In this episode of Don't Worry, It’s Confidential, we’re answering your questions from Instagram and TikTok—the things you’ve always wanted to ask a therapist or wished you knew before starting therapy. We also get personal, sharing what we’ve learned about ourselves through our careers and our own therapy journeys. It’s a mix of giggles and deep insights, so get ready for both.  

We dive into:  

- How to find the right therapist and therapy style for you  

- Do therapists have favourites? (We spill the truth!)  

- How therapy impacts us and how we take care of ourselves  

- How to communicate better with your therapist  

- Boundaries—both in therapy and in life  

- How our practice has evolved as we’ve grown  

- Balancing social media, professionalism, and authenticity  

- Why getting out of your head and into your body is key for emotional healing  

If you’ve ever been curious about therapy—from the inside or outside—this episode is for you. Tune in now!

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In this episode , we dive deep into the journey of finding your authentic self with a guest who knows this path firsthand. She opens up about realizing her career path wasn’t aligned, despite excelling in math and science and feeling the weight of immigrant parent expectations. Through a breakup, therapy, and moving away, she started questioning everything and asking: What actually feels good for me?

We explore:

- Conformity & the discomfort of breaking free

- Childhood influences & how they shape our choices

- How to start asking the right questions about your authentic self

- Letting go of protective mechanisms & embracing change

- The importance of time, space & self-reflection

- Listening to your gut & body’s wisdom in decision-making

We also talk about creativity in career and life—how authenticity isn’t about finding one “perfect” path but instead identifying the qualities that matter most to you. Being flexible, allowing imperfection, and embracing change can help you build a life that truly feels like yours.

Authenticity isn’t about becoming someone—it’s about releasing what isn’t you.

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In this episode of Don't WorryIt’s Confidential, we’re cutting through the noise with a dietitian & PhD candidate who helps us get back to the basics of nutrition. With so much conflicting advice on how to eat, she helps use science and intuition to strip away the confusion and focus on what actually matters for both mental and physical health.  

We dive into:  

- Why you may (or may not) want to change the way you eat  

- How to eat in a way that works for you—without guilt or restriction  

- The connection between food, mental health & well-being  

- Letting go of perfectionism & finding food neutrality 

She also researches soy and works closely with plant-based clients, helping them navigate nutrition in a sustainable and balanced way. We break down myths vs. facts about soy and discuss how to eat more plant-based without stress or restriction.  

If you're tired of diet culture, food rules, and nutrition confusion, this episode is for you. Let’s bring ease and confidence back into eating.

In this vulnerable solo episode of Don't Worry it’s Confidential, I open up about my personal journey with emotional avoidance—especially when negative feelings arise without a clear cause. For so long, I’ve struggled with either blocking emotions through distraction or amplifying them with overthinking, making everything feel worse. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I break down:  

• How emotions actually work & why avoiding them creates more suffering  
• Common ways we unconsciously suppress or intensify our feelings  
• Step-by-step tools to process emotions using IFS (Internal Family Systems), self-compassion, and somatic practices
• The shadow side of emotional bypassing & why it doesn’t work

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or struggled to sit with discomfort, this episode is for you. Learn how to process emotions in a healthy way and stop letting fear control your feelings.

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In this insightful and powerful episode of Don't Worry, It’s Confidential, we sit down with a gender-affirming care expert who works with trans individuals and those questioning their gender. She shares her firsthand experiences and the systemic challenges many trans and gender-diverse people face when accessing healthcare and gender-affirming care.  

Topics we cover:  

- Navigating the healthcare system as a trans person -- barriers & advocacy  

- Gender-affirming therapy and why a nonjudgmental, non-hierarchical approach matters  

- Working for Trans Lifeline and supporting trans communities  

- Going beyond the gender binary and the importance of expression that feels right for the individual

- Transmedicalism, what it is and why it's important to understand nuances

- Normalizing self-doubt in the gender discovery process  

This episode is for everyone, whether you’re trans, gender diverse, questioning, a healthcare professional, or simply wanting to learn more. Let’s shift the conversation towards affirmation, curiosity, and care🌟

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On this episode of Don't Worry It's Confidential, we’re talking money—but not in the way you usually hear about it. Our guest is just a regular guy who used to avoid his banking app like the plague. Fear, shame, and the money stories that kept him stuck, but he’s put in the work to heal his relationship with finances, and now he’s sharing the practices that helped him turn things around.  

We dive into:  

• How fear, shame & trauma shape your money mindset  
• Shadow work—are you becoming what you’re trying to avoid?  
• Noticing how your coping strategies around stress show up in money  
• What to read & how to start shifting your mindset  
• Gender & money—rethinking the “provider” role for men  
• Money in relationships—having the hard conversations  

This is a shame-reducing episode bringing money to the forefront so you can start to think differently about it. Because healing your relationship with money means creating more freedom in your life. 

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This week on Don’t Worry, It’s Confidential, we’re diving into ADHD: Part 2—exploring the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of living with ADHD. 🌟

What we cover

✨ The struggle with household tasks and socializing—why masking can feel necessary but comes at an emotional cost.

✨ Destigmatizing individual needs and embracing neurodiversity-affirming care.

✨ The lasting impact of early school experiences and how they shape us.

✨ Emotional regulation—what it is and how to manage it effectively.

✨ Co-occurring mental health challenges, procrastination, and understanding its roots.

✨ Medication decisions—finding what works for you.

✨ The rise of ADHD content on social media: self-diagnosis, empowerment, and misinformation.

This conversation is packed with empathy, insights, and tools for navigating life with ADHD or life in general.

This week on Don’t Worry, It’s Confidential, we dive deep into ADHD and the complexities of neurodiversity with an amazing guest who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the table. 💡

We explore:
- Her journey into the field and her own ADHD experience
- How ADHD often coexists with other mental health challenges
- What an Occupational Therapist (OT) does and how they can support you
- Breaking down shame and embracing a neurodiversity-affirming perspective
- Systemic barriers that impact access to care
- The many ways ADHD can present itself and breaking through stereotypes to get the right support
- Navigating goal-setting, avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, and building tools for self-improvement
- Imposter syndrome and the struggle with inconsistency

Our guest's passion for this topic is contagious, and her insights are empowering. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen!

Are you curious about what life could look like with less (or no) alcohol? This week on Don't Worry, It's Confidential, my guest shares her powerful journey of becoming sober curious.

We dive into how she realized the impact alcohol was having on her mental health—especially its role in increasing her anxiety—and the transformative changes she made as a result. From navigating social events without a drink to reshaping relationships with friends, family, and her partner, she opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected benefits of this lifestyle shift.

Her story is one of self-exploration, confidence, and clarity. It's proof that you have the freedom to question societal norms and make choices that truly serve your well-being.

💬 Tune in to hear about:

🌟 The connection between alcohol and anxiety.

🌟 Rebuilding confidence and finding joy in sobriety.

🌟 Practical tips for shifting your relationship with alcohol.

This episode isn’t about rules or judgment—it’s about options. You have the power to choose a life that aligns with you. 🎙️💛

In this heartfelt episode of Don’t Worry, It’s Confidential, we’re diving into the complexities of breakups that aren’t about betrayal or bad behaviour—but about growth, misalignment, and tough decisions.

✨ What happens when you realize your values, passions, or interests no longer align?

She shares her deeply personal journey of coming to the decision, facing the uncertainty, and using therapy and self-care to rebuild, understand herself more deeply, and come out stronger. We also speak about how being socialized as a woman can make choosing ourselves hard and acknowledge that experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions is totally normal when going through heartbreak. 

Breakups aren’t just endings—they’re also beginnings. Tune in for an honest conversation about heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering yourself. Listen now and take the first step toward your own breakthrough.