Writer and attorney Christie Tate had big reservations when a therapist first suggested she pursue group therapy. The idea of voluntarily sharing her secrets and vulnerabilities with a group of strangers was not appealing. It was terrifying. But she went. Now she’s been in group therapy for 19 years—and probably will be for the rest of her life. Tate wrote a ... Show More
Aug 12
Manifestation, Self-Worth, and the Energy You Attract
In this episode from 2019, manifestation advisor Lacy Phillips, founder of To Be Magnetic, explains why manifesting isn’t about forced positivity or endlessly visualizing your goals. Today marks the final day of the annual Lions Gate Portal, a rare cosmic alignment between the su ... Show More
43m 13s
Aug 5
Alicia Keys on Trusting Yourself and Living Authentically
In this episode from 2021, Gwyneth sits down with Alicia Keys for an honest conversation about identity, intuition, and self-worth. They talk about releasing expectations, learning to trust yourself, and the lifelong process of becoming who you really are. Keys reflects on how sh ... Show More
57m 54s
May 2023
Hold On: When Shame Keeps You From Therapy
In this episode of Hold On, our live national call-in series about mental health, we asked listeners to call in if the idea of getting therapy was something they felt excluded from, either because of how they were raised, what they looked like, or expectations around masculinity ... Show More
51m 38s
Jun 2024
Should Everyone Consider Therapy to Be Happier?
With the surge in telemedicine, therapy has seen a remarkable rise in popularity. But could therapy hold the key to a happier life? And should everyone go to therapy? Sanjay speaks with psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, acclaimed author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," and co- ... Show More
34m 36s
Dec 2023
the radical therapist: therapy means change, not adjustment [preview]
In this exclusive preview of a premium episode, join me as we launch a virtual book club to read and reflect on an out-of-print gem from the 1970s, The Radical Therapist. In part one of our exploration, we dive into the book's provocative critique of the psychiatric establishment ... Show More
19m 45s
Jun 2022
How to Cure PTSD : The Trauma Toolkit for Mind & Body, with Susan Banitt
Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW, is a social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of severe trauma and PTSD.
She has worked in the field of mental health for more than four decades in diverse settings and teaches classes on healing from trauma in Portland, Oregon ... Show More
33m 24s
Oct 2019
Psychotherapy pioneers: Esther Perel and Susie Orbach
While therapy was once considered the reserve of the rich, it's now part of many people's lives as they deal with trauma, relationship breakdown, and behavioural problems. But it remains relatively exclusive and incredibly private. Kim Chakanetsa is joined by Susie Orbach and Est ... Show More
27m 5s
May 2023
Hold On: Let’s Talk About Psych Meds
1 in 5 American adults are taking medication to treat their mental health, that’s more than the number of people in therapy. Anna talks to sociologist Daniel Tadmon, and psychiatrist Dr. Kali Cyrus, about how the field of psychiatry is changing. Plus listeners call in about the d ... Show More
49m 29s
Jan 2022
Winter Bonus: When Online Attacks Get Personal
The team behind Tell Me What To Do is excited to share another can’t miss Lemonada Media series with you. Join Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a physician board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, who believes in a comprehensive, compassionate approach to treating addiction. Whe ... Show More
36m 44s