Best Kayla Reilly Msw Lcsw Podcasts (2025)

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#22 Why Rest Feels Impossible: Understanding Your Productivity Addiction 15:04

9d ago15:04

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Send us a text Ever feel like you're constantly running on a productivity treadmill, unable to step off without experiencing overwhelming guilt and anxiety? You're not alone. What looks like ambition and high achievement might actually be anxiety masquerading as motivation – and over time, it can evolve into something more concerning. In this revea…

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#21 Validate Yourself in 3 Steps and Build Confidence 14:19

16d ago14:19

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Send us a text Ever hit a milestone and still feel... kinda hollow? Or find yourself needing everyone else’s opinion before you can trust your own? Been there. And spoiler alert: It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because most of us were raised in homes where self-validation wasn’t modeled—so now we second-guess everything from our feelings to ou…

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#20 Emotional Invalidation: Why You Feel Small In Your Own Family 16:55

23d ago16:55

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Send us a text The quiet dismissal of your feelings? That sh*t cuts deeper than yelling ever could. When someone avoids eye contact, scrolls their phone mid-convo, or chuckles at your story like it’s a joke—they might not say anything cruel, but your nervous system still gets the memo: You don’t matter here. After a recent family visit left me feel…

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#19 Divorced But Not Damaged: What NOT to Do If You Don’t Want to Mess Up Your Kids with Dr. Larry Waldman 54:14

30d ago54:14

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Send us a text Dr. Larry Waldman brings decades of forensic psychology experience to this raw, insightful conversation about the hidden casualties of divorce – the children caught in the crossfire between warring parents. Drawing from twenty years as the expert judges called on during high-conflict custody battles, Dr. Waldman exposes the psycholog…

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#18 Career Burnout Is Real—Here’s How to Bounce Back with Dr. Jesseca Tighe 30:19

1M ago30:19

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Send us a text Are you staring at your calendar wondering how you'll face another workday? That crushing exhaustion isn't just tiredness—it's burnout, and it's reached epidemic levels among high-achievers and caregivers. In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist Dr. Jessica Tai, we dive into the science behind workplace burnout, revealing …

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#17 Struggling to Be Heard? How to Improve Communication in Love + Life with Erin Darden 43:39

1M ago43:39

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Send us a text Ever wondered why it's so hard to simply ask for what you need in relationships? Former attorney turned emotional intelligence coach Erin Darden brings clarity to this struggle, revealing how societal expectations, fear of rejection, and our own internalized guilt create barriers to honest communication. "You can't pour from an empty…

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#16 Emotional Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships: What You’re Missing and How to Get It Back with Amy Phillips LCSW 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Send us a text Struggling to feel close to your partner in a long-term relationship? Tired of fighting about the same things over and over—like dishes, chores, or who's doing bedtime? You’re not alone—and the issue probably isn’t what you think it is. In this episode of Not Your Therapist, I sit down with couples and individual therapist Amy Philli…

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#15 Where’s the Manual? Navigating Motherhood & Finding Community with Amanda Hofmann, The Wilmington Mom 37:22

2M ago37:22

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Send us a text When Amanda Hofmann became a mom in January 2020—just as the world shut down—her life took a wild turn. A seasoned event planner suddenly found herself navigating new motherhood, postpartum anxiety, and total isolation. So what did she do? She strapped her baby into a stroller, started walking the parks of Wilmington, NC… and acciden…

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#14 Self-Worth, Diet Culture, and Breaking Free from Food Guilt with Emma Townsin 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Send us a text Your Body Isn’t the Enemy—It’s Fighting for You Diet culture has fed us a lie: that thinness equals health, worth, and discipline. But what if everything you’ve been taught about food and your body is wrong? Specialist eating disorder dietitian Emma Townsin is here to flip the script on restrictive diets, emotional eating, and why yo…

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#13 Desire Disasters: What Kills Your Sex Drive & How to Get It Back with Shie Benisti LCSW 39:15

2M ago39:15

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Send us a text Struggling with low libido? Feeling disconnected from your partner? You're not alone. In this episode of Not Your Therapist Podcast, licensed sex therapist Shie Benisti, LCSW, CST, joins us to break down the real reasons why sexual desire fluctuates—and what you can do to bring intimacy back. We dive into the mental, emotional, and r…

