mbeelavender

Your Psychologist On Speed Dial

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A podcast where psychology meets real-life questions, blending professional knowledge with grounded insights and tools to help empower the listener.

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Why Situationships Are Harder to Get Over Than Real Relationships? 28.08.2025 19:20

Ever found yourself stuck on a situationship that feels impossible to move past — even harder than an actual long-term relationship? You’re not alone. In this episode of Your Psychologist on Speed Dial, we unpack why situationships have such a powerful hold on us. Dr. Dean Hinitz and I dive into: • Why the brain craves the “what if” fantasy of a situationship • How uncertainty and unfulfilled pote...

Why You’re Confident in Some Spaces (and Shrink in Others) | Stop Tying Your Worth to Others 14.08.2025 22:02

Ever walk into one room feeling unstoppable… and in another, it’s like your confidence disappears? In this episode of Your Psychologist on Speed Dial, we explore the psychology behind why your confidence changes depending on the space you’re in, and how to stop letting other people’s opinions define your worth. Licensed psychologist Dr. Dean Hinitz and host Mary Beth Lavender share practical too...

Can therapy be restrictive? 30.07.2025 12:57

In this episode, we explore another question from the community: Can therapy be restrictive? I bring this to Dr. Dean Hinitz, my go-to licensed psychologist, and together we talk about what happens when therapy feels like it’s not quite fitting, or it feels disconnected, and what steps to take to get back on track. Whether you’re in therapy, considering it, or questioning it, this conversation is...

Following Up in Therapy: Whose Job Is It? 15.07.2025 9:50

Your last session ended with something big on the table… but your therapist didn’t bring it up again. Should they have? Or is it on you? In this episode, we explore the often unspoken expectations around follow-ups in therapy. Mary Beth brings the question to licensed psychologist Dr. Dean Hinitz, and together they unpack the dynamics of memory, responsibility, and emotional safety in the therapeu...

Supporting Your Anxiety When Therapy Isn’t an Option 03.07.2025 18:42

At times, anxiety can feel overpowering, especially when the world is in constant flux and changing by the minute. Just know you’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed without access to formal support. In this episode, we explore realistic and meaningful ways to care for your mental health and provide tools you can actually use, no therapy bill required. -- Do you have a question about your career, r...