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Why You Can’t Stop Betraying Yourself (How to Finally Trust Your Gut) Jan 12, 2026

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Whether you are dealing with childhood trauma and shame, navigating the grief of life transitions after graduation, or learning to trust your instincts after years of self-betrayal, this episode provides practical therapeutic insights for your healing journey. Join us as we explore how to set healthy boundaries, overcome loneliness, and stop the cycle of self-abandonment to build a more authentic relationship with yourself. Kati also discusses the heavy burden of caregiver burnout, the physiological necessity of sleep for mental health, and how to support those struggling with suicidal ideation. In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton answers listener questions and takes a deep dive into the true meaning of forgiveness and how it serves as a tool for personal liberation rather than condoning hurtful behavior.

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Timestamps

00:57 - Q1: How can I forgive people who have hurt me deeply?

04:47 - Q2: How do we keep going when we’re exhausted (Caregiver burnout & sleep)?

10:04 - Q3: Suicide prevention: How to help and what society can do.

13:22 - Q4: How to open up about trauma without feeling shame.

17:34 - Q5: Dealing with regret and unemployment after quitting a job.

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22:30 - Q6: How to trust yourself and manage triggers.

24:06 - Q6 (Continued): Setting boundaries vs. overreacting.

31:12 - Q7: Moving on and finding routine after graduating high school.

43:06 - Q8: How to trust yourself again after years of self-betrayal.

54:07 - Q9: Navigating loneliness and outgrowing old friendships.

Ask Kati Anything ep. 296 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT

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Why Your Eating Disorder Craves Validation (Is it "Attention Seeking"?) Jan 01, 2026

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In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton dives deep into the complex psychology of eating disorders, the lasting "blueprint" of childhood trauma, and why certain coping mechanisms feel impossible to give up. We explore the often-misunderstood need for validation in recovery, the erratic behavior of some therapists, and why mental health struggles can feel like an addictive cycle. Whether you are navigating your own healing journey or trying to understand a loved one, this episode offers professional insight into breaking cycles of shame and finding a path toward a healthier sense of self.

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Timestamps

00:00:50 – Kati discusses whether "attention-seeking" in eating disorders is actually a cry for unmet emotional needs from childhood.

00:07:02 q1 – An exploration of why childhood sexual abuse deeply impacts one's psychological foundation and sense of safety.

00:15:54 q2 – Kati explains the addictive nature of self-harm and how to discuss the fear of stopping with a therapist.

00:22:45 q3 – Insight into why a therapist might show inconsistent personalities and how to handle unprofessional boundaries.

00:31:16 q4 – Advice for a student in India facing academic pressure and unsafe living conditions while dependent on family.

00:34:53 q5 – A look at "behavioral activation" and what to do when standard depression treatments and medications haven't worked.

00:39:09 q6 – How OCD can "rob" you of your interests by demanding a level of control that makes joy impossible.

00:44:40 q7 – Why it is common to feel terrified of fully committing to recovery after years of struggling with anorexia.

00:49:09 q8 – A professional breakdown of how therapists ethically intervene when a patient self-harms or dissociates during a session.

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Can You Heal in the Place That Made You Sick? Dec 27, 2025

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In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton explores a wide range of mental health topics, from the nuances of cognitive distortions to the complexities of healing from long-term trauma. Kati discusses why getting better can feel scary, the realities of psychiatric hospitalizations, and why certain popular therapy modalities like CBT might not be the best fit for everyone.

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Questions:

Q 1: Futurizing vs. Catastrophizing Kati defines futurizing as an unrealistically negative view focused solely on the future , while catastrophizing is taking any small issue and making it a big deal in the moment.

Q 2: Why Breakthroughs Can Feel Empty or Scary A discussion on why making progress in therapy for complex trauma can lead to an "identity crisis"

Q 3: Navigating Higher Levels of Care & Hospitalization Kati explains the difference between voluntary vs. involuntary (5150) holds , what to actually expect inside a psychiatric ward (from "gripper socks" to shared rooms).

Q 4: Healing from Therapist Attachment & Goodbyes How to handle the "heartbreak" of a therapeutic relationship ending.

Q 5: Dealing with Intense Pre-Therapy Anxiety, Kati explores why some people feel terrified before sessions and offers tips like ritualizing your preparation to calm the nervous system.

Q 6: Can You Heal in the Place That Made You Sick? A "tough love" look at why true healing is difficult in an active abusive environment.

Q 7: Emotional Numbness and "Logic Brain" on Meds Addressing emotional numbness on psychiatric medication.

