I’m so disappointed that Nicole is not present in recent episodes. Her warm intelligence and compassion are missed. She brought the show to life.

I’m so grateful I found this podcast with Charlie and Nicole. I’m working my way through all of them. Whether you know a lot about DBT or are new to the topic, this podcast is a gift. You can learn about DBT from Dr. Charlie Swenson, a master therapist. His conversations and role plays with Nicole enrich the learning. I especially loved the role the “session” when Nicole played a patient struggling with narcissism. Thank you for this amazing opportunity to learn and grow.

I really love Nicole’s voice and perspective on the show, my favorite episode by far is Identity Grammar. Listening made me feel seen and understood in a ways nothing else ever has.

Stimulating & Fascinating! Charlie & Nicole explore topics that we consciously or subconsciously struggle with every day- helping to define and refine these thoughts. I come away from the episodes with a greater understanding of self and a greater understanding of those around me.

Thank you for explaining the skills in detail and with examples. I have just started listening and learning the nuances in using the skills.

Kept hearing someone clear their throat every few minutes which made it hard to hear the speaker

I appreciate your podcast very much and I’m so grateful to see you are back! I miss listening to you🙏🤗

As clinician interning at a fully adherent DBT clinic, Dr. Swenson’s podcast is incredibly useful both personally and professionally. Dr. Swenson’s ability to explain DBT and the various DBT skills is second to none. He artfully takes deceptively simple skills, such as the skill of “Observation”, and explores them in great depth while weaving in personal and clinical stories that highlight the utility of the skill. He also uses humor and personal self disclosure to drive home what are at times abstract ideas and concepts. My only gripe with Dr. Swenson’s work is that there isn’t more of it! The “DVD” section of his website is empty, and I am hoping he has plans to produce recorded seminars at some point.

As a DBT therapist, I have loved this podcast. I have also recommended it to family and clients. Charlie has a gift for bringing the skills to life with good stories. I am grateful for this work.

Charlie makes the skills accessible to everyone with humor & honesty. He gives practical tips and suggestions, and his expertise and passion come across every episode.

I love listening to this podcast to help gain a wider understanding of DBT not only for my clients but for myself. Every once in a while there will be a DBT skills song, and those are just darling. I am not sure if there is a place where they can all be referenced, but there should be. Thanks for taking the time to enlighten us with all your knowledge Charlie!

I have listened to almost all of the podcasts to date and genuinely appreciate the effort Charlie has put into doing this podcast and the information provided. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone and everyone struggling with what comes with being human😊

I have been honing my dbt skills for a long time, but I have recently taken an emotional nose dive and this podcast has really helped me refresh my skills. Your approach is so calming and uncomplicated. It really helps me understand these skills in a new way. Thanks!

I’ve never left a review for a podcast but this one is exceptionally insightful. Thank you Charlie!

Thank you for the effort you put into this podcast. So much gratitude for your generosity and service! Best, Casey Choices Counseling and Skills Center

I listen to this podcast every time a new episode is posted. I gain a lot form it professionally and personally. This podcast is not only fun to listen, I grow from this podcast! Thank you, Charlie!