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Everyone has different goals when they start CBT therapy. But feeling well is a change on its own, which can be hard to become comfortable with. How can you use CBT to respond when feeling well starts to feel…uncomfortable? How can you identify and counteract hot thoughts about feeling well? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we explore this fascinating and common result of doing the work and feeling be...

Experiencing embarrassment, especially in public or social settings, can really knock your confidence. Some people experience embarrassment so acutely that they just can’t deal with an embarrassing situation. How can you identify and combat hot thoughts in an embarrassing situations? How can you handle the catastrophic thinking that can happen? How can you use CBT tools to process an embarrassing...

Many people feel anxious about taking medications and potential dependencies. How can you use CBT tools to help you navigate this anxiety? I’m not a medication specialist, but the worry & anxiety about taking medication are common and can often be helped using CBT tools. Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we talk about how you can use some of those specific CBT tools.  Click to listen now! Visit us...

Many people have a loved one with ADHD and would love to know how to better support and understand their loved one. How can you understand the behaviors associated with ADHD? How can you communicate effectively with your loved one? How can you use CBT tools to find peace in your relationship? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some highlights from June Silny’s fantastic article “20 thin...

All of our core beliefs stem from life events, assumptions, or how we were raised, among other reasons. How do we learn our core beliefs? How can you identify your core beliefs? Is it possible to adjust your core beliefs to be more accurate & healthy? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the many fascinating ways core beliefs are formed, as well as how you can use CBT tools to make he...

Many of us don’t learn how to communicate effectively when we’re growing up. It can be very easy for a conversation to go sideways if you don’t have the tools to build a relationship in a healthy way. How can you react or respond productively in a conversation? How can you build strong, solid relationships? In this episode, I’ll share Dr David Burns’ brilliant tool - his Relationship Journal - to...

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy tools can help you clear the noise that blocks your purpose. How can you use CBT tools to clear away the ‘noise’? How can you correct distorted thinking to bring your life’s purpose into focus? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the many fascinating ways CBT tools can help you discover and clarify your life purpose.  Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagra...

Increasing numbers of adult children live at home with their parents, which can lead to frustration for both. What are appropriate boundaries and how can you identify them? How can you know if you’re enabling your adult child? How can you use CBT tools to approach the situation in a healthy way? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we talk about how to navigate this often-challenging situation using CBT t...

Sometimes, just when you think you have everything figured out, life throws you another curveball. In this episode, I share some personal experiences that have happened to me over the past year and how I’ve used my CBT tools to get through them. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtp...

When you start a new romantic relationship with someone, everything can feel pretty amazing. How can you know if someone is truly your Person? How much time do you need to know for sure? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about how to know when you’ve found your Person and how CBT tools can help. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to t...

Teens need specific support from their parents, but for various reasons many parents struggle to understand and provide this support. What specific support do teenagers need? How can parents and others best support teenagers to support good mental health? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk candidly about what teenagers are facing today, the specific support they need from their parents, and how CBT too...

We tend to label events and situations as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad.’ But what does that really mean? When we get caught up in labels, it can affect our feelings, which can result in catastrophic thinking. How can you use CBT tools to reframe life events and situations in a more balanced way? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about existential dread, catastrophic thinking, and finding perspective. Click to liste...

The symptoms of Bipolar I/1 Disorder are typically better known and more commonly diagnosed than Bipolar II/2 Disorder. What are the symptoms of Bipolar 2? How is it typically diagnosed? How can CBT tools support someone struggling with Bipolar 2 Disorder? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about the lesser-known Bipolar II/2 Disorder. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Fa...

Sometimes it’s good to get back to the basics.  Many of the issues and challenges we face with people could be lessened or improved by applying simple principles for dealing with others. So today, join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about ten suggestions for getting along better with people. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the pod...

It’s good to pause from time to time and think about where your mental health may need a bit of a tuneup. Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about how to tune into what you’re feeling, what you’re thinking, and how to use CBT tools to reframe those thoughts and feelings positively. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at A...

Any time people are getting together with family and friends can bring up thoughts, feelings, and memories for those who might be estranged from a member or members of their family. How can you know whether your estrangement is healthy? How can you decide whether to reach out and try to reconnect with someone? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about family estrangement and how you can use CBT tools to...

Anything important in life is generally hard to get through or hard to deal with.  How can you understand and control your fear so you can accomplish the things you fear the most? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share a story about monsters and how you can use CBT tools to conquer your fear.  Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podc...

Our motives directly impact how we react to and process various situations. Learning to assess your own motives is a powerful tool in your CBT journey. How can you assess what your motives are? How can you challenge these when necessary? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we discuss identifying your motives and how to use cognitive-behavioral therapy tools to make adjustments.  Click to listen now! Visi...

The words you say to yourself matter and they can affect your sense of identity.  Why is self-criticism and harsh self-talk so damaging? How do I know if I’m being self-critical? What CBT tools can help me adjust my thoughts about myself? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we discuss harsh self-talk and how to replace it with balanced self-talk using cognitive-behavioral therapy tools.  Click to listen...

I recently had an incredibly powerful experience with some female friends who I haven’t seen for years. What is it about girlfriends that is so special? Is there actual science behind the experience of female friendship? And how can you find and maintain real friends? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about the power of female friendship and how you can invite that into your own life. Click to listen...

Learning how to communicate effectively is an ongoing process. One of my favorite tools from Dr David Burns (author of Feeling Great) is the 5 Secrets of Communication. How can you use these five secrets to improve your communication? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about the five secrets of communication and how you can use these alongside your CBT tools to improve your relationships. Click to list...

Depression often results from an accumulation of seemingly-small hot thoughts. And these hot thoughts, combined with our core beliefs, can make it really hard to accept praise or to take a compliment. Why do compliments and praise make us so uncomfortable? How can you use CBT tools to respond to a compliment in a healthy way, both externally and internally? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about comp...

Whether you’re a parent or not, we’ve all either had or seen a child throwing a tantrum or unable to calm themselves down. What CBT tools can you use to help calm your child in the moment? How can you train them to be able to self-soothe in the future or when you’re not around? The ability to calm ourselves is a vital life skill that none of us is born with - it must be learned.  Join me, Dr Julie...

Caregiving can be very rewarding but also draining physically, mentally & emotionally. If you’re a caregiver, how can you use CBT tools to support you during a very challenging time? If your loved one is a caregiver, how can you use CBT to support them in their difficult role? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about caregiving and how you can use CBT tools to support your own mental and emotional...

I can’t wait to share this episode with you, where I got to interview an absolute icon of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dr David Burns. Dr. David Burns is an Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He's an award-winning researcher, teacher, and best-selling author of self help books including Feeling Good, with m...