Buying or selling a home can be exciting, stressful, overwhelming, emotional… sometimes all at the same time.

In this episode, Real Estate Agent Cheryl joins me to talk about what happens emotionally when a house becomes more than just a house. We explore the stress of today's housing market, the excitement and anxiety of making an offer, the grief that can come with losing out on a home, and the complicated emotions that can come with selling.

Because sometimes we're not just buying or selling a house — you're navigating a major life transition.

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What does ADHD look like in women—and how can it shape the way we experience ourselves and our relationships?

In this episode, I sit down with ADHD therapist Molly to explore the often-overlooked experience of ADHD in women. We talk about the ways ADHD can show up in friendships, dating, intimate relationships, and the relationship we have with ourselves.

We also explore rejection sensitivity, shame, perfectionism, people-pleasing, masking, and the pressure so many women feel to be organized, productive, emotionally regulated, and somehow “have it all together.”

Together, we unpack how societal expectations and messages from media can influence the way women with ADHD see themselves—and what can happen when we begin replacing self-criticism with understanding and compassion.

Whether you have an ADHD diagnosis, have wondered if ADHD might explain some of your experiences, or simply want to better understand the women in your life, this conversation offers validation, insight, and a reminder that struggling doesn't mean you're failing.

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Welcome back! We are on Season 3, and starting off our season with a conversation on Period Pain. Painful periods are often treated as something we simply have to live with—but how much pain is actually "normal"?

In this episode of Outside the Therapy Room, I sits down with Laura, a pelvic floor specialist, to talk about the connection between period pain, pelvic floor health, and the mind-body connection.

We explore what the pelvic floor actually does, how tension and chronic pain can affect it, when period pain may be a sign of something more, and how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help. Laura also shares insight into endometriosis and PCOS, what symptoms shouldn't be ignored, and practical ways to support your pelvic health.

Whether you've experienced painful periods yourself, live with pelvic pain, or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to normalize pain or suffer in silence.

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As summer approaches, so does the pressure to have the “perfect summer body.” In this season finale, we’re having an honest conversation about body image, diet culture, self-worth, and the emotional impact of constantly feeling like we need to change ourselves to be accepted.

Joined by therapist Amrit, we explore why this time of year can feel especially triggering, how social media and comparison affect our mental health, and healthier ways to think about our bodies beyond appearance alone. We also talk about weight loss, confidence, body neutrality, and how to stop putting life on pause while waiting to feel “good enough.”

This episode is a reminder that your worth is not measured by your size, and you deserve joy, connection, and self-compassion exactly as you are.

Thank you for being part of season 2 — we’ll see you after the summer break for season 3.

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?”—this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I sit down with Jordan, a couples psychotherapist, to unpack why these patterns happen in the first place. From attachment styles to nervous system familiarity, we explore how our past experiences shape who we’re drawn to—and why unhealthy dynamics can sometimes feel like “chemistry.”

Most importantly, we talk about how to start breaking these cycles. What does it actually look like to choose differently? And how can you begin building something that actually feels secure and fulfilling?

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Healing doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah to talk about the small, often overlooked signs that you’re actually healing—even if it doesn’t feel like it. Because growth isn’t always loud or obvious… sometimes it’s quiet, uncomfortable, and easy to dismiss.

We explore the subtle shifts that signal real change—like pausing before reacting, setting boundaries (even when it feels hard), outgrowing old patterns, and learning to sit with emotions you used to avoid.

Remember, just because it doesn’t feel like progress, doesn’t mean it isn’t.

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In this episode, we’re having an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the realities of this work — beyond what we were taught in grad school. From the pressure to be a “blank slate” to questioning old expectations like no self-disclosure or even having personal photos in your office, we explore how therapists have evolved over time and find their own voice in the room.

Ashley and I also talk about the emotional weight of the work — thinking about clients outside of sessions, not always knowing how they’re doing, and navigating the complexity of caring deeply while maintaining boundaries.

And for those in private practice, we get into the often-unspoken side of being both a therapist and a business owner — wearing multiple hats, managing a team, and holding the responsibility that comes with it.

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Triggers are something many of us have heard about — moments when our nervous system reacts strongly to something in our environment. But what about the opposite of triggers?

In this episode, we’re talking about glimmers — small, often overlooked moments that signal safety to our nervous system.

Bethany returns to explore what actually happens in the body when we get triggered, why some experiences affect us more than others, and how learning to notice glimmers can help regulate our nervous system and bring more moments of calm into our daily lives.

We discuss the connection between triggers and glimmers, why our brains are wired to notice threats more easily than safety, and simple ways to start identifying the small cues of safety that already exist around us.

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Play isn’t just something children do for fun — it’s actually a critical part of emotional development, communication, and mental health.

In this episode, child therapist, Claudia joins and together we explore the power of play and why it matters at every stage of life. We break down the difference between play and play therapy, how child-led play supports emotional growth, and how therapists use play to help children express feelings they may not yet have words for.

We also talk about the role play can have outside the therapy room — not just for kids, but for adults too — and how play can support stress relief, creativity, connection, and overall mental wellbeing.

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In many families, the eldest daughter quietly carries an invisible role — helper, mediator, caregiver, and emotional support system. Over time, this responsibility can shape identity, relationships, and mental health.

Aleta is back to explore the “elder daughter phenomenon,” the pressure to be responsible and mature too early, and how these expectations can impact boundaries, burnout, and self-worth later in life.

We discuss parentification, cultural expectations, and how elder daughters can begin to release the pressure of being “the strong one.”

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