The Truth Teller by That Trendy Therapist™️

Welcome back, Truth Tellers! In today’s episode I spill the tea on all things pregnancy related.. because yes, that’s where I have been! Pregnant! Can’t wait to share how my first and second trimesters have been and what I’ve learned so far along the way. If you’re still around and listening, thank you so much for following along my journey!! 🤍

In this episode of "The Truth Teller," I speak with Nick Thompson from the reality TV show "Love Is Blind." Nick and I discuss the behind-the-scenes of reality TV, it's impact on mental health, his own journey with mental health, men's mental health and more. Nick talks about the amazing work he is doing with the UCAN foundation, a network of reality TV participants and...

On today's episode I speak with Jamie Genatt, LCSW, owner and psychotherapist at Realistic Remedies. Jamie and I discuss her journey through social work school, working in private practice and eventually building her own practice, RR. In this episode, Jamie and I discuss being both authentic and relatable as a therapist, building a private practice and advice for young professionals getting in...

Hi Trendsetters! In today’s episode, I discuss how to get the most out of therapy. I also touch on what to expect in therapy, the importance of the therapeutic alliance, and how to conceptualize therapy as a whole. Reminder that my book, “The Truth Teller: The Truth Behind Our Masks” is out next Friday, August 18th! Pre-order available now.

Just a little clarification on yesterday’s post. Hope you enjoy! :)

Hi Trendsetters! In today’s episode, I talk all things recovery (from an eating disorder). I go back in time to talk to you about my own recovery and what worked - along with what didn’t. I talk about what, specifically, helped me to recover including mindset shifts, skills, and how to realistically envision what recovery might look like. Trigger warning for anyone who may be affected by conversat...

We need to talk about an emotion that many of us are incredibly afraid of: anger. We all have it, but oftentimes we have very conflicting feelings about it and we feel shame when it arises. Let’s discuss the importance of anger, how we can notice it within ourselves, and how to develop a healthier relationship with our anger. Without further ado, let’s dive in!

Hi Trendsetters! Let’s close the year out with some reflections & talk resolutions and all that. I talk about my book & where I’m at in the process (as well as revealing the subtitle of the book!) and then I discuss boundaries and how they differ from holding grudges. Enjoy! Happy & healthy New Year & I’ll see you all in 2023!! 🤍

Let’s talk about why it’s actually NOT a “positive” thing to be all “light and love” always. Let’s discuss why having mottos like “kindness is cool” and “just be positive” are limiting and superficial. Let’s take a deep dive into the problematic nature of toxic positivity and how what we REALLY need is realness. And truth. xx, TTT.

Hi Trendsetters! In this episode, I discuss why intentions matter. I talk about reading subtext when someone is talking to you and how the subtext tells you what you really need to know. We need to be paying more attention to intentions. And in this episode, I tell you why.

Hi Trendsetters! In today’s episode, I talk about how I’m personally coping with something I’m currently going through. I give tangible tips and insights into how I think and move through challenging times like this as a therapist and someone who honors their emotions. I hope this episode provides you with some pearls of wisdom you can turn to whenever you are going through something yourself. xox...

Hi Trendsetters! In this episode, I answer all your questions about therapy (how the process works, whether there is a specific length of time for the process, and basically anything else you’ve wanted to know about what therapy is really like!). xoxo, TTT.

In this episode, I talk about the nuances of kindness and how we need to look at the motivations behind someones behavior to determine whether it’s actually genuine. I also talk about the overuse of the words “mean” and “nice” and how they’re completely outdated and unhelpful ways to categorize people based on whether or not we like or agree with them. Let’s dive deeper into what kindness REALLY e...

…..!!!! I can finally share with you guys the big news I’ve been holding onto for a minute now: I wrote a book! This is something I’ve been working on for a while now behind the scenes and now that it’s complete I’m thrilled to share it with you. Learn about my process and a bit about the concept in this episode. And get excited because “The Truth Teller” is coming to you soon 📖🤩🤗

Hi Trendsetters! I'm thrilled to bring to you this episode all about the Enneagram, a personality typology that was popularized in the US in the 1970's and had a resurgence in exposure and popularity over the pandemic. In this episode, I bring to you a fellow therapist from NYC, Drew Newkirk, who not only is an expert in the Enneagram but is the exact same type as myself! (4w3 sexual subtype). I f...

In this episode, I take you on a deep dive into my journey with the enneagram. I discuss how I came across it, give a brief overview on what it is and all of the many fascinating aspects of it and WHY you should absolutely learn about it yourself. Without further ado, let’s just dive in!!

Hi Trendsetters! I start off this episode filling you guys in on my recent move with Meditation Matt! I update you on where we’re living and the purpose of the move. Then I get into what it means to be asleep to your life. I discuss the idea of being tranquilized by the trivial aspects of life and how that leads to disconnection from the self and your overall purpose. And I encourage you to WAKE U...

Do you know who it is that you are? Let’s talk about what it means to have a sense of self and why it’s so important. Because, truthfully, if you don’t know who it is that you are.. you don’t know much.

In this episode, I am joined with Alena Scigliano, M.S.Ed., LPC to discuss pathological narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Alena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder and Chief Empathy Officer of Coastal Light Counseling, as well as a speaker, media consultant and author. Alena's upcoming book, "Swimming with Sharks: Surviving Narcissist-Infested Waters" is currently in manuscript and w...

So, why DO people post a lot of pictures of themselves on social media? I think we need to talk about it. Because, well, we make a lot of assumptions about it and these assumptions are oftentimes way off base. Is everyone that posts pictures of themselves conceited and begging for attention? Or are we missing something when we make these immediate judgments? Let’s break it down in this episode.

Hi Trendsetters! In this exciting episode, I discuss the craziness of Love is Blind (season 2) with my friend and colleague Eli Weinstein (aka The Dude Therapist). Eli is a therapist in NYC who specializes in couples therapy - so I thought he’d be the perfect person to discuss the show with. Spoilers ahead!! We break down our thoughts on all of the couples and also on the premise of the show as a...

We hit 10k, my Trendsetters! There are 10k of you who want to hear the truth and live your lives authentically. We are building a community of people who are truth-tellers. People who value genuine connections and want their lives to have real purpose and meaning. It’s not about a number. And I am so tremendously grateful for you all. Yay to 10k and.. we’re just getting started 🖤

In this episode, I talk about happiness and how it actually only exists within the present moment. Many people think happiness exists somewhere outside of them.. that it’s something that they can attain, travel to, or buy. And that’s exactly why these people are never truly happy. So let’s talk about it!

MASSIVE EATING DISORDER/SELF HARM TRIGGER WARNING!!! Please do not listen to this episode or view the public pages of Eugenia Cooney if you’ll be triggered at all by ED related content. But, since it’s already out there, and because this topic so badly needs to be discussed, I am making this episode on her. Proceed with caution, and please let me know your thoughts!

In this episode, Matt and I discuss all things truth.. why it’s important, why need it and what it can do for you. Without further ado, let’s just dive in!