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Couch Talks: What Can a Therapist Help With? Sep 08, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat talks about being authentic versus gaining popularity & approval. Then Kat answers a listener question about what exactly a therapist can help with. Spoiler alert: it's more than you think.

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention with Taylor McLeod, LMSW Sep 06, 2021

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September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. So, this week Kat (@kat.defatta) had one of her very best friends, Taylor McLeod, on the show to talk about how we can support all of our friends during these hard times - even the ones we may not know are struggling. Taylor works in crisis prevention & intervention and has a HUGE heart for those who feel alone, misunderstood, and looked over. In this episode you will hear us talk about why it is important for EVERYONE to be a part of these conversations. You may not realize it but suicide effects ALL of us. Please listen and share this episode so we can continue to fight the stigma attached to suicide and mental health and help our friends get the support that they need.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide or suicidal thoughts and ideation please call the national suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255

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Couch Talks: Cat Calling & Shifting Friendships Sep 01, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about the inappropriate ways men can approach and find humor in how they speak to women. Then, Kat answers a question about the longevity of friendships.

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An Invitation to Show Up with Lori Gottlieb Aug 30, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has fellow licensed therapist and author Lori Gotlieb on the show. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over a million copies and is currently being adapted as a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she is co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast executive produced by Katie Couric and writes The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column. Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or by following her on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author. Together Lori & Kat talk about taking charge in your own life, grief & loss, and the difference between wise and idiot compassion.

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Couch Talks: Accepting Your Grief & Trouble Finding a Therapist Aug 25, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week's first question is about how to accept grief and find motivation to do something about what you're grieving at the same time. Then Kat talks about the difficulties of finding a therapist and offers some helpful tips!

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Undefining Masculinity with Justin Baldoni Aug 23, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has Justin Baldoni (@justinbaldoni) on the show to talk about some of the harmful messages that our culture's idea of masculinity creates. Justin recently came out with a book titled, Man Enough and has started the Man Enough Podcast in an effort to further undefine masculinity and offer freedom to those who have been hurt by the current popular beliefs of what being a man looks like. In this episode you will hear about some of those beliefs and gain a better understanding of why we need to start shifting how we view masculinity.

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Couch Talks: What is Trauma? Aug 18, 2021

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Couch Talks is the bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat gives a description of what trauma is. There has been an influx of information lately on social media outlets that sometimes makes understanding what trauma is confusing. In this episode you’ll hear Kat break down the truth.

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Adventure Therapy with Megan Repass Aug 16, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has the one and only Megan Repass on the show to talk all things adventure therapy. Megan is the program director at Milestones a trauma focussed residential treatment center. She holds her Master's in psychology and is a certified equine, wilderness, and adventure therapist. Regardless of all of that though, she is one of the most loving and spirited humans in the world. Listen this week to hear about experiential therapy, the power of metaphor, and how nature can be our natural healing agent.

If you want to connect with Megan you can contact her by e-mailing thewindinfo@gmail.com

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Couch Talks: Behavioral Activation & Not Everything is Trauma Aug 11, 2021

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Couch Talks is the bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat gives some tips on how to get out of feeling stuck when it comes to your goals. Then she talks about a recent Instagram post she saw (and loved) that addressed the over generalizations that are all over social media when it comes to trauma.

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Being Present with Grief with Amy Brown Aug 09, 2021

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FINALLY! Amy Brown (@radioamy) joins Kat (@kat.defatta) for the first time on You Need Therapy! You may know Amy as the cohost of The Bobby Bones Show, creator of Pimpin' Joy, host of 4 Things with Amy Brown, or cohost of Outweigh- Kat knows Amy as one of the most genuine humans around. Together, Kat and Amy talk about what grief is and how it has shown up in thier own lives. They talk about anticipatory grief, comparative grief, the stages of grief, and finding meaning in their grief. They kind of cover it all. Grief is something that every human being will experience more than one time during their lives, yet it is also something many of us avoid. Join in on this conversation to hear some honesty about what it's like to get honest and present with it.

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