Jan 29
The "Anxious-Avoidant" Therapy Trap: Why You’re Scared to Rely on Your Therapist
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton, LMFT, dives into the complex intersection of social media and mental health. We explore how to protect yourself from "rage-bait" and identity-driven outrage while still using platforms productively. Kati also b ... Show More
50m 49s
Jan 23
You Don't Need a Perfect Start - You Need This Instead!
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, Kati is joined by Jen Birn, editor of Austin Lifestyle magazine. Jen has built a life on her own terms, parlaying her high-octane success in the celebrity journalism scenes of New York and Los Angeles into a career that is currently transform ... Show More
1h 1m
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
Aug 2025
Stuck in the Freeze Response? How to convert Toxic Stress into Healthy Action #teamwater
<p>Toxic stress isn’t just having too much to do—it’s getting stuck in the Freeze Response, and this can fuel depression. When overwhelmed by stress, trauma, or global problems, our brain may default to the freeze response—shutting down, avoiding, or numbing out. While this can f ... Show More
14m 58s
Nov 7
Why do I feel so numb? Why can't I cry? Working through Emotional Numbing and Dissociation
<p>Emotional numbing and dissociation is often a response to trauma, grief or loss. You might feel empty, dead inside, or like you can't cry. Numbness is a common symptom of PTSD.</p>
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15m 14s
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about why we can sometimes think we are in love with our therapist, ways we can get unstuck in life, and what to do with our passive suicidal thoughts. She also talks about feeling safe after surviving a trauma, and how to deal with transference and attachment in therapy.
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271214/open_sms">Send in a question or comment via text.</a></p><p>If you've reached the point of declaring "I've tried everything and nothing works for my anxiety," this episode is s ... Show More