Hear us out... we know that so many of our clients are in therapy specifically to work through chronic shame, and we work alongside them to pull back the layers and find self-compassion. To learn more about that process, you can listen to our episode on Working with Shame. We came of age professionally, so to speak, when Brené Brown's perspectives on shame ... Show More
Feb 11
Show and Tell in Therapy: When Clients Want to Share Videos, Text messages, or Poetry with Us
Clients bring in photos, videos, and artwork—and we love it. It helps us see their world more clearly. But what happens when the sheer volume becomes overwhelming, boundaries get blurry, or we take away something they didn't intend to share?We're taking the couch on the road! Joi ... Show More
35m 42s
Feb 4
For the Record... Neutrality Doesn't Exist
It's time for a refresher about why it's harmful when therapists put on a front of "neutrality". Especially during this time in history, people need therapists to be a place to land, to meet a real person, to talk about their completely understandable fears and have those validat ... Show More
36m 36s
Jan 2025
514 - My Metamour is Convinced I Hate Her. Help! Listener Q&A
We're back with another Q&A from our lovely subscribers! Today, we're discussing mono-normativity, metamour relationships, and polysaturation as we answer some questions posed by our listeners. Visit multiamory.com/join to become part of our excellent community!Join our amazing c ... Show More
48m 30s
Jul 2021
Epilogue: How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose.Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly af ... Show More
32m 6s
Aug 2025
[339] How to Ask for Help at Work (Without Feeling Embarrassed)
In this episode, I talk about how to ask for help at work in English - without feeling embarrassed or unprofessional. I’ll share some useful workplace phrases you can use right away, plus a cheeky story about asking for help with the office printer. By the end, you’ll know how to ... Show More
6m 29s