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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

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Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat answers a question about an alarming letter that a listener received from a family member and discusses what could be helpful when you are worried about behavior that feels peculiar, “wacky”, and crazy. 

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This week Kat is bringing back one of her favorite things to talk about… training people how to treat you! Have you ever asked yourself why all the people around you suck? Or maybe, why do people take advantage of you over and over again? Well… it might have to do more with how you model to others how you want to be treated and less about the other person. In this episode you’ll hear more about why this is important and how to star...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat is answering some questions about stressful parts of the holiday season. Question number one is about how to find a way to fairly split time between families, in laws, and people you love during the holidays. Question number 2 is about how to handle and prepare for harmful comment...

This week we are deep diving into this term that is popping up everywhere, Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that attempts to make individuals question their own reality in order to gain power and control over them. And, the scary thing is- it can happen to anyone. There is good news though and Kat is going solo this week to make sure we all know that there is a way to get out of these kinds of tangle...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat gives her thoughts on online therapy platforms like Better Help and Talk Space. 

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This week, Kat dives into the lies that we tell ourselves. It’s something that we all do for one reason or another… we lie to stay comfortable, we lie to avoid, we lie because it can feel good, and we can lie to continue a narrative that we want ourselves and others to believe. The tricky part is, sometimes we lie so well that we can convince ourselves that we aren’t even lying anymore. So, in this episode, Kat dives into some of t...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat responds to a listener question about a complicated, secret relationship that has suddenly come to light, leaving her to face painful fallout and deep self-doubt, as well as struggling with feelings of guilt, loss, and fear of judgment from those aro...

Who remembers their first time? This week, Kat, Josie, and Julia reminisce on the first time they ever went to therapy. And surprise! All of their experiences were a little bit different. Kat refused to speak in her session, Julia's may have told her therapist what she didn't like about her, and Josie was wishing her therapist was "cooler". 

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Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat responds to a listener who's feeling crushed after her therapist suddenly announced she’s leaving. Kat dives into why saying goodbye can feel so intense, whether it's normal to feel so attached, and how to keep going in therapy even when it feels har...

This week, Kat is helping us differentiate between having a heated debate and having a respectful conversation. Every human is going to find themselves in a conversation where they do not agree with some of the other parties involved. While that may not be fun or ideal— it doesn’t mean you have to fight them! In this episode you will learn how reframing the goals of your “disagreements”  allows you to understand your peers, friends...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat replies to an email about someone who finds a box of their boyfriend’s ex’s things while cleaning his house. 

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In this episode, Kat recalls a haunting jail tour from years ago that left her feeling trapped in more ways than one. Though she isn’t a fan of scary attractions, the experience reminded her how real "stuckness" feels in relationships, jobs, finances, and more. Kat explores why making logical decisions can be difficult when emotions come into play, how our wiser selves often go missing in tough moments, and why the scariest thing i...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat responds to a listener question about how her long-term boyfriend asked for time alone to process stress but didn’t give a timeline for reconnecting, and how she's struggling with uncertainty and wondering how to respect his need for space while expr...

Kat welcomes Crystal Lunenschloss MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C back to the podcast for a conversation about digestion and some of the trends impacting it today. They explore the resurgence of laxatives and discuss why they can do more harm than good. Crystal breaks down the truth about supplements—why overloading on them often just results in wasted nutrients, and how diet teas may dehydrate your body, making digestion even more difficult....

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat dives into Onsite's newest journal, exploring the seven types of rest and what each one means for our overall well-being. She breaks down the causes that might be making you feel like you need specific kinds of rest and helps you reflect on which typ...

This week, Kat dives into the rise of golf with her husband Patrick, and its booming popularity in recent years. Is it the skill of the players or just luck that drives the excitement? Are golfers relatable, or is it all about the thrill of watching the pros in action? Kat also explores the question everyone’s been thinking: Is golf really a sport, or just an excuse for some much-needed time away from home? And out of all the sport...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat talks about how to confront someone without coming across as aggressive or blaming. Instead of turning into a bully during tough conversations, she explores how to handle conflicts in a way that actually works toward finding solutions. Whether it’s a...

This week, Kat dives into the topic of burnout, exploring what it is and how it affects different areas of life. While burnout is commonly associated with work, she highlights that it can also arise from other sources. She helps listeners recognize the signs of burnout, from physical and emotional exhaustion to a sense of detachment. Kat also shares tips and strategies for alleviating burnout, focusing on how to prioritize self-car...