Ask Kati Anything

Why You Can't Trust Yourself (And How to Fix It)


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In today's episode I explain why you struggle to trust yourself and share the simple strategy to rebuild self-trust. I'll help you identify healthy vs unhealthy attachment to your therapist, recognize when you're protecting yourself in therapy, and understand the root causes of intimacy fears. I also cover different therapeutic styles, OCD vs OCD-like tendencies, and practical tips for developing secure attachment patterns.

In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, I address six of your questions about self-trust, therapy struggles, and mental health challenges. Whether you're feeling stuck in life, questioning your therapeutic relationship, or dealing with intrusive thoughts, I provide actionable insights for your healing journey.


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Key