Rebecca Hunter, MSW

Take Out Therapy: End Overthinking & Overwhelm for Empathic High Achievers

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Feeling like life’s a bit… much? Take Out Therapy is the podcast that feels like chatting with a friend—who also happens to be a therapist. Hosted by Rebecca Hunter, MSW, this show gets real about the messy stuff: stress, overwhelm, and that inner voice that just won’t quit. It’s your weekly dose of practical advice and shared humanity, designed to help empathic high-achievers tackle life with less angst and more ease. Learn how to finally set boundaries without guilt, quiet your inner critic, and build the emotional resilience you’ve been craving. Expect relatable stories, laugh-out-loud mome...

Author

Rebecca Hunter, MSW

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.takeouttherapy.com

Latest episode

Feb 6, 2026

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Episodes

Own Your Part: How to Foster Healthier Relationships Through Self-Awareness 13.10.2023

In order to have happy, healthy relationships, we need to take responsibility for ourselves. But it's really hard to examine our own behavior or feelings in the midst of it all, isn't it? In this episode I will teach you to own your part, in a kinder, simpler way that will lead to less conflict and burnout in your life. Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps high-achieving empaths conquer burnout and anxiety w...

Words Go There: How to Communicate Your Feelings with Confidence 06.10.2023

Are you avoiding the hard conversations that could transform your relationships? Many of us shy away from speaking up—whether it's asking for what we need, addressing conflict, or expressing when we've been hurt. But staying silent can leave us feeling unheard and disconnected in our personal and professional relationships. Discover why avoiding difficult conversations is holding you back from dee...

Mother Wound: How to Overcome Generational Trauma and Thrive 29.09.2023

The mother & child relationship can be one of the most deep, emotionally complicated and important relationships we have. However, despite our caregivers' best intentions, there are wounds that we develop in this relationship over time. This episode will help you understand the importance of this relationship, natural wounding that occurs and how to begin to heal a mother wound. Rebecca Hunter...

The Token System: A New Way of Preserving Your Energy & Emotional Health 22.09.2023

Today's episode is a quick therapy tool to help you assess and address your level of burnout. Using this system will help you manage stress, reduce meltdowns and maybe even curb your anxiety a bit. Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps high-achieving empaths conquer burnout and anxiety with practical tools and personalized strategies. Tackle stress head-on so you can stop spinning your wheels and start thrivi...

The Deeper Truth 15.09.2023

It's easy to get lost in the everyday situations and problems of life. On the surface, things seem to be about one thing...but it's always WAY deeper than that. Hang with me for a few minutes today as I explore what things REALLY mean. Then I will show you how to start bring this deeper work into your own life. **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, mana...

Friendship 08.09.2023

Friendship is vague. The structure is undefined, the expectations are unknown, and everybody's really confused about how to have a healthy adult friendship. In today's episode, I will help you understand the absolutely necessary elements of friendship so you can have less drama and more of what you both need. **Links and Resources** I have space in my schedule for a couple of new clients in Octobe...

Help Someone Better 01.09.2023

When someone is struggling, it's hard to know how to be helpful. Whether it's a struggling partner, co-worker or friend, this episode will help you show up in a more supportive, empowering way using a couple of simple steps. Be a good listener, without over supporting or taking on other people's problems is an absolutely necessary element of healthy relationships. **Links and Resources** FREE DOWN...

Lazy 18.08.2023

Lazy is a dirty word. Let's clean it up. Change the narrative and feel more empowered and inspired! There's a big difference between being "lazy" and actually just resting, nurturing yourself and getting what you want from your life. You get to choose. I can help! **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and create a more fulfill...

Competition 11.08.2023

Competition in relationships kills connection. I see it in the therapy office all of the time. A little bit can be compelling- too much, not so much. When we compete with people we are in relationships with, it can be quite destructive. Don’t worry- I’m here to help you let go of this sneaky dynamic. **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress e...

The Messy Middle 04.08.2023

Life throws curveballs on a regular basis, doesn't it? And as a therapist people expect me to know how to handle things peacefully and with ease. Um, not always. In this episode you'll get a glimpse into my messy life, as I negotiate a huge transition, as gracefully as possible. Listen as I process the mess and define some action steps that I plan to take, to care for my mental health right now. I...

Failure 28.07.2023

Failure. The way we think about it (and sometimes deal with it) is all wrong. This episode will help you deal with failure in a more constructive, personal growth focused way. Life isn't easy and failures always happen. Handling them in a healthier way will help you to have better mental health. **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effect...

