You Need Therapy

Happy Valentine’s Dayyyyyyy! To celebrate, Kat is sharing with you 10 things she has learned about romantic relationships through being a therapist. Some may surprise you, some may confuse you, and some may let you breathe a little more calmly next time you go on a date. This day can be exciting, it can be hard, or it can just be like any other day but with more chocolate. Wherever this day lands for you- we hope you get to have the Valentine's Day you need to have!Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the spciela bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat usually answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, however, Kat is taking some time to talk about something that has been bubbling up in her psyche for some time now. After beginning to read the book, Cultish, by Amanda Montell– Kat started thinking more about how the language we hear on social media from “professionals” shapes the way we view our own health, well being, and experiences. THEN- she got hit with a new article from The New York Times that you can read HERE. In this episode you will hear Kat wrestle through some thoughts she has around the dangers (?) that exist when therapeutic information is shared in an attention grabbing curated way on social media.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And it is week number three of the Attachment series! This week Kat is tackling the insecure anxious attachment style in adults. Where does it come from? Are they actually anxious? What are they afraid of? Oh and whyyyyy in the world do they seem to be attracted to people with avoidant attachment styles? These are the questions and Kat has the answers. Listen this week to hear all the juicy details as we wrap up our series!REMEMBER: If you have questions send them in ASAP Kat will be answering them on the 2/16/22 episode of Couch Talks.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the second installment of our Attachment Theory Series. This week, we are talking a deep dive into the insecure avoidant attachment style in adults. Kat describes how this gets formed, what it feels like and what it can look like from the outside. Don't worry- she also gave some insight into how to move towards a more secure attachment (but you have to get all the way to the end for that 🤪). This attachment style stems from experiences that lead to a continuous loss of hope relationally. The repetitive nature of their feelings of rejection and abandonment encourage them to form behaviors to detach them from their need for attachment. But we already know that we are a connection based species so these eventually start to backfire and keep us from getting what we all ultimately innately strive for: love and belonging. Listen this week to get the full scoop on how this all works. And remember, if you come up with questions while listening to this weeks show (or any week really) feel free to send them over to [email protected] Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat answers some quick questions sent in on Instagram and shouts out her favorite Crumbl cookie flavor. Then, she talks about how to return to your normal movement routine after having Covid .Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are taking it all the way back to the beginning and doing some freshening up on Attachment Theory. Kat (@kat.defatta) thought it was time to do a mini series on attachment theory so here we are. What is this thing that everyone seems to be talking about these days and how do I figure out what it all means? We are going to tell you. This week, Kat is starting with the basics. She will describe what Attachment Theory is and why it is important not just as a child but as an adult. Then in the next few weeks Kat will roll out an episode on each of the insecure attachment styles. Stay tuned :)Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of YNT where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast. This week, Kat talks about narcissism and gives some feedback to a listener struggling with a family member that they believe has narcissistic traits.Also, for those wanting tips on how to find a therapist click HERE.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is bringing one of her oldest and best friends on the show, Hannah Johnson (@hanfran5). Hannah is someone who has always just gone for it- whether it be a job, relationship, or just a new experience. She left a stable and (what appeared to be) predictable life after college for a box full of unknowns and moved to L.A. without a job or a clue how she would get one. She's someone who has learned how to appreciate the goodness of what she has even in the midst of not getting what she thinks she wants. Together, Kat and Hannah talk about how to just "do the thing" and leave behind what is expected of you and what society says about "doing it right". And hey, maybe you don't need to quit your stable job and move to Bali. . . but you may need to change up your schedule or reevaluate if the things you feel like you're missing out on are really things you care about.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. However, this week Kat is bringing the question. She has been recovering from finally (after two years) getting Covid and has struggled with needing time to recover. In this episode you will hear her talk about the hardest part of being sick and why she believes it is so hard to REST.