This week Kati talks about addiction and why it’s a coping skill for past trauma, as well as how we can stop laughing off or minimizing our traumatic experiences. She also offers healthy coping skills we can use when we are dysregulated and exhausted, and explains the differences between emotional incest and being a parentified child. She discusses why it co ... Show More
Aug 27
Dissociation: From Zoning Out to Depersonalization
Have you ever felt completely disconnected from your body, lost hours of time, or wondered why you feel numb when overwhelmed? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton explores dissociation and the full spectrum of dissociative disorders, including depersonalization-dereal ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 21
Do You Have CPTSD? Symptoms, Flashbacks & Treatments
What is Complex PTSD (CPTSD), and how does it differ from traditional PTSD or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? In this episode of Ask Kati Anything (Ep. 328), licensed therapist Kati Morton breaks down the ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for Complex PTSD, the impact of chronic e ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 13
How Narcissism Actually Works: Love Bombing, Gaslighting, Flying Monkeys
Narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and NPD get thrown around constantly online, and most of what circulates is wrong. In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton walks through what narcissistic personality disorder actually is (all nine DSM criteria, and why ... Show More
57m 44s
Jun 2024
Understanding Sexual Trauma: 10 Must-Know Facts from a Sex Therapist | Dr. Tara & Dr. Kate
In this episode of Luvbites by Dr. Tara Podcast, Dr. Kate Balestrieri (Licensed Psychologist & Certified Sex Therapist) and Dr. Tara address how childhood trauma relates to BDSM interests, the difference between sex therapy and regular therapy, and how narcissism affects your sex ... Show More
39m 50s
Dec 2023
#125 How To Heal & Let Go Of Trauma: Ella Mccrystal
**TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast mentions s*xual abuse, r*pe and su1cide** This week I sit down with Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coach Ella Mccrystal who opens up about her journey and how she has transformed the lives of so many. We discuss: - ... Show More
1h 20m