Puppy Lessons 30.06.2023

In everyday life there are tiny little lessons for us to learn from. Today's episode will guide you through a few of the lessons I have discovered since adopting a new puppy. When you navigate life with these things in mind, it becomes so much easier! Get a free lesson by downloading the ultimate guide: How to master overthinking, conquer stress and live a fulfilling life at this link. ******** **...

How to Move On 16.06.2023

When a relationship ends, sometimes it is really (really) hard to move on. The pain often keeps us stuck, along with a ton of thinking. If you need to let go and move on from a relationship, this episode will help. Get some action items for how to get some space in your life and start moving forward. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage...

Stop Complaining 09.06.2023

Ever get tired of listening to yourself complain? We all need a break from the negative sometimes. This episode will help you stop this unhelpful thought habit and look in the direction of a positive outlook. All in under 20 minutes. I'm here for you! ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and create a more fulfilling...

Get Out of a Funk 26.05.2023

Ever taken a little (or big) nose dive into a Funk?! It can get miserable if it goes on too long. Not to mention dysfunctional. If you are ready to move forward and get OUT of the funk- today's episode will help. Follow my action oriented plan to pick yourself back up, shake it off, and move on. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stre...

Therapy or Self-Help? 19.05.2023

We all need help, that's for sure. Good mental health is crucial. But do we need therapy, or self-help? Which is appropriate? In this episode I'll help you understand a little bit better what therapy is and how it can help. Then we will talk about self-help and the incredibly useful things we can learn while doing our personal growth work on our own. Either way, working on oneself is the key to fe...

Addictions & Habits 12.05.2023

Behavioral addictions and bad habits make us feel disempowered and helpless. Do we all have them?! In this episode I am helping you determine the impact of everyday addictions, and make a game plan to take your power back. With a good plan, we can all beat our bad habits while empowering ourselves to be our best selves. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of...

Partnership 06.05.2023

After 25 years of partnership I'm reflecting on what makes a successful, sustainable partnership. Get a fresh view on what partnership really Is and how to navigate it with a helpful framework. It's not always easy- long term relationships require personal growth. Today's episode is meant to help! ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage st...

Stop People Pleasing 28.04.2023

Are you someone who tends to want to keep the peace? Make everyone happy? Not piss people off? Well, you might be involved in people pleasing, which will suck the life right out of you! In this episode I will give you some concrete ways to start eliminating this behavior from your life, so you can be more authentic, happier and way more empowered. ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD -...

Find Your Intuition 21.04.2023

Do you know how to listen to your intuition and trust it? In today's episode I will show you a simple method of getting to know your intuitive yes's and no's. With a little practice, you'll begin to trust yourself to make good choices for yourself using this little technique. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and...

The Meltdown 14.04.2023

Have you ever been so overwhelmed by all of the things in life that you completely shut down? Emotional meltdowns are a normal and functional part of our mental health journey. We are not always going to feel good- and it's important to understand why meltdowns occur and what we can do when they do. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage...

3 Unhelpful Characters 07.04.2023

The Martyr, The Critic and The Victim. In today's episode, let's talk about when these 3 annoying characters show up in your life, and how you can quickly dissolve their influence over your thoughts, behaviors and life satisfaction. ********* **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress effectively, and create a more fulfilling life for yourself....

Resentment 25.03.2023

This episode will help you leave resentment behind. Resentment is not only time consuming, it’s energy draining- Ick!. Learn the 3 most important steps you can take to get rid of resentments- and the irritating monkey mind that comes along with it! Resentment is disconnecting- letting go of it will help your relationships with yourself and others. Just another lesson on your mental health journey....

Boundary Up! 17.02.2023

We all need to set boundaries- but do you know how? In this episode, you'll learn what boundaries actually are, their purpose, and how to come up with appropriate boundaries for every situation. Most importantly, boundaries help our mental health by empowering us to be in control of ourselves. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the grips of overthinking, manage stress...

Deal With Triggers 10.02.2023

Everyone gets triggered. But how do we keep our cool when it happens?! Because you cannot just avoid all of the triggers. Sorry…This episode will help! Follow a simple process for dealing with your triggers so that you can be more emotionally regulated when you get out of sorts. Learn to quickly get back into your zone of peace. ******** **Links and Resources** FREE DOWNLOAD - Break free from the...

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