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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is coming to you solo once again to break down the basic ins and outs of codependency. In this episode you’ll hear about where it comes from, how to spot it, consequences, and how to start to make healthy changes. If you are someone who constantly is making sure others feel good and are happy so you can feel happy, this episode is probably for you. Also, if you constantly find your own needs on the bottom of your priority list, this is probably for you. In this episode, Kat kindly offers an explanation to why some of us focus on others more than ourselves and gives tips to the beginning stages of breaking the codependency cycle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is a bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions you all send in to [email protected]. This week Kat keeps NEDA Week as the theme as she answers questions specifically about eating disorders. In this episode you’ll hear how long it takes to get your “set point” weight, if it’s possible to ever not constantly think about food and how “healthy” it is, and how to know if you’re working out to feel good or working out to burn calories. As always, we like to remind listeners that this podcast is not therapy, but a way to jump start your own journey of finding who you were truly made to be! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat is coming to you solo to talk about NEDA week (National Eating Disorder Awareness Week). This episode brought up a lot of anxiety for Kat because of the pressure she created around making sure it was good enough for such an important week. Then, as she was processing her feelings with a friend she remembered something very important, we are always raising awareness for this kind of stuff at You Need Therapy AND when you’re being authentic there is no fight you have to battle for something to be good enough, it just is. In this episode Kat talks about how eating disorders are more complex a podcast has the ability to explain but when it comes down to it, they all tangle up our true identifies. Listen to this episode to hear Kat’s take on why how we show up is more important than who we show up as. 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 (@kat.defatta) sits down with Kenzie Todd (@kenzietodd) again to answer questions listeners sent in specifically for her! Kenzie gives us advice on how to start your dream business, shares what body image pressures she feels while working in the fitness industry, and how she reminds herself to stay in therapy when it gets hard!If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at Youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has her friend, Kenzie Todd (@kenzietodd) on the show to talk about how she survived a global pandemic with her small business and mental health in tack. Kenzie is the owner and founder of the cycling studio Kat just started teaching at, Full Ride Cycling (@fullridecycling). Somehow, she managed to keep it running through what most of us would call, the weirdest and most challenging year of our lives. Kenzie allows herself to lean into some vulnerability with Kat, as she shares the things she learned about herself, what she needs, and how to accept her limitations as a human over the past year. Kat and Kenzie also process how to navigate competition and comparison in different areas of life. Plus, Kenzie shares her views on social media and how she has learned to use it in a way that feels authentic.Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast on instagram. 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 some of the answers she received from an instagram poll about listeners thoughts around fitness culture. She breaks down the 3 most popular reasons you all said you don’t feel comfortable in gym settings and gave some feedback on what to do about them! If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at Youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has Anne Marie Turan (@fitcitypearl) on the show to talk about the fitness industry. Anne Marie is a veteran when it comes to the fitness community in Nashville. She is a former Titans Cheerleader, Barry’s Bootcamp and Studio Novo instructor, and Sculpt House lead trainer. Recently, she has moved to creating her own virtual at home workouts that you can access by clicking HERE. Together, Kat and Anne Marie discuss how she got into the fitness world, how it’s helped her, what she doesn’t like about it, and how to feel supported and safe in an environment that can often be toxic. If you want to connect with Anne Marie you can follow her at @fitcitypearl on instagram or visit fitcityworld.com. Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast on instagram. 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 (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat talks about how to support someone who may have borderline personality disorder. Kat also offers insight into how to approach a friend who always tells you to talk to your therapist when you just want to vent. If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) invites Tara Booker, LCSW back to the show to talk about spirituality and how it relates to religion and faith. Tara gives a run down on how she views spirituality and how she experiences a higher power daily. Together they talk through how spirituality can be such an important part of therapy and the healing process. Please remember that this podcast is not therapy, however it is a great way to learn about things you may want to process with a professional on your own. If you want to connect with Tara you can follow her at @pearlsofrecovery instagram or visit pearlsofrecovery.com. Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast on instagram. 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 (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat answers a question about how to handle it when you don’t like someone a friend is dating. Then Kat talks about how to approach a friend who you think may be struggling with an eating disorder If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) invites fellow therapist, Staci Buford on to the show to talk about her experience as a black woman working in mental health. Staci is a therapist at Kat’s practice, Three Cords Therapy and works alongside Kat everyday. Together they talk about the representation of cultural diversity in the therapy world, or the lack thereof, and where and how we may need to make some changes.If you want to work with Staci and you live in TN you can learn more about her HERE.Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast 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 (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat talks about how and why screaming can actually make you feel better. Then she answers a question from a listener who is having a hard time “discovering” who she is. If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected] more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is talking all things loneliness. Jamie Tworkowski (@jamietworkowski) who founded an organization called To Write Love On Her Arms, (@twloha) joins her to talk about how he has dealt with his feelings of loneliness, what he has learned about vulnerability, and how to ask and get help.To learn more about Jamie and To Write Love On Her Arms, click here -> twloha.comTo learn more about our podcast, You Need Therapy, click here -> youneedtherapypodcast.comRemember to follow us on Instagram at @youneedtherapypodcast 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 (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat tells us what the difference between a Coach and Therapist is. Then, she talks about how to “break up” with your therapist and how to know if that is the right decision. If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected] more about Kat and the podcast at www.youneedtherapypodcast.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we (@kat.defatta) invite Allison Fallon (@allyfallon) on to the show to talk about the power writing can have in your life. This is one of those conversations that just became exactly what it needed to be. We started talking about the professional writing process and then found our way talking about how transformative writing can be in anyone’s life. Ally tells us how writing helped her take power in the story of her own life and gives us tips on how to start our own healing journey through writing. Check out Ally’s new book, The Power of Writing it Down!Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast 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 some helpful tips on how to navigate triggering relationships when it comes to dieting and disordered eating behaviors. Kat offers an easy format to help communicate boundaries and ask for what you need. Then, Kat answers a question related to how to find the confidence to go after the things you want in life!A If you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected] more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 2021! We are THRILLED to start a new year with 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 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 us a little New Year pep talk and talks about what 2020 helped her come back home to inside of herself. If you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has one of her FAVE dietitians back to talk about why you don't need to start a diet in the new year. Crystal Lunenschloss (@horizon_nutritioncounseling) is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and founder of Horizon Nutrition Counseling. She is Kat's GO TO for all things food and nutrition and she is one of the smartest humans when it comes to how the body + food work together. This week they tackle it all: why diets are popular, why they don't work, and some alternatives to help you feel good about who you are from the inside out!To learn more about Crystal email [email protected] the podcast: @youneedtherapypodcastwww.youneedtherapy.comThis episode was edited by Houston Tilley. 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 the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Then she invites @katiegustafson.co back to answer a question about the enneagram.If you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected]. Remember Katie has a new program called, The Practice... check it out!Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week @kat.defatta has her friend and fellow licensed therapist Cammi Priode (@alongsidehealing) on to talk shame. Did you know it’s not always bad? Yup, shame can be a helpful emotion to help us feel human and humble. But shame also can get in the way of us experiencing our full lives. In this episode we break down the difference between healthy and toxic shame so hopefully you can use your feelings for good!You can learn more about Cammi HERE. (www.alongsidehealing.com)Youneedtherapypodcast.com@youneedtherapypodcastThis episode was edited by Houston Tilley 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 (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, we are celebrating the 1 ONE YEAR anniversary of You Need Therapy!!! Kat has her friends Jessie & Kyra with her to ask some of the questions you all have recently submitted. Together they talk about what it’s like to have ADD, Kat’s dream podcast guests, and some highs and lows from the last year of podcasting. If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at Youneedtherapypodcast.comFollow us on Instagram at @youneedtherapypodcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I, @kat.defatta, am bringing you one of THE TOP experts when it comes to The Enneagram, Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and host of the popular podcast, Typology. Ian is the author of my FAVORITE book about the Enneagram, The Road Back to You. Needless to say, I am THRILLED to have him on the podcast. In this episode you will hear us talk about how each type deals with crisis, specifically the crisis of 2020. Oof. It was an episode where I leaned A TON and think you will as well. Enjoy. To learn more about YNT click HERE.Follow us on instagram: @youneedtherapypodcastTake Ian's Enneagram Assessment HERE.Learn more about Ian HERE.This podcast is edited by Houston Tilley. 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 (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat starts by talking about how her friends surprised her for her birthday. Then she answers two listener questions. The first question is about how to get your partner to open up and talk about their feelings and the second is about how to make friends as an adult! If you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected] more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever called someone a narcissist? I would bet some money that you have. The word narcissist has become somewhat trendy these days and along with that we are seeing a huge rise in people who have the traits associated with the word in America right now. That is why, this week I (@kat.defatta) brought back my friend Kellyn (@kellynjo) to get the truth out there when it comes to what narcissism really is. I explain the difference between having traits of narcissism and having Narcissistic Personality Disorder as well as tell you what it feels like to find yourself in a relationship with someone with the disorder. It was a labor of love and something I think is extremely important to educate others on. And if you have any questions about the topic go ahead and email [email protected]. Enjoy. AND don’t forget to follow us @youneedtherapypodcast and online at youneedtherapypodcast.com! This podcast was edited by Houston Tilley! 