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This week, Kat is joined by a returning guest and fellow therapist, Katie Gustafson. Katie is back to talk to us about the enneagram AND how it can have a positive influence on identifying the self care practices that are right for each of us individually. Self care doesn’t just have to be getting a massage or going for a walk. Katie teaches us in this episode that self care is less about escaping and indulging and more about restoring us back to who we truly are. If you loved what you heard from Katie and want to learn more about her you can find her in instagram HERE and on her website HERE. To sign up for the self care workshop click HERE. Ally Fallon: @allyfallon Koula: @Koulacal To learn more about Tara Booker's group: https://www.hazelhouse.net/groups Email to register: [email protected] Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where listeners send questions to [email protected]. This week Kat gives a Harry Potter update, talks about a recent trip to the movie theater, and gives feedback to a listener who was recently put in a very uncomfortable situation by a friend.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!   Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat is talking all things AFFIRMATIONS with Tiania Haneline. In March 2020, Tiania Haneline wanted her 3-year-old daughter Scarlett to build her self-confidence and embrace the beauty of her skin, her curls, her kindness and every trait in between. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, and rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, she started using daily affirmations with her daughter. Scarlett would repeat positive affirmations back to herself in the mirror while Tiania did her hair. I am beautiful. I am strong. I am brave. I am kind. I am doing my best. Tiania started posting the videos on TikTok and wasn’t prepared for the response. Nine months later the mother-daughter duo from Myrtle Beach had more than a million social media followers and have now topped 8 million. Through the unexpected social media success, Tiania (who had been laid off from her job in 2021) went from being a single mom living from paycheck to paycheck, to being able to fully support her family. In their new children’s book, I’m Going to Have a Good Day!, the main character Scarlett practices daily affirmations as she goes about her day, inspiring readers to incorporate similar affirmations into their own lives. In this episode you will hear Kat and Tiania talk about building self worth and how a foundation of knowing you are GOOD lays a foundation for making it through tough times with other's opinions of us don't align with what we know to be true. Scarlett & Tiania on TikTok Scarlett and Tiania on YouTube Scarlett and Tiania on Instagram Scarlett and Tiania on Facebook Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that’s listeners send to [email protected] This week, Kat answers a question a listener sent in after listening to Monday’s episode. If people accept the love they think they can get, how do I start to believe I can get more? This turns into a conversation about the difference between self esteem and self worth and why we need to spend more time teaching others about self worth versus how to get self esteem. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat is bringing back one of her favorite things to talk about… training people how to treat you! Have you ever asked yourself why all the people around you suck? Or maybe, why do people take advantage of you over and over again? Well… it might have to do more with how you model to others how you want to be treated and less about the other person. In this episode you’ll hear more about why this is important and how to start modeling the behavior you want to experience from others. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that lister a send to [email protected]. This week Kat answers a question about an alarming letter that a listener received from a family member and discusses what could be helpful when you are worried about behavior that feels peculiar, “wacky”, and crazy. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is a special week because Patrick, AKA Big P, AKA Kat's boyfriend joins the podcast for the FIRST TIME (and hopefully not the last). Have you ever found yourself crying over something like mustard being put on your burger when you asked for ketchup or getting tots instead of fries? How about getting cream cheese on your bagel when you asked for butter? Chances are- you know exactly what we are talking about and this week Kat is walking listeners through the most recent time she cried over getting the wrong food order. Why do small inconveniences sometimes take away our ability to utilizes rational thinking and drive us to make these mountains out of molehills? What is underneath our inability to regulate our emotions in the moment? Kat talks about how she processed her "dramatic" moment and brings Patrick on to give his take on what he saw going on as it was happening. Learn how to gain information about your needs during experiences when it feels like your disappointment is someone else's fault. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat gives us an update on her Harry Potter journey (IYKYK) and answers a question a listener asked about whether we should allow ourselves to regret things or not. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to You Need Therapy and welcome to 2023!!! This week, Kat is talking all about the new year and how to walk into it with an attitude that sets you up to actually find what it is you are looking for. Whether you make New Year’s resolutions every year or you hate them… this week’s episode will offer you a perspective on goal setting that offers you a way to take advantage of the power you can have over your own life. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat talks about the risks of dating someone with an anxious or avoidant attachment style! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat, takes a drive down memory lane to reflect on some of the most valuable lessons she has learned through her journey of becoming and being a therapist. In this episode, you will hear 15 of Kat’s favorite lessons that have not only shaped how she views humanity and relationships, but how she lives her own life. