Through a Therapist's Eyes Podcast

In this special Year In Review episode, Through a Therapist's Eyes looks back at a year of growth, connection, and meaningful conversations in mental health. We celebrate reaching 58,462 all-time downloads, surprising platform shifts (hello Firefox!), and listeners tuning in from across the U.S. and around the world—from Brazil, Hong Kong, and Europe to Japan, Africa, and beyond. The episode has a special "Down the Rabbit Hole" challenge pitting Adam vs Kyle, and highlights chosen by the team. With Kasie's return and honest reflections from the team on what they love—and struggle with—about being therapists, this wrap-up blends insight, humor, and gratitude while setting the stage for what's ahead in 2026.

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In this November Month in Review, we look back at three big topics that shape how we think and feel every day: politics, technology, and the balance between our head and our heart. First, we talk about how politics can fill us with fear, stress, and "us vs. them" thinking - and how taking breaks from the news can actually help us feel calmer and think more clearly. Then, with guest Lisa Danahy, we explore how today's fast, noisy technology can overload our brains, leave us tired, and make real connection harder, and why simple things like real conversations, shared meals, and time away from screens help us stay grounded. Finally, we learn how our thoughts and feelings work together, and why it's tough to make good decisions when our emotions are running wild. This month's episodes remind us that even in a busy, stressful world, we can build healthier minds by slowing down, paying attention, and choosing connection over chaos.

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In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore the fascinating tension between your intellectual and emotional levels of function—and why stress, anxiety, and modern life so often knock these systems out of balance. Building on insights from Episode 27 ("Trust Your Gut or Use Your Head"), we ask how clearly you can think when your emotions are dysregulated, whether your head or heart leads under pressure, and what it really means to function at a high level. We break down the neuropsychology behind the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, how brain fog shows up in anxiety, depression, aging, and even holiday stress, and why today's tech-driven world pushes us into emotional reactivity. Finally, we offer practical ways to reconnect thought and feeling—pausing to reflect, naming emotions, building resiliency, and strengthening that vital bridge between logic and emotion.

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In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore whether technology has become humanity's biggest emotional challenge as we welcome special guest Lisa Danahy from Create Calm. Together, we look at how growing up digital is reshaping patience, empathy, and connection in ways no generation has ever experienced. We break down the tension between our slow, human emotional systems and the fast, stimulating world of screens, and examine how COVID revealed just how fragile our real-world connection skills have become. Lisa shares her SEL expertise to show how families and schools can better support kids in this new landscape, while we discuss rising emotional fatigue, digital overstimulation, and what genuine connection looks like in an algorithm-driven world. We close with practical tips for slowing down, setting healthier boundaries with technology, and rebuilding the emotional habits that help us feel grounded and truly connected.

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In Politics, Community, and Mental Health (Ep334), Chris takes a thoughtful look at how political fear shapes not just our beliefs—but our brains, our relationships, and our sense of belonging. From understanding fear as the dominant political tool to exploring how it fractures community and fuels chronic stress, this episode connects emotional regulation to civic awareness in powerful ways. Listeners will hear how fear narrows thinking, deepens tribalism, and keeps the nervous system on high alert—and learn practical ways to restore connection, regulate emotions, and engage politics without losing peace of mind. The takeaway: before we can talk facts, we have to calm the body.

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In this special "333" episode, Chris reflects on the personal and symbolic meaning of the number 333—creativity, growth, and encouragement—and revisits a month full of powerful insights. Episode 329 explored Formal and Informal Power in Relationships, where the team discovered that true strength comes from vulnerability, not control. Episode 330 took on Willpower, revealing how pairing determination with habits, mindfulness, and self-compassion creates lasting change. Episode 331 asked How Do We Control Mental Health and Substance Abuse?, emphasizing the power of small, structured steps and layered supports in recovery. Finally, Episode 332 delved into Elderly Dating, highlighting connection, safety, and the courage to begin again.

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In Episode 332: Elderly Dating, Through a Therapist's Eyes explores what dating looks like later in life-whether it's about companionship, romance, or new beginnings. The hosts discuss the emotional and social benefits of connecting again, as well as the challenges of grief, health changes, and online dating. They also highlight growing concerns around romance scams targeting older adults and share practical tips for staying safe, setting healthy boundaries, and embracing relationships with confidence and self-awareness.

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In Episode 331 of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we tackle one of the hardest truths in recovery and wellness: how much control do we really have over our mental health and substance use? Building on Episodes 327 (The Value of Vulnerability), 328 (The Information Age Issues), and 330 (Willpower), this conversation digs into the neuroscience of control - how brain chemistry, stress, and trauma reshape our ability to self-regulate - and why sheer willpower often falls short. Guided by the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer, we explore practical, science-backed ways to strengthen control through structure, skill-building, and support. From habit design and mindfulness to medication-assisted treatment and integrated care, this episode reframes "control" not as a solo effort, but as a shared, sustainable path toward healing and balance.

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In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we take a deep dive into willpower - what it really is, how it works, and why it so often fails us. From the neuroscience of self-control to the myths surrounding "mental strength," we explore whether willpower is a reliable path to lasting change or just a short-term burst of motivation. You'll hear how it shows up in mental health, relationships, and addiction recovery - and why overvaluing it can lead to shame, blame, and burnout. Join us as we unpack the science, challenge the stigma, and offer practical tools to build systems, habits, and self-compassion that go far beyond sheer willpower.

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In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we dig into how power shows up in our closest relationships — sometimes loud and obvious, sometimes quiet and emotional. Using insights from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we explore how control, influence, and vulnerability all play a role in love and connection. You'll hear how formal power (like money or decision-making) and informal power (like silence, persuasion, or emotion) can create tension or trust depending on how they're used. Join us as we uncover how shifting from power moves to vulnerability can transform relationships from struggle to strength.

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