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You Need Therapy

456 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 568 ratings

Kathryn DeFatta, who has earned her Masters of Education from Vanderbilt University in Human Development Counseling, is inviting you into conversations around what it’s like to live fully in a world where we’ve become accustomed to shut parts of ourselves off. Here you will find a space that welcomes in discomfort, tough questions, and hard truths, all while showing how to find joy through it all.

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Some Alternate Commencement Inspo

May 20, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Last week, some college grads were handed the short hand of the stick when it came to their graduation ceremony. Sooo, this week Kat is reflecting on some things that could have been helpful to hear as she graduated college. In this episode, she offers some thoughts that may feel more inspiring to hear as all the recent graduates celebrate their meaningful and important accomplishment.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a quest...

Couch Talks: Can I Buy My Own Engagement Ring?

May 15, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat responds to a listener email about wanting to buy her own engagement ring because her partner can’t afford the one she wants.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three C...

The Trouble With The Troubled Teen Industry with Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger Grone

May 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

The Troubled Teen Industry has some explaining to do and this week Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger Grone are here to tell us why. They are the co-hosts of the podcast Trapped in Treatment (produced by Paris Hilton & Warner Brothers) that weaves together personal accounts with historical detail and expert opinions to shine a light on what really happens at teen behavior modification centers and how this billion-dollar industry has flourished for so long. The industry that promises hope an...

Couch Talks: I'm Afraid I Am Going To Abandon My Career for My Husband's

May 08, 2024 04:39 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat gives feedback to a listener who is afraid she is going to resent her partner who is in the military for his work obligations.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedthe...

Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell

May 06, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

This week Kat has best selling author, Amanda Montell on YNT to talk about her new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. In this episode, they talk about some of the cognitive biases that we all use to try and make sense of the information overload we love these days.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast...

Couch Talks: Having Grace & Our Feelings Too

May 01, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat tells a story from her recent trip to Chicago and a lesson she learned from the grace her husband gave her for booking the wrong days for their hotel room!    Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? ...

God, Your Guncle, & Mr. Rogers Walk into a Bar with Jonathan Merritt

April 29, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

This week, Kat is joined by the amazing Jonathan Merritt, who is about to release his first children's book, My Guncle And Me. Jonathan is an award-winning columnist and commentator on politics, spirituality, and culture. He is a contributing editor for The Week and has been featured on prominent national outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and CNN. He is also a profoundly kind, caring, and inspiring soul who helped create a space for a convers...

Couch Talks: What Makes Someone Worthy?

April 24, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat replies to a listener who is wondering what will give her worth and value if she stops performing for others.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] H...

Social Media Is Fake, Here Are Some Things That Are True About Performative Vulnerability

April 22, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week, Kat is talking about Performative vulnerability again. Performative vulnerability is what happens when we use sharing (or oversharing) parts of our lives in order to gain something in return, such as attention or feelings of superiority. It can look like an example of altruism on the outside; risking judgment for the greater good of others feeling less alone or more connected. However, the intentions of those who engage in this are far from selfless. And although it is super frust...

Couch Talks: How Do Therapists Know What to Say?

April 17, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, a listener writes in about not knowing how to respond to clients as a new counselor/therapist. Kat talks about how to handle situations when you don’t know the right thing to say and how to build confidence as a therapist.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPod...

Deconstruction with Julia Langer

April 15, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

This week, Julia Langer is back again to talk all things deconstruction. This episode breaks down what deconstruction is, what inspires someone to deconstruct something, and what are some common misunderstandings surrounding the experience.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords ...

Couch Talks: Is Loving Well About the Person Giving or Receiving

April 10, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions listeners send to [email protected]. This week, fellow Three Cords Therapy therapist Julia Langer joins us again to talk about challenging relationships.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Th...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Josie Oldham, LMSW

April 08, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week, Josie Oldham LMSW, joins Kat to talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Josie walks us through the components that are present in OCD and gives us a sneak peak into some strategies that can help manage some of the distress invooved within the disorder.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcas...

Couch Talks: I Think My Partner Might Be Cheating on Me, Should I Leave?

