You Need Therapy

Latest Episodes:

Couch Talks: Co-Worker Weight Comments & Balancing Being Human & A Therapist Jun 30, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special bonus Q&A episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners e-mail to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about how to handle comments abut your body from your boss. Then Kat talks about how therapists are humans too and how to balance your own struggles while showing up for clients.

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How Therapy Helps Kids Too With Gina Crean Jun 28, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is bringing on a friend and fellow therapist, Dr. Gina Crean LCSW, CCTS. Gina walks us through what therapy looks like with kids and why it is helpful. Kat and Gina also dive into the nervous system and how to hep resource and soothe a little one who may be struggling with feeling safe. You can follow Gina on Instagram at @solidrootstherapy and learn more about her practice at www.solidrootstherapy.com.

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Couch Talks: Skin Care & Body Image + Free Therapy Resource Jun 23, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. On this episode Kat first talks about our skin and how they way we approach Instagram filters (even when just on our faces) can have an impact on our body image. Then Kat reads an e-mail a listener sent in that mentions a resource for free therapy.

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The Power of Acknowledging Your Story with Chase Locke Jun 21, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has a very powerful conversation to share that she had with her friend Chase. Chase Locke (@chaselocke_) sat down with Kat to talk about his story and the freedom he has experienced through processing the shame he has picked up throughout his life. Too often we make what happened to us about us and not about the brokenness there is in the world. However. when you allow yourself to face the hard and uncomfortable stuff you also allow yourself to see the truth. And when you allow yourself to see the truth there is an opportunity to not only write but to live out of a new narrative. In this episode you will hear the unraveling of false narratives and the hope and healing that happens when permission is given to see the truth of our stories. We are not only grateful for Chase, we are grateful for his courage to share the most real and authentic parts of him in this conversation. Chase, you're a gem.

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Couch Talks: Exercise Addiction Recovery & Making Friends as an Adult Jun 16, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat reminds listeners what book she was referring to in Monday's Episode. She then talks about the difference between relapsing in your exercise addiction and finding a healthy relationship with movement. Next, Kat talks about how to make friends as an adult!

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Choosing Authenticity Over Other's Expectations Jun 14, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is FREAKING PUMPED to have her friend Max Barry (@maxtbarry) on the show to talk about some things that have been ON HER MIND the past couple of weeks. Kat started reading the book, Man Enough, by Justin Baldoni and has had a couple revelations about the normative culture we are surrounded by. In this episode, Kat sits down and has a very real and raw conversation about how societal norms encourage some individuals to not choose themselves. Max walks us through his story of self discovery when it comes to his sexuality, shares with us a very important perspective on what it feels like to try to fit in as a "man" in our culture today, and discusses what he believes needs to change in order to allow more humans to find full freedom to be who they are. And TBH the timing is impeccable because... HAPPY PRIDE MONTH.

Kat also shares about a charity event that is happening in Nashville on June, 20, 2021: Songs to End ALZ: an evening benefiting The Longest Day & the Alzheimer’s Assocation

Below are the links to find more information!

VIP ticket link: songstoendalz.eventbrite.com

Donation link: https://act.alz.org/goto/jayallen

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/Dahz6O8e

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Couch Talks: Talking About Sex with Your therapist + How to cope with "Mistake Shame" Jun 09, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special BONUS Q&A episode of You Need Therapy where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners send in to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about a recent "mistake" she made and gives some tips on how to cope and respond to shame when you mess up. Then Kat answers a listener question about how to talk about sex with your therapist. We know, thank God someone finally asked...

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Imposter Syndrome with Tanya Rad Jun 07, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) sits down with Tanya Rad (@tanyarad) to talk about Imposter Syndrome. As the co-host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and her own award winning podcast, Scrubbing In, it is pretty safe to say that Tanya is an accomplished and successful human. However, as someone who struggles with Imposter Syndrome herself, Tanya often finds herself attributing her accomplishments to luck and questioning whether she is deserving of her success. In this episode, Tanya & Kat process the voices in their heads that tell them that they aren’t good enough to be where they are in life. You will hear how Tanya fights back against these voices and how sometimes the voices can actually help her grow.

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Couch Talks: Self Maintenance Vs. Self Care & Feeling Stuck in Your Job Jun 02, 2021

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Couch Talks is the special bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions you send in to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat explains the difference between self care and self maintenance. Then, Kat answers a question from a listener about feeling stuck in her job because she is "successful" and "good" at what she does.

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Memorial Day Special: The History of Understanding PTSD in War Veterans May 31, 2021

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) takes us through a history lesson as she talks us through how the diagnosis of PTSD (post traumatic stress syndrome) in war veterans used to be looked at and how far we have come in understanding the effects of psychological trauma on the human experience. Both women and men suffering from this diagnosis used to be seen as morally flawed humans thus resulting in a poor prognosis of recovery. Kat has a lot of feelings in this episode and expresses why it is sooo important to meet victims of abuse with empathy rather than blame. You will also learn the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD.

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