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are THRILLED to have the one and only Hannah Brencher (@hannahbrencher) on the show. Hannah is an author and speaker who sheds light on the tough realities of life while also spreading hope into what can and will be when we face those realities. I’ve been a big fan of Hannah for awhile now and I am excited for y’all to get a taste into the real life magic she creates just by being who she is! We talk about all the things but really dive into what depression felt like for Hannah and how she found her way out of one of the hardest fights she’s ever been a part of. Depression is real, tough, and scary; but depression does not define who you are and what you’re allowed to do with your life. How Hannah lives and speaks into so many human souls is a beautiful example of what it means to know that, you are not your depression.You can learn more about Hannah and find her new book HERE.You can learn more about the podcast HERE and also follow us on instagram at @youneedtherapypodcast & @kat.defattaThis podcast was produced by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where @kat.defatta answers questions you send to [email protected]. This week, Kat addresses question from a concerned mom. What do you do when you see your kid struggling and it sounds like therapy might be making things worse and are therapists supposed to give "tough love"? Kat also addresses the idea of building self esteem from outside sources and how it can end up hurting the majority of humans out there.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Hannah Ellis (@thenashvilleaesthetician) is back again for round two! This time Kat and Hannah tackle the woes of the beauty standards humans are faced with today and how they affect our overall mental health. You'll hear Kat process in real time how she really feels about Botox and Hannah gives us all the real deal details on what real non filtered healthy skin looks like. As you move into 2022 we want to encourage you to embrace the authentic you- not the curated, perfected, and manufactured versions that we feel pressure to present. ICYMI: influencers and celebrities didn't wake up like that, everyone's skin changes as they age, and everyone in the whole entire world has had a pimple . . . Our New Year's Resolution is to stop rationalizing things that are already rational. Wanna join us?Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat talks about how to open up and become vulnerable with your new therapist. Kat also answers a question regarding alternatives to numbing emotions due to realizing the world is so messed up sometimes. Book recommendations are also shared at the end and Kat tells us where to find her top books when it comes to all things therapy! If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat (@Kat.Defatta) & Megan (@Meganmoir) take a deeper look into the two organized insecure attachment styles: avoidant & anxious. You'll get a brief overview of attachment as a whole & then together they break down the ins and outs of what makes someone's attachment insecure, how it actually helped at one point, & how to move toward an earned secure attachment (Spoiler: it takes more than just listening to our podcast☺️).Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat gives an answer to the most popular question she gets, how to find a therapist. She also talks about how to navigate working in environments that are triggering or not supportive of your recovery process.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FINALLYYYYYYY. The episode we have all been waiting for! This week we are all about the Enneagram!! Kat (@kat.defatta) brings on Katie Gustafson (@katiegustafson.co), a licensed therapist AND Enneagram expert. Katie walked us through sooo many wonderful things. We started with what personality is and then went into an overview of the Enneagram itself. Katie then offered us a brief description of each of the 9 types. It’s so good y’all. Katie is a WEALTHHHH of knowledge and this was an episode where light bulbs were going off in Kat’s head the entire time.To connect with Katie and schedule your own enneagram interview head to: https://katiegustafson.coTo learn more about the podcast visit www.youneedtherapypodcast.com Follow us on instagram at @youneedtherapypodcastEnneagram tests Katie recommends: RHETI:https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/orders/create#rhetiiEQ9:https://www.integrative9.com/getyourtype/selection/?product=Std&currency=USD(standard version is fine) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WOAH!!! We are two years old today!!!!!! To celebrate Kat (@kat.defatta) is bringing you three of her favorite moments from the podcast this year! Justin Baldoni tailing about the responsibility women have in helping to break down the toxic masculinity stigmas. Kaisa Kernanen Saying ALL the right things about leaving women's bodies alone and focussing on what we do rather than what we look like. Tara Booker breaking down the difference between religion, spirituality, and faith. Thank you to every single soul who listened to the podcast this year- you mean the WHOLE WORLD to us! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is taking us on a pre New Year goal setting journey. Before you start looking at what you want to change, fix, start doing, or stop doing Kat wants you to realize something very important: There is enough of what you desire to go around. Often, when we start looking at what we want in life we get trapped in what is called "Scarcity Mindset". And when this happens- we rush through our lives in order to achieve and then usually end back at square one because of this rush. When we do this- we don't gain time, we kind of lose it. So Kat wants to introduce us to a new way of looking at how to get to where we want efficiently. . . listen to this episode to find out just what that is!Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of YNT where Kat answers questions that you send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about the process of going to grad school to become a therapist. Then, she discusses her thoughts around if someone can help individuals heal through things they haven’t gone through themselves.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta), 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.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee 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 you want more from your therapist.Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are deep diving into this term that is popping up everywhere, Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that attempts to make individuals question their own reality in order to gain power and control over them. And, the scary thing is- it can happen to anyone. There is good news though and Kat (@kat.defatta) is going solo this week to make sure we all know that there is a way to get out of these kinds of tangled webs. Listen this week to gain a better understanding of what Gaslighting actually is, how to spot it, and what to do when you feel like you are being gas lit. Links for episodes and articles that were talked about:11 Red Flags of Gaslighting in a RelationshipStephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. BookNarcissism EpisodeLove Addiction Episode Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. However, this week Kat takes a break from the questions are talks about the difficulty that the holidays can bring when it comes to grief. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat had a serious question she wanted answers to: Why is money so hard to talk about?? Much like the world of mental health- financial literacy is not regularly found on the to do lists of education systems. Therefore. we tend to find a lot of shame around not knowing bests the practices of financial success. We are here to let you know- it's not your fault that you're confused. So, this week, Kat (@kat.defatta) brought her friend, Nathan Greene, CFP®️, on the show to help us start to figure this all out. Nathan is Certified Financial Planner AND the owner of Cairn Financial Group. Together, Kat and Nathan develop a couple of ideas around why we are so afraid to talk about all things finances. Then, as a fun bonus, Nathan helps make some very confusing things much less confusing. We break down everything from 401ks to if student loans are a bad idea. Ever been in a conversation where someone says the word "mutual fund" and you just nod your head and pretend like you know what they are talking about? Well, after listening to this episode- you won't have to pretend anymore.Follow Cairn Financial on Twitter: @cairnfinancialFind Nathan here: Cairn Financial Group OR here: Cairn Education GroupFollow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee 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.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilleyLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is helping is figure out how and when positivity became something that is often described as toxic. If you have been confused about the term toxic positivity, don't worry, we are breaking it all down in this episode. With all the mess that the last couple of years has brought - it only makes sense that we all want to feel better and look toward a brighter side. However. our attempts at alleviating discomfort through positivity can often lead to the invalidation and minimization of someone's authentic experience. You can be optimistic and positive AND hold the present truth all at the same time. . . listen to the episode to figure out how! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat(@kat.defatta), 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has finally arrived! Kat's summary of her Instagram experiment! Kat (@kat.defatta) unfollowed everyone on her Instagram page for 30 days and this episode talks about what she learned along the way. Very often it can feel like we are working for our social media accounts rather than they are tools that work for us... and Kat wanted to figure out how to help us take our power back. If you are someone who struggles with comparison, losing time scrolling social media, and struggling to stay present in your life then this episode may have a lightbulb moment or two for you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.DefattaFollow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcastHave a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!Produced by: @HoustonTilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat (@kat.defatta), has licensed therapist turned mental health coach, Caitlin Olsen (@therapywithcaitlin) on the show to talk about Betrayal Trauma. Learning about Betrayal Trauma has helped Caitlin's clients (and herself) make sense of the confusion and disempowerment that so many of us have experienced throughout much of our lives. For women, BIPOC, queer, and other marginalized communities, using the Betrayal Trauma lens can offer soothing validation and motivate some necessary righteous indignation. Caitlin specializes in Betrayal Trauma and Progressive Mormon womanhood. She's currently in her own path in learning to let her freak flag fly and loves helping other women create and wave their own. Learn more about Caitlin: Courses + Blog Here's the Cut article about badass Jennifer Freyd Caitlin