My Therapist and I

Dr. Steve and Alex pick up where they left off last week and work through some of Alex's childhood experiences. It leaves Alex feeling lots of different things at once and gosh darnit that can be tough!!  Watch episodes of the My Therapist and I Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mytherapistandipodcast Follow on socials https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistandIpod/ https://www.tiktok...

Now we're getting somewhere!! Alex's EMDR work has him confronting memories of his childhood and his exposure to rage at a young age. It's a sensitive, complicated subject and Dr. Steve helps him navigate it.  NOTE: Alex loves his family very much. Watch episodes of the My Therapist and I Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mytherapistandipodcast Follow on socials https://www.instagra...

Dr. Steve is back and Alex no longer has COVID! Better yet, people are starting to open up to Alex about their experiences with therapy. He shares some stories with Dr. Steve and that leads to them discussing why the modal number for therapy is one session.  Watch episodes of the My Therapist and I Podcast on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@mytherapistandipodcast Follow on socials! htt...

Dr. Steve is away on official Dr. Steve business, which makes this episode more of a "myself and I." So Alex makes the most of it by answering some questions he's gotten from friends. There really isn't any point pretending that this episode has any structure, because there isn't any.  Did you know the My Therapist and I podcast is on YouTube? Also, follow us on socials! IG: @MyTherapidstAndI...

Alex learns a bit more about what Dr. Steve does - it's called "Discernment Counseling" and it's pretty intense stuff. Also, did you know he developed it alongside his mentor William Doherty? Pretty fancy. Alex recently decided to take up EMDR to help treat his dissociation, so he shares his experiences with that. Lots to talk about. This episode was not sponsored by the City Slickers franchise. D...

What happens when you get angry at your therapist? Do you say something? Alex doesn't, because he's afraid of what might happen if he angers or offends his therapist. Dr. Steve says - "hey, lets talk about that." (Classic Dr. Steve.) Did you know the My Therapist and I podcast is on YouTube? And you can follow us on the socials! IG: @MyTherapistAndIPod TikTok: @MyTherapistAndI 

Alex provides some updates on his journey with dissociation, including some treatment options he's looked into. That leads to a discussion on trauma and how the body holds onto it. Then Alex teaches Dr. Steve a fun new phrase.  Did you know the My Therapist and I Podcast is also on YouTube? Yeah - go search for it! Follow us on the socials: IG: @MyTherapistAndIPod TikTok: @MyTherapistAndI

Sometimes how we look and how we act doesn't reflect what's underneath. Dr. Steve shares some history from his past that he still deals with today. Alex does the same. And then, they talk about whether or not Dr. Steve is helping Alex in any way whatsoever. Which, of course he is! Did you know the My Therapist and I Podcast is also on YouTube? Follow us! IG: @MyTherapistAndIPod TikTok: @MyTherapis...

Alex finally gets around to talking about the New Year and why it's a hard time of year for him. Another year gone by and what's there to show for it? Woof. That's heavy. And Dr. Steve is not a big fan.  the My Therapist And I podcast is on: IG - @MyTherapistAndIPod TikTok- @MyTherapistandI YouTube- way too long of a URL

Alex shares his issues with *awkward silences* and Dr. Steve explains where that anxiety might come from. This leads to a discussion about human intimacy and how people tend to "show up" in relationships with one another.  Hinge would have loved to sponsor this episode I bet. Follow us on IG @MyTherapistAndIPod Follow us on TikTok @MyTherapistAndI

Alex has been getting lots of questions lately and so he thought he would answer them. For example - what's it like having your therapy sessions be a podcast? It's a rare Dr. Steve-less episode, so buckle up!  Follow the My Therapist and I Podcast on social! IG: @MyTherapistAndIPod TIkTok: @MyTherapistAndI

Alex is still working through his experiences with dissociation and Dr. Steve suggests a concept called Ambiguous loss, which leads to an interesting chat about the value of "acceptance."

It's hard to open up on a podcast. All of the time. Alex talks about the pressure of having to find things to "open up about" on the podcast. Dr. Steve asks Alex how he typically opens up to people and that leads to a conversation about risk and how that relates to human intimacy. Did you know the My Therapist and I podcast is on YouTube? Well, now you do. 

It's hard to have private conversations on a public podcast. Alex and Dr. Steve try to work through how they can replicate therapy without throwing other people in Alex's life "under the bus." That's what you get for trying to turn your therapy sessions into a podcast, Alex!!!! My Therapist and I is streaming you YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLpxm7r7d60XCeIok0a2aw Follow the My Therap...

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season for Alex and like most Americans, he sometimes struggles with that. You know how it is - feelings and whatnot. So he and Dr. Steve talk about it. This episode is brought to you by Dave. 

Alex shares his journey with Dissociation and how it has impacted his life. Dr. Steve wants to learn more, and that leads to a discussion about the spirituality and the universe (obviously.) Note: This podcast has no affiliation with the Catholic Church. 

Alex continues to feel angry, especially when he plays hockey. It brings up a larger question - do we need to feel ashamed of our anger? Dr. Steve explains that, well, that's complicated.   This episode SHOULD be clean but if we missed any naughty words we apologize. 

Alex talks to Dr. Steve about his family of the past and it leads to a discussion about his family of the future.  Groupon continues to not be a sponsor of this podcast 

It's okay to be angry, right? Alex is irritable this morning, so Dr. Steve asks him to talk more about where that comes from. We might need another episode for this one... Groupon did NOT sponsor this episode 

You ever wonder if people think you're a bit of a jerk? Alex does. All of the time. He struggles with his ability to connect with others and he and Dr. Steve unpack that.  But who knows maybe Alex is just kind of a jerk. 

In this episode of "My Therapist and I" Alex recounts his historical relationship with alcohol and shares some things from his past that he doesn't normally tell people (or the internet.)  This episode is NOT sponsored by Bud Light. 

Alex recently went on a trip that stirred up some questions about his ability to form friendships. This leads to a candid discussion with Dr. Steve on Alex's relationship with alcohol. Probably more to unpack there. Additionally, our apologies to Carson Wentz. 

Alex follows up on his "Google Maps" assignment and outlines what is important in his life. This leads to an honest question from Dr. Steve and the two discuss what therapy is normally like and the limitations of this format. This is...probably going to be an ongoing discussion.

You ever feel like you're lost? Alex does. Figuratively, and literally. Dr. Steve offers some profound thoughts on finding the right directions.  This episode is not sponsored by Google. Also, Apple Maps sucks. 

Alex meets Dr. Steve (Steve) for the first time...on a podcast...broadcasting his own therapy sessions. So yeah, it's a little awkward. They feel each other out for a bit too long, and then dive into what brings Alex to therapy.