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#12 Therapists Spill the Tea: What We Wish Clients Knew with Darrian Pelkey MSW, LCSWA 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Send us a text Ever wonder what your therapist really thinks about you? 🤔 In this episode of Not Your Therapist Podcast, licensed therapist Darrian Pelkey, MSW, LCSWA, joins me to spill the tea on what goes on behind the scenes in therapy. We’re pulling back the curtain on the things therapists wish clients knew—from common misconceptions about the…

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Shrink Shots: Therapy Terms 101 – Emotional Regulation – How to Stop Flipping Out (Even When They Deserve It) 7:54

3M ago7:54

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Send us a text Ever feel like your emotions hijack your brain before you even have a chance to think? Emotional regulation is the key to handling stress, frustration, and overwhelm without exploding (or shutting down). In this quick Shrink Shots episode, we’re breaking down what emotional regulation actually means, why it’s so hard sometimes, and h…

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Shrink Shots: Therapy Terms 101 – Emotions – What the Hell Are They & Why Do We Have Them? 8:06

3M ago8:06

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Send us a text Ever wondered why you have emotions—or why they sometimes feel like they’re running your entire life? In this quick Shrink Shots episode, we’re breaking down the science behind emotions, what they’re actually trying to tell you, and how to deal with them without letting them take over. Spoiler alert: Your emotions aren’t the enemy—th…

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#11 Rethinking Health: How to Ditch All-or-Nothing Thinking and Make Wellness Work for You with Liz Rodriguez 39:24

3M ago39:24

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Send us a text Ever feel like you’re either all in on health—meal prepping, intense workouts, cutting out everything fun—or completely off the wagon? That all-or-nothing mindset is exhausting, unsustainable, and (spoiler alert) not the key to long-term health. In this episode, I sit down with health coach Liz Rodriguez to reframe what real wellness…

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Shrink Shots: Therapy Terms 101 – Reparenting – Giving Yourself the Childhood You Wish You Had 10:34

3M ago10:34

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Send us a text Did your childhood leave you with some emotional gaps? Enter reparenting—the process of giving yourself the love, support, and validation you may not have received growing up. In this quick Shrink Shots episode, we break down what reparenting is, why it matters, and how you can start healing old wounds by becoming the nurturing, comp…

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Dissociation – When ‘Zoning Out’ Is Actually a Trauma Response 7:47

3M ago7:47

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Send us a text Dissociation: When ‘Zoning Out’ Is Actually a Trauma Response Ever found yourself zoning out mid-conversation or realizing you don’t remember the last five minutes of your drive? You’re not alone. This might be dissociation, a psychological defense mechanism that helps protect the brain from stress and trauma. In this episode of Shri…

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#10 The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Diet Impacts Anxiety and Depression 20:03

3M ago20:03

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Send us a text Did you know your gut is your “second brain”? The connection between your gut and brain, known as the gut-brain axis, plays a huge role in your mental health. In this episode of Not Your Therapist, we explore how what you eat can impact anxiety, depression, and your overall mood. Learn why your gut health matters, the signs of gut im…

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Cognitive Distortions – Your Brain Is Lying to You (And You Don’t Even Know It) 7:22

3M ago7:22

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Send us a text Your brain is constantly filtering reality, but what if those filters are twisting the truth? Cognitive distortions are sneaky thought patterns that make you believe things that aren’t actually true—and they’re a major reason behind anxiety, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. In this episode of Shrink Shots, we’re breaking d…

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Projection – Are You Mad at Them, or at Yourself? 8:59

3M ago8:59

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Send us a text Ever find yourself getting irrationally annoyed at someone, only to realize later that you were actually mad at yourself? Or maybe someone accused you of something completely off-base, and you thought, Wait… that’s not me, that’s YOU!? That, my friends, is projection, one of the sneakiest defense mechanisms that can wreck relationshi…

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#9 The Science Behind Toddler Tantrums: Understanding Triggers for Parents 22:56

