If you’re anything like me, it can be SO hard to get to sleep and stay asleep when you’re stressed/anxious. In this episode I share some helpful ways to relax, wind-down and drift off to sleep… even if you’ve been up late worried about the next day (or the meaning of life 😩). I also share the KEY to achieving emotional resilience. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

By now you all know that I’m a therapist. But I hope you also know that I’m a human being… who’s been through struggles, been to therapy and tried various methods of healing. In this episode I share some of my go-to coping skills for when I’m feeling tough emotions. I share skills that will help you get through feelings of anxiety, anger, rejection, shame or sadness. I share the biological reason you might struggle with emotion regulation, decision-making, and impulsivity. I also talk about how to learn to trust yourself and share an update to My Poop Journey, since you’re all SO interested 😋 • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/samantha-curt-westport-ct/968826 • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

We’ve all heard of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues. Maybe you’ve experienced them or know someone who has, or you’ve read definitions of them. But WHAT ARE they really? And where do they come from? I am a therapist who specializes in disordered eating and body image, and in this episode I unpack these terms and help them to seem less wild and out-there ✨🛸💫 I reference Melissa Vasikauskas, RD’s (@embodied.nourishment on IG) podcast “Embodied Nourishment” that is full of related gems. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/samantha-curt-westport-ct/968826 • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Tired of eating as best as you can and STILL running to the bathroom 12 times a day OR only having a satisfying poop once a week? In this episode I’m going to reveal my FAVORITE type of therapy for potty health. I also review content from social media nutritionist @the.gut.goddess and share my take on her information. Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/samantha-curt-westport-ct/968826 Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

In this episode I talk about navigating friendships in your late teens/ early twenties, give tips on using social media in building relationships, and share my thoughts on passing gas in front of your significant other. 🐒💨 Comments and DMs always open on Instagram for questions related to episode topics @Samantha.J.Curt

So you think you want to start therapy but don’t know where to start. In this episode I outline how to find a therapist, what type of therapy is right for you, and how to get the whole process started. Because you deserve a supportive mentor whose a good fit for YOU! Comments and DMs always open on Instagram for questions related to episode topics @Samantha.J.Curt. (@psychologytoday @therapyden @therapyjeff)

With all of this talk about “motivation” and “discipline” and “productivity” online recently, it can be hard to relax! In todays episode I help you to shed that layer of shame that often comes with resting. Let me know what you think of this message and these tips. Comments/ DMs always open on IG @Samantha.J.Curt! (Referencing my original content as well as content by Nikki, The Calm Therapist @GiftofCalm on Instagram.)

Have you ever procrastinated? Ever beat yourself up? Not acknowledged a small win? Yes? Then todays episode is for you. In episode 6 I introduce mind/body healing techniques for trauma & stress; give a warning about yoga and meditation; discuss where your rigid, black-and-white thinking came from (hint: it’s not you); discuss the limitations of cognitive/behavioral therapies; and share another personal 💩 story. (Jump to 11:20 if you just want to listen to the Perfectionism chit-chat.) Trigger warning: brief, general mention of self harm and harm by others 7:00-7:13.

The answer might not be what you think! In this episode I talk about the dos and don’ts of striving for balance in our lives.

Has anyone ever said, “just be more confident!” and you’re like “cool but how?” So many of us have struggled with self-esteem and insecurity, and just want to be confident already! In this episode I talk about why we struggle, give my top 2 tips, and share an embarrassing personal story.