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! However, this week things are getting a little spiced up in honor of Kat’s birthday week! Today, instead of the normal Q&A Kat is releasing a conversation she had with her best friend, Tori Poole (@tor_ross). Tori is a SoulCycle instructor in Boston and also a new mom and wife (#yay). She gives us the run down of how the breakdown of a lot of things in her life led her to some breakthroughs. If you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley 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. P.S. Katie is the creator of The Practice, a new monthly subscription program launching in January that combines practical ways to use the Enneagram and Mindfulness as self-care. Be onto lookout!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.

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 answers a listeners question about when/if she should tell her parents about her recent struggles with anxiety. Then Kat addresses SAD (season affective disorder) and gives some tips on how to help battle low moods during this season!If you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected] more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) brings the multi-talented Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) on the show to share part of her personal story, including her struggles with mental health. Jamie was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and Tourette’s Syndrome at age 11 but that is not where her story starts or ends. In this conversation, you get to hear about how Jamie refused to allow the hard parts of life to rob her of the good parts. She’s funny, she’s resilient, she’s a real human with feelings and she is someone who is spreading a message more of us need to hear: We can live full lives being our imperfect selves. Amen. P.s. Jamie just released a book called, Finding Quiet, if you want to know more about her story. GO GET IT NOW. Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com and follow us at @youneedtherapypodcast on instagram! This podcast is produced by Houston Tilley 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 brings back Hannah Owens & Tara Booker to define what a trauma bond is. Kat also responds to a listener who wanted some tips on how to start her own private practice. Kat also gave a shoutout to Horizon Nutrition Counseling and their 8 week Holiday Nutrition Prep course! Find out more about that by e-mailing [email protected] you want Kat to answer your question email them to [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.comThis podcast was edited by Houston Tilley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has two more therapists, Hannah Owens & Tara Booker (@pearlsofrecovery), on the show. Kat met both Tara and Hannah years ago while working at a trauma focussed treatment center. Together they tackle many of the basic ins and outs of trauma. In this episode, you will learn more about the difference between big t and little t trauma, why trauma is stored in your body, and the impact group therapy can have on your healing process. And as always, remember this podcast is not therapy. However, it is a great resource and tool that may help you find your way on your own healing journey.Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast.Learn more about Pearls of Recovery HERE or by e-mailing [email protected] podcast is edited by Houston Tilley :) 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]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has her friend Lauren Beasley (@lauren_beas) on the show. Lauren started an inclusive dance studio in Nashville called Move Inclusive (@moveinclusivedance). Lauren shares with us the story of starting her own business, how sending a random e-mail essentially changed her life, and her personal growth through therapy. As someone who was always GREAT at holding it in and holding it together, Lauren tells us why that isn’t always the best way to navigate life and how having her first panic attack changed the trajectory of her life forever (in the best way).Learn more about Move Inclusive at moveinclusivedance.comLearn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcastThis podcast is edited by Houston Tilley 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 has her good friend Kellyn (@kellynjo) on to help answer your questions. Together they tackle how to know if your “stuff” is worthy of seeking therapy for and how to stick with the process. They also talk about being single in a pandemic. Oof. If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at Youneedtherapypodcast.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat dives into all things family. Kat has licensed marriage and family therapist, Blair Falconello on who also has a private practice in Nashville. Not only is Blair one of Kat’s favorite therapists, she is one of her best friends. Together they discuss family roles, conflict, setting boundaries, and more. This episode is full of hard truths AND good laughs.If you resonate with Blair and want to work with her 1-1, you can contact her at: [email protected]. 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.If you want Kat to answer your question email her at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YNT joined The Amy Brown Network, WHATTTTTTTT. Yep. We are now a part of a group of strong empowering women who are helping to create positive change in the world! I am so excited and I hope you are excited because this is just the beginning! AND make sure to check out and share our new trailer that was released last week, as well! Now, as for today’s episode Kat (@kat.defatta) has self worth coach, Aubree Henderson on. You are going to love feeling her energy and wisdom today as she is talks to us about how to befriend your inner critic. You can find Aubree on instagram at @ahhhhbree and online at aubreehenderson.com. AND don’t forget to follow us @youneedtherapypodcast and online at youneedtherapypodcast.