Q 8: Do You Really Need a Specialist for Eating Disorders?

Q 9: Why CBT Often Falls Short for Complex PTSD An explanation of why traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can feel minimizing or invalidating for trauma survivors.

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I Thought My Life Was Doomed Dec 19, 2025

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In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton sits down with Tone It Up co-founder and New York Times bestselling author Karena Dawn for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, resilience, and reclaiming one's narrative. Karena opens up to Kati about her "decade of darkness," sharing what it was like growing up with a mother living with paranoid schizophrenia and the emotional toll of a childhood marked by missing persons reports and family chaos. She reveals the pivotal moment in her 20s when she realized she wasn't "destined" to repeat her mother's path and how fitness became the catalyst for her healing.

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We also dive into: Reclaiming Tone It Up: Karena discusses the "full circle" journey of buying back her company 100% to lead it with freedom and joy once again. The Big Silence Podcast: Why she started her foundation to break the stigma surrounding mental health in honor of her late mother. Building Mastery: How finishing a triathlon proved to her that she could follow through on her dreams and build a life she loved. Women’s Health: A candid look at perimenopause, brain fog, and the lifestyle shifts like using creatine that help navigate new stages of life.

Connect with Karena Dawn:

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.

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Disclaimer The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

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Why You Push People Away When You Need Them Most Dec 11, 2025

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In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, we dive deep into the complex and often unspoken corners of mental health recovery. We explore the psychology behind why some individuals experience persistent suicidal thoughts without the intent to act and discuss strategies for navigating friendships that inadvertently trigger eating disorder relapses or competition. I also open up about the ethics of plastic surgery when dealing with body dysmorphia , the "push-pull" dynamic in therapy often associated with BPD and attachment wounds , and share my professional perspective on gender-affirming care and the importance of therapeutic support. Finally, we analyze a shocking listener story about a therapist allowing a date in their office, breaking down the major red flags of blurred boundaries.

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00:00 – Intro

00:19 – Why do I have suicidal thoughts but can't act on them?

06:00 – When a friend's passion triggers your Eating Disorder relapse

12:21 – Navigating Anorexia recovery when treatment is denied (NHS & Weight Stigma)

20:06 – CrowdHealth message

21:53 – Plastic Surgery: Confidence booster or Body Dysmorphia?

27:35 – Envisioning suicidal scenarios & struggles with Lithium medication

33:02 – Why do I push my therapist away? (Fear of Abandonment & BPD)

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43:44 – My honest opinion on Gender Affirming Care & the "Affirm First" approach

52:37 – Red Flags: My therapist let me have a date in her office?!

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The Selfish Choice: Childfree Living, Anxiety, and the Fear of Regret Dec 04, 2025

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Barbara Dunkelman is here to chat about her incredible journey from being a fan to being the voice of Rooster Teeth’s Yang Xiao Long on RWBY. She opens up about the company's unexpected closure, dealing with planning a wedding, and finding relief in a major life change. This deep-dive covers the pressure of chasing trends and the truth about self-worth outside of analytics. We also explore profound personal philosophies, including the 10% vs. 90% rule of reaction , the power of the "Main Character Complex", and the anxiety around personal choices. Barbara and Kati get candid about their shared decision to be childfree, battling societal pressure, and the freedom that comes with fully committing to a life without regret. Plus, learn about her new product line and her D&D podcast, Tales from the Stinky Dragon.

My new book is available for pre-order!

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:01:32 Moving to Austin: Joining Rooster Teeth and the stressful work visa process.
00:04:14 The early days of RT: Starting as Community Manager when the company was tiny.

00:18:54 Barbara's Anxiety: Starting Always Open and her interest in mental health.
00:23:22 The 10/90 Rule: You have control over how you react to things.
00:25:04 The Main Character Complex: Why everyone is thinking about themselves, not you.
00:28:23 Therapy Search: The challenge of finding the right fit for counseling.
00:44:49 The Scariest Standard: How being exposed to "the best of the best" online affects self-image.

00:46:35 Phone Addiction: Strategies Barbara uses to put her phone in "timeout".
00:47:44 Choosing Childfree: Why Barbara decided against having kids and the pressure to procreate.
00:50:02 Ending the Regret Cycle: Making the decision and committing to it fully.
00:53:01 The "Selfish" Argument: Why choosing your own happiness isn't truly selfish.
01:04:11 The Next Chapter: Retaining the IP for Tales from the Stinky Dragon.
01:06:02 New Venture: Developing her own hair styling cream.
01:08:29 Intentional Travel: Living out their Childfree plans with a trip to Japan

More Barbara!

