A Complicated Story Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/its-complicated-a-founders-journey Welcome to eavesdrop on a complicated story! Every week, Johanne Schwensen, clinical psychologist and co-founder of It’s Complicated, sits down for a conversation with her co-founder and friend, Jungian analyst Jakob Lusensky. Together, we share insights from our journey of building It’s Complicated, running our private practices, and navigating the real-time growth of the platform and therapist community. Join us in creating the world’s most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists © 2025 It's Complicated 14fceb9d-e11c-548d-860f-d6e145d756a8 no en Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:40:32 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:02:50 -0800 https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists https://img.transistor.fm/oVQTT5f4LDyll4WYKBs1MLA4cOneTri3-IwPiKI4vv0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MmZk/ZGEwYjAwZmFhNzA3/NGQ3N2JjODQxYTli/MDNhYy5wbmc.jpg A Complicated Story https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists episodic It's Complicated Welcome to eavesdrop on a complicated story! Every week, Johanne Schwensen, clinical psychologist and co-founder of It’s Complicated, sits down for a conversation with her co-founder and friend, Jungian analyst Jakob Lusensky. Together, we share insights from our journey of building It’s Complicated, running our private practices, and navigating the real-time growth of the platform and therapist community. Join us in creating the world’s most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists Welcome to eavesdrop on a complicated story. Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community It's Complicated No No Staying Human: Touring and the Future of Therapy 9 9 Staying Human: Touring and the Future of Therapy full 5a086740-6296-4b9d-a182-dc806ceb9c29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e715edf In this episode, Jakob and Johanne reflect on the It’s Complicated tour and share what they've learned—about the joys of slow, community-rooted growth, the rise of AI in therapy, and why staying human matters more than ever. From therapist concerns about disappearing client referrals to the ethics of digital twins, we ask: how do we differentiate real connection from artificial care? 

]]> In this episode, Jakob and Johanne reflect on the It’s Complicated tour and share what they've learned—about the joys of slow, community-rooted growth, the rise of AI in therapy, and why staying human matters more than ever. From therapist concerns about disappearing client referrals to the ethics of digital twins, we ask: how do we differentiate real connection from artificial care? 

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:40:29 -0700 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1480 In this episode, Jakob and Johanne reflect on the It’s Complicated tour and share what they've learned—about the joys of slow, community-rooted growth, the rise of AI in therapy, and why staying human matters more than ever. From therapist concerns about disappearing client referrals to the ethics of digital twins, we ask: how do we differentiate real connection from artificial care? 

]]> AI, community, artificial therapy, growth No A Manifesto in the Making? 8 8 A Manifesto in the Making? full 96629c88-b685-4da1-b853-77ad32a2211c https://share.transistor.fm/s/eefaae81 In this episode of A Complicated Story, Jakob and Johanne reconnect after navigating the challenge of living in different countries with mismatched school holidays. They catch up on recent endeavours —Jakob’s time in Stockholm, updates on the It’s Complicated conference agenda, and reflections on what "manifestos" mean to them. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, personal insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at their ongoing work with It’s Complicated.

]]> In this episode of A Complicated Story, Jakob and Johanne reconnect after navigating the challenge of living in different countries with mismatched school holidays. They catch up on recent endeavours —Jakob’s time in Stockholm, updates on the It’s Complicated conference agenda, and reflections on what "manifestos" mean to them. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, personal insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at their ongoing work with It’s Complicated.

]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:40:11 -0800 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1366 In this episode of A Complicated Story, Jakob and Johanne reconnect after navigating the challenge of living in different countries with mismatched school holidays. They catch up on recent endeavours —Jakob’s time in Stockholm, updates on the It’s Complicated conference agenda, and reflections on what "manifestos" mean to them. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, personal insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at their ongoing work with It’s Complicated.

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No Throwing Stones and Completing a Community Fundraise 7 7 Throwing Stones and Completing a Community Fundraise full 3dc735db-d61d-4a10-8f30-03b9c10181a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab168745 In this episode of A Complicated Story, Jakob and Johanne reflect on building It’s Complicated with a community-focused approach, an ethos that hit an all-time high with the recent completion of their community fundraise. They discuss professionalism versus authenticity, what it means to "throw stones" and "punch upwards", and how to make room for personal passions. Tune in for honest insights and a collaborative spirit.

]]> In this episode of A Complicated Story, Jakob and Johanne reflect on building It’s Complicated with a community-focused approach, an ethos that hit an all-time high with the recent completion of their community fundraise. They discuss professionalism versus authenticity, what it means to "throw stones" and "punch upwards", and how to make room for personal passions. Tune in for honest insights and a collaborative spirit.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:49:37 -0800 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1420 In this episode of A Complicated Story, Jakob and Johanne reflect on building It’s Complicated with a community-focused approach, an ethos that hit an all-time high with the recent completion of their community fundraise. They discuss professionalism versus authenticity, what it means to "throw stones" and "punch upwards", and how to make room for personal passions. Tune in for honest insights and a collaborative spirit.

