You Need Therapy

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Couch Talks: How Do I Tell My Friend Her Feedback Feels Invalidating? Jul 20, 2022

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com.

This week Kat reads an email from a listener asking how to approach a friend who has been giving feedback that feels invalidating.

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Balsamic Vinegar & Seltzer Does Not = Coke with Dylan Murphy, RD, LDN Jul 18, 2022

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In this episode Dylan Murphy RD, LDN joins Kat for the second time! Dylan Murphy is a registered dietitian and founder of The Free Method. She also happens to be one of Kat's friends :)

In this episode Kat and Dylan talk about the 75 Hard challenge and why it really isn't that different than all the other "challenges" aka undercover diets. They also talk about some of the weird social media trends that made Dylan do a little eye roll as a dietitian.

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Couch Talks: My Estranged Father Has Cancer, Should I Reach Out? Jul 13, 2022

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com.

This week Kat reads an email from a listener about her struggle in deciding if she should reconnect with her estranged father after discovering he has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time. She shares an excerpt from Lori Gotlieb’s book, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, where Lori discusses the ability to separate forgiveness from compassion. In times like these, we often look to find the “right” answers. We focus on what we feel like we should do rather than what we believe is right for us. And Kat leaves us with some questions and thoughts to help move listeners into a space where we can discern those things better!

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Flipping the Motherhood Scripts with Erin Lane Jul 11, 2022

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Today’s guest is Erin S. Lane. Erin is a writer, theologian, and someone other than a mother; which is also the title of her new book. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a master’s degree from Duke Divinity School, both with a focus on gender studies. And she is freaking amazing.

In this episode we are decoupling a woman’s purpose from her reproductive role. Any woman who even hints she is maybe questioning if she wants to have kids has heard some form of these cultural scripts we discuss in this epsiode. In Someone Other Than a Mother: Flipping the Scripts on a Woman’s Purpose and Making Meaning Beyond Motherhood, Erin S. Lane asks if it is it possible to do something more meaningful than mothering? We always hope that You Need Therapy Podcast continues to provide an opportunity for listeners to discover more than just one way to live a desirable and good life - and this conversation does just that.

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Erins website: https://www.erinslane.com/

Purchase Erins Book HERE!

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Couch Talks: How Am I Supposed to Be A Good Therapist When I’m A Mess Myself? Jul 06, 2022

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about some new boundaries she is setting for herself when it comes to instagram, and answers a listener question around how therapists maintain their ability to be good at their job when they are also going through personal issues themselves.

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Hormone Health With Dr. Shoma Datta-Thomas, MD FACOG Jul 04, 2022

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Today on the show Dr. Shona Datta-Thomas and Kat talk about the importance of acknowledging our hormone health as the inevitable aging process happens. In our culture - we try to do anything but age- but when it comes down to it… it’s happening every second. So, what do we need to know and why? How do sleep and exercise playing a role in hormone balance and how does that change as we age?

Shoma is a kind soul with a heart to have informative conversations with the patients she works with. It can be tough to find enough time to talk to your doctor about some of these issues in the normal 15 minute windows we are given during appointments so… let this be a starting off point to get you thinking about the questions you may want answers to as you age. Moushumi Shoma Datta-Thomas, MD is a Johns Hopkins trained board-certified aesthetic gynecologist with fellowship specialization in advanced pelvic and vaginal surgery. More than 10 years of experience treating complex GYN conditions has shaped her philosophy to tailor treatment to your individual needs as a woman, combining cosmetic appearance with optimal genital, urinary, and sexual function. she currently serves as the head of Wellness Medicine at Modern Age.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s health journey is different so by no means does this podcast serve as medical recommendations for listeners.
- ● LinkedIn: Shoma Datta - Thomas
- ● Instagram: @shomadattamd
- ● Twitter: @dattamd3

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Couch Talks: Do I Need to Make Sure My Therapist Aligns With My Political Views? Jun 29, 2022

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat addresses a instagram reel/tiktok video that a listener sent in and asked her opinion of. The video stated that therapists are unable to remain neutral when in comes to their work and that you should not only ask your therapist her views but also leave them if your views aren't the same or they won't share their views. Sound controversial? Well, listen to this episode to see just how Kat feels. . .

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Have the Episode You Need to Have with Amy Brown Jun 27, 2022

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Did you ever write a 10 page paper in college just to have your computer crash as you were clicking save? Well, we had the equivalent happen while recording this week's episode... 59 minutes of content (QUALITY CONTENT) gone in a fLaSh!! So, we are pivoting and using this space to practice asking the question, "What does this make possible." Listen to Kat and Amy Brown talk about how they are learning to make the best out of shitty situations!

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Couch Talks: Can I Practice Body Positivity & Get Botox? Jun 22, 2022

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Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat is talking about where the ”line” is when it comes to aesthetic things we do to our bodies.

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

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Questions You Want to Ask Your Therapist...But Don't Jun 20, 2022

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This week Kat is answering all those questions that you really wannnntttt to ask your therapist but you’re just a little bit too scared to. Do they like you? What are you writing down? Would you care about me if I wasn’t paying you??? We know you want to know so listen this week and find out!

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Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com

Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!

Produced by: @HoustonTilley

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.