TheraSwifts
Episodes
That Shimmering Light Back (TheraSwifts' Version)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season Two finale of TheraSwifts, Meredith and Lauren share some big news about what’s next for the project. After 60 episodes, our beloved ...
Bad Blood (Michael's Version)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, bullying, and trauma.In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Michael shares ...
The Eros Tour (Adam's Version)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Blum, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and co-author of Here I’m Alive: The Spirit of Music in Psychoanalysis. He has written and presented o...
The Best Day (Olivia and Alex's Version)
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meredith sits down with mother–daughter Swifties Olivia and Alex to talk about the bond they’ve built through Taylor’s music. F...
This Is Me Trying (Grace's Version)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This conversation includes discussions about suicide. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 988 to connect with t...
Out of the Woods (Matt's Version)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Nash to hear his powerful journey from life as a pastor to fully embracing his authentic self — with Taylor S...
Operation Getaway Car (Brandi's Version)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donate $13 (or more!) to help friend-of-the-pod and lifelong Swiftie Brandi get a new wheelchair van (aka her getaway car)! Donations can be sent dire...
Secret Gardens (Brandi's Version)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have the honor of talking with Brandi, a Swiftie and survivor of a life-changing car accident. She opens up about navigating life as a d...
This Pain Wouldn't Be for Evermore (Julia's Version)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, TheraSwifties! In this episode, Lauren sits down with writer Julia Poet for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about the way T...
Epiphany (Andrea's Version)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we welcome acclaimed songwriter and educator Andrea Stolpe, known throughout the music industry for her profound ability to h...
Take the Glory, Give Everything (Crystal's Version)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meredith interviews Crystal Haryanto, an economic consultant and author of the new book The Glory of Giving Everything: The Taylor Sw...
Dear Reader (Rachel and Tiffany's Version)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lauren and Meredith chat with Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau, the brilliant minds (and sisters!) behind Taylor Swift by the Book. T...
Happiness (Rachel's Version)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, we’re joined by Rachel — aka @happinessforswift on Instagram — for a deep dive into her Swiftie origi...
The Prophecy (TheraTay's Version)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when four Swiftie therapists walk into a podcast? In this special crossover episode, Lauren and Meredith team up with Ashleigh and Kati (...
The Manuscript (Elizabeth's Version)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by writer and passionate Swiftie Elizabeth Richardson to talk about her upcoming novel TRAD — a sharp, thought-provo...
These Things Will Change (Maddy's Version)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lauren talks with Maddy, founder of Foolery — a Swiftie merch brand turned political platform. Maddy shares how her love for Taylor...
Svienna (Lex's Version)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we talk with Lex, the founder of Swiftie Nights Vienna, about how one fan’s dream became a thriving Swiftie community — ...
PsychoanalySwift: Because I'm a Mirrorball
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode show notes:* Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities ar...
Mirrorball (Alyssa's Version)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa, creator of the @audhdswifties Instagram account, to explore how Taylor Swift’s music has shaped her healin...
PsychoanalySwift: Do You Believe Me Now?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode! In her new PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith explores the mythology of Cassandra and what Taylor's powerful song teaches us about self-a...
Unfawning (Ingrid's Version)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to unfawn — and how can Taylor Swift’s music help us do it?In this powerful episode, Dr. Ingrid Clayton dives deep with Meredith...
Authentic Leadership (Mariah's Version)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, TheraSwifties! In this episode, Dr. Mariah Yates, PhD, MBA discusses her new book Swift Leadership: A Taylor-made Approach to Influence ...
Shade Never Made Anybody Less Gay (Claire's Version)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TheraSwifts, Lauren and Meredith chat with Claire Howard, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with ...
I'll Follow You Home (Annie's Version)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TheraSwifts, Lauren chats with Annie Lawrence, a well-known Swiftie content creator (you probably know her as @aswiftiestory!) and ...
Straight from the Tortured Poet's Department (Raquel's Version)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Meredith welcome poet Raquel Franco (you may know her on Instagram or TikTok as @raquelfranco.poet), who shares her journey as a Swiftie an...
There's Nothing Like This (Kevin's Version)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Season Two era, TheraSwifties! We’re kicking things off with a bang (and the new Fearless (TV) cardigan) by talking to Kevin Evers, a...
PsychoanalySwift: My Barren Land, I am Ash from Your Fire
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back in January, while she was still displaced from the LA wildfires, Meredith told us “some things you just can’t speak about.”Two months later...
Some Things You Just Can't Speak About (LA's Version)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith and Lauren process the utter devastation of the LA fires, how the song 'Epiphany' is helping Meredith through her grief, and ways S...
Sister Chat: Season 1 Finale, What's Coming Next, and New Year Reflections
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye....to season 1 of TheraSwifts! We'll be on a brief hiatus while working on a super exciting new project (we promise to ...
Peace (Chelsea's Version)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you, Chelsea, for sharing your *gorgeous* Swiftie story with us. We loved every minute of it and we cannot wait to read your book. Follow Chelse...
The End of an Era: Lauren on Grieving The Era's Tour
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren, a therapist who specializes in grief, talks us through her recommendations for grieving the end of The Era's Tour. If you would like to s...
