Therapy for Humans
Ever wonder what your therapist REALLY thinks? This therapist will tell you. I'll share some of my insights, as well as tidbits from folks that I admire. I'll answer your questions and give you tips on how to handle yourself and others when things get messy. It's 20 minutes of irreverent therapy, what could possible go wrong?
Episodes
Gaslighting is one of the most overused words in the therapy lexicon right now — and that overuse is doing real damage. In this episode I break down what gaslighting actually means, why lumping it in with lying, defensiveness, and other bad behavior is costing you more than you think, and why getting the language right isn't about letting anyone off the hook. It's about making sure you're solving for the right proble...
We've spent decades trying to build self-esteem. Turns out it might be the exhaust, not the engine. Today I make the case for accurate self-assessment over positive thinking — and why the goal isn't to feel better about yourself, it's to be someone you can respect.
Airports are a stress test for who you actually are when the veneer comes off. In this episode, three men fail that test — including me. A look at public meltdowns, emotional labor, and what it actually takes to change behavior that's been running on autopilot for decades.
What is it like to be fully seen, and why should we put ourselves through that?
Today we will talk about how to critically evaluate the therapy that you were getting, and what to do about it if it's falling short.
Being seen means true and authentic vulnerability, it's not easy, but it is essential!
Basically, we suck at apologizing in our culture. Let's change that.
Let's talk about the way we keep ourselves confined, and how to break out.
Let's check in about the narratives we have about ourselves.
Let's talk about those unspoken agreements that seem to run our lives from the shadows.
Do you think you know what therapy is? Have a listen and see if you're right.
Let's talk about why we don't fight for our friendships
Everything in moderation, even therapy.
Thank your partner. You'll thank me.
Change is hard, but often worth the effort
A little PSA for you, plus the filters our brains place on our thoughts.
Finding other people attractive.
Is your partner on the Autism Spectrum?
I'm BACK!
Let's build a box for the shit in your head. I also talk about realistic expectations and goals for therapy, and we check in about how your pandemic is going.
Break ups, therapy as a career path, and narcissistic parents
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