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Guiding clinicians & parents through the teen therapy journey. Training, support, & connection—uncharted, together. https://teensuncharted.carrd.co

11/03/2026

We have two incredible experts stepping up to the mic for two separate, upcoming episodes of Teens Uncharted: the Pod. Here is a look at who is on deck and what we are covering in their respective interviews:

Casey McDonagh: Teen DBT & Differential Diagnosing
Casey, an LCSW, brings her expertise in DBT and differential diagnosing. She will break down how therapists can act as a grounded, outside adult to help teens determine what is a normal level of emotion dysregulation or exploration, and what actually requires clinical intervention.

Coach Edmond Bradley: Building Teen Athlete Resilience
Edmond, a transformational life coach and Educational Consultant with a Master's in psychology, joins us to discuss character development in young men. We will unpack his core message that mental resilience is a built skill, and explore how to support student-athletes navigating high-pressure transitions and setbacks.

Teens Uncharted: the Pod is built to ditch the gatekeeping and elevate teen therapy with real, messy, high-level insights. Before we hit record for their individual episodes, we want to hear from you.

Drop your specific clinical questions for Ed (athlete resilience, character development) or Casey (differential diagnosing, DBT) in the comments below!

11/03/2026

November is here! 🍂 Since Thanksgiving makes this month a little shorter, we front-loaded the schedule so you can actually rest and log off during the holiday week.

Here is what we have coming up inside the community this month:
🍂 Nov 6, 10, & 20: Live Case Consultations (Not recorded—come chat in real-time!)
🍂 Nov 17: Harm Reduction Training
🍂 Nov 19: Marketing, Websites & Networking (How to talk about your practice)
🍂 Nov 24: Working with “Resistant” Teens (Clinical discussion hour)

Note: All trainings are recorded and will be dropped in Skool with the presentation materials afterwards!

Podcast Recordings on Deck:
We are recording a massive lineup of new episodes behind the scenes this month! Look out for these upcoming guests:
🍂 Nov 4: Casey McDonagh
🍂 Nov 5: Edmond Bradley
🍂 Nov 10: Alayna McGarty
🍂 Nov 17: Kaitlyn Keen
🍂 Nov 18: Jeanette Vo-Vu
🍂 Nov 19: Jessica Gottschalk & Carly Olitzki

Plus: Speaker applications for the 2027 Teen-Focused Contreat are officially opening soon!

Check the Skool calendar for all the community Zoom links. Which session (or guest) are you most excited for? 👇

10/31/2026

🎙️ EPISODE 71 IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎙️

When a teen client brings up p**n or sexual behavior, does your mind instantly jump to addiction? It is easy to panic, but skipping a thorough assessment means missing crucial clinical data.

In our latest episode, Bailey Heuser, LPC and Certified S*x Addiction Therapist (CSAT), joins us to decode the complex landscape of teenage sexual compulsivity. With 14 years of experience in the mental health and substance use disorder fields, Bailey shares how to navigate these conversations authentically without over-pathologizing.

Tune in as we unpack:
🔹 How to tell the difference between developmentally appropriate curiosity, a problematic habit, and true behavioral compulsivity.
🔹 Why risk reduction might be a better starting point for teens than an immediate abstinence model.
🔹 The reality of p**n-induced erectile dysfunction (PIED) in adolescents and how to use neurophysiology to build treatment buy-in.
🔹 How to involve parents safely without violating your teen client's trust or over-sharing unnecessary details.

Stop avoiding the uncomfortable topics and learn how to map out the root causes instead! Click the link in our bio to listen to the full episode now. 🎧

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10/30/2026

Are you skipping one of the most crucial parts of your teen client assessments? In our newest episode, Bailey Heuser, LPC & CSAT, shares exactly how to comfortably assess sexual behavior without making it awkward for you or your client.

Her top three tips for clinicians:
🔹 Make it routine: Include it in every single intake so clients know it is standard practice.
🔹 Make it normalized: Introduce it as just another category, right alongside medical history and family dynamics.
🔹 Start broad: Ask general questions first, then follow your clinical intuition to narrow it down.

The full episode of Teens Uncharted: the Pod with Bailey drops TONIGHT at 9 PM! 🎙️ Check the link in our bio to listen as soon as it goes live.

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10/28/2026

Thinking about joining us around the campfire next August, but have questions before you jump in?

Join Charity live on Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 PM EST for an informal Zoom Q&A session! 🏕️☕

We’ll be walking through:
🌲 How the ~15 experiential CEUs work (onsite workshops + virtual follow-ups)
🛶 Cabin accommodations, meals, and the daily camp rhythm on Eagle Pond
✈️ Tentative dates and travel logistics
🪵 Live Q&A—bring any questions keeping you on the fence

Whether you want to know about roommate matching, CEU approval for your license, or just want to vibe-check the retreat, we’d love to see you there.