Tales from the Stinky Dragon https://www.youtube.com/@stinkydragonpod
Barbara's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bdunkelman
All Good. No Worries https://www.instagram.com/allgood.noworries

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Why Do I Feel So Behind? When Everyone Else Seems to Have It Together Nov 27, 2025

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In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Kati Morton tackles the core question: Why Do I Feel So Behind? when it seems Everyone Else Seems to Have It Together. We dive deep into the psychological struggles of comparison, isolation, and overcoming trauma.We also address the debilitating internal experience: Are You Experiencing Complex PTSD? and provide clarity on What to Do When Your Brain Relates Everything to Trauma. Finally, we cover motivation loss, asking: Do You Have Anhedonia? and share strategies for Finding Motivation When Everything Feels Boring.‌

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Audience questions & timestamps:

0:00:39 (Q1) Dealing with Friendship Envy. Kati reframes friendship envy as an indicator of what you truly want in life.

0:06:59 (Q2) Recovering from Burnout. The Effort vs. Reward Strategy The key to recovery is assessing where your time and energy go, and then placing boundaries in areas where...

My new book is available for pre-order: Why Do I Keep Doing This? → https://geni.us/XoyLSQIf you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.

0:14:12 (Q3) Moving On After Divorce. Rediscovery of Self Divorce is a huge loss, and therapy is a must. The core focus should be on figuring out who you are again through journaling (like The Artist's Way) and taking solo dates.

0:23:48 (Q4) Ego Death & Transformation. Ego vs. Connection Ego is a protective defense mechanism that, when overactive, can cause resistance, sabotage progress, and impede true connection.

0:30:10 (Q5) Why Everything is a Trigger (Complex PTSD) The listener is triggered by everyday items (like Vaseline) and experiences dissociation due to past sexual abuse by their mother. Kati emphasizes the brain is trying to protect the listener.

0:40:29 (Q6) In Crisis But Don’t Want to 'Bug' Therapist. It's common for crisis feelings and body memories to intensify at night due to fewer distractions. Advice includes using crisis lines (988, 741741)

0:45:34 (Q7) Loss of Motivation (Approaching 70) Anhedonia and Behavioral Activation Lacking enthusiasm (anhedonia) and motivation is a common sign of depression in older adults, often linked to loss of purpose and isolation.

0:50:29 (Q8) Finding the Right Dose The feeling of being "numbed out" or lacking motivation on an SSRI is often due to blunted affect from a dose that is too high, or the wrong medication entirely.

Ask Kati Anything ep. 290 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT MY BOOKS Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.

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This Single Prayer Changed My Life: Letting Go of Biases and Preconceived Ideas Nov 20, 2025

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In this deeply honest episode of Ask Kati Anything, guest Jared Craft shares valuable insights into overcoming his ego, financial fears, and the lifelong work of surrendering control. Jared opens up about his journey through addiction and recovery - He details how growing up closeted in a conservative town fostered a deep-seated need for external validation and people-pleasing. He discusses his corporate career at Google and YouTube and the subsequent struggles with exercise addiction and substance abuse, which ultimately led to a dramatic family intervention. This is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the true gift of recovery and how to finally let go of control for personal and professional growth.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction: Jared Craft

01:42 - Living for external validation in his 20s

02:20 - Growing up closeted in a conservative Minnesota town

03:36 - The early desire for external success and people-pleasing

04:44 - The unexpected process of coming out

07:06 - Moving to LA and the start of deeper addiction struggles

10:29 - The Lance Bass photos

11:09 - The conversation with his sister and parents about his sexuality

18:37 - The Intervention that forced him into his first rehab stint at 24

20:09 - The misconception about what recovery was

23:40 - Sobriety, relapse, and the key difference the second time around

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26:46 - What is an Inventory? (Self-check for resentment, fear, and harm)

29:29 - The deep-rooted fear of financial trauma and scarcity

32:39 - The Set Aside Prayer for walking into conflict or anxiety

33:58 - Getting over prejudices about the word 'God' and finding a Higher Power

40:32 - The 'Whack-a-Mole' nature of control and addiction

41:49 - Advice for someone who is Day One Sober

42:53 - The Gifts of Recovery

44:48 - How fear of losing clients resulted in poor boundaries

48:03 - Intimate relationships as the current area for growth

51:37 - Jared's next steps: Overcoming the fear of change

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The Truth About the LGBTQ+ Community's Toxic Shift Nov 11, 2025

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The Dark Side of Inclusivity: OG YouTuber Arielle Scarcella joins us to discuss the toxic political shift and intolerance of difference of thought in the LGBTQ+ community. Arielle opens up about being canceled 5 times and why she's labeled transphobic for applying common sense. We cover everything from voting for Trump and Gen Z's emotional regulation to how she deals with hate and intolerance.

