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Shay: The Girl in the Window In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares a heartfelt story about her childhood friend, Shay, and how their different upbringings in Camden, New Jersey, shaped their lives. Recalling memories of freedom and invisible walls, Dr. Katina reflects on the profound impact of their shared experiences. The episode highlights five life lessons, emphasizing the sign...

In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares a personal story of a missed flight that led to an unexpected adventure. Through her experience of traveling from England to Amsterdam and then to Pisa, she explores the lessons learned along the way. These lessons include embracing detours as part of the journey, being flexible with plans, staying open to new destinations, maintaining a posit...

In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares a personal story of self-sufficiency born out of necessity and survival during her teenage years. Through this powerful narrative, she explores the deeper wounds hidden behind the facade of strength and discusses how overconfidence can be a trauma response. Dr. Katina offers five valuable lessons about self-sufficiency and the importance of co...

In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, host Dr. Katina discusses the significance of self-care and the importance of reciprocal relationships. She shares a personal story about the necessity of taking sick days and the guilt that often accompanies this choice. Dr. Katina emphasizes that both physical and emotional rest are crucial for well-being. She also highlights the value of reciprocal friendshi...

Living Fully: Embracing the Present with Dr. Katina In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares a personal story about a life-changing moment that taught her the importance of living in the moment. After recovering from surgery and experiencing a near-fatal situation, she realized the fragility of life and the significance of cherishing each breath. Dr. Katina offers five practical invi...

In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, host Dr. Katina shares a poignant childhood story from her upbringing in Camden, New Jersey, highlighting how a single painful moment can have lasting effects on self-perception and behavior into adulthood. Dr. Katina recounts how a comment about her favorite dingy Wonder Woman bra left her feeling inadequate and led to lifelong overcompensation in her self-ima...

You Are Enough: Doing Your Best with What You Have In this episode of Dr. Katina talks, host Dr. Katina shares insights on embracing imperfections and overcoming self-doubt through powerful stories, including an inspiring tale about DL Moody. She discusses the importance of doing the best we can with what we have, despite fears of criticism and imperfections. Dr. Katina provides practical takeaway...

In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina discusses the importance of dreaming big, setting goals, and taking action despite fears and doubts. She shares personal stories from her own life, including how she discovered the power of dreaming in adulthood. Dr. Katina emphasizes that fear is a normal part of the process and provides practical tips for overcoming it. She highlights that it's nev...