3M ago22:56

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Send us a text Toddler tantrums are tough, but they’re also a normal (albeit exhausting) part of parenting. In this episode of Not Your Therapist, we’re diving into the chaos of meltdowns to help you survive them with your sanity intact. You’ll learn why tantrums happen, what’s going on in your child’s brain during a meltdown, and why reasoning wit…

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Boundaries – No, They’re Not Just a Buzzword (Here’s How to Use Them) 5:51

3M ago5:51

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Send us a text Setting boundaries isn’t about controlling others—it’s about protecting your time, energy, and mental health. But here’s where most people get stuck: they set a boundary but don’t actually enforce it. If you say, “I won’t tolerate yelling,” but stick around when someone raises their voice, your boundary isn’t doing anything. In this …

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Differentiation – How to Stop Absorbing Everyone Else’s Crazy 5:36

3M ago5:36

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Send us a text Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in a relationship? Maybe your mood depends on your partner’s mood, or you avoid conflict to keep the peace. That’s a differentiation problem—and it’s one of the biggest reasons people struggle with boundaries, emotional independence, and self-worth in relationships. In this episode of Shrink Shot…

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#8 What’s Your Attachment Style? How It Shapes Your Relationships & Emotional Connections 14:19

3M ago14:19

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do in relationships? Your attachment style is the blueprint for how you connect with others—shaped by early experiences and influencing everything from romantic relationships to friendships and even work dynamics. In this episode of Not Your Therapist, we dive deep into the four attach…

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Insight – The ‘Oh Sh*t’ Moment That Actually Changes Things 5:09

3M ago5:09

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Send us a text You’ve had that oh sht* moment—where suddenly, your entire past, your relationships, or your behaviors just click. That’s insight, one of the biggest game-changers in therapy. But here’s the catch: insight alone doesn’t fix anything. In this episode of Shrink Shots, we break down: ✅ What insight actually is & why it’s crucial for gro…

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Validation – Why ‘Just Get Over It’ Is the Worst Advice Ever 6:02

4M ago6:02

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Send us a text Ever feel dismissed when you open up about something important? Validation is more than just a "nice-to-have"—it's a core emotional need that affects how we connect with others and how we see ourselves. In this episode of Shrink Shots, we’re diving into: ✅ Why validation matters for mental health & relationships ✅ Where we often seek…

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#7 Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Handle Manipulation from Someone You Love 25:54

4M ago25:54

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Send us a text Have you ever been told, “You’re overreacting” or “That never happened”? Gaslighting is a toxic form of emotional manipulation that can make you question your own reality—especially when it comes from a partner, family member, or friend. In this episode of Not Your Therapist, we’re diving deep into gaslighting in relationships—what i…

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#6: Codependence is Not a Love Language 19:57

4M ago19:57

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Send us a text Let’s get real: codependence is NOT a love language, no matter how much you’re telling yourself it is. In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways codependence shows up in your relationships (and in your life), why it’s toxic AF, and how to stop playing the role of fixer-upper. Plus, we’re throwing in some spicy psychology deb…

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#5: 5 Signs it's Time to Fire Your Therapist 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Send us a text Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: sometimes your therapist just isn’t cutting it. In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on 5 major red flags that scream it’s time to break up with your therapist. Whether they’re stuck in neutral, forgetting who you are, or letting you spiral without accountability, it’s time to demand better…

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#4 Loving Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind: Navigating Difficult Family Dynamics 23:28

4M ago23:28

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Send us a text Family relationships: they’re messy, beautiful, and sometimes make you want to scream into a pillow. In this episode, we’re diving into the art of Loving Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind. Whether you’re navigating passive-aggressive comments, impossible expectations, or just trying to survive holiday dinners, I’ve got you covere…

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#3: Mindfulness That Doesn’t Make You Want to Eye Roll 25:17

4M ago25:17

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Send us a text If the word mindfulness makes you want to roll your eyes and run for the hills, you’re not alone. In this episode of Not Your Therapist, we’re cutting through the fluff and diving into real, relatable ways to practice mindfulness that won’t feel like a chore or make you cringe. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent juggling a …

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#2 Burnout Is the New Black: How to Spot It and Stop It 20:00

5M ago20:00

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Send us a text Feeling like a crispy, overworked waffle? Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a full-blown mind, body, and soul shutdown, and it’s coming for the best of us. In this episode, we’re diving into what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired), why America’s hustle culture is the ultimate culprit, and how to spot the warning sig…