My new book, Why Do I Keep Doing This? comes out on December 9th & you can PRE-ORDER here: https://geni.us/XoyLSQ If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.

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Timestamps:

1:31 - Arielle's YouTube Start in 2009: After an abusive relationship

3:37 - Why she started: There was no LGB education online

5:25 - Opinion on trans women in sports

6:44 - First video title: "Lesbian Cougar"

9:24 - Being Canceled 5 Times

12:48 - The Left Left Me: Staying a classic liberal

14:42 - Drag shows for children are creepy and hurt the gay community

15:39 - Dating pool is horrible: Everyone is non-binary

17:34 - Wearing a Rainbow MAGA hat at Pride

18:17 - The most hateful people interviewed were white (White Guilt)

18:59 - People of color listened because they "know what it's like not being heard"

19:46 - Gen Z lacks socialization and social development skills

20:51 - We need debate classes to learn how to disagree and still get along

21:39 - The left loves diversity, except diversity of thought

23:23 - The shift was people publicly ostracizing her for disagreement

30:11 - Confronting haters: They "don't say sh!t" because they lack the social skills

31:18 - Voting for Trump as a lesbian

36:01 - Content is now a moderate/classic liberal view

36:45 - Queer activists converting to Islam

38:59 - Gen Z has lost the plot and doesn't know how to deal with emotions

40:46 - Nostalgia reminds you of "who you are before the world f*cked you up"

42:09 - Street interviews: Confronting haters who "talk sh!t"

43:22 - Today's definition of transphobia: Disagreeing with anything they say

43:57 - You don't need gender dysphoria to be trans in NYC now45:54 - Managing the hate: Knowing who you are makes you manipulation-proof

48:11 - The "Duper’s Delight" Smirk (Smug, powerful, specific to woke activists)‌

52:02 - They tried to prevent her from entering Australia in 2020‌‌‌

Ask Kati Anything ep. 287 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT

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ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati

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Dissociation vs. Dissociative DISORDER Nov 06, 2025

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Today, Kati navigates the confusing paths of trauma healing, dissociation, and eating disorder recovery. Learn what happens when your coping skills become a dissociative disorder, how to handle medical trauma, the truth about countertransference in therapy, and essential steps for overcoming OCD and self-sabotage. This episode covers recovery setbacks, exercise addiction, feeling lost, and what to do when therapy feels confusing or unsafe.

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Timestamps 00:41 | Dissociation: Symptom vs. Disorder? When does dissociation as a coping mechanism turn into a diagnosable dissociative disorder (like DPD/DPDR or DID), and how can one bring this up in therapy without sounding "attention seeking"? ‌ 07:58 | Medical Trauma and Abuse: Can suppositories or enemas, administered for painful constipation, be considered traumatizing or abusive, especially when compounded by a history of abuse from a babysitter? ‌ 14:29 | Dissociation While Healing: Struggling with worsening dissociation (mostly DPDR) and existential thoughts after starting to unpack complex PTSD and an eating disorder in therapy. What helps someone feel "real" and grounded again? 19:55 | Countertransference in Therapy: Discussing transference and countertransference, specifically concerning a therapist who shared the patient is "very like her daughter" and seems to be struggling to refer the patient out to an eating disorder specialist. ‌ 30:00 | New OCD Diagnosis & Treatment: Newly diagnosed with OCD after previously being told they didn't have it, and unsure how to fit OCD treatment into their current therapy plan which is focused on suicidal ideation (CBT-S). Also, how to differentiate OCD tendencies from "normal" tendencies. ‌ 38:44 | Anorexia Recovery in an Unhealthy Environment: How to navigate recovery from anorexia nervosa when living in an unhealthy environment that seems to cause recovery setbacks and a "total mind switch." 45:20 | The Cycle of Self-Sabotage: Why self-sabotage is a continuous cycle, why it's so hard to break, and what steps can be taken to change the pattern. ‌ 54:14 | Exercise Addiction & Mood Swings: Struggling with massive mood changes and fatigue, feeling depressed when missing a workout, and considering resting a "waste of time." Seeking insight on a therapist's suggestion of "dopamine addiction." ‌ 01:02:29 | Feeling Life is Pointless: How to stop feeling like one's entire life is pointless, and what strategies can combat these feelings of meaninglessness.

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