Nuance Needed

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April 02, 2025 33: We Need to Talk About SkinnyTok
IDK about you but we have THOUGHTS about SkinnyTok trend on Tiktok and how its infiltrating other social media platforms. In this episode, we're diving into the why this trend is problematic and how it's impacting our relationship with our bodies and food.
In conversation, we tackle:
- Why glorifying thinness as the ultimate goal is a dangerous path to self-hate
- How phrases like "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" are eating disorder dog whistles
- The misrepresentation of body positivity and intuitive eating concepts
- Some influencers behind this harmful trend and their tactics
- Why basing happiness on appearance creates a foundation that inevitably crumbles
- The connection between SkinnyTok and other conservative-rooted trends
- Practical ways to approach content that inspires rather than influences
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To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.

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1 hr
March 26, 2025 32: Manifesting, Magical Thinking & Grief: Coping When Things Fall Apart
What happens when the trendy concept of "manifesting" collides with real-life tragedy? In this vulnerable episode, we start discussing manifesting and end up deep in conversation about grief, caregiving, and finding meaning when life doesn't go as planned.
In this episode, we explore:
- The problem with manifesting coaches who claim "if something negative is happening to you, you're just not manifesting hard enough"
- How easily manifesting can slip into harmful magical thinking, especially during crisis moments
- Sam's experience with prayer and spirituality from her religious background and how it parallels manifesting concept
- Amanda's current struggle with magical thinking as she has navigated her mom’s cancer diagnosis
- The complex reality of being a lifelong caregiver for a disabled family member and the emotional toll it takes
- Finding moments of joy and meaning even in life's darkest times
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To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
48 min
March 19, 202531: Not Everything is "Trauma Dumping"- How Therapy Speak is Killing Friendships
When did telling a friend about a tough time become "trauma dumping"? In this episode, we dissect how misusing therapy concepts is creating barriers to authentic friendship.
In conversation, we tackle:
The viral text where someone got accused of "trauma dumping" for simply mentioning their grandmother died
What trauma dumping ACTUALLY is vs. how it's being misused to shut down normal conversations
Why you CAN'T trauma dump on your therapist (that's literally what they're there for!)
How "annoyance is the price you pay for community" might be the most important relationship concept we've forgotten
How Amanda and Sam balance their friendship in different life stages, and our real thoughts on how if single women and moms can be friends
Amanda's strategy for overcoming chronic flakiness when you don't feel like showing up

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To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
47 min
March 12, 2025 30: Millennial Friendship, Parenting and Social Media with Kate Kennedy
Kate Kennedy, author of One in a Millenial and host of Be There in Five Podcast, is here (!!) for a deep dive into how friendship has fundamentally changed since our own childhoods, and what that means for the next generation.
In conversation, we explore:
- The lost art of unstructured playtime and being bored
- The "no sleepovers" trend
- How social media has changed the experience of being left out
- What happens when every moment needs to be "enriching"
-What its like being a millenial content creator in the age of clickbait
And so much more!!
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To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
Kate Kennedy is the author of the NYT Bestselling Book, One in a Millennial, now available in paperback. She is also the host of the Be There in Five Podcast!
1 hr 6 min
March 05, 2025 29: The Problem with the "Let Them" Theory & Why Overly Simplistic Advice Fails Us
Tired of oversimplified self help advice? US TOO! Today we are diving into our controversial take on why we don't like the "Let Them" theory by Mel Robbins.
Listen to hear...
- The problematic oversimplification in viral mental health theories
- Why the original "Let Them" poem by Cassie Phillips carries more depth and nuance
- The problem with shame-based approaches to personal development
- The difference between temporary inspiration and lasting transformation
- The inherent privilege in telling someone to "just let them"
- What we actually recommend INSTEAD
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
48 min
February 27, 2025 28: Why People Pleasing Makes You Angry & How to Stop Part 2
Ready to get uncomfortably honest about why being "the nice one" is leaving you feeling resentful? This is part 2 of our people pleasing episode. Go listen to the first episode before diving into this one!
In conversation, we tackle:
* The exhausting cycle of expecting people to read your mind
* How avoiding conflict actually creates MORE conflict
* Why assertiveness feels like aggression when you're used to people pleasing
* Sam’s experience learning to stop apologizing for existing
* How resentment builds when you don't express your needs
* Why your passive aggression isn't as subtle as you think
* The freedom that comes from letting people be upset with you
* Amanda's story of making amends at Wawa
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
35 min
February 26, 2025 27: Why People Pleasing Can Be Manipulative Part 1
Buckle up! We get radically candid about our own (very different) journeys with people-pleasing. We share:
* How Amanda discovered her "thoughtful gift-giving" was actually manipulation to avoid accountability
* Why Sam's role as a childhood caregiver shaped her people-pleasing patterns
* How Sam learned to stop apologizing for existing
* Their personal struggles with being "the nice one"
* Why they both ended up becoming therapists for the "wrong" reasons
* The uncomfortable truth about using "niceness" as control
* What happens when your whole identity is built on being agreeable
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Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!

Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
34 min
February 19, 202526: Your Fear of Discomfort is Keeping You Stuck
Tired of understanding all your patterns but still feeling stuck? In this episode, we're diving into the uncomfortable truth about why all that self-help content and therapy insight isn't actually changing your life.
In conversation, we tackle:
Why being "the self-aware friend" might be your newest form of avoidance
How instant access to information is making us worse at solving our own problems
Why validation without action is just spicy procrastination
The uncomfortable truth about why therapy isn't just about feeling seen
What your endless TikTok scrolling says about your fear of change
How technology is teaching us to avoid sitting with hard emotions
Why waiting to feel "ready" means waiting forever
The difference between productive discomfort and tolerating what needs to change
Practical steps for moving from understanding to action

Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
52 min
February 12, 2025 25: How to Break Free from Perfectionism & Live Your Values
Is your commitment to being perfect or good actually the enemy of your growth? In this episode we discuss:
- The subtle ways perfectionism masquerades as preparation and protection
- How perfectionism can become a form of self-harm and procrastination
- The connection (and important differences) between perfectionism and people-pleasing
- Why letting go of perfectionism can feel like losing your foundation
- The role of defensiveness in maintaining perfectionist behaviors
- How social media has transformed perfectionism from an internal to an external expectation.
Use code NUANCE for 40% off of Cozy Earth. Check out www.cozyearth.com
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
52 min
February 05, 2025 24: How to Prevent Parental Estrangement with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Want to prevent estrangement in your kids? This is the second part of our conversation with Whitney Goodman, LMFT. For the first part, please listen to the "Calling Home" podcast. In the first part of this conversation, we cover, what social media gets wrong about parental estrangement and what the nuance is that is missing online. In this second part of the conversation, we discuss.
- How becoming a parent has impacted how Whitney and Amanda see parental estrangement
- The single most important thing you can do to prevent estrangement with your child
- How to repair with your child (or anyone), when you make a mistake
Want to join the conversation? EMAIL- [email protected] or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok- Sam (@Sam.the.therapist) Amanda (@Therapyforwomen) To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Whitney Goodman, LMFT is a licensed therapist and the founder of Calling Home, a community for adults who want to have better relationships with their family. To join check out www.callinghome.co or check out Whitney on instagram www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit
30 min

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