What is therapy? Is it just a fancy word for gaslighting yourself into feeling better? In today's episode, we try to answer this question, and more!
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If they say this to you, RUN
In this episode, Dr. K explores the disturbing trend of weaponized therapy speak, where psychological language is used to manipulate others, dodge accountability, and exclude people from social groups,. He breaks down the "DARVO" framework and explains how people with "Dark Triad ... Show More
19m 1s
Mar 15
Why Your Favorite Stuff Isn't Hitting Anymore
In this episode, Dr. K explores the modern epidemic of emotional numbness—that feeling where your favorite hobbies, games, and interests just don't "hit" the way they used to. He breaks down why we are feeling more apathetic than ever and provides a biological and psychological m ... Show More
1h 56m
Mar 2025
IS THERAPY OVERRATED? A Psychologist Weighs In
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
1h 12m
Jul 2024
Bad Anxiety and Mental Health Advice | Episode 297
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 dissect the often misleading and sometimes dang ... Show More
38m 19s
Sep 2024
"How do I know what's really me versus what's my mental illness?"
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about distinguishing between our core personality and trauma response, how to figure out what our identity is without our mental illness, and dealing with SA online. She then explains how we can know if we are being lazy, how to ask ... Show More
43m 41s
Apr 2024
Everyday Gaslighting: The Impact on Anxiety and Strategies for Inner Peace
Maybe you’ve heard the term “gaslighting” thrown around, but what does it actually mean?In this episode of Take Out Therapy, we’re diving deep to help you understand gaslighting—what it really is, how to spot it, and what you can do to take back your power. It’s time to ditch the ... Show More
22m 6s
May 2021
#18 Do you want to be a therapist?
In this week's episode of Talking Therapy, I explain Therapeutic Coaching, the methodology that I co-created, and the one I use with my patients both privately and on In Therapy. I also talk about giving and receiving criticism, and answer your questions about committing to healt ... Show More
18m 33s