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Happy Valentine’s Dayyyyyyy! To celebrate, Kat is sharing with you 10 things she has learned about romantic relationships through being a therapist. Some may surprise you, some may confuse you, and some may let you breathe a little more calmly next time you go on a date. This day can be exciting, it can be hard, or it can just be like any other day but with more chocolate. Wherever this day lands...

Couch Talks is the spciela bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat usually answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapy.com. This week, however, Kat is taking some time to talk about something that has been bubbling up in her psyche for some time now. After beginning to read the book, Cultish, by Amanda Montell– Kat started thinking more about how the language we hear on soc...

And it is week number three of the Attachment series! This week Kat is tackling the insecure anxious attachment style in adults. Where does it come from? Are they actually anxious? What are they afraid of? Oh and whyyyyy in the world do they seem to be attracted to people with avoidant attachment styles? These are the questions and Kat has the answers. Listen this week to hear all the juicy detail...

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Welcome back to the second installment of our Attachment Theory Series. This week, we are talking a deep dive into the insecure avoidant attachment style in adults. Kat describes how this gets formed, what it feels like and what it can look like from the outside. Don't worry- she also gave some insight into how to move towards a more secure attachment (but you have to get all the way to the end fo...

Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat answers some quick questions sent in on Instagram and shouts out her favorite Crumbl cookie flavor. Then, she talks about how to return to your normal movement routine after having Covid . Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat. Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: ...

We are taking it all the way back to the beginning and doing some freshening up on Attachment Theory. Kat (@kat.defatta) thought it was time to do a mini series on attachment theory so here we are. What is this thing that everyone seems to be talking about these days and how do I figure out what it all means? We are going to tell you. This week, Kat is starting with the basics. She will describe w...

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode of YNT where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast. This week, Kat talks about narcissism and gives some feedback to a listener struggling with a family member that they believe has narcissistic traits. Also, for those wanting tips on how to find a therapist click HERE . Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat. Defatta Follow the...

This week Kat ( @kat.defatta ) is bringing one of her oldest and best friends on the show, Hannah Johnson ( @hanfran5 ). Hannah is someone who has always just gone for it- whether it be a job, relationship, or just a new experience. She left a stable and (what appeared to be) predictable life after college for a box full of unknowns and moved to L.A. without a job or a clue how she would get one....

Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. However, this week Kat is bringing the question. She has been recovering from finally (after two years) getting Covid and has struggled with needing time to recover. In this episode you will hear her talk about the hardest part of being sick and why she believes it is so h...

We are THRILLED to have the one and only Hannah Brencher ( @hannahbrencher ) on the show. Hannah is an author and speaker who sheds light on the tough realities of life while also spreading hope into what can and will be when we face those realities. I’ve been a big fan of Hannah for awhile now and I am excited for y’all to get a taste into the real life magic she creates just by being who she is!...

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where @kat.defatta answers questions you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat addresses question from a concerned mom. What do you do when you see your kid struggling and it sounds like therapy might be making things worse and are therapists supposed to give "tough love"? Kat also addresses the idea of bui...

This week Hannah Ellis ( @thenashvilleaesthetician ) is back again for round two! This time Kat and Hannah tackle the woes of the beauty standards humans are faced with today and how they affect our overall mental health. You'll hear Kat process in real time how she really feels about Botox and Hannah gives us all the real deal details on what real non filtered healthy skin looks like. As you move...

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat talks about how to open up and become vulnerable with your new therapist. Kat also answers a question regarding alternatives to numbing emotions due to realizing the world is so messed up sometimes. Book recommendations are also shared a...

This week, Kat ( @Kat. Defatta ) & Megan ( @Meganmoir ) take a deeper look into the two organized insecure attachment styles: avoidant & anxious. You'll get a brief overview of attachment as a whole & then together they break down the ins and outs of what makes someone's attachment insecure, how it actually helped at one point, & how to move toward an earned secure attachment (Spoi...

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat gives an answer to the most popular question she gets, how to find a therapist. She also talks about how to navigate working in environments that are triggering or not supportive of your recovery process. Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat....

FINALLYYYYYYY. The episode we have all been waiting for! This week we are all about the Enneagram!! Kat ( @kat.defatta ) brings on Katie Gustafson ( @katiegustafson.co ), a licensed therapist AND Enneagram expert. Katie walked us through sooo many wonderful things. We started with what personality is and then went into an overview of the Enneagram itself. Katie then offered us a brief description...

WOAH!!! We are two years old today!!!!!! To celebrate Kat (@kat.defatta) is bringing you three of her favorite moments from the podcast this year! Justin Baldoni tailing about the responsibility women have in helping to break down the toxic masculinity stigmas. Kaisa Kernanen Saying ALL the right things about leaving women's bodies alone and focussing on what we do rather than what we look like. T...

This week Kat ( @kat.defatta ) is taking us on a pre New Year goal setting journey. Before you start looking at what you want to change, fix, start doing, or stop doing Kat wants you to realize something very important: There is enough of what you desire to go around. Often, when we start looking at what we want in life we get trapped in what is called "Scarcity Mindset". And when this happens- we...

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of YNT where Kat answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat talks about the process of going to grad school to become a therapist. Then, she discusses her thoughts around if someone can help individuals heal through things they haven’t gone through themselves. Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat. Defatta Follow the podcast Insta...

This week Kat (@kat.defatta), takes a drive down memory lane to reflect on some of the most valuable lessons she has learned through her journey of becoming and being a therapist. In this episode, you will hear 15 of Kat’s favorite lessons that have not only shaped how she views humanity and relationships but how she lives her own life.  Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat. Defatta Follow the podcast I...

Couch talks is the special bonus episode of You Need Therapy where kat answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtheraoy.com.. This week Kat talks about what to do when you want more from your therapist. Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat. Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram:  @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at:  Kathryn@youneedtherapyodc...

This week we are deep diving into this term that is popping up everywhere, Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that attempts to make individuals question their own reality in order to gain power and control over them. And, the scary thing is- it can happen to anyone. There is good news though and Kat ( @kat.defatta ) is going solo this week to make sure we all know tha...

Couch talks is the special bonus episode where Kat answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodacast.com. However, this week Kat takes a break from the questions are talks about the difficulty that the holidays can bring when it comes to grief. Follow Kat on Instagram:  @Kat. Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram:  @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, s...

Kat had a serious question she wanted answers to: Why is money so hard to talk about?? Much like the world of mental health- financial literacy is not regularly found on the to do lists of education systems. Therefore. we tend to find a lot of shame around not knowing bests the practices of financial success. We are here to let you know- it's not your fault that you're confused. So, this week, Kat...