Ryanne Gatti, Lauren Fractor

Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says

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Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says is a mental health and wellness podcast hosted by two millennial therapists who enjoy having authentic conversations with real people who share their experiences and passions with a mental health twist. Conversations that inspire discovery of self, insight into deeper spirituality, and alternative ways to support mental health and wellness.

Author

Ryanne Gatti, Lauren Fractor

Category

Health

Latest episode

Oct 20, 2025

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Episodes

Why Do We Second Guess Ourselves? Finding Safety and Security Within Yourself 04.09.2023

On this episode: Celebrating our 3 year pod anniversary and our experience as podcasters Navigating safety and security within yourself How families influenced our decision-making growing up Separating others experiences with your own Our experiences in stepping out of our comfort zones and how we trust our decisions       Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshtt...

Breakup Recovery: Building Self-Worth & Self-Forgiveness with Tal Yardeni 21.08.2023

On this episode: How she got into working as a breakup recovery coach The difference between self-love and self-worth When a good time to “breakup is” Working through a breakup you “never saw coming” Steps towards healing through a breakup Developing a healing routine       Connect with Tal Yardeni www.instagram.com/thetalyardeni Send her a dm, to work with her and find out more about her "Breakup...

Emotional Resolution: Overcoming Lasting Emotional Trauma with Cedric Bertelli 07.08.2023

On this episode... Emotional Resolution Technique Being present with your emotions in order to heal Neuropsychology behind emotions Emotional patterns that impact our lives and how to resolve them Why we don't need to know where the emotion comes from in order to move forward Exploring emotions and coping mechanisms of ww2 trauma survivors.   Connect with Cedric Bertelli  Instagram- @cedricbertell...

Retraining Your Brain with Psychedelics: How the Use of Ketamine & Psilocybin Can Assist with Healing Your Mental Health with April Pride 12.06.2023

On this episode: April’s mental health journey that led her to finding alternative therapies The differences between ketamine and psilocybin and the benefits of each in supporting mental functioning How ketamine has been used as a tool to help with depression and suicidal ideation How micro-dosing psilocybin has been used as a tool to help with PTSD, depression, OCD, and trauma How psychedelics ca...

Exploring The Healing Magic of Plant Medicine: Destigmatizing Cannabis with David Miller of FlowGardens 29.05.2023

On this episode... •The benefits of using cannabis for health and wellness •David’s personal experiences leaving the finance world and joining the cannabis business •Research being done on alternative cannabinoids and their benefits • Mental Health and cannabis use, benefits and concerns  •Why FlowGardens is focusing on CBDs and their alternatives over THC •Their hope for the future of cannabis  ...

The Mind-Body Connection: Breaking the Pain-Fear Cycle Through Therapy and Regulating Your Nervous System 15.05.2023

On this episode we talked: Her journey through traditional therapy training and alternative modalities Her work with clients suffering from chronic pain What pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is and how it’s used in working with chronic pain How her own chronic pain led her to work with this population PRT tangible tools and what is used in sessions The link between emotional and physical pain and t...

Spring Cleaning Your Mental Health: Tips and Tricks for Creating a Balanced Life 01.05.2023

On this episode: Life updates from Lauren & Ryanne Why it’s important to “spring clean” your mental health Professional, personal, home, and lifestyle tips to organize and prioritize Simple tricks to physically and mentally “clean” your space       Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshttherapypod@gmail.com Logo artwork by Peach and Bean Studio instagram.com/peac...

What to do When Someone You Loves Chooses Death: Navigating Grief and Destigmatizing Suicide 06.03.2023

On this episode Alexandra's personal story on the loss of her husband to suicide What supports are available for people who have lost a loved one The language around suicide Common misconceptions about suicide The 3 phases of grief  Check out Alexandra Wyman on socials and purchase her book Website: https://www.forwardtojoy.com/ Instagram @Forwardtojoy Book- Suicide Club: When Someone You Love Cho...