April 03, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Couch talks is the bo us episode of YNT that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week a listener writes in about some questionable text messages that she found on her partners phone.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] H...

The Big Comfy Emotional Couch

April 01, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week Kat gets a new couch. During this episode Kat takes some time to process how our tendency to fix our emotional discomfort might be getting in the way of us actually getting what we need and living the lives we truly long for. In a world where we are obsessed with feeling good ALL of the time - it may be in our best interest to identify for ourselves if feeling “better” is really what we are searching for.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Fo...

Couch Talks: My Mom is Kind of Driving Me Nuts

March 27, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, a listener asks Kat for input on navigating the relationship she has with her mom. Creating boundaries as an adult when you leave your family of origin and begin to create your own adult family can be one of the most confusing experiences that sends messages that we are doing things wrong when we are not. Listen to this episode to hear some of ...

How To Choose What Story About You Gets Told with Ally Fallon

March 25, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

This week, Ally Fallon is back for round two of YNT, right ahead of the release of her new book, Write Your Story. Her core message for readers is that they already have the magic to be the hero in their own lives – and the number one way to harness your main character energy is to write down your stories. Using her proven 8-step framework, Ally expertly guides readers to tell a more interesting story and begin to make meaning and live with more purpose. In this conversation, Ally and Kat t...

Couch Talks: Best & Worst Parts of Being a Therapist According to Kat

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat shares her favorite and least favorite parts of being a therapist and what advice she would have given herself before she decided to go into this field! Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach K...

The New Skin Care Products That You May or May Not Care About And Other Ways We Avoid Thinking About Dying with Hannah Ellis

March 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

This week Kat has her friend and licensed aesthetician, Hannah Ellis, back again to dive into the confusing world of skin care, anti aging, and the beauty industry. Have you heard of Frownies? Well, Kat had not and was surprised to find out it wasn’t a nickname for the wrinkles you get when you frown. They are in fact, one more of the products being marketed to us to “slow down the aging process” and Hannah gives us the 411 on if they really work AND if we really need them. And in the bigges...

The New Skin Care Products That You May or May Not Care About And Other Ways We Avoid Thinking About Dying with Hannah Ellis

March 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

This week Kat has her friend and licensed aesthetician, Hannah Ellis, back again to dive into the confusing world of skin care, anti aging, and the beauty industry. Have you heard of Frownies? Well, Kat had not and was surprised to find out it wasn’t a nickname for the wrinkles you get when you frown. They are in fact, one more of the products being marketed to us to “slow down the aging process” and Hannah gives us the 411 on if they really work AND if we really need them. And in the bigges...

Couch Talks: Kat's Honeymoon Resort Fight

March 13, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected].  This week Kat shares a FUN announcement and then tells a personal story (plus a lesson she learned from said story) from her honeymoon.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cord...

Emotional Needs of a Child with Julia Langner

March 11, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

This week Kat has one of the Three Cords Therapy therapists, Julia Langer, to teach us about something that applies to all of us! During this episode Julia talks about the universal needs of a child (that apply to all humans!) and what happens when these needs do not get met.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cord...

Couch Talks: I Don’t Want to be the Gut Health Guru Anymore!

March 06, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answered questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about ways to respond to friends and family when they want to talk about things you no longer want to talk about in recovery.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about ...

The Urge to Merge: Anxious Attachment in Dating with Jessica Baum

March 04, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

This week we are back talking about one of our favorite topics with the help of fellow licensed mental health counselor, Jessica Baum. Jessica is the founder of The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach and her work is focused on developing a meaningful connection with oneself and in understanding our own core patterns so that we can better understand how we relate in our relationships. She recently came out with a new book Anxiously Attached to offer a roadmap to help you go from anxiously a...

Couch Talks: NEDA Week - Orthorexia

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected].   This week, however, Kat is taking time to celebrate National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week by talking about a form of disordered eating that gets overlooked very easily. Orthorexia is a type of disordered eating where someone becomes obsessed with the health of foods. It is not yet recognized in the DSM (diagnost...

