What sort of considerations should a person in the LGBTQIA+ community make when finding a therapist? Our gender identity and sexuality are intensely personal and nuanced facets of who we are as human beings, and finding a therapist who understands and accepts us for those facets, whatever they may be, can be incredibly daunting. Karen and Kieran us…

When you hear the word "psychiatry", what comes to mind? Psychiatry is a medical and mental health practice that lives somewhere between what we think of as medical care and mental health care. This episode aims to dispel the myth that psychiatrists can prescribe a pill to take all your problems away and clear the muddied waters around what psychia…

You cannot force yourself to be something you are not. On this week’s episode of So, How’s Therapy?, our guest is psychologist, coach, and expert in the field of therapy for men, Dr. Heather Stevenson. There are certain boxes that our societies expects us to fit into, and these expectations change across cultures, generations, and genders. The worl…

Your Brain And Your Gut Are Connected. On this week’s episode of the So, How’s Therapy? Podcast I am joined by Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CEN to discuss the brain-gut connection and how the two systems affect each other. We also discuss how DGBIs and how anxiety can exacerbate symptoms, along with much more. Lastly, there is a lot of shame aroun…

Episode One Of Two! Be sure to tune into episode 11 for the second half of our conversation. OCD Is Not An Adjective. On this week’s episode of So, How’s Therapy? I am joined by Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. to dive deep into the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Trigger Warning: Sexual Thoughts / Thoughts Of Harming Others: We discuss a…

Episode One of Two! Be sure to tune into episode 11 for the second half of our conversation. OCD Is Not An Adjective. On this week’s episode of So, How’s Therapy? I am joined by Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. to dive deep into the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Trigger Warning: Sexual Thoughts / Thoughts Of Harming Others: We discuss a…

Trauma's impact on the mind and body is far-reaching - both psychologically and physically. This week on the podcast, I am joined by my colleague, Danielle DiCamillo, LCSW to discuss the effects that trauma has on both the body and the mind - it’s all connected. We’ll discuss the different categorizations of trauma, the importance of recognizing yo…

Everyone has kindness inside of them. Sometimes, we don’t take the time to nurture or express kindness as much as we could. Kindness is linked to happiness, satisfaction in relationships, and improved quality of life overall. It helps people feel more connected to one another. What You'll Learn How to express loving-kindness toward yourself How to …

Therapy doesn't always feel good. Sometimes it can feel really uncomfortable, difficult, or challenging. But you should never feel like therapy is retraumatizing, and you should certainly not feel like you are getting worse. In this episode, I'm covering all the ways that therapy might be making you worse, and how to address them. What You'll Learn…

There are so many myths about what you should talk about in therapy. Deciding what to bring up and when can feel daunting – especially if you have a lot to talk about. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to decide what topics to bring up, and when. Often the overlooked, uncomfortable, and hard-to-talk-about topics can lead to the biggest rea…

Your net worth does not equal your self-worth. It sure does feel like that sometimes though, doesn’t it? Money is a hard topic for most of us to discuss, but that doesn’t mean we should just ignore it completely. I spoke with my friend and colleague Jelisha Gatling (LMFT), founder of Let’s Unpack Therapy about money, relationships, and how we as in…

Managing a chronic illness impacts every facet of life: from work to dating, to parenting, and everything in between. If you’ve dealt with chronic illness, especially an invisible illness, it can be hard to effectively communicate with those around you about your needs. If you look good on the outside, people might think you feel okay on the inside…

Childhood Emotional Neglect happens when well-meaning parents don’t adequately tend to their children’s emotional needs, but it doesn’t mean they are bad parents. If you feel like you had well-meaning parents, but you struggle with feelings of shame, guilt, or emotional distance, you might have experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect. CEN comes in …

It’s easy to believe that life without anxiety would be easier, more peaceful, and overall better. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, anxiety is a necessary part of our lives and warns us when things can go wrong. It protects us when we are faced with a fight, flight, or freeze situation, and motivates us to take charge of sit…

Perfection paralysis tends to visit some of us more than others, but it’s probably something that we can all relate to. It’s that nagging feeling you have when you’re working on something productive, but you know you should be working on that task you’ve been putting off. Or delaying a task because you don’t think you’ll be able to execute it well …

Launching in 2021, "So... How's Therapy" is a podcast that pushes beyond the traditional therapy format and presents psychotherapy in a way that's relatable, accessible, and easy to put into practice. Every week, we'll authentically connect to demystify and destigmatize all things therapy. V24ZMwpwHFJDmlgZ4XzW…