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#1 Anxiety 101: Why You’re Not Broken and How to Manage It 25:18

5M ago25:18

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Send us a text Is anxiety your uninvited plus-one in life? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. In this debut episode of Not Your Therapist, I’m breaking down what anxiety really is (hello, overzealous amygdala), how it shows up in sneaky ways, and, most importantly, how to manage it without losing your mind. We’re talking about drago…

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Trailer 1:53

6M ago1:53

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Send us a text Welcome to Not Your Therapist, where real life meets real talk. Hosted by Kayla Reilly—licensed therapist, entrepreneur, and mom—this podcast dives into the messy, magical, and everything-in-between moments of life. From relationships and mental health to parenting and finding your balance, we’re ditching the fluff and serving up bit…

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Kayla Reilly Msw Lcsw Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Not Your Therapist

Kayla Reilly MSW, LCSW

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#22 Why Rest Feels Impossible: Understanding Your Productivity Addiction 15:04

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#21 Validate Yourself in 3 Steps and Build Confidence 14:19

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#20 Emotional Invalidation: Why You Feel Small In Your Own Family 16:55

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#19 Divorced But Not Damaged: What NOT to Do If You Don’t Want to Mess Up Your Kids with Dr. Larry Waldman 54:14

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#18 Career Burnout Is Real—Here’s How to Bounce Back with Dr. Jesseca Tighe 30:19

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#17 Struggling to Be Heard? How to Improve Communication in Love + Life with Erin Darden 43:39

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#16 Emotional Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships: What You’re Missing and How to Get It Back with Amy Phillips LCSW 39:47

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#15 Where’s the Manual? Navigating Motherhood & Finding Community with Amanda Hofmann, The Wilmington Mom 37:22

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#14 Self-Worth, Diet Culture, and Breaking Free from Food Guilt with Emma Townsin 36:42

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#13 Desire Disasters: What Kills Your Sex Drive & How to Get It Back with Shie Benisti LCSW 39:15

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#12 Therapists Spill the Tea: What We Wish Clients Knew with Darrian Pelkey MSW, LCSWA 35:29

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Shrink Shots: Therapy Terms 101 – Emotional Regulation – How to Stop Flipping Out (Even When They Deserve It) 7:54

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Shrink Shots: Therapy Terms 101 – Emotions – What the Hell Are They & Why Do We Have Them? 8:06

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#11 Rethinking Health: How to Ditch All-or-Nothing Thinking and Make Wellness Work for You with Liz Rodriguez 39:24

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Shrink Shots: Therapy Terms 101 – Reparenting – Giving Yourself the Childhood You Wish You Had 10:34

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Dissociation – When ‘Zoning Out’ Is Actually a Trauma Response 7:47

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#10 The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Diet Impacts Anxiety and Depression 20:03

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Cognitive Distortions – Your Brain Is Lying to You (And You Don’t Even Know It) 7:22

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Projection – Are You Mad at Them, or at Yourself? 8:59

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#9 The Science Behind Toddler Tantrums: Understanding Triggers for Parents 22:56

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Boundaries – No, They’re Not Just a Buzzword (Here’s How to Use Them) 5:51

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Differentiation – How to Stop Absorbing Everyone Else’s Crazy 5:36

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#8 What’s Your Attachment Style? How It Shapes Your Relationships & Emotional Connections 14:19

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Insight – The ‘Oh Sh*t’ Moment That Actually Changes Things 5:09

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SHRINK SHOTS: Therapy Terms 101 – Validation – Why ‘Just Get Over It’ Is the Worst Advice Ever 6:02

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#7 Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Handle Manipulation from Someone You Love 25:54

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#6: Codependence is Not a Love Language 19:57

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#5: 5 Signs it's Time to Fire Your Therapist 24:19

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#4 Loving Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind: Navigating Difficult Family Dynamics 23:28

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#3: Mindfulness That Doesn’t Make You Want to Eye Roll 25:17

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#2 Burnout Is the New Black: How to Spot It and Stop It 20:00

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#1 Anxiety 101: Why You’re Not Broken and How to Manage It 25:18

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Trailer 1:53

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