Do Self Help Books Really Help? With Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg

February 26, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

This week Kat is joined by not one but two guests, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer. Jolenta and Kristen both consider themselves advice critics. They spent years living by and critiquing advice from self-help books for their podcast By The Book and now they’re ready to discuss wellness-related questions and help debunk all the self-help myths and promises in their new podcast, How To Be Fine which premiered on February 23rd. In this episode, Kat, Jolenta, & Kristen talk about their exp...

Couch Talks: How Do I Tell If I Am Being Scammed?

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat gives some quick things to consider to help differentiate between what things that are being sold to us on social media are legit and what ones are not as necessary as they look. Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest...

The Difference Between: Therapy + TV Therapy And Why No Isn't Always a Complete Sentence

February 19, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

This week, Tara Booker is back for another installment of “The Difference Between,” a series where we break down the difference between a mental health related topic and how it shows up in pop culture. This week we rolled it back to the basics and talked about what therapy really is versuses how some popular tv shows portray it. Spoiler: It isn’t just us nodding our heads and asking you how you feel and it also isn’t us telling you what to do!   Then we breakdown why sometimes “No” is a c...

Couch Talks: Can I Leave My Family Group Chat?

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week a listener writes in about the triggering content around diet and exercise that is constantly being brought up in her family’s group chat. Kat talks about ways to confront or “carefront” the issue and things to consider when struggling to feel confident sticking up for yourself! Follow Kat on Instagram: @K...

It's Giving Unethical: When Influencers Go Too Far, with Caroline Shermer MS, RDN, CEDS

February 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

The conversation that has been living rent free in Kat's head for months is now here. And she is THRILLED to have Registered Dietitian AND Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Caroline Shermer, here to process it all with her. In this episode Kat and Caroline talk about their frustration felt while watching vulnerable populations who are desperate for help be taken advantage of by creative social media marketing tactics. You'll also hear about the latest buzzwords that are being co-opted by...

Couch Talks: Are There Things That Are Universally Traumatic?

February 07, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about the importance of allowing individuals to identify and describe their own experiences, especially when it comes to trauma.   Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard ab...

Maybe She's Born with It — Maybe It's a Result of Her Little T Trauma

February 05, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

This week Kat is diving into the type of trauma that tends to get lost, ignored, and easily overlooked. There is a kind of trauma often labeled as "little t" that doesn't look like the typical large scale events you can easily pin point. When this type of trauma is experienced, usually, you'll be able to see the effects of the experience before you recognize the significance. Which is why so many people walk into therapy for the first time looking for relief from a symptom but assuming the p...

Couch Talks: Oh, I'm Curious What You Meant By That...

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat talks about ways to address comments from friends, co-workers etc. that feel hurtful or passive aggressive.    Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy bu...

Taking Back What Doesn’t Belong to Diet Culture with Crystal Lunenschloss

January 29, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

This week Kat invites her friend and registered dietitian, Crystal Lunenshloss, back to the show. In this episode you will find both Crystal and Kat differentiating between diet culture and the truth of health.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!   Produced by: ...

Couch Talks: Workshopping Our Own Truth

January 24, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat reads a listener e-mail responding to a recent episode about culture norms around women and marriage. This episode serves as a reminder that we all can experience life in our own unique way without needing to invalidate someone else's beliefs, experiences, or choices. And, as we do this, we can continue to buil...

The Comfort of Getting "Old"

January 22, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

This week, Kat is talking about something that she has become more acutely aware of in the recent years-- her age. The process of growing up and "getting old" can be a weird one- and feel like a sudden one. In this episode, Kat takes listeners through the journey she has found herself on as she realizes that millennials are no longer the future and also no longer the problem child of a generation. We hope this conversation can serve as a fun and interesting listen that maybe doesn't teach yo...

Couch Talks: Snow Day Magic

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat is talking about a lesson she was reminded of by the current snow day(s) she is experiencing!   Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three C...

