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August 20, 2025 27 mins
Show notes / Free Audiobook / Discover the life-changing insights from Lori Gottlieb's "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" - a raw, honest look at therapy from both sides of the couch. Learn why even therapists need therapy and how healing truly happens. 🔑 KEY INSIGHTS ✅ Therapists need therapy too - seeking help is human, not weak ✅ We heal through connection, not isolation ✅ All pain deserves compassion - no hierarchy of suffering ✅ Change is scary but necessary for growth ✅ You can edit your life story without changing the past ✅ Self-compassion is the foundation of all other growth 📚 ABOUT THE BOOK "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb ⭐ New York Times Bestseller ⭐ Over 1 million copies sold ⭐ Being adapted for Netflix 👤 ABOUT LORI GOTTLIEB • Psychotherapist and bestselling author • "Dear Therapist" columnist at The Atlantic • TED Talk: Top 10 Most Watched 2019 • Graduate of Yale, Stanford, and Pepperdine🎯 PERFECT FOR: • Anyone considering therapy • People currently in therapy • Mental health advocates • Fans of Brené Brown, Irvin Yalom • Anyone interested in psychology and personal growth 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED • Crisis Text Line: crisistextline.org • National Alliance on Mental Illness: nami.org • Mental Health America: mhanational.org • The Atlantic "Dear Therapist": theatlantic.com/author/lori-gottlieb/📱 CONNECT WITH STORYSHOTS • Website: storyshots.com • Instagram: @storyshots • Twitter: @storyshots • YouTube: StoryShots • App: Download free on iOS/Android ⭐ ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? • Rate and review on Apple Podcasts • Share with someone who needs to hear this • Subscribe for weekly book summaries • Tell us your favorite insight in the comments ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or a mental health professional immediately. 00:00 - Introduction: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Book Review01:10 - Lori Gottlieb: From Hollywood Executive to Therapist04:59 - Key Insight: Therapists Need Therapy Too06:00 - Healing Through Connection and Relationships08:19 - Understanding Pain and Compassion in Therapy09:17 - Overcoming Resistance to Change in Therapy11:10 - The Truth About Closure and Processing Loss13:13 - Finding the Right Therapist: Tips and Guidance15:40 - Living with Uncertainty: Lessons from Therapy18:03 - Final Summary and Book Review20:22 - Related Books and Additional Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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