Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast

Welcome back to Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast! We’re wrapping up our attachment series with the final episode on disorganised attachment, the last of the insecure attachment styles. In this episode, we explore what disorganised attachment is, how it develops, and what it can look like in relationships and everyday life. We also discuss the mixed experience of wanting connection while simultaneously fea...

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , we're answering one of the biggest questions people have before starting DBT: What actually happens in the pre-group assessment? We take you behind the scenes of the DBT pre-group assessment, exploring what to expect, the questions we ask (and why we ask them), and why this process is so much more than just an intake appointment. We discuss how the...

This week we're exploring Avoidant Attachment , one of the three insecure attachment styles. In this episode, we unpack what avoidant attachment is, how it develops, and the ways it can show up in relationships, emotions, and everyday life. We discuss common traits of avoidant attachment, why people may struggle with vulnerability and closeness, and most importantly, how change is possible. We...

In Part 2 of our attachment series, Raichel and Maddy from Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast explore anxious attachment, also known as preoccupied or anxious-preoccupied attachment. This is one of the three insecure attachment styles and is often marked by a strong need for closeness alongside fears of rejection, abandonment, and disconnection. The episode explains how anxious attachment develops through e...

Welcome back to Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast . Today, we continue our deep dive into attachment styles by exploring secure attachment — what it is, how it develops, and what it actually looks like in everyday life and relationships. We unpack the foundations of secure attachment, including consistency, emotional attunement, trust, and safety, and discuss how these early experiences shape the way we co...

Welcome back to Wise Mind , a DBT podcast, and thank you for joining us for a deep dive into attachment theory and the ways it shapes our relationships and emotional lives. In this episode, we explore what attachment is, where attachment theory comes from, and why the work of John Bowlby continues to influence psychology, therapy, and our understanding of human connection today. We discuss how ear...

Welcome back to Wise Mind DBT Podcast with Raich and Maddy! In this episode, we explore behaviour what it really is at its core and the theory behind it. We also break down how to increase your chances of making behavioural change for yourself, and even influencing the behaviour of those around you. A huge thank you to all our new Patreon subscribers! If you’d like bonus content and weekly resourc...

In this episode of Wise Mind , we explore the DBT distress tolerance skill IMPROVE the Moment and how it can help during emotionally overwhelming situations without making things worse. Following our previous episode on the “4 Horsemen” and relationship patterns, this conversation shifts toward practical skills that support emotional regulation, self-compassion, and healthier responses during conf...

Welcome back to another episode of Wise Mind , A DBT podcast with your hosts, Maddy and Raichel! A huge thank you to all our new Patreon subscribers. If you’d like access to extra bonus content each week for your ears and eyes, you can subscribe via the link on our website. In this episode, we explore the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” the relationship patterns identified by the Gottmans that c...

This week on Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , we’re diving into anger… again 🔥 Raich and Maddy explore anger through the lens of the neuroscience, what’s actually happening in your brain, and why anger can feel so powerful in the moment. We also unpack practical strategies for managing explosive anger, and what to do if you tend to suppress it instead. Whether your anger feels overwhelming or hard to a...

Anger is not your enemy , it’s your greatest safety cue and like Raich says, without it… it can be a quick death. In this episode of Wise Mind - A DBT Podcast we take a deep, deep, deep dive into the emotion of anger! Its role, its purpose, and how it protects you. We explore what happens when anger gets suppressed, and the impact of explosive, rageful anger. Of course, we also help you figure out...

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Maddison Fawdry, Accredited Eating Disorder Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. In this episode, we continue our discussion from Part 1 and dive deeper into eating disorders, including specific treatment approaches and what effective support can look like. We also explore how to navigate challenging conversations with medical teams, and how clinic...

Today we have a very special episode with an equally special guest - The incredibly clever, Maddison Fawdry, an eating disorder dietitian with over 10 years of experience in the field. In this episode, we explore all things eating disorders and disordered eating: what they are, the factors that can make someone more vulnerable, and the different approaches to treatment. We also dive into some of t...

In this episode, Raich and Maddy explore the importance of making a repair in relationships. We all make mistakes, it’s part of being human. What matters most is how we respond afterward. The episode discusses why repairing after conflict or mistakes is essential for building healthy, effective relationships. Raich and Maddy explore why some people tend to over-repair , frequently apologising even...

Happy Easter, Passover—or however you’re marking this season 🌿 WISE MIND is taking a short break, so we’re revisiting one of our earlier (and favourite) episodes: Mindfulness — the Kool-Aid we all must drink… or at least die trying. In this episode, Raich and Maddy dive into the delightful paradox of mindfulness. Why does something that promises so much clarity and calm feel so hard to actually d...

In this episode, Raich and Maddy explore the DBT interpersonal effectiveness skill FAST , and no, we’re not talking about cars! FAST is all about self-respect and prioritising yourself . This skill is especially helpful for our people-pleasers who find it hard to put themselves first. We break down what FAST looks like in everyday life, how you can apply it, and practical ways to start putting thi...

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , Maddy and Raich explore the idea that you catch more bees with honey or as Raich jokes, flies. This saying leads into a discussion of the DBT GIVE skill , a key part of relationship effectiveness . GIVE focuses on how we communicate in ways that strengthen and maintain relationships while still allowing us to express our needs and wants. Throughout the...

We are blessed, excited, and over the moon to bring you this conversation. In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , Raich and Maddy sit down with Dr. Salena Justice, our podcast specialist in all things autism. Salena is a psychologist from the US who specialises in working alongside autistic adults, particularly those with high-masking presentations, providing assessment and support. She is...

In this episode, we jump into the famous DBT skill we all know and love called DEAR MAN . The foundation of assertive communication. This skill is all about learning how to ask for what you need clearly, calmly, and effectively, without guilt, aggression, or people-pleasing. Before breaking down the steps of DEAR MAN, we explore what assertiveness truly is, and what it isn’t. Assertiveness isn’t b...

In this episode of Wise Mind DBT , we dive deep into The Yes Trap . Why is it so hard to say no? Why does saying yes feel automatic, even when it costs us? We explore how people-pleasing often isn’t a flaw, but a survival strategy. For many of us, saying yes wasn’t a conscious choice, it was functional, protective, and necessary early in life. We unpack how choosing connection over authenticity ca...

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , Raich and Maddy dive into one of the most requested DBT skills: Interpersonal Effectiveness . After hearing your messages and questions, we explore why this skill is so important for emotional wellbeing and healthy relationships. We break down the three core DBT goals of interpersonal effectiveness , getting what you want, maintaining relationships, an...

In this episode of the Wise Mind DBT Podcast , we explore the mindfulness concept of judgment and non-judgmentalness —and ask the big question: is it even possible? We dive into why our brains are naturally critical and judgmental, how these thoughts and beliefs developed to keep us safe, and the different types of judgments we make every day. Most importantly, we share skills to notice and start...

In this episode of the Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , we explore the ABC skills, the core DBT skills for building pleasant emotions on purpose . We break down Accumulating Positive Events , why positive emotions don’t just “happen,” and how intentionally creating them reduces emotional vulnerability. We also explore Building Mastery and Values , and why these skills aren’t optional extras but essentia...

In this episode of the Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , we continue our PLEASE skills series and tackle addiction, without pretending willpower fixes everything . We break down three mind states ( Addict Mind, Clean Mind, and Clear Mind ) and introduce urge surfing , a skill for when Addict Mind shows up uninvited and starts rewriting your recovery plan. Expect a holistic, evidence-based look at addicti...

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast , we tackle the “A” in PLEASE skills—Avoid mood-altering substances with curiosity, compassion, and a little humor. Instead of zooming in only on drugs and alcohol, we take a big-picture, Marsha Linehan–style look at addiction , including anything we use to numb out, escape, or emotionally duct-tape ourselves together. We talk about emotional regulation...