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat, answers questions you send to [email protected]. This week she talks about ways to help alleviate competition fueled by comparisons. She also spends some time explaining why envy & jealousy really aren't so bad. . . and how being jealous can actually be helpful. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat is back and excited to talk about one of her all time favorite topics: Body Image. This week she has her good friend, Crystal Lunenschloss (@Horizon_nutritioncounseling) on to go all in on the subject. Crystal gives us the inside scoop on what it was like for her to combat her own eating disorder and why we need to create new experiences with our body in order to find lasting recovery. Ever heard of the Allocentric Lock Theory? Well, good news, you're about find out what that is! :) Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus epsiiode of You need Therapy where Kat answeres questions that listeners send to [email protected]. And today is special because YOU NEED THERAPY IS THREE!!!!! To celebrate, Kat answers 4 questions from her stash of Rapid Fire(ish) questions listeners have sent throughout the year… and we say rapid fire(ish) because we aren’t known for being concise around here :) What made you want to be a therapist? What is something you can’t live without? Barefoot Dreams Robe Stainless Steel Tumbler Dior Lip Maximizer Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint Laneige Sleep Mask If you weren’t a therapist what would you want to do? What advice would you give to someone who is single, in their 30s, tired of dating apps, but wants a relationship? Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the last new Monday episode of YNT for 2022. To celebrate the end of a new year Kat decided to break down her favorite podcast moments of 2022. Kat picked 3 clips from 3 different episodes that impacted her in 3 different ways. One gave her a reality check, one gave her validation that she didn’t know she needed, and one just gave her something to smile about. In this episode you will hear a little behind the scenes of what Kat took from each of these moments and how she hopes it may offer something to you as well! To listen to the full episodes Kat talks about: Kindness is More Effective Than Shame with Shauna Neiquest Flipping the Motherhood Scripts with Erin Lane Red Flags, Green Flags, and Everything in Between with Jessie Green Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat spices things up with some holiday cheer by creating a gift guide full of meaningful gifts that give back for everyone on your list! 1. Able Able’s mission is to create go-to wardrobe pieces that empower both the women who wear them and the women who make them. 2. Affirmators These affirmation cards were created by comedian Suzi Barrett and are sad to Providing the fun of a horoscope with a little less woo-woo which 3. F%^ck Meditation For the loved one in your life is who going through some stuff and finds relief by throwing out a couple of F bombs every now and then. 4. How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed A journal written by Megan Devine that “contains no clichés, timetables, or checklists of stages to get through; it won’t help you “move on” or put your loss behind you. Instead, you’ll find encouragement, self-care exercises, and daily tools to help you manage and explore your grief.” 5. ArtbySharyl Custom water color paintings! 6. Propagated Plant 7. Musee Musee makes handcrafted, natural bath products in Madison County, Mississippi with the mission of restoring lives by providing dignified work for vulnerable people in our community. Musee partners with a local organization called Crossroads to help provide jobs for women coming out of spending time in prison, treatment centers or abusive situations AND Schools of Haiti to provide teacher salaries, new books, new desks, uniforms and one meal every day for the students. 8. Nashville Blanket Project For every blanket purchased a blanket is donated to someone in need! 9. 4 Things Gratitude Journal & I’m Fine Puzzle Perfect gift to offer someone who is going through some tough stuff and doesnt want to be so serious all of the time OR for someone you love who wants to count their blessings with a little more intention- all while helping support organizations in Haiti! 10. Cuddle And Kind A company started by a family of 5 that’s mission is to help provide meals for children in need. They sell dolls hand knit by women in Peru and Nepal that are ADORABLE and while you are giving the cutest gift to someone you are helping sustain jobs for women and supplying 10 meals to a child in need! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat is bringing you 10 truths that helped her move through the highs and lows of 2022. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy Podcast where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, a listener writes in asking how to cope with her emotions in a healthy way while moving through the grief of a recent break up. Kat’s Spotify playlist: This is for crying Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is Part 4 of an ongoing series that Kat and her friend, fellow licensed therapist, Tara Booker LCSW, created called “The Difference Between.” In this series Kat & Tara discuss different terms, diagnosis, and concepts that originated from the mental health field and how they have been bent and twisted in meaning in pop culture. This week’s topics include triggers, therapy, and things that are/can be therapeutic. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat is answering some questions about stressful parts of the holiday season. Question number one is about how to find a way to fairly split time between families, in laws, and people you love during the holidays. Question number 2 is about how to handle and prepare for harmful comments about food, body image, and weight during a season heavily influenced by food! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is Part 3 of an ongoing series that Kat and her friend, fellow licensed therapist, Tara Booker LCSW, created called “The Difference Between.” In this series Kat & Tara discuss different terms, diagnosis, and concepts that originated from the mental health field and how they have been bent and twisted in meaning in pop culture. This week’s topics include trauma, PTSD, and panic attacks and dissociation. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back for round 2 with JP Saxe! Kat has Grammy nominated singer/songwriter JP Saxe on the show to talk about relationships from a slightly different perspective for a second week in a row. This week, Kat and JP dive more into masculinity and how to embrace the parts that fit and find freedom from the types chains and expectations that toxic masculinity attempts to lock people in. Don't forget to listen to JP's new song When You Think of Me and presave The Good Parts! Follow JP on Instagram HERE! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat has Grammy nominated singer/songwriter JP Saxe on the show to talk about relationships from a slightly different perspective. Can love still be meaningful after a something ends? According to JP... it most definitely can. He shares with us what he has learned about love after having two different experiences in how his own relationships have ended. And the best news . . . Kat's interview with JP is two parts so stay tuned for MORE from JP next week! Don't forget to listen to JP's new song When You Think of Me and presave The Good Parts! Follow JP on Instagram HERE! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episodes of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast. This week, Kat answers a couple questions centered around the holiday seasons and family. You will hear about learning how to not accept guilt when it is offered to you, how to enjoy the season while single, & when the right time to choose yourself is… enjoy :) Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is Part 2 of an ongoing series that Kat and her friend, fellow licensed therapist, Tara Booker created called “The Difference Between.” In this series Kat & Tara discuss different terms, diagnosis, and concepts that originated from the mental health field and how they have been bent and twisted in meaning in pop culture. This week, they deep dive into the meaning of self care & Bipolar Disorder. We hope that this series offers more detailed language in hopes that we can all identify, understand, and process our unique experiences in ways that feel validating to ourselves. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the Special Bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat takes a little turn to talk about the importance of our words and the responsibility we hold in choosing them, using them, and not using them. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is Part 1 of an ongoing series that Kat and her friend, fellow licensed therapist, Tara Booker created called “The Difference Between.” In this series Kat & Tara discuss different terms, diagnosis, and concepts that originated from the mental health field and how they have been bent and twisted in meaning in pop culture. This week, they deep dive into the meaning of abuse and abandonment. We hope that this series offers more detailed language in hopes that we can all identify, understand, and process our unique experiences in ways that feel validating to ourselves. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LINK TO Amy’s LIVE Podcast Event HERE! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat is bringing you one of the most fun people to talk to....ever. (Well at least she thinks so!) Toni Collier, the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is also the host of the podcast, Still Coloring and author of her new book, Brave Enough to Be Broken. In this week's episode, Toni talks with Kat about some of the trauma she has experienced (including toxic relationships & a toxic church environment) and how she found the courage and strength to build a life of joy and freedom through it all. And surprise... Therapy was a huge part of this process. Toni speaks about how she was able to include both therapy and God in her healing and process and why both of them were pivotal in her own story of redemption. OHHH we LOVED this conversation and we hope you do to! Follow Toni on Instagram: @Tonijcollier Pre order Brave Enough To Be Broken Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week kat shares two announcements PLUS talks about what to do when it feels like a friend has stolen your dream wedding ideas from you. tickets to 4 Things with Amy Brown live show: https://selectaseat.com/amy Vote for YNT and Kat DeFatta in the 2022 Nashville Fit Magazine Best of Nashville Awards: https://nashvillefitmagazine.com/ Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat is joined by fellow podcaster and producer, Lauren Ober. Lauren describes herself as someone who had a hard time fitting into the mold that most people her age naturally did. During the pandemic, as the distractions that previously allowed her to ignore the challenges she faced faded away, she decided to seek a clear understanding of why she felt different than her peers. In her early 40s, Lauren was diagnosed with autism. She soon found herself working on a new project, The Loudest Girl in the World, a podcast detailing what life is like for her as a newly diagnosed autistic person. In this episode, Lauren talks about common myths the world tends to believe about autism in general and ways in which she has personally been misunderstood by others. One of Kat’s favorite take always from this episode is the reminder that, if you know one person with autism then you know one person with autism. As you listen you might learn a little about autism but you definitively will learn a lot about Lauren Ober. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode of YNT where Kat answers questions listeners send to [email protected]. This week, however, Kat takes a detour to talk about an Instagram post about grief that @mikefoster2000 posted thag she loveddddd. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat is going solo to talk about self compassion. Self compassion is something that has been heavily researched, defined, and broken down by Kristen NEFF Ph.D. In her research she discovered the three elements of self compassion and in this episode you will hear all about those three elements and how inviting them into your life can create healthier relationships not just with others but with yourself. