Howdy howdy listeners! Welcome back to another episode in which we are talking all things self-esteem. How you feel about yourself impacts how you live your life. We get a lot of messages that we should be working on our self-esteem, yet we are also told that it is arrogant to think to highly of ourselves - so which one is it? Where is the line? Join ... Show More
Dec 17
Unfiltered: honest end of year reflections
Our last poddy of 2025.As the year draws to a close, we’re slowing things down and reflecting, not with pressure, resolutions, or tidy endings, but with honesty, tenderness, and care.In this episode, we talk about what 2025 has asked of us, what we’re proud of, and what we’re gen ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 3
Unfiltered: Better Boundaries or Shittier Friends?
Are we genuinely getting better at setting boundaries… or are we using the language of boundaries to avoid discomfort, depth, and accountability?In this episode, we dive into the cultural shift happening inside modern friendships where self-protection is celebrated, but sometimes ... Show More
45m 41s
Nov 2020
Bright Light & Dark Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Tracey Marks Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, bo ... Show More
13 m
May 2024
Overthinking About Narcissism
Is it just us, or does American culture have narcissism fever? Thanks to factors like the rise of therapyspeak, TikTok mental health diagnoses, and badly behaving reality stars-turned-world leaders, discourse about this buzzy, yet poorly understood phenomenon has exploded. Are we ... Show More
58m 20s
Apr 2025
Transference Focused Psychotherapy & Personality Disorders with Dr. Otto Kernberg
In this episode, Dr. Otto Kernberg, a pioneer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), discusses personality disorders through a psychoanalytic lens. Explore key insights into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), identity diffusion, primitive defense mechanisms such as spli ... Show More
1h 28m
Feb 2025
The Signs You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Dr. Ramani
Today, Jillian speaks with renowned narcissism expert Dr. Ramani to unpack the true meaning of narcissistic relationships and why the term is often misused. They explore the red flags, the psychological toll of these relationships, and why leaving can feel impossible. Dr. Ramani ... Show More
1h 7m