The Bachelor Vs. The Old Maid

January 15, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Have you heard of a marriage pact? You know, the deal you make with one of your best friends that says, if you aren't married by a certain age, you'll marry each other. Why would anyone do this, you ask? That is one of the questions Kat is asking this week as she dives into the pressure many women experience in finding a partner in early adulthood. Maybe it has to do with the fact single men have historically been swooned over as "eligible bachelors" while women are labeled "old maids" and ...

Couch Talks: Is Sexual Compatibility a Deal Breaker?

January 10, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week Kat answers a listener question about her and her partners level of physical intimacy.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy ...

Secrets Keep You Sick

January 08, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

This week, Kat is diving into the world of shame and secrecy. In this episode you will get a refresh on what shame is, where it comes from, and what it feeds off of. Then Kat walks us through the role secrecy plays in our own shame.   Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click ...

Couch Talks: Help! I'm Getting Sucked Into New Year Diet Culture!

January 03, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected].  This week on Couch Talks Kat answers a listener e-mail asking for help navigating the diet culture ambush that comes at the beginning of each year.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard abou...

Become More of Yourself in 2024

January 01, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Happy New Year!!!!!!! And on this New Year’s Day Kat is challenging us with a new way to approach New Year’s resolutions. Imagine walking into 2024 with the goal of becoming more of who you actually are versus trying to be who others expect you to be… sound enticing? Well, listen to this week’s episode to find out why this might be more beneficial than you may imagine and more important than you think!  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodc...

Couch Talks: Self Worth vs Self Esteem

December 27, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Couch talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that’s listeners send to [email protected] This week, Kat answers a question a listener sent in after listening to Monday’s episode. If people accept the love they think they can get, how do I start to believe I can get more? This turns into a conversation about the difference between self esteem and self worth and why we need to spend more time teaching others about self worth versus how to get...

How Crying Over A Bagel Can Show Us What We Need (if we pay attention) Feat. Big P

December 25, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week is a special week because Patrick, AKA Big P, AKA Kat's boyfriend joins the podcast for the FIRST TIME (and hopefully not the last). Have you ever found yourself crying over something like mustard being put on your burger when you asked for ketchup or getting tots instead of fries? How about getting cream cheese on your bagel when you asked for butter? Chances are- you know exactly what we are talking about and this week Kat is walking listeners through the most recent time she cri...

Couch Talks: End of Year Rapid Fire

December 20, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Couch talks is the bonus episode if You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected] week, Kat is ending the year with a round of rapid fire questions: 1. Process for setting new year goals? 2. Dating advice for someone having no luck? 3. Favorite Harry Potter book & movie? 4. One daily non negotiable to live a healthy life?   Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a quest...

Safety Is Created Within with Courtney Grimes, LCSW

December 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

This week y'all are in for A TREAT with our guest, Courtney Grimes, LCSW.  Courtney’s passion for helping others is something you will feel in the first 3 seconds of this episode. You will also probably laugh in the first few seconds because she is as hilarious as she is passionate and smart. This particular conversation was inspired by a comment that Courtney made on a work trip that she and Kat went on together when they were talking about the gaps and holes in the treatment and recovery...

Couch Talks: I Don't Wan't To Spend The Holidays with My Partners Family

December 13, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Couch talks is the bonus episode if You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week, Kat responds to a listener who doesn’t want to spend her last Christmas before she gets engaged with her partner’s family.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords ...

Is It Funny or Do I Need Therapy?

December 11, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

This week Kat discusses how and when humor fits into how we process trauma.    Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what it is? Click here!   Produced by: @HoustonTilley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks: I’m Struggling to Forgive Myself For Having An Abortion

December 06, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to [email protected]. This week a listener writes in about a difficult decision she recently made after discovering she was pregnant.    Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: [email protected] Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don’t know what...

Gift Giving Paralysis + Mental Health Minded Gift Guide

December 04, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Gift giving analysis paralysis is a real thing, and this week, Kat is talking about why the season of giving can be so stressful sometimes. Then, she shares a special mental health minded gift guide to help promote simple gift ideas that anyone can benefit and find joy from!   Kat’s Amazon Mental Health Minded Gift Guide Giving Keys Bombas Socks Able   Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, som...

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