In today's episode, we'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'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.
🔗 Show Notes & Resources
📰 News Sources
India Times – Sadia Khan dating coach controversy: Viral voice note sparks cheating claims — Coverage of the affair allegations and leaked audio fueling the current drama.
- Primetimer – Profile on Sadia Khan — Background on her brand, social media following, and positioning as a dating coach.
✅ Verify Credentials (UK & US)
HCPC Misuse of Title — Why certain psychology titles are legally protected in the UK.
HCPC Register — Search the official UK register to confirm if someone is a practitioner psychologist.
British Psychological Society – Protected Titles — Explanation of what titles mean and who can use them.
- APA Services – State Psychology Licensing Boards — U.S. listeners: find your state board and check licenses.
📊 Research & Guidance on Misinformation
APA – How to Address Misinformation About Mental Health — Tools for clinicians and consumers to spot false claims.
🧭 Coaching Industry & Boundaries
International Coaching Federation – Ethics & Professional Standards — Shows the limits of regulation in coaching.
BPS Division of Coaching Psychology — Guidance on keeping coaching and therapy distinct.
👉 If you want to protect yourself when looking for help online: check the registers, ask for evidence, and don’t confuse charisma with credentials.
If this episode helped you think more critically about who you follow for mental-health advice, share it. If you’re a clinician who’s seeing the fallout of influencer misinformation in your practice, DM me — I want to hear your stories for a future episode.
Follow me for more real, relatable mental health support:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelblogglcsw
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@rachelwblogg
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/rachelbloggLCSW
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelBlogg-LCSW
The podcast content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.