The Tortured Poet's Department (Monique's Version)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this a...
Fearless (Olivia's Version)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode includes discussions of bullying, child abuse and neglect.Welcome back to another episode, TheraSwifties! We're honored today to...
All Too Well (Bailey's Version)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion about suicidal ideation and depression. Please listen with care.Meet Bailey, a gorgeous Swiftie wh...
Taylor Swift-Inspired Make-Up (Jessie's Version)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're so excited to introduce you all to Jessie, an incredibly talented Swiftie and make-up artist in Miami, Florida (!!!). Jessie shares how The...
Dear TheraSwifts: Making Friends and Setting Boundaries
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our new Dear TheraSwifts episode, Lauren answers listener questions about making friends in adulthood and setting boundaries with loved ones. If yo...
PsychoanalySwift: Old Habits Die Screaming
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Meredith explores the psychoanalytic concept of repetition compulsion and how it shows up in Taylor's music. Want to...
Taylor Swift Studies with Dr. Emily January
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're going back to school, TheraSwifties!! We are so thrilled to have Dr. Emily January, a professor at Weber State University and creator of We...
Dear TheraSwifts: Ending Therapy and 'Care Without Control'
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith answers listener questions about how to know when you're ready to end therapy and how to support a loved one who is struggling (without ...
New Year's Day (Jenn's Version)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Lauren recaps all the big recent Swiftie news (Harris endorsement!!!, Trump and Elon tweets, Swifties for Kamala fundraising ...
Mine (Nicole's Version)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and generations trauma, so please listen with care if those are sensitive topics ...
Taylor Swift as Poet (Summer's Version)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take one of those Taylor Swift college classes? Our new friend Summer took "Taylor Swift Studies&...
Stay Beautiful (Jenny's Version)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Meredith and Lauren process the terrorist threats that forced the cancellation of Taylor's Eras Tour shows in Vienna...
PsychoanalySwift: The Power of Clean Pain
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith breaks down the difference between two types of pain — clean pain and dirty pain.Want to be fea...
Sister Chat: Swifties for Kamala, Saying Goodbye to The Eras Tour, and Pod Updates
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Meredith and Lauren chat 1:1 about how Swifties are galvanizing for Kamala Harris, the sad but important reality that The...
Narcissism or Altruisim? Exploring Taylor Swift and Her Fandom with Thais Sky
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TheraSwifts, we delve into the psychological aspects of the Taylor Swift phenomenon with special guest, Thais Sky. Thais, a psychot...
Evermore (Nicole's Version)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're so grateful to OG Swiftie Nicole for sharing her beautiful story about how Taylor Swift's "Evermore" and "Bigger Than t...
You're On Your Own Kid: Essential Aloneness
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Meredith's PsychoanalySwift series. In her newest mini episode, Meredith explores the importance of being alone and how Taylor Sw...
The Manuscript (Jackie's Version)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TheraSwifties, meet Jackie. She shares her beautiful story of how Taylor’s music has helped her overcome grief, trauma, disordered eating, suicidal ...
Long Live (Cristina's Version)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TheraSwifties, grab your box of tissues, because this episode is going to bring you to tears in the very best way. We're so grateful to Cristina ...
PsychoanalySwift: The Sanity of Female Rage
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Meredith's weekly PsychoanalySwift brief! This week, she explores the critical role anger plays in women's lives and the imp...
Nothing Like a Mad Woman: Shannon's Version
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TheraSwifties, we are *so* thrilled to introduce you to this week's guest, Shannon K. Evans. In addition to being a devoted Swiftie, Shannon is t...
The Heroine's Journey: Taylor's Version
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In her weekly PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith explores the psychoanalytic concept of The Heroine's Journey — and how Taylor Swift's life ...
Right Where You Left Me (Marv's Version)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest, Marv, shares how Taylor Swift's music has accompanied him throughout his life — from immigrating to the U.S. from the P...
Begin Again (Liz's Version)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep breath in the mirror, Swifties — we're going back to high school and first loves and all the big, messy feelings that come with it....
PsychoanalySwift: Peter Pan and the Eternal Child
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In her weekly PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith discusses how Taylor Swift's music explores the Jungian concept of the 'Eternal Child' —...
You're On Your Own Kid (Kaeli's Version)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to welcome Swiftie superstar Kaeli Dance to the pod! Kaeli shares how "You're On Your Own Kid" helped her navigate th...
PsychoanalySwift: Happiness + The Depressive Position
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In her weekly PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith explores how Taylor Swift's song "Happiness" illustrates the psychoanalytic concept of T...
Marjorie (Meredith's Version)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith shares her story of how a walk in the woods with Taylor Swift's "Marjorie" helped her process her grief around her father&apos...
PsychoanalySwift: The Transitional Phenomenon of a Pop Phenom
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, Meredith explores how Taylor Swift — and the special role she plays in her devoted fans' lives — illustrates the psycho...
Clean (Lauren's Version) (and Welcome to the Pod, Swifties!)
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lauren and Meredith. They're therapists. They're sisters. They're Swifties. And they're here to share stories of how Taylor S...