As AI becomes part of daily life, more people are turning to it for advice, reassurance, and even help with deeply personal struggles. In this episode, Dr. Kat talks with Robert Scholz about how AI is changing the therapeutic landscape, why so many people are using it in place of real human support, and what happens when a tool that sounds empathic starts to feel like a substitute for therapy. 

They explore where AI can be useful, where it can quietly reinforce unhealthy thinking, and why it falls short when serious issues like suicidality, abuse, domestic violence, privacy, and critical thinking are involved. The conversation also looks at how adolescents may be especially vulnerable, how therapists need to respond now that AI is already part of their clients’ lives, and why human judgment, accountability, and real connection still matter. 

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Women are often taught to push through discomfort, take care of everyone else, and keep going even when something feels wrong. In this episode, Dr. Kat shares a personal story about ignoring knee pain after a fall, only to learn later that she had been walking on a broken kneecap.

From there, she explores a deeper pattern in women’s health: how being used to pain, monthly discomfort, and even menopause-related changes can make it easier to dismiss symptoms and delay care. This is a grounded, honest conversation about self-neglect, awareness, and why taking your own pain seriously matters.

If you have been putting off an appointment, brushing something aside, or telling yourself you will deal with it later, listen in for a direct reminder to treat yourself with the same care, kindness, and attention you give everyone else. 

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If college applications and financial aid have your family overwhelmed, this conversation will help you breathe. Dr. Kat sits down with college admissions and financial strategist Shellee Howard to unpack why so many students do everything “right” and still get rejected, why box-checking backfires, and why this process can feel so emotional for both parents and teens. 

Together, they talk about what colleges are actually looking for, how students can communicate who they are instead of just listing accomplishments, how parents can have better conversations about fit, stress, and money, and why financial aid, merit scholarships, and college planning need a real strategy. You’ll also hear why the right college is not always the dream college, and how purpose matters more than a perfect résumé.  

Listen in if your family wants a clearer, healthier path through college admissions.

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If you have ever wondered why loving parents can start to feel controlling, overprotective, or anxious as their kids grow up, this episode will hit home. Dr. Kat explores the emotional overwhelm in parenting that begins when you have a child, shows up on school campuses and in everyday conflicts, and often resurfaces during the college transition for parents and the struggle of letting go of your child.  

In this conversation, Dr. Kat explains her “emotional floodgates” theory: the idea that parenting and independence can feel emotionally threatening not because you do not love your child enough, but because you love them so deeply. She unpacks why parents struggle when kids grow up, how parenting anxiety can turn into overprotective parenting, and what it means when a child says, “You raised me to be like this. Why can’t you trust that?” The result is a compassionate, practical look at trust, fear, and learning to let go without disconnecting.  

Tune in for a grounded, honest conversation about controlling parents, emotional floodgates, and the hard work of loving your child while letting them grow.

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In this episode of Chat with Dr. Kat, Dr. Kat speaks with Daviana Memont, a trans woman, about gender identity, therapy, family acceptance, and the debate over youth transition. Daviana shares her personal transition story, including how she understood her identity from a young age, how her parents and daughter responded, and what it was like to begin living openly.

Dr. Kat and Daviana also discuss the role of transgender therapy, the difference between immediate affirmation and deeper psychological exploration, and why Daviana believes children should not be rushed into social or medical transition. They explore parenting, mental health, confidence, emotional support, and the importance of giving families and individuals space to ask difficult questions with honesty and compassion.

This episode offers a direct conversation about transition, acceptance, gender dysphoria, therapy, and the concerns many parents have as they try to understand what is best for their children.

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Hearing that your child needs surgery is one of the most frightening moments a parent can face. In an instant, fear, uncertainty, and grief can take over — even before the procedure begins.

In this deeply personal episode of Chat with Dr. Kat, Dr. Kat is joined by Nee Zartoshty (@CranioCoach), who shares her firsthand experience navigating pediatric surgery with her daughters. Together, they explore the emotional realities families face when confronting medical uncertainty — including the shock of diagnosis, the loss of the expectation of perfect health, and the powerful mix of fear, love, and resilience that emerges during the process.

Nee speaks openly about what parents go through during these moments, while Dr. Kat explains the psychological mechanisms that often appear in medical crises — including anticipatory grief, guilt, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure many parents feel to stay strong for their child while privately struggling themselves.

Together, they discuss how preparation, support, and shared understanding can help families move through these incredibly difficult experiences.

About our guest:
Nee Zartoshty (@CranioCoach) coaches parents whose children are facing craniosynostosis and pediatric surgery, helping guide them through diagnosis, surgery preparation, recovery, and the emotional toll that can follow. Drawing from her own lived experience with both of her daughters, she offers support, perspective, and practical insight so families do not have to go through this alone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

— Why parents often experience grief before a child’s surgery even begins
 — The emotional stages families commonly go through during medical crises
 — Why parents frequently feel guilt even when they have done nothing wrong
 — How couples and families can support one another through medical trauma
 — The importance of preparing emotionally, not just medically, for pediatric procedures

If your family has ever faced a serious medical moment — or if you support someone who has — this episode offers compassionate insight and guidance for navigating one of the most challenging experiences a parent can endure.

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Why do so many people find themselves in the same relationship dynamic over and over again — even after a painful breakup?

In this episode, Dr. Kat explores how unresolved issues from past relationships quietly shape future ones. From rebound relationships to emotional repetition, she explains why we’re often drawn to familiar patterns — even when they weren’t healthy the first time.

You’ll learn:

• Why unresolved breakups lead to repeated relationship patterns
 • How fantasy and “potential” keep you emotionally attached
 • What it really means to take accountability after a relationship ends
 • Why healing is the foundation for healthier future relationships

If you’ve ever felt like you keep dating the same person with a different face, this conversation will help you understand why — and what to do differently moving forward.

This episode is about resolution, self-awareness, and breaking the cycle so your next relationship doesn’t repeat the last one.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Kat addresses a growing cultural trend: the vilification of parents.

Across social media, labels like “toxic,” “narcissistic,” and “childhood trauma” are being used more loosely than ever. While real abuse and true personality disorders absolutely exist, many families are now finding themselves fractured over isolated moments of imperfection rather than patterns of harm. So where is the line between accountability and alienation?

Dr. Kat explores how social media narratives can amplify pain, encourage black-and-white thinking, and unintentionally reinforce retaliation instead of repair. She explains the critical difference between malicious intent and human error, why one painful comment does not automatically equal lifelong trauma, and how families can create space for honest conversations without resorting to punishment or estrangement.

This episode is not about dismissing hurt. It’s about restoring nuance. Parents are human. Adult children deserve to be heard. And accountability does not have to mean cutting someone off.

As always: no fluff, no judgment — just real talk that leads to real change.

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In this episode of Chat with Dr. Kat, we step “into the wild” to talk about everyday public behavior — the small moments that reveal how much we consider the people around us.

From spitting in public and man spreading, to shared armrests and all-gender restrooms, this conversation isn’t about controversy — it’s about awareness. What does our behavior communicate in shared spaces? How do we balance comfort with courtesy? And how can we set boundaries without escalating conflict?

Dr. Kat explores how kindness, tone, and mindful communication shape our daily interactions. Because real change doesn’t only happen in therapy rooms — it happens in grocery stores, airplanes, bathrooms, and sidewalks.

No fluff. No judgment. Just real talk that leads to real change.

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Why do so many New Year’s resolutions fade just weeks after they’re made?

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Kat checks in on the reality of change—what actually happens after the motivation wears off. She explores why good intentions often stall, how small, consistent actions create lasting impact, and why discomfort is often a normal part of growth rather than a sign of failure.

This conversation focuses on realistic, compassionate approaches to change, including breaking goals into manageable steps, letting go of perfectionism, and learning how awareness—not motivation—drives real progress over time.

If you’ve felt discouraged, stuck, or frustrated with yourself for not “keeping up” with resolutions, this episode offers grounded insight and practical reframing to help you re-engage without judgment and move forward in a sustainable way.

As always, this is real talk—no fluff, no shame—just thoughtful guidance for creating meaningful change that lasts.

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