mentioned in the episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee 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 addresses how to keep a body neutral outlook when you body changes during eating disorder recovery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) invites Jen Kirkman (@jenkirkman) on the podcast to have a candid conversation about. . . anxiety. Jen is an internationally touring comedian known for her Netflix specials “I’m Gonna Die Alone (and I Feel Fine)” and “Just Keep Livin.” and New York Times Best Selling author who now also hosts a new podcast called, Anxiety Bites. Jen has had life-long Panic and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and brings her life-lessons, humor, and hope to the podcast in an attempt to reduce the stigma of one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in our society. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat (@kat.defatta) 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat invites her friend and certified eating disorder registered dietician back, Crystal Lunenschloss. Together they discuss the parts of intuitive eating that are not talked about as much. Because of how easy information is distributive and absorbed theses days, sometimes we can miss things and or get confused. Crystal helps us come back to the truth of what intuitive eating is, how is works, and why it's not as easy as that influencer makes your think it is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about how to create social media boundaries. This question came to Kay’s inbox after a listener heard Kat on Lisa Hayim’s (@lisahayim) podcast, The Truthiest Life. In this episode, Kat talked about how she shifted her view of herself after shifting how she allowed the opinion’s of others to affect her (you should listen to the whole episode linked HERE). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is going solo again to talk about why breakups suck so bad. Kat breaks down what we go through behind the scenes of heartbreak. The obvious grief of losing the normalcy of a relationships makes sense. . . But what else do we lose and have to reorganize when we are learning how to “move on”? Kat can’t tell you exactly how to heal or give you steps follow in order to get over your ex, however she does offer some insight that may help you choose the tools and behaviors that will allow you to find the sense of peace that you are looking for. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is going solo for a conversation about the juxtaposition of joy. If you have ever been someone who becomes anxious when things start to align in your life, this one is for you. Kat explains why joy is surprisingly the most terrifying feeling that humans experience. And thanks to Brene Brown, we have some ways to combat this reflex in order to savor the goodness in our lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions you send to [email protected]. This week Kat talks about what to do when your ex is friends with your community AFTER the breakup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions you send to [email protected]. This week Kat talks about what to look for and think about when your parent/family member does not like your significant other/partner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is helping you jump start the transition from work life balance to work life blend. Jonathan Fields join's the podcast to have a conversation around finding how to maximize how you interact at work in a way that maximizes how you show up in your life. Johnathon is the host of The Good Life Project and his new book Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint For Work that Makes You Come Alive comes out TOMORROW. Jonathan teaches us about a unique work assessment tool he created called, Sparketype which can help you understand what fills you up and empties you out on an entirely different level. By learning about your Sparketype you can become better equipped to find jobs, companies, projects, and craft a career that energizes and inspires you. To take the FREE Sparketype assessment and get your copy of Sparked click HERE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about the way Diet Culture hijacks things we need to live healthy and balanced lives and makes it hard for us to differentiate between what we need Vs. what diet culture tells us we need. (We know- it's confusing). Then Kat answers a listener question about how to tell her parents that she doesn’t want to raise her family religiously the same way she was raised. And- this turns into a conversation about our old pal: people pleasing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat(@kat.defatta) is bringing back one of our FAVORITE people for round 2… Amy Brown (@radioamy). Together they talk about narrative therapy and how changing the screens we filter our life experiences through can change how you respond to the toughness we feel in the world right now. They both share how they’ve been having some set backs and hard days- yet they still are able to get excited to be in their own lives. Amy also shares her experience as a client in therapy and how she didn’t just find the right therapist right away. Oh . . . and Amy shares with us a little coffee trick she has been using to get the most bang for her buck at Starbucks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to [email protected]. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to [email protected]. 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to [email protected]. 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.