In this episode, we're diving into the raw truth about how grad school messed us up. We’ll talk about how it left us unprepared for the real world of therapy—where the textbooks end and the overwhelm begins. From the unrealistic expectations to the outdated frameworks, we’re unpacking how the system failed us and what we’ve had to unlearn to truly show up as healers. Let’s get real about what grad school didn’t teach us and how we’ve been figuring it out the hard way ever since.
Over it but not done? Join The Messy Middle Reset on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10a-12p CST, my live nervous system sanctuary workshop for helpers. Get the details at https://shawnalovinlpcs.com/services.
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