5 Therapy Pitfalls You Need To Know

Dr. K breaks down the science of dreams and why they may be one of the brain’s most powerful ways of communicating hidden information. While dream interpretation often sounds mystical or unscientific, Dr. K shows how even from a clinical perspective dreams can reveal suppressed e ... Show More

Dr. K explores why more people today are struggling with depression that doesn’t respond to the usual fixes. He explains the difference between “classic” depression caused by things like chemical imbalances or cognitive distortions and existential depression, which arises when th ... Show More

Dr. K unpacks the intense, destabilizing experience of limerance—the obsessive, all consuming “crush” that can hijack your thoughts, emotions, and even your sense of self. He explains how limerance isn’t just infatuation, but a powerful mental state fueled by unmet needs, anxious ... Show More

In today's episode I explain why you struggle to trust yourself and share the simple strategy to rebuild self-trust. I'll help you identify healthy vs unhealthy attachment to your therapist, recognize when you're protecting yourself in therapy, and understand the root causes of i ... Show More

This week, we’re getting real about what therapy is, what it isn’t, and why some people swear by it while others side-eye it. We sit down with Abdullah Alkhulaifah—a psychologist, brain health advocate, and educator—to break down the cultural stigma around mental health, how to a ... Show More

This week licensed therapist, Kati Morton talks about therapy and how to get comfortable sharing with our therapist. She also discusses honesty in therapy, its importance, and how we can find the courage to share what we are going through. She then explains how to know when we ne ... Show More

Want to hear 10 things I tell my clients in the first therapy session? Today, I'm giving you a peek into what it's like to have a first session with a therapist who specializes in OCD and anxiety. I have been working with people who have OCD and anxiety since 2008, so I’v ... Show More

Today I share my top 5 personal challenges with confidence as a man and some guidance. Disclaimer: these podcast episodes are sharing my personal experiences, stories from mentors and guests around self esteem, confidence, personal growth and mental health. For any serious mental ... Show More

Send in a question or comment via text.The Internet is packed with anxiety and mental health advice, but not all of it is useful or helpful.  Some of it can be harmful. This week I'm joined by Emma McAdam, the therapist behind the Therapy in a Nutshell YouTube channel, to di ... Show More

It’s normal that intrusive thoughts are about things that you consider “Bad” but just having a thought won’t hurt you and it doesn’t mean you’re dangerous. Harm OCD is common. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ ... Show More

Today I share how breathwork has benefited my relationship with myself. Disclaimer: these podcast episodes are sharing my personal experiences, stories from mentors and guests around self esteem, confidence, personal growth and mental health. For any serious mental health concern ... Show More

Hello friends! In Episode 377, we tackle two profound listener questions that shed light on unique mental health and relationship challenges. Our first discussion revolves around a listener gearing up for couples therapy. They share their apprehension about conveying years of exp ... Show More

One of the hardest aspects for me with ADHD is that I can quickly become overwhelmed when I can't find a clear path forward - I know I could do the research, but setting aside the time feels like it's going to be too much and so I just procrastinate forever on starting. For me fi ... Show More