I’ve had the privilege of sharing about mental health, therapy, and the human experience on the radio, over podcasts, and in local publications. Whether I’m discussing anxiety, relationships, life transitions, or the political climate, I aim to bring honesty, insight, and compassion to the table.
These conversations are a window into my approach as a therapist and the themes that often arise in my work. If you're curious about therapy or want to get a sense of how I think and speak about mental health, you're in the right place.
from the couch to the press
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Rethinking How We Check In With Each Other
Monday, June 15, 2026
I join John Mercure and Telly Hughes in the studio to discuss the growing role of AI as a potential substitute for therapy — exploring the benefits, concerns, and what it means for the future of mental health care.
The Lived Experience of Existential-Humanistic Therapists: A Study of the Intentions and Processes within E-H Consultation Groups
Existential Wellness: Human-Centered Approaches as Alternatives to the Medical Model
Orah T. Krug, Sarah Hickinbottom-Brawn, Megan Anderson, Kalah Dorris, Jill Schwarz, and Julie Wratten
Thursday, January 30, 2026
I helped co-author a chapter on a professional ritual that is at the center of my practice — consultation. We investigated the experiences of those who participate in existential-humanistic based consultation groups. Together, we also reflected on our personal involvement in these gatherings, emphasizing how life-giving a group like this can be to therapists,
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Rethinking How We Check In With Each Other
Thursday, January 30, 2026
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello in the studio to unpack a question we hear every day, but rarely answer honestly: “How are you?” We explore how the phrase became automatic, the social norms that shape our go-to responses, and why genuine check-ins matter more than ever. We also talk about what it looks like to ask and answer the question in a more meaningful, human way.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Does Social Media Make Christmas Loneliness Worse?
Monday, December 22, 2025
I join John Mercure and Adam Roberts in the studio to talk about if social media fuels loneliness around the Christmas holidays. We discussed how the hustle and bustle of online activity can add fuel to the fire during an already difficult time of year for some.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Coping with the Charlie Kirk Shooting
Friday, September 12, 2025
I join John Mercure and Telly Hughes in the studio to talk about emotional responses to high-profile violence, and how to manage anxiety and grief in the wake of the Charlie Kirk tragedy.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Can We Really Just ‘“Agree to Disagree”?
Thursday, June 26, 2025
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello in the studio to explore whether this age-old phrase helps relationships. The answer may surprise you — and it’s more nuanced than you think.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Worried About the Planet? You’re Not Alone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello in the studio to explore the rising reality of climate change, its affects on mental health, and the intrusive thoughts that can accompany anxiety.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Dating Across Political Lines
Friday, April 4, 2025
I join John Mercure and Amy Taylor in the studio.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Bringing Playfulness into Adulthood
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello in the studio.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
To Break-Up or Not To Break-Up Before Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 6, 2025
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello on the air.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Working Through the Holiday Blues and Stress
Monday, December 23, 2024
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello on the air.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Caring for Ourselves in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
Monday, December 16, 2024
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello on the air.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
What Gratitude Can Do for Us and Relationships
Friday, November 22, 2024
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello on the air.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Coping with Post-Election Anxiety
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello in the studio to discuss the range of emotional responses following another tumultuous election night. We chat about some practical ways to care for your mental health in the aftermath.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Cutting of Parents and Family Estrangement
Friday, October 25, 2024
I join John Mercure and Sandy Maxx on the air.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Loneliness Epidemic for High School Graduates
Monday, August 26, 2024
I join John Mercure and Julia Fello on the air.
Wisconsin Wellness Podcast
The Power of Intuition in Decision-Making
Friday, May 31, 2024
I join Laurie Groh of Shoreside Therapies for a conversation around the existential-humanistic perspective and the powerful role intuition plays in both therapy and decision-making in the workplace.
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Wintertime Blues
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
I join John Mercure and Greg Matzek in the studio for my very first segment with 620WTMJ.
ACTNaturally
Interview with Megan Anderson, LPC
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
I join Jacob Martinez, LPC, for a conversation about my early development as a therapist. Together, we explore how my existential and solution-focused approach overlaps with Jacob’s passion for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Daily Herald
Find Balance in Caring for Yourself and the Planet
Friday, April 22, 2022
For Earth Day, I reflect on how the climate crisis is quietly shaping our inner lives, often surfacing in therapy as grief, anxiety, and overwhelm. I offer gentle, grounded ways to respond—with presence, creativity, and community—as we navigate this shared and deeply human concern.