Drop a comment below with “CAMP” and we’ll DM you the direct Zoom link!

10/28/2026

In Episode 70 of Teens Uncharted, we are looking beneath the surface of adolescent behavior. When a teen exhibits high anxiety, rigidity, or resistance, it is easy to misinterpret the root cause. Sometimes, what looks like typical teen defiance or anxiety is actually a nervous system experiencing sensory overwhelm, or underlying ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD.

Join host Charity and Dr. Ivy Horan as they discuss why standard coping skills often fall short, and how clinicians and parents can go "upstream" to understand the true sensory and emotional experience of the teens they support.

🎧 Click the link in our bio to listen to the full episode!

10/27/2026

If you’ve ever sat in a windowless hotel ballroom for eight hours just to grab your CEUs, you already know: our field needs something better.

Adolescent therapy is intense. We don’t recharge by sitting passively under fluorescent lights. We recharge by doing, connecting, and giving ourselves room to breathe.

🏕️ Registration is officially OPEN for the 2027 Teens Uncharted Retreat in New Hampshire!

Next August, we’re heading to camp for three nights of experiential learning, real clinical connection, and restorative outdoor downtime.

Here’s what’s included with your ticket:
🌲 3 Nights lodging (shared cabins)
☕️ All meals, snacks, coffee & s'mores
🧠 ~15 Experiential CEUs (onsite + live virtual)
🛶 Waterfront activities, high ropes, & fire pits
👕 Custom retreat gear

We opened OG seats privately to the waitlist last week, and they are moving fast.

Once the first 20 OG seats are claimed, rates increase to standard pricing.

Head to the link in my bio to claim your spot around the fire circle 🔥

10/26/2026

It is a "Two Dani" week here on Teens Uncharted: the Pod! We have two incredible clinicians stepping up to the mic for two separate, upcoming episodes to tackle completely different corners of adolescent care. Here is a look at who is on deck and what we are covering in their respective interviews:

Dani Ebben: Adultification in Disabled Teens
Dani, an LCSW, brings her lived and clinical experience to break down how medical childhood trauma impacts inner child work. We will unpack why teen rebellion is often a necessary form of identity exploration, and why telling a disabled client "you're so mature for your age" is not a compliment.

Danielle MacDowell: The Teen Gut-Brain Connection
Danielle, a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and BCBA, joins us to explore the deep intersection of nutrition and mental health. She will break down how the gut microbiome directly influences a teen's mood and cognition, and how to make nutrition accessible by factoring in a client's executive functioning rather than defaulting to restrictive diets.

Teens Uncharted: the Pod is built to ditch the gatekeeping and elevate teen therapy with real, messy, high-level insights. Before we hit record for their individual episodes, we want to hear from you.

Drop your specific clinical questions for Dani (medical trauma, disabled teens) or Danielle (gut-brain connection, nutrition) in the comments below!

10/24/2026

🚨 OUT NOW: Episode 70 is live! 🚨 Is it just teen anxiety, or are we missing something deeper?

In this brand-new episode of Teens Uncharted, Charity sits down with Dr. Ivy Horan, DSW, LCSW, to explore what happens when we misinterpret neurodivergence as standard adolescent anxiety. We discuss why simply throwing coping skills at a teen doesn’t work if you aren't looking "upstream" to understand their true internal experience.

Listen in as we break down the clinical reality of ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD in teens. Dr. Horan explains the concept of the "sensory bucket," the crucial differences between camouflaging, masking, and mimicking, and how to help teens build genuine emotional tolerance instead of expecting them to live in a constant state of regulation.

Click the link in our bio to listen to the full episode now! 🎧 Watch on YouTube or stream it wherever you get your podcasts.

10/23/2026

"If you just slap a coping skill on anxiety, it might help them cope. But does it actually help treat?"

Out tonight at 9 PM! 🎧

In Episode 70 of Teens Uncharted, Dr. Ivy Horan joins us to discuss what is really happening when teen anxiety is actually sitting on top of ADHD, autism, or AuDHD. We dive into why standard coping skills often miss the mark and explore how to go "upstream" to truly understand a teen's sensory and emotional experience.

What to Expect
🔹 The Sensory Bucket: How daily environments and experiences impact a teen's emotional capacity.
🔹 Misunderstood Symptoms: Identifying when anxiety is masking underlying neurodivergence.
🔹 Neurodivergent Adaptations: Unpacking the differences between camouflaging, masking, and mimicking.

Catch the full episode tonight to level up your clinical approach. Click the link in our bio to listen!

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