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The Allender Center Podcast

Dan Allender, Rachael Clinton Chen

Booking Overview

A trauma-healing and Christian psychology interview show that typically features licensed clinicians, therapeutic-program facilitators, and mental-health experts alongside its hosts. Credible pitches include trauma therapists, abuse-recovery educators, adolescent and family wellness specialists, and clinicians who can thoughtfully connect psychology with theology; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible professional experts rather than celebrity-level guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 625

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.6k subscribers

Instagram: 25.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marketing@theseattleschool.edu

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Host

Dan Allender - Psychologist, author, and trauma educator focused on the impact of trauma and abuse, story, relationships, and healing through the intersection of psychology and theology.

Rachael Clinton Chen - Theology-trained host and educator focused on trauma recovery, relationships, spiritual formation, and compassionate engagement with personal stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, trauma-recovery practitioners, authors, and recognized specialists in adolescent, family, or spiritual wellness.
Required Achievements:  
Advanced clinical licensure or substantial therapeutic experience, Leadership or facilitation in trauma-recovery programs, Published authorship or established expertise in adolescent, family, or mental health wellness

Recent Guest Discussions

Sue Cunningham - The Recovery Week Experience, Story Groups, Sexual-abuse Recovery, Shame, Compassionate Witness, And Healing.

Wendell Moss - The Recovery Week Experience, Story Groups, Sexual-abuse Recovery, Shame, Compassionate Witness, And Healing.

Linda Royster - Preparing For Recovery Week, Sexual-abuse Recovery, Trauma Healing, And The Emotional Process Of Entering Immersive Therapeutic Work.

Scott Gibson - Preparing For Recovery Week, Sexual-abuse Recovery, Trauma Healing, And The Emotional Process Of Entering Immersive Therapeutic Work.

Chinw Williams - Teen Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Connection, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, And Parent-teen Relationships.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Trauma Recovery, Sexual Abuse, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Allender Center Podcast
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On Anxiety, Loss, and Grief with Sara Billups

October 09, 2026

What is the relationship between anxiety and grief? For Sara Billups, that question became deeply personal during a season of significant loss. Her latest book, "Nervous Systems," was released while she was caring for both of her seriously ill parents. Her dad died that same month, followed by her mom just six weeks later. In this conversation, Sara joins Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to explore the surprising ways anxiety and grief can interact—sometimes intensifying our distress...

An Update About the Allender Center Podcast

September 23, 2026

Friends, there's something we want to share with you about the Allender Center Podcast: For more than a decade, we've released a new episode nearly every week. That's 650+ episodes in 10 years. All free. We're immensely proud of what we've created together. And we're deeply grateful for the people who have listened, written to us, and made these conversations part of their lives. Now, we've decided to slow our pace for a season. For the next few months, the podcast will be released twice a mo...

What Happens at Recovery Week? with Sue Cunningham, MA, MS, LPC, and Wendell Moss, LMHC

September 18, 2026

If you've heard us talk about Recovery Weeks, or you've been thinking about joining us, you might be wondering: What exactly happens during those six days? Recovery Week is a focused, immersive experience designed to help survivors explore the ways their stories of past sexual abuse have shaped their lives. In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender is joined by longtime Recovery Week facilitators Wendell Moss, LMHC, and Sue Cunningham, MA, MS, LPC, to offer you a glimpse into the experience. They des...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Allender Center Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Allender Center Podcast?

The Allender Center Podcast is hosted by Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen. Its publicly listed email is marketing@theseattleschool.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Allender Center Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Allender Center Podcast: marketing@theseattleschool.edu.

How many listeners does The Allender Center Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Allender Center Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Allender Center Podcast?

The Allender Center Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, trauma-recovery practitioners, authors, and recognized specialists in adolescent, family, or spiritual wellness. Common among recent guests: Advanced clinical licensure or substantial therapeutic experience; Leadership or facilitation in trauma-recovery programs; Published authorship or established expertise in adolescent, family, or mental health wellness. Recent guests include Sue Cunningham, Wendell Moss, and Linda Royster.

How hard is it to get booked on The Allender Center Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Allender Center Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Trauma Recovery, Sexual Abuse, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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