Through a Therapist's Eyes Podcast

Before making one of life's most permanent decisions, couples standing on the brink of separation owe it to themselves to pause and unpack a crucial question: are you trying to end your marriage, or are you simply trying to end the pain? In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, our panel explores the deep emotional landscapes of marital distress, helping listeners differentiate between chron...

Welcome to our May & June Month in Review! In this recap episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we look back at a powerful stretch of conversations covering everything from how our canine companions support human grief (Ep. 356) to the bittersweet anxiety parents face during graduation season (Ep. 358). We dive deep into the internet's self-diagnosis boom (Ep. 357) to untangle the line between nor...

Ever wonder why we swap vulnerability for anger, or why a simple disagreement can feel like a threat to your entire relationship? In Episode 360 of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we unlock the invisible force that determines whether your relationships thrive or fracture: emotional safety. We dive into why humans swap "I'm hurt" for "You never listen," how subtle relationship killers like invalidation...

Ever wonder why a minor argument over unwashed dishes can spiral into a major blowup? In Episode 359 of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we pull back the layers on why we so often react with anger when we are actually feeling deeply hurt. Drawing on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this episode breaks down the crucial difference between our immediate, vulnerable primary emotions—lik...

Watching your child walk across the graduation stage brings a flood of pride—but it can also trigger a surprising amount of anxiety, grief, and fear about what comes next. In Episode 358 of Through a Therapist's Eyes, "They Graduated…Why Am I So Anxious? The Parent Side of Letting Go," we dive into the emotional rollercoaster parents face whether their teen is leaving high school or their young ad...

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore the growing online conversation around ADHD, autism, and the rise of self-diagnosis culture. As social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit flood our feeds with relatable mental health content, many people are beginning to ask: "Am I neurodivergent—or just human?" We unpack the difference between normal human struggles and clini...

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore the powerful connection between dogs and human grief, and how animals often sense emotions long before words are spoken. Through Kyle's personal story of losing his father, the conversation examines how dogs respond to sadness, stress, and emotional pain through quiet presence, comfort, and companionship. We also discuss the role of service...

In this April 2026 Month in Review episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we revisit four key conversations on stress, grief, parenting, and dating. We explore how chronic stress and hypervigilance keep the body stuck in survival mode—and why movement is essential for regulation. We also challenge the idea of "moving on" from grief, reframing resilience as small, everyday acts of self-compassion....

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore dating skills for beginners—whether you're a post-pandemic teen or a midlife adult re-entering the dating world. We break down how COVID disrupted social development, leaving many people struggling with communication, confidence, and fear of rejection, and why these challenges show up across generations. This episode highlights the importan...

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we take a closer look at 11 parenting trends millennials are ditching in 2026 and explore what that shift means for families today. From stepping back on helicopter parenting and over-the-top birthday expectations to reintroducing boundaries like saying "no" and allowing kids to experience consequences, the panel breaks down each trend through a clini...

In this deeply reflective episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore the complex and often misunderstood nature of grief—what it is, how it shows up, and how we begin to carry it in a way that allows for healing. Holding On & Letting Go: Building Resilience Through Grief invites listeners to move beyond the myth of "moving on" and instead learn how to move forward with loss, honoring the co...

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore how chronic stress can quietly keep the body stuck in survival mode—and why so many people don't even realize they're living in it. Joined by yoga and trauma-aware SEL specialist Lisa Danahy, we break down how hypervigilance develops, what it feels like to be constantly "on guard," and why logic alone isn't enough to calm the nervous system...

This month we take a hard, compassionate look at three critical conversations — Episode 347 explores male sexual abuse and sex trafficking, the unique PTSD presentations in men, first-responder trauma contexts, and what real recovery (naming, shame reduction, trauma-informed therapy, bodily safety, and relational repair) looks like; Episode 348 examines what "peace" means in mental health and suic...

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we break down four go-to tools therapists use to help clients manage emotional distress and regain stability when life feels overwhelming. From redefining self-care as a core foundation for emotional regulation to building real-world resiliency skills like grounding, cognitive reframing, and the "STOP" technique, we explore how people can move from re...

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore what peace really means for mental health. When people struggle with anxiety, emotional pain, or even suicidal thoughts, they often say they just want peace—but what are they really looking for? We discuss why many people come to therapy not to find happiness first, but to find relief from the chaos inside their minds. The episode looks at...

In this episode, we continue with Dr. John A. King, focusing on what real recovery looks like. From first-responder childhood trauma to rebuilding trust and identity, we discuss naming what happened, reducing shame, restoring bodily safety, and practicing intentional trust. Through personal story and clinical insight, this episode reminds survivors that healing isn't about moving on—it's about int...

In Episode 346 – February 2026 Month in Review, Through a Therapist's Eyes revisits three powerful conversations that all circle one core theme: how unseen wounds shape the self. In Episode 343, we unpacked why emotional abuse—chronic criticism, gaslighting, humiliation, control disguised as love—can damage a person's identity just as deeply as physical harm, especially because it thrives in ambig...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John A. King—founder of Give Them A Voice Foundation—to break the silence around male sexual abuse and sex trafficking. We confront cultural myths, unpack grooming and trauma bonding, and explore how PTSD often shows up in men as anger, shutdown, hyper-independence, or shame. Drawing from insights in Trauma and Recovery and research from the Centers for Diseas...

Ever feel lonely even when you're sitting right next to someone? In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we're diving into emotional neglect—the "invisible" weight in relationships that isn't defined by what is said, but by what is missing. We explore why the absence of curiosity and empathy can be just as devastating as active abuse, often leaving people feeling like their inner world simp...

In this episode, Emotional Abuse vs. Physical Abuse, we take a clear, compassionate look at emotional abuse and why its impact can be just as devastating as physical abuse—even without visible scars. Through a therapist's lens, we explore how emotional abuse shows up in everyday relationships, why it's so often minimized or dismissed, and how it quietly erodes identity, self-trust, and emotional s...

In this January 2026 Month in Review, Through a Therapist's Eyes looks at how modern life is shaping our emotional health—from social media on trial to intimacy and parenting in a digital world. We discuss the growing legal cases comparing Big Tech to Big Tobacco and what it means to prove harm and addiction. We also revisit one-night stands, shifting the focus from morality to emotional impact, a...

Parenting in the Information Age Part 2 continues the conversation by shifting from why this is happening to what parents can actually do about it. In this follow-up episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we focus on the emotional side of parenting in a nonstop digital world - how overwhelmed parents unintentionally pass on anxiety, reactivity, and distraction, and why children learn regulation mo...

In this episode we talk about why parenting today feels harder than ever—and why it's less about discipline and more about emotional overload. Kids are exposed to adult information, conflict, fear, and stress long before they're emotionally ready, while parents are trying to keep up in the same nonstop digital world. This episode explains how too much information without emotional support can lead...

This episode takes a deeper look at casual sex through an emotional health lens, asking whether these experiences leave us feeling more connected or more alone, and what we are really hoping they will give us. Through a Therapist's Eyes explores how dating apps and fast-paced hookup culture make it easier than ever to find sex but harder to feel emotionally secure, creating a gap between what our...

In this special Year In Review episode, Through a Therapist's Eyes looks back at a year of growth, connection, and meaningful conversations in mental health. We celebrate reaching 58,462 all-time downloads, surprising platform shifts (hello Firefox!), and listeners tuning in from across the U.S. and around the world—from Brazil, Hong Kong, and Europe to Japan, Africa, and beyond. The episode has a...