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talk is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat answers a question about dating apps. In a world where it feels like apps cannot be escaped, we start to ask questions around what or who is to blame for the mess of the dating landscape around us. In this episode Kat will talk about how we have power over how we view dating… which might be the secret sauce in finding a fulfilling and less exhausting dating life. Article mentioned in this epiosde: How Online Dating Apps Can Lead To Burnout (NYT Article) Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat has one of her friends, Taylor McLeod, LMSW, on to help educate us on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Taylor is the manager of a crisis team for individuals with IDD and has a heart for helping populations that are underserved and misunderstood. Kat’s hope is that the more we can help educate each other the more we can become available, compassionate, and caring neighbors for people in our communities that may be struggling. Thank you Taylor for all that you do!!! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat is joined by Liz Plank (@femistabulous) to shake things up a bit. This episode went in a totally different direction than Kat had hoped-- in the BEST way! Liz is a filmmaker, award-winning journalist, international bestselling author, producer, podcast host and more. She’s the CEO of Liz Plank Productions and is a columnist for MSNBC and has been listed as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media, and Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women, and was named one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical. She is a force and someone Kat has been dying to have on the show. In this episode you will hear a genuine conversation with two people who are processing the possibility that we've been flooded with too much content. Why does everything seem hard, bad, scary, and exhausting these days? Have we taken "it's ok to not be ok" too far? Are our boundaries becoming too rigid and are we losing the ability to find grace within our human relationships? These are all things Kat and Liz discuss and things that could be the missing piece to the puzzle that you keep looking for in the next self-help influencer, wellness coach, or tiktok therapist. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, however, Kat has a special guest on with her to ask his question directly. Houston Tilley (@houstontilley), who is the producer behind You Need Therapy, brings up an experience he recently had while scrolling on social media. Together they talk about the difference between calling someone out and calling someone in, how to manage expectations when you offer feedback, and the power of speaking up when you notice a friend struggling. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woahhhh. You are in for a TREAT this week with Kat's (@kat.defatta) guest, Nabiha Syed (@nabihasyed). Nabiha is the President of The Markup (@themarkup), a nonprofit newsroom committed to giving power back to people by uncovering inequities put in place by Big Tech through quantitative investigative journalism and developing audience assessment tools, analytics exploration products, and other privacy-protecting tools. In this episode Kat and Nabiha talk about social media and how it's changed how we live in both good and not so good ways and how we can reclaim power over the things that aren't serving us on these platforms. Nabiha is an incredible human and this episode will make you both laugh and think hard. To earn more about The Markup click HERE. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where kat answers questions that you send to [email protected].. This week Kat talks about what to do when two people you love don’t get along. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat 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 [email protected] Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat dives into the lies that we tell ourselves. It’s something that we all do for one reason or another… we lie to stay comfortable, we lie to avoid, we lie because it can feel good, and we can lie to continue a narrative that we want ourselves and others to believe. The tricky part is, sometimes we lie so well that we can convince ourselves that we aren’t even lying anymore. So, in this episode, Kat dives into some of the most common lies we tell ourselves, why we might use them, and how they might be hurting us. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about how to prepare and what to expect for your first therapy session with a new therapist. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know if you should move forward or run far far away to that guy or girl you’ve been talking to? This week, Kat has one of her best friends on the podcast to talk about what makes a res flag when it comes to dating. Surprisingly, it’s more complicated than you think, or should we say- personal. Listen to the full episode to see where your questions lie within our red, yellow, and green flag scale. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat welcomes a fellow therapist and colleague, Blake Blankenbecler. Blake is a psychodynamic therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. She has a private practice called Fig Holistic Psychotherapy in Charleston, South Carolina where she gets to help folks come into greater compassion and integration with their story, their body, and their emotions. Out of her work emerged a desire to study some of the most foundational and pivotal relationships that hardly get anytime in the spotlight: our friendships. She believes that life is meant to be lived in connection and helps friends have more meaningful conversations and create more sustainable friendships. Blake is releasing The Friendship Deck, a game for friends to play to help them navigate modern friendships as an adult on August 19th and can be purchased at www.thefriendshipdeck.com. You can also find her on instagram: @blakeblankenbecler. In celebration of The Friendship Deck launch Blake and Kat discuss 5 stories we are taught about friendship that just aren’t always true :) Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat answers a question about how to best approach talking to a parent about behaviors that you don't think are appropriate around their kids. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here! Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.