Now What Therapy

Get the 21 day to GLP-1 Success Program right here! Not Losing Weight on a GLP-1? Here's What Nobody Is Telling You You're taking Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Zepbound®, or another GLP-1 medication...so why isn't the scale moving? If you've hit a weight loss plateau, feel frustrated, or expected faster results, you're not alone—and you're not failing. In this episode, therapist Amy Neufeld explains why GLP-...

Mean Girls, Friendship Drama, and the Lesson We Don't Want Our Daughters to Learn Every parent dreads it. The friendship that suddenly changes. The group chat that explodes. The birthday party your child wasn't invited to. The friend who is warm one day and cold the next. Or maybe there isn't even a friendship to lose. Maybe there's simply a child who has decided to be mean. Whatever form it takes...

How to Have a Great Summer Without Spending a Fortune Summer is supposed to feel carefree. So why does it often feel so expensive, exhausting, and full of pressure? In this episode of Now What? , therapist Amy Neufeld explores the hidden expectations we place on ourselves during summer—and why so many people end up feeling overwhelmed trying to create the "perfect" season. From expensive vacations...

How to Catch a Moment Before It Becomes a Memory There are certain moments in life that make us wish we could slow time down. A graduation. A wedding. The last day of school. A child who suddenly looks older than they did yesterday. And whenever those moments arrive, people always seem to say the same thing: "Don't blink." But what if that's actually terrible advice? In this heartfelt episode of N...

Most of us have heard the words "I'm sorry." But have you ever walked away from an apology feeling just as hurt—or even more hurt—than before? That's because not all apologies are created equal. In this eye-opening episode of Now What? , therapist Amy Neufeld explores the subtle but powerful difference between true accountability and what she calls the ultimate "sorry, not sorry" apology. Through...

Most people think anger is about power. About standing your ground. About finally not letting someone get away with treating you badly. But what if anger slowly turns into something else entirely? What if the moment you become emotionally consumed by another person… is actually the moment you lose yourself? In this powerful and surprisingly relatable episode of Now What? , therapist Amy Neufeld sh...

Everyone loves a good comeback story. New hair. New clothes. New habits. A fresh start. But what happens when the same insecurity, emotional pattern, or shutdown response is still quietly running your life underneath the glow-up? In this powerful episode of Now What? , therapist Amy Neufeld breaks down the difference between a real emotional comeback and simply creating a new aesthetic with the sa...

Motherhood changes constantly—but no one prepares you for the emotional shift that happens when your children stop needing you in the same way. One of the hardest parts of parenting isn’t the exhaustion, the schedules, or the emotional labor. It’s learning how to love your child as they grow more independent while your nervous system is still wired to protect them. In this deeply emotional episode...

Why Most Couples Therapy Doesn’t Fix Your Marriage: Amy Neufeld’s Secret to Better Communication Most couples think their marriage problems are caused by poor communication—but according to therapist Amy Neufeld, that’s not the real issue. If communication tools like “I feel” statements, conflict scripts, and therapy exercises haven’t improved your relationship, there may be a deeper reason why. I...

Why Self-Care Isn’t Working: The Difference Between Relief and Real Emotional Repair Self-care isn’t always actual self-care—and if you’ve ever taken a bath, done a face mask, gone for a walk, and still felt overwhelmed after, there may be a reason why. Emotional burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, and stress often require more than temporary relief. They require repair. In this eye-opening episode of No...

If you’ve ever said, “My child is my best friend”… this episode might change how you think about parenting. In this episode of Now What with Amy Neufeld , Amy and Andrea break down why being best friends with your child can actually increase anxiety, weaken emotional development, and disrupt healthy relationships—both now and in the future. While closeness and connection are critical, Amy explains...

Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult—and is it them… or is it you? In this final installment of the Why It’s So Hard to Make Friends series, Amy Neufeld breaks down what’s really getting in the way of connection—and how your own patterns, mindset, and emotional responses may be impacting your relationships more than you realize. Through real-life examples and honest conversations, you’ll...

Making friends as an adult shouldn’t feel this hard — but for many people, it does. If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately thought “these aren’t my people,” or stayed in a friendship long after something felt off, you’re not alone. In this episode of Now What? with Amy Neufeld , therapist Amy Neufeld explains why adult friendships can trigger deeper emotional patterns that quietly shape...

Grab your pattern map template right HERE! Why does making friends as an adult sometimes feel harder than dating? If you’ve ever looked around and thought everyone already has their people except me , this episode of NOW WHAT will hit home. In this candid and surprisingly funny conversation, therapist Amy Neufeld sits down with Andrea Rappaport and Jami Schaer to unpack one of the biggest struggle...

Procrastination is not always about poor discipline, laziness, or bad time management. In this episode of Now What? , Amy Neufeld breaks down the two core types of procrastination and explains why sticky notes, planners, and productivity hacks won’t work unless you first understand why you’re avoiding the task in the first place. If you’ve ever thought: Why do I keep putting this off? Why can I ha...

Betrayal Doesn’t Just Break Your Heart - It Breaks Your Reality Betrayal can be one of the most disorienting human experiences. Whether it comes from a romantic partner, a friend, a family member, or someone you trusted deeply, betrayal doesn’t just hurt emotionally, it shakes your entire sense of safety. In this episode of Now What? , therapist Amy Neufeld and Andrea Rappaport (co-host of How Not...

The Biggest Risk of ChatGPT Isn’t What You Think | Now What with Amy Neufeld Is ChatGPT replacing therapists? Is AI ruining relationships? Or is something quieter — and more dangerous — happening? In this debut episode of Now What , therapist Amy Neufeld and marketing strategist Jami Schaer unpack the real psychological impact of ChatGPT — and why the biggest risk isn’t replacement. It’s frictionl...