In the inaugural episode of the 'Therapists in the Hot Seat' podcast, hosts Tom Coates and Tom Holland-Pearse introduce themselves as Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and outline the purpose of the podcast: to demystify therapy and provide insights into the therapeutic process. They discuss their understandings of CBT and how they may introduce this concept to others. The episode also addresses common myths about CBT, including misconceptions about positive thinking and the role of the past in therapy. The hosts emphasise the importance of compassion and understanding in therapy, and they conclude with reflections on their discussion and homework assignments for future exploration.

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