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Licensed therapist Kathryn DeFatta invites listeners into conversations around what it’s like to live fully in a world where we’ve become accustomed to shut part of ourselves off. The podcast offers listeners a space that welcomes discomfort, tough questions, and hard truths - a space where figuring yourself out is just as fun as it is scary. In this show you will get weekly doses of both education around mental health from licensed professionals and real stories from individuals that feel like friends. You Need Therapy aims to spread the message that therapy isn't just for people who have something wrong with them- therapy is for everyone. You may not want it, but the truth is, “You Need Therapy.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, a lot of y'all have been asking about my skin care routine. Lol. But really, this week Kat has Licensed Aesthetician, Hannah Ellis (@thenashvilleaesthetician) on the show to talk about what healthy skin really is, what it isn't, and why we shouldn't be asking for other people's skincare regimens. Hannah has a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to your skin and she is all about education so we can develop autonomy over our own individual skin care routines. contact Hannah: [email protected] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (Kat.defatta) brings her friend Emily on the show to talk about how her combined battles with an eating disorder and cancer allowed her to find true freedom in loving herself. Emily takes us through it all; what she thought was important, who she thought she was, and how she discovered she was and is so so much more. We are extremely grateful to have a light like Emily on the show and hope that this week you too, see that being you is all you need to be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) dives into what makes someone an "addict" & it's probably not what you think. If you are someone who has struggled with or is close to someone who has struggled with addiction this is going to be an important conversation to listen to. Warning: Some stuff may come up when listening to this so please make sure you are in a place where you feel safe before diving in. ALSO! YNT launched a MERCH LINE click HERE to check it out & listen to the episode for an exclusive YNT discount! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kat (@kat.defatta) 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 tells us some 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 if, you're about find out all-out it :) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's about time we talk about trauma. This week Kat welcomes Alaina Deaver (@Uh_lain_uh) to talk about trauma, our bodies, and how they are connected to each other. Alaina is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to movement, our bodies, and this fancy word you're about to learn called somatics. Plus, she was kind enough to even mix in some of her own recovery healing journey. Trigger alert: We dive into trauma & the body in this episode. Consult your therapist before listening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this two part episode Kat talks with virtual dietitian Brenna O'Malley (@thewellful) and then answers some burning questions that y'all sent in. Brenna shares her food philosophy, breaks down why diet culture sucks, and explains why intuitive eating isn't easy for everyone. Kat then invites her friend and former YNT guest Kellyn (@kellynjo) to join in on the Q&A portion. Together they cover quarantine dating, avoidant attachment in adult relationships, and advice they'd give to their younger selves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kat invites one of her friends and founder of @cityfitconcierege, Derrick Billups (@bodybybillups) over to talk about how he has become not only one of the most motivating humans she knows but also the most successful. They get into all of the things from set backs that turn into blessings, interracial dating, and making dreams reality. Kat says it in the show but after listening to the full episode we are pretty sure you will agree, “Everyone needs a Derrick in their lives.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much is happening this week! First, podcast shifts. Kat takes a moment to fill us in on some updates. Then, the good stuff. Kat sits down with a human she has been having some hard conversations with lately. His name is Paul & together they cover racism, white privilege, & what it is like to be black in America. We hope this episode makes you think, but more importantly we hope it makes you feel. After all, feelings are the things that drive us to make changes & this country is overdue for some change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it’s all about that thing we call anxiety. In this episode, Kat & Megan tell you what anxiety really is, what it can feel like in the body, & offer a couple coping skills that can help ease the tension we feel about getting it to go away. Megan shares about her upcoming wedding & the shifts she has had to make along the way while Kat tells us how she has nothing going on in her life at all. . . lies. Don’t forget to follow us: @Youneedtherapypodcast so we can connect with you! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being fit isn't about what you look like. To drive that message home, Kat & Megan talk with Kayla Carson. Kayla is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, & a Certified Personal Trainer. Plus, she is also a human, like us, who has been through the throws of her own disordered relationship with food & exercise. Check out this episode to hear the truth about what being fit means & why knowing the facts matters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are bringing it back to where it all started, Attachment Theory. This week, Kat (@threecordstherapy) & Megan (@Meganmoir) take a deeper look into the two organized insecure attachment styles: avoidant & anxious. You'll get a brief overview of attachment as 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☺️). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat and Megan sit down with one of Kat's best friends, Kellyn Robison. They talk about the difference between what she thought being an adult would look like and what it actually does. You get to hear first hand that sometimes what we expect isn't what we need, how being curious allows for growth, and how you can be grieving and grateful at the same time. Kat tells y'all about her worst date EVER and Megan updates us on what she's learning about codependency through wedding planning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.