbi · May 12, 2026 · 53 min