Welcome back to Operation Be!

This episode is a really special one for me because I get to introduce you to someone who has had a massive impact on my own journey—Amber Kerby. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Non-Ordinary Therapy, and she’s been walking beside me for over seven years now.

We dive into what therapy really looks like when you’re willing to go all in. From Internal Family Systems (IFS) to ketamine-assisted therapy, and most importantly—the power of integration and self-compassion—this conversation pulls back the curtain on what true healing actually requires.

I share pieces of my own story here, how working with Amber has shaped the way I see myself, the way I set boundaries, and how I choose to show up every day. This isn’t about surface-level fixes. It’s about doing the deeper work that makes lasting change possible.

If you’ve ever been curious about non-traditional therapy, wondered what it looks like to process emotions in real time, or needed a reminder that you’re not alone in the mess of figuring yourself out—this one’s for you.

✨Tune in, and let this conversation meet you exactly where you are.

0:00 – 2:45: Intro & Guest Welcome

2:46 – 6:30: Amber’s Non-Ordinary Therapy Approach

6:31 – 12:00: First Impressions & The “Feeling Cards” Breakthrough

12:01 – 16:00: Finding the Right Therapist

16:01 – 20:30: Pruning Relationships & Choosing What to Re-Engage In

20:31 – 25:00: Presence & Slowing Down

25:01 – 31:00: No Bad Parts & The Wisdom of the Inner Critic

31:01 – 36:00: Integration & Psychedelic Therapy

36:01 – 41:00: Doing the Work vs. Checking the Box

41:01 – 45:00: Grief, Anger, & Permission to Feel

45:01 – 48:00: Worth, Productivity & Self-Compassion

48:01 – 50:00: Amber’s Practice: Microdosing Mindfulness

Connect with Amber:

https://www.facebook.com/nonordinary.therapy

https://www.instagram.com/nonordinary.therapy/

https://www.amberkerby.com/

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