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No Turning the Page: 2024’s Wrap-Up & 2025’s Unwrapped 6 6 Turning the Page: 2024’s Wrap-Up & 2025’s Unwrapped full 91f67c57-4325-433f-8899-fadf95f74f1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb2007a1 In our final catch-up of the year, we do both some wrapping up and some unwrapping; reflecting on the highlights of 2024 and looking ahead to what’s in store for It’s Complicated in 2025. If you enjoy our musings and insights, don’t forget to subscribe to A Complicated Story wherever you get your podcasts.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> In our final catch-up of the year, we do both some wrapping up and some unwrapping; reflecting on the highlights of 2024 and looking ahead to what’s in store for It’s Complicated in 2025. If you enjoy our musings and insights, don’t forget to subscribe to A Complicated Story wherever you get your podcasts.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:41:41 -0800 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1824 In our final catch-up of the year, we do both some wrapping up and some unwrapping; reflecting on the highlights of 2024 and looking ahead to what’s in store for It’s Complicated in 2025. If you enjoy our musings and insights, don’t forget to subscribe to A Complicated Story wherever you get your podcasts.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No The Therapist Persona & AI intimacy 5 5 The Therapist Persona & AI intimacy full 91cdc291-bbc6-4620-a8a6-18feb0859172 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e27fde3 In this episode we discuss procrastination, our therapist persona's and AI intimacy.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> In this episode we discuss procrastination, our therapist persona's and AI intimacy.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:54:29 -0800 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1189 In this episode we discuss procrastination, our therapist persona's and AI intimacy.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No Bookshelves, platonic crushes & clickbait 4 4 Bookshelves, platonic crushes & clickbait full 7d4d4841-a3c8-4b84-85b9-4c9105734436 https://share.transistor.fm/s/317c564d In this episode we discuss books role in the therapy room and the new bookshelf feature on the It's Complicated platform. Check out Johanne & Jakob's bookshelves by scrolling to the explore section on their respective therapist profiles!

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> In this episode we discuss books role in the therapy room and the new bookshelf feature on the It's Complicated platform. Check out Johanne & Jakob's bookshelves by scrolling to the explore section on their respective therapist profiles!

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:21:13 -0800 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1056 In this episode we discuss books role in the therapy room and the new bookshelf feature on the It's Complicated platform. Check out Johanne & Jakob's bookshelves by scrolling to the explore section on their respective therapist profiles!

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No What's a therapist community? (Barcelona edition) 3 3 What's a therapist community? (Barcelona edition) full fdf881b8-8d35-4cdd-ba32-e15dfba3b232 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58ee203a In this episode we grapple with three different questions. What's a therapist community? How does It's Complicated help practitioners to find not only their patients but also their peers? How will AI-therapy effect our work? 

This episode was recorded in three different locations at our It's Complicated tour to Barcelona and found its inspiration from talking to and meeting with the therapists in the local community.

]]> In this episode we grapple with three different questions. What's a therapist community? How does It's Complicated help practitioners to find not only their patients but also their peers? How will AI-therapy effect our work? 

This episode was recorded in three different locations at our It's Complicated tour to Barcelona and found its inspiration from talking to and meeting with the therapists in the local community.

]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:09:59 -0800 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1431 In this episode we grapple with three different questions. What's a therapist community? How does It's Complicated help practitioners to find not only their patients but also their peers? How will AI-therapy effect our work? 

This episode was recorded in three different locations at our It's Complicated tour to Barcelona and found its inspiration from talking to and meeting with the therapists in the local community.

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No Gettin' leads 2 2 Gettin' leads full 30d3d18d-4b50-4d6f-abbc-dc05393b8184 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2d221a3 In this episode we discuss the essential question of how to grow a private practice and getting leads. Is an entrepreneurial spirit necessary? How does one individuate professionally and find one's unique niche? 

We also share practical tips from our own therapy practices and how we're working on transforming some of these experiences into new features on the It's Complicated platform. 

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> In this episode we discuss the essential question of how to grow a private practice and getting leads. Is an entrepreneurial spirit necessary? How does one individuate professionally and find one's unique niche? 

We also share practical tips from our own therapy practices and how we're working on transforming some of these experiences into new features on the It's Complicated platform. 

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:19:56 -0700 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1456 In this episode we discuss the essential question of how to grow a private practice and getting leads. Is an entrepreneurial spirit necessary? How does one individuate professionally and find one's unique niche? 

We also share practical tips from our own therapy practices and how we're working on transforming some of these experiences into new features on the It's Complicated platform. 

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No In the flesh 1 1 In the flesh full d7ee8c58-8bfe-4914-b7b4-09375a0c7615 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10c98a6d Eavesdrop on the serendipitous journey of two therapists, Johanne Schwensen and Jakob Lusensky, as they grow the therapist community It's Complicated alongside their private practices.

In this first episode, we reflect on eleven years of working together, exploring how building a private practice has evolved over the years. We discuss the differences between engaging online versus in person, how the zeitgeist varies from city to city, and preview our upcoming tour and annual gathering.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Eavesdrop on the serendipitous journey of two therapists, Johanne Schwensen and Jakob Lusensky, as they grow the therapist community It's Complicated alongside their private practices.

In this first episode, we reflect on eleven years of working together, exploring how building a private practice has evolved over the years. We discuss the differences between engaging online versus in person, how the zeitgeist varies from city to city, and preview our upcoming tour and annual gathering.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:54:49 -0700 It's Complicated It's Complicated 1700 Eavesdrop on the serendipitous journey of two therapists, Johanne Schwensen and Jakob Lusensky, as they grow the therapist community It's Complicated alongside their private practices.

In this first episode, we reflect on eleven years of working together, exploring how building a private practice has evolved over the years. We discuss the differences between engaging online versus in person, how the zeitgeist varies from city to city, and preview our upcoming tour and annual gathering.

Help us build the world's most international and diverse therapist community by signing up here: https://www.complicated.life/for-therapists

]]> Mental health, Private Practice, Psychotherapy, Psychologist, Community No Johanne Schwensen Christel Price