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The Barbie movie has shone a spotlight on vital issues that women everywhere face. Women face unique pressures to look, sound, and be perfect, to fit in where society expects them to. How can you use CBT tools to cope with and protect yourself from this pressure? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some powerful ways you can use CBT to combat the perfection obsession in our cultures. Cli...

The brain is a very powerful organ, and it can affect us in unexpected ways. This can include physical symptoms stemming from mental health challenges. How do your thoughts impact your physical health? How can you use CBT tools to retrain your thoughts and improve your physical health? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the fascinating research and real-world tools for using CBT to help...

The interviewer becomes the interviewee! In this special episode, I am interviewed by Carla Keen, a charming and entrepreneurial dog groomer from the UK.  Carla has seen how shame, guilt, perfectionism, and anxiety about running your own business can affect mental health. She’s on a mission to help dog groomers to enjoy their work and find a good work-life balance! What is the link between shame a...

Psychiatry and medication can be powerful tools in helping you reach your mental health goals. How do you know when you should see a psychiatrist? How do you know when medication could be helpful? And do they both fit into mental health therapy?  Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, and my special guest, Dr Gail Fernandez, as we share with you how psychiatry and medication can be used as tools to improve you...

Seeing the truth of who you are and identifying areas you want to change can be very challenging. It takes courage and self-awareness to make these changes. How can cognitive behavioral therapy help you do this? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share how you can tap into the power of CBT to become the person you want to be. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at...

Growing up LGBTQ can bring unique challenges. What are some of these and how can you navigate them successfully? How can you find supportive friends and confidants? How can you use CBT tools to find inner peace? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I chat with celebrated LGBTQ author, Charlie Becker, about growing up LGBTQ. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Ju...

Members of the LGBTQ community are often subjected to bullying. This isn’t always just an issue for kids - LGBTQ adults can also be bullied. How can you deal with a bully? How can you identify bulling behavior? How can you use CBT tools to cope with bullying? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I chat with celebrated LGBTQ author, Charlie Becker, about how to deal with a bully. Click to listen now! Visit...

Researchers believe it is often possible to predict which marriages will succeed and which will fail. Dr John Gottman and his wife were two of the foremost researchers of these predictive situations. What are the ‘4 Horsemen’? How can I help my marriage or relationship to succeed? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how CBT, along with Dr John Gottman’s work, can help your relationships....

Shame is the feeling of something being fundamentally wrong with you. It can be painful and paralyzing to live with. How is shame different from guilt? Can shame ever be positive? How can you cope with negative feelings of shame? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how to identify and deal with feelings of shame. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook a...

Your environment is one of five powerful influencers on your thoughts and feelings. What control do you have over how your environment affects you? How can you identify whether your environment is influencing you positively? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how to use your environment to improve your mood. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr...

Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety or anxiety disorder that can be crippling to individuals suffering from it. Is it possible to feel safe again? How can you use CBT to improve your anxiety? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some powerful CBT tools to help you cope with agoraphobia. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to...

Perception is relative to each individual. But the way you perceive a situation can have a profound impact on your thoughts, feelings, and resulting actions. Is it possible to change your perception, especially after the fact? How can you use CBT to adjust your perception of an event or experience to regain your inner peace? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some powerful CBT tools to...

As a special treat to celebrate the 100th episode of My CBT Podcast, I’m delighted to be interviewing Dr Dennis Greenberger. Dr Greenberger is the co-author of the Mind Over Mood book that I’m always recommending to you. He also studied with the Father of CBT, Dr Aaron Beck. In this rare interview, Dr Greenberger shares how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy changed the world and how he’s seen it help p...

Spirituality and/or religion can form an integral part of our mental and emotional health.  How can CBT work alongside spirituality to improve your mental health? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, and my special guest, Rabbi Rick Steinberg, as we discuss this fascinating topic and share some valuable insights with you. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie O...

Fear is something we all battle with at times. But sometimes fear can build up because of childhood experiences. How can you regain control of your fear? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some CBT tools and a great book resource that can help you combat your fears. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at A...

Every new year, millions of people make resolutions to be better. But often, these resolutions don't last, resulting in feelings of failure and guilt. How can you break that cycle using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? How can you reframe your thoughts to help you achieve your goals? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the CBT tools that can help you achieve your goal in a peaceful, he...

POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome - can be a challenging and life-changing diagnosis. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with POTS, how can you cope? How did the Mayo Clinic use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help one sufferer? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, in this fascinating interview with my cousin, Sam, as we share with you how cognitive behavioral therapy can help you...

The holidays can be a special time of year. They can also bring up a lot of feelings, including sadness, grief, overwhelm, and anxiety. How can you use cognitive behavioral tools to cope with the holidays? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how cognitive behavioral therapy can help you survive the holidays. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr...

What is hoarding disorder? Why does a person develop hoarding behavior? What does it look like? How can you identify and manage it? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how cognitive behavioral therapy can help you with hoarding behavior. 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 mycb...

If you feel like you’re in a situation where you’re being manipulated, what can you do? How can you identify a manipulator? How is manipulation different to influence? How can you address that situation using CBT? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how cognitive behavioral therapy can help you with manipulative relationships. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or...

Control issues can form part of anxiety, marriage issues, relationship or work issues. What are the signs of a control imbalance? How can you have a balanced view towards control? How can you control without being controlling? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how cognitive behavioral therapy can help you regain control of your control issues! Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram...

Health anxiety can be especially challenging to deal with because, to some extent, it is rooted in reality because we all get sick at some point! Over 200’000 people are diagnosed with health anxiety each year. If you’re one of them, you are not alone! How can you use CBT to cope with health anxiety? How can you identify and challenge your core beliefs around health & illness anxiety? Join me,...

Grief is not just about the death of a loved one, it’s any loss. And everyone experiences grief differently. How do you know when you’re processing & moving on? How can you create the space you need to grieve properly? What can you do to support yourself through this journey? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the answers to these powerful questions. Click to listen now! Visit us on...

Denial is something we all experience at times, especially in highly stressful or traumatic situations. What is denial? Can denial as a defense mechanism be positive? How can you use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the answers to these powerful questions. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn...

Relapsing after reaching an important goal can feel crushing. How can you respond constructively to a relapse? How can you know what ‘normal’ is for you? How can you avoid relapsing? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the answers to these powerful questions. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Pod...