Why Self-Help Needs an Overhaul: Stop Doing More and Start Going Inward with Jen Hershey 20.02.2023

On this episode: Her journey towards becoming a therapist Self-care and self-help routines and tools, helpful or harmful? Her self-care routine and what helps her regulate How and why she created her mental health app, “How We Ge Thru” Her app giving a platform for therapists through courses The accessibility of “How We Get Thru” and user experience     Follow Jen:    "How We Get Thru" App Launche...

Empowerment and Intentionality in Dating: Ditching Self-Doubt & Building Self-Love with Lily Womble 06.02.2023

On this episode, we discussed: Her journey towards becoming a feminist dating coach How to “ditch the apps” and meet someone IRL Dating rules that need "rewriting" How to be more intentional when dating Navigating the “scary” early parts of dating Her thoughts on the “yellow cab theory” Q&A with our listeners   Connect & work with Lily: Podcast: https://www.datebrazen.com/blog Website: https://www...

Not Another New Year's Episode: A Look Back at 2022 26.12.2022

On this episode, we: Reflected on the past year and our 2022 goals & what we accomplished/what we are still working on Shared the way we are setting new goals and choosing to step away from self-help guidance & wellness overload Explored new goals for 2023 and what we are looking forward to working on Discussed our tarot card pulls from 2022 and how it showed up for us this year   Episode Notes Ch...

Hot Takes: Answering Listener's Questions 28.11.2022

Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod Tik Tok @dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshttherapypod@gmail.com Logo artwork by Peach and Bean Studio instagram.com/peachandbeanstudio Check out our sponsor Own Your Stigma Use our discount code for 15% off: dopest*tpod  ***Disclaimer *** Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says Podcast is not a replacement for therapy. The conversations, guests, and ti...

Where the Hell did my Friends go?: Learning How to Navigate Friendships as an Adult 14.11.2022

Try Magic Mind: Use or code Dope14 for 20% off magicmind.co/14daysofmagic   Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod Tik Tok @dopeshttherapypod email us at dopeshttherapypod@gmail.com Logo artwork by Peach and Bean Studio instagram.com/peachandbeanstudio Check out our sponsor Own Your Stigma Use our discount code for 15% off: dopest*tpod  ***Disclaimer *** Dope Sh*t My Therapist Says...

The “How” is Possible: Exploring Career Paths, Working Through Mental Blocks, and Stepping into Alignment in Your Career with Katherine DiMaggio 24.10.2022

On this episode... Her journey towards career coaching How to find purpose in your career Common mental blocks stopping you from achieving your dream career or job Taking baby steps toward a career shift Asking for your worth & compensation Getting a clearer vision for what you want as a career   Connect with Katherine DiMaggio Check out this free resource for finding clarity from Katherine : http...

I am Deserving: Connecting to Your Intuition and Getting Rid of Limiting Beliefs with Hypnotherapist Lynnsey Robinson 03.10.2022

On this episode... Defining limiting beliefs and why they occur How limiting beliefs hold us back from expansion What is Hypnotherapy and how can it help The misconceptions of Hypnotherapy   Connect with Lynnsey Robinson Website: www.lynnseyrobinson.com Instagram.com/lynnseyrobinson Her free gift to your listeners:  7 days FREE Inside AYM membership: https://bit.ly/AYMtrial   Check us out on socia...

I’m Not “FINE”: Giving Yourself Grace and Coping with High Functioning Depression with Katie Green 19.09.2022

On this episode: Her mental health career path and her untraditional journey How she has been building her current passion for helping others Challenges she has faced including perfectionism, lack of coping skills, and why she “looked like she had it all together” The impact of high-functioning depression on Katie’s life A conversation around depression and how there are “flare-ups” where someone...

I Can’t Cope: Why Your Coping Tools Can’t be the Only Option 29.08.2022

On this episode we talked about:   Life updates from Ryanne and Lauren What our coping journeys have looked like Untraditional coping tools and what that looks like (ex: anger and sadness) Getting to a coping place and dealing with big emotions Why communication & boundaries are key in coping   Special Shoutout to "Own Your Stigma" @ownyourstigma We are collaborating with Own Your Stigma, a mental...

Are We "Bad" Therapists?: The Ins and Outs of Being a Therapist with Allie Joy & Kathryn Esquer 15.08.2022

On this episode we talked about:   Their unique, respective journeys as therapists How our relationships are impacted as therapists Showing up as “humans” first, therapists second Challenging elements of being a therapist Pros and cons of being on social media as a therapist IG polls & astrology chat Socials: Am I a Bad Therapist? Podcast: @abadtherapistpod www.abadtherapist.com   Find Allie @thej...

Moving Towards Healing: Addressing Trauma, Family Dynamics, and Mental Health Pt 2 with Matthias Barker LMHC 01.08.2022

***Trigger Warning-Trauma, Topics of Abuse, Substance Abuse-Please listen at your own discretion *** On this episode... How Family Trauma impacts our own mental health Integrating the parts of us that are hurt Managing our responses to trauma Viewing our parents in a new light in order to heal our pain Healing the inner child Find Matthias Barker on socials! Instagram.com/matthiasjbarker Website-...

Moving Towards Healing: Addressing Trauma, Family Dynamics, and Mental Health with Matthias Barker LMHC 25.07.2022

***Trigger Warning-Trauma, Topics of Abuse, Substance Abuse-Please listen at your own discretion *** On this episode... How our deep hurts are showing us what really matters to us On the early experiences of being a therapist What trauma looks like for different people Feeling hurt, disappointed, or traumatized by family dynamics Find Matthias Barker on socials! Instagram.com/matthiasjbarker Websi...

Recovering People Pleaser: Boundaries and Struggles of Millennial Women with Laura Sgro LCSW 20.06.2022

On this episode we talked about: People pleasing, why it happens, and how to work on these behaviors People pleasing Vs. being kind Common boundary challenges that many folks experience Why boundary setting can be hard and how to work on setting better boundaries Tangible ways to set boundaries in work and your personal life Saying "I’m sorry" and ways to say it differently The challenges impactin...

New Decade, Same Sh*t: The Struggles of Turning 30 06.06.2022

On this episode... Life updates from Lauren and Ryanne Where we thought we’d be at 30 vs. where we actually are Self comparison and why it’s not necessary in this day and age Single at 30 and the ups and downs  Positives during year 30 and how to make the most of it in this new decade of life Self-worth and how you don’t need to have it all together at 30   Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dop...

High Achieving, High Anxiety: High Functioning Anxiety and First Generation Therapy with Selene Burley LMFT 23.05.2022

On this episode... What is High Functioning Anxiety  How does it show up in our lives? How to and how not to cope with it Using EMDR therapy as a treatment  Navigating being first generation to seek out therapy You can find Selene Burley LMFT at the following Instagram- tacosandtherapy Website- Brighter Thinking Therapy   Check us out on socials! Instagram @ dopeshttherapypod Tik Tok @dopeshtthera...

What's Your Type?: Rigidity, Personality Types, and the Importance of Being Flexible 02.05.2022

On this episode... Lauren and Ryanne shared life updates Our predisposition to rigidity and when it can cause harm Control and how it can be hard to let go and be flexible Ways that we are leaning into flexibility in our own lives Flexibility vs. boundaries and the differences Different personality types and what category we fall into  How these personality types identify and what moves each one  ...

Understanding Eating Disorders: Breaking the Stigma and Challenging Your Self Care Routine with Hilary Weinstein LCSW 18.04.2022

On this episode... Talking to your doctor about your eating disorder  Hilary's journey with an eating disorder How the pandemic has impacted peoples struggles with eating disorders Societal stigma around eating disorders, weight gain and weight loss Men and eating disorders Body image How social media can negatively impact our mental health, self esteem, and body image How to challenge your self c...

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