This week Kati talks about dealing with depression and family obligations, how to deal with having past suicidal thoughts on your permanent record, and how to deal when going home causes us to revert back to an old version of ourselves. She also explains why anxiety can cause us to regress to a younger age, why positive emotions can be hard to accept and pro ... Show More
Jan 15
Trauma Therapy Feels Worse Before It Gets Better
Today, we are diving deep into the complexities of trauma, connection, and the healing journey. If you’ve ever felt like your therapy progress is backsliding or that you’re becoming more overwhelmed as you open old wounds, this episode is for you. Shopping with our sponsors allow ... Show More
52m 49s
Jan 12
Why You Can’t Stop Betraying Yourself (How to Finally Trust Your Gut)
Whether you are dealing with childhood trauma and shame, navigating the grief of life transitions after graduation, or learning to trust your instincts after years of self-betrayal, this episode provides practical therapeutic insights for your healing journey. Join us as we explo ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 1
Why Your Eating Disorder Craves Validation (Is it "Attention Seeking"?)
In this episode, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton dives deep into the complex psychology of eating disorders, the lasting "blueprint" of childhood trauma, and why certain coping mechanisms feel impossible to give up. We explore the often-misunderstood need for v ... Show More
59m 6s
Jan 2023
#70 Anxiety and Depression
<p>I have anxiety, but am I depressed too? This is something that crosses our minds. Anxiety can wear us out and keep us from doing things we love, and this can sometimes feel like depression. So, how do we know if we do have depression? </p><p>www.theanxietydr.com</p><p>Follow ... Show More
14m 43s
Feb 2024
381 SelfWork: How to Talk About Your Depression
I was honored to offer a TEDx talk this past year in Boca Raton, Florida. It's entitled "How to recognize perfectly hidden depression," and in it, I describe clients I've seen who'd never have seemed depressed to anyone around them. Two in particular are featured: one tried to ta ... Show More
23 m
Feb 2024
The S.H.O.U.L.D. Method: Your Path to Inner Child Healing
In this episode of the Anxiety Rx podcast, I want to emphasize something deeply personal and transformative: the importance of reconnecting with your inner child to heal from the deep-seated wounds of anxiety, depression, and other struggles born from childhood trauma.
Using the ... Show More
23m 25s
Nov 2023
The Inner Critic: Exploring JABS in Anxiety
In this episode, I want to introduce you to an acronym I've created called JABS: Judgment, Abandonment, Blame, and Shame, primarily directed inward.
These emotional punches not only impact us but reverberate through our relationships and daily lives.
Anxiety often has roots in un ... Show More
21m 54s
Feb 2024
The Manxiety Podcast: The Anxiety of a Trauma Bond
Today, I am excited to share with you the first episode of The Manxiety Podcast, hosted by my colleague, Dr. Nima Rahmany.
As I will be an occasional guest on the show, I'm thrilled to kick off our dialogue with a deep dive into the complex topic of trauma bonds.
Join us as we ch ... Show More
43m 25s