Because We Went To Therapy

By Emily & Ashley

Because We Went To Therapy is a weekly podcast with best friends, Emily & Ashley. Emily is a licensed mental health therapist and Ashley is a certified fitness instructor. After meeting in college... more

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How many episodes does Because We Went To Therapy have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Because We Went To Therapy episodes:

May 20, 2022 Attachment Styles & How They Impact Your Relationships with Ayushi Acharya, LCSW, MPH
We are joined by Ayushi Acharya, a Texas-based therapist to talk about attachment theory and styles and how they can affect your relationships - romantic, with friends, and with family. Ayushi has experience in multiple health settings, from the traditional therapist office to the NICU and in-patient psychiatric care. She has a special interest in attachment theory and dives deep into the 4 styles and how your own personal style forms in infancy. Do you wonder why you keep choosing the same type of romantic partners when you just know it will never work out? Maybe you are curious as to why conflict feels familiar in your relationships and you are wondering why you feel or react this way? Your attachment style may have something to do with it.
The girls also talk about Ayushi's experience as a South Asian therapist and navigating cultural and generational differences within family structures. It's important to realize that representation in the mental health field matters, and having a therapist that looks like you and can help you navigate specific issues within your cultural lens.
Ayushi's IG: @LoveYourBehavior
Ayushi's Website: https://southasiantherapists.org/therapist/ayushi-acharya/
Our IG: @BecauseWeWentToTherapy
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May 13, 2022 How Perfectionism Shows Up In Your Life ft. Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner
Ash & Em are joined by Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner, AKA The Perfectionism Warrior (IG: Dr.Menije) to talk about perfectionism and how it can manifest in your everyday life. They discuss the signs of perfectionism (it's not just Type A people!), why it develops, and how it can impact our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Perfectionism affects people of all walks of life - parents, students, and immigrants are just some of the populations they discuss. Dr. Menije also provides tips on how to embrace your humanism and move away from the need to be perfect all the time.
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May 06, 2022 Body Positivity or Body Neutrality?
Em and Ash discuss body image, including the differences between body positivity and body neutrality. Which one is the best? Should we take tips from each one? We also discuss:
• Where body image struggles stem from & how they are passed down
• How dieting negatively impacts your body
• How language matters when talking about our bodies
• Moving your body in ways that feel good for you
• How to take the focus off of your body & show up for yourself
Disclaimer: Ashley and I acknowledge we exist in straight sized bodies so our experiences will differ from those in larger bodies.
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1h 3min
April 29, 2022 Sometimes a Bride, Sometimes a Bridesmaid
There are how many weddings in 2022?! 2.6 million according to The Knot and one of them is Emilys! Emily shares her engagement story and how wedding planning has been going thus far, including how to manage other people’s expectations and judgments. Ashley and Emily discuss finances of being a bride and a bridesmaid. They discuss how to navigate the pressure that can come with each of those roles, including the pressure around body image. Whether you’re planning a wedding yourself, are part of a wedding party, or attending a wedding- this episode has something for everyone!
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1h 1min
April 22, 2022 Pop Culture Psychological Buzzwords That You May Be Misusing
Ash and Em dive into a discussion on narcissism, sociopaths, trauma, triggers, and more to debunk what they actually are and if they are being overused in society (spoiler: they are). How common are they, how can you realize if you're being gaslit, and can you determine if someone has a personality disorder without working with a professional? This is a great discussion to break down and educate each other on how to properly use this terminology in everyday life.

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April 15, 2022 How to Love and Nourish Your Inner Child
Emily & Ashley dive into inner child work - what your inner child is, how everyone has one, and how pain and hurt from your childhood and past can follow you for the rest of your life. They share stories about their own inner child work and how therapy can help you overcome manifestations of your wounded inner child - like addictions, anxiety, depression, and more.
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50min
April 08, 2022 Mental Health, Social Media, and Confidence Kenzie Elizabeth
This week Emily and Ashley interview Kenzie Elizabeth, who is an influencer, podcaster, Youtuber, and more. They discuss her life on and off social media, maintaining boundaries, how she cultivates self- confidence, parasocial relationships, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
IG: KenzieElizabeth
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51min
April 01, 2022 Creating Your Own Path with Kayla Morán - Law Student, Podcaster, and Influencer
Ashley and Emily are joined by Kayla Morán, a 3L student at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, podcaster (Let's Get Candid), influencer, and blogger. They discuss bucking societal and cultural norms to create your own path - in Kayla's case, not joining traditional 'big law' and finding her own niche in the law world and in the social media world. They discuss how important it is to prioritize yourself and have a life outside of work. They also touch on how boundaries are transformative, how scary re-starting therapy can feel, and how important is it to have the right people in your circle.
Kayla's Links:
Kaylamoranblog.com
IG: @KaylaaaMorann
Podcast: Let's Get Candid with Kayla Morán
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56min
March 25, 2022 What It’s Really Like To Be Friends For 10 Years
Buckle up- it’s a long one because Emily, Ashley, and their BFF Kortney spill allllll the tea about what it’s really like to be friends for ten years and how making the transition from college friends to lifers isn’t always easy. They talk how the culture of a party school can influence behavior and relationships. They describe each other from one another’s POV. They talk about how they dealt with people not liking them, disagreements between themselves, and how their toxic behaviors evolved as the friendship evolved- through vulnerability, adaptability, and secure attachments.
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1h 19min
March 18, 2022 You Need To Calm Down
Emily and Ashley discuss feeling "behind" in life - in education, career, relationships, and more. Don't worry though, they determine that it's literally all made up and there is no one “right” way to do life. They each tell their stories on feeling lost in their 20's and how to overcome that feeling and figure out what works best for you.
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55min

FAQs about Because We Went To Therapy:

How many episodes does Because We Went To Therapy have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.