Ask Kati Anything

The Secret to Processing Your Emotions Without Falling Apart


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How do you actually feel your emotions without being consumed by them? In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton shares practical strategies for processing feelings in a healthy way — and how to compartmentalize without suppressing what you’re going through.

Kati also answers listener questions about knowing if your anxiety medication is really working, the difference between dissociation and zoning out, how to cope with burnout-related memory problems, and what to do when starting therapy feels overwhelming because everything is connected.

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With neuroscience-backed insights and compassionate guidance, this episode will help you manage your emotions, protect your mental health, and create space to feel without losing control.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – How to Feel Emotions Without Being Overwhelmed (Healthy Compartmentalization)
08:05 – How to Know If Anxiety Medication Is Working (Signs & Next Steps)
13:07 – Mild Dissociation vs. Zoning Out: How to Recognize and Stop It
19:06 – Dissociation vs. Derealization Explained (Key Differences)
23:38 – Starting Therapy but Invalidation Your Struggles (Why It Happens)
28:34 – Burnout, Stress, ASD & Memory Issues: What’s Normal vs. Concerning
35:40 – Where to Start in Therapy When Everything Feels Interconnected ⚠️ Trigger Warning (suicidality, trauma, grief)
41:01 – Outro & Homework
Ask Kati Anything ep. 276 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
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