Two therapists on a mission to bring nuance back to the internet and deliver mental health strategies that actually work in real life.

Hi there! We're Amanda White and Sam Dalton, licensed therapists, hosts of the Nuance Needed Podcast, social media therapists and advocates for depth in a world of mental health soundbites.

Our mission is to cut through oversimplified wellness advice and help you navigate emotions and relationships with the nuance they deserve.

For years, we've watched as mental health content on social media has been reduced to quick fixes, trauma labels, and viral trends that miss the complexity of real human experience. We created Nuance Needed to offer something different: evidence-based insights that honor life's messy reality.

This is a space where complexity is welcomed, questions are encouraged, and real growth happens.

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Every week on the Nuance Needed Podcast, we have meaningful conversations about the topics everyone is talking about but few are exploring with depth. Here, we'll share episode breakdowns, key insights, and practical strategies you can actually use in your life.

If you opt for a paid subscription, you'll also receive:

• Monthly bonus episodes (1-2 per month)

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• Deeper dives into how you can actually make meaningful change.. we’re sharing homework assignments, questions for self reflections and additional insight that doesn’t make into the episode

• Access to our complete podcast archive and bonus content

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Join a community that values depth over algorithms

This is perhaps what we're most excited about—by subscribing, you become part of a community that's ready to move beyond trending hashtags and into real, lasting change.

We created this space because we saw how mental health content on social media was failing people. While others chase viral moments with catchy but oversimplified advice, we're choosing to dive deep. We know this approach might not be for everyone - and that's okay. This community is for people who are ready for something more meaningful.

Whether you're questioning viral mental health advice or simply looking for approaches that acknowledge the complexity of being human, you're in the right place.

Thanks for being here, Amanda & Sam