<p>In today&#39;s episode, we&#39;re going to unpack the Sadia Khan scandal and use it to discuss a wider problem: when influencer brands borrow clinical language, how does that harm clients and licensed professionals? We&#39;ll will give you practical tips for verifying credentials and protecting your mental health online. Rachel is talking about allegations reported in public sources — not claiming any court or regulator has convicted anyone here. </p><p>🔗 Show Notes &amp; Resources</p><p><br></p><p>📰 News Sources</p><ul><li><p><a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">India Times – <em>Sadia Khan dating coach controversy: Viral voice note sparks cheating claims</em></a> — Coverage of the affair allegations and leaked audio fueling the current drama.</p></li></ul><li><ul><li><a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">Primetimer – <em>Profile on Sadia Khan</em></a> — Background on her brand, social media following, and positioning as a dating coach.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>✅ Verify Credentials (UK &amp; US)</p></li><ul><li><p><a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">HCPC Misuse of Title</a> — Why certain psychology titles are legally protected in the UK.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/">HCPC Register</a> — Search the official UK register to confirm if someone is a practitioner psychologist.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.bps.org.uk/protected-titles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">British Psychological Society – Protected Titles</a> — Explanation of what titles mean and who can use them.</p></li></ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://apadivisions.org/division-31/advocacy/state/boards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">APA Services – State Psychology Licensing Boards</a> — U.S. listeners: find your state board and check licenses.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>📊 Research &amp; Guidance on Misinformation</p></li><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/08/mental-health-misinformation" target="_new" rel="noopener">APA – <em>How to Address Misinformation About Mental Health</em></a> — Tools for clinicians and consumers to spot false claims.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/26/1/e3012" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BMJ Mental Health – <em>Systematic Review of Mental Health Misinformation on Social Media</em> — Evidence on how common and harmful online misinformation is.</a></p></li></ul><li><p><br></p><p>🧭 Coaching Industry &amp; Boundaries</p></li><ul><li><p><a href="https://coachingfederation.org/ethics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">International Coaching Federation – Ethics &amp; Professional Standards</a> — Shows the limits of regulation in coaching.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-coaching-psychology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BPS Division of Coaching Psychology</a> — Guidance on keeping coaching and therapy distinct.</p></li></ul><p>👉 If you want to protect yourself when looking for help online: <strong>check the regist