This week on My Therapist Said, Stef talks about being a “rigid bitch” (shoutout to Khloé Kardashian), pushing herself to break routine—like going to yoga at a different time—and unlearning the childhood belief that rest is bad. Because knowing why we struggle, is the first step to taking our power back.

In this episode, Stef pulls from Love is Blind season 8 as inspiration to dive into societal expectations of men and women. She talks about how women increasing their standards could not only change the dynamics of dating, but could lead the change the world we are all hoping to see. It can be a lonely journey to set a new standard for yourself, so she shares how to feel powerful while you are alone and the importance of self-soothing.

Tune in for pop culture, personal growth, and a real talk on emotional independence!

In this episode, Stef breaks down the importance of self-love and why real transformation isn’t about becoming "unrecognizable." Inspired by the TikTok trend, she explores why bringing every version of yourself along for the journey is essential for lasting growth. Through personal therapy reflections, Stef highlights the importance of feeling deserving of good things—because not everything has to be hard. The truth is, you’re going to need you to help guide the way. So instead of leaving the old you behind, let them road dog it with you!

When Stef started My Therapist Said, many people shared they felt it was unprofessional for a therapist to have a podcast—but here we are at Episode 20, and only 1% of podcasts make it this far (!!). It’s time to push back, and if there’s one thing about Stef—when she’s got an opinion, she will be heard. Buckle up!

In this episode, Stefanie encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and start asking more questions. Lately, it seems like no one wants to admit when they don’t know something—and that fear is holding us back. Stefanie reminds us that it’s okay to say, 'I don’t know!' Wondering why your partner is always on their phone? Why your boss is such a jerk? Maybe it’s time to just ask!

You are not a burden.

In episode 18, Stefanie breaks down the pressures of friendships. We need community and connection to survive, but what happens when we lose ourselves in this process? Stef talks about the importance of pouring from a full cup, and the harmful ways that come with overextending ourselves for our friends. Struggling to find this balance? Listen in!

So what is trauma bonding, really? In this episode, Stef breaks down what trauma bonding is and what it looks like in relationships. If this is something you feel you have experienced now, or in the past... listen in!

Welcome to Episode 16! In this episode, Stef talks about falling for people's "potential" and how things can get tricky when we start nitpicking our partners. With her background in addiction treatment, Stef brings some therapist wisdom to the conversation, diving into what it’s like to only hear one side of a relationship story. She also explores the struggle of wanting the best for others while ignoring the toll it takes on *you*.

Spoiler alert: Turns out, we’re often the ones making up that potential in our heads!

Some days we're sad.. Some days we're comedians!

In Episode 15, Stef shares her thoughts on how trauma and humor can be related. She talks about the pain that lives so closely to our laughter and how this connection can be incredibly healing. Ever heard that trauma makes us funnier? Here's why!

In this episode, Stefanie takes a very clear stance on phone use and speaks to the larger issue... the negative impact on your mental health. Stef shares her own story of her relationship with her phone and her phone left her feeling drained and exhausted. Our phones are meant to connect us, yet we are more disconnected than ever from ourselves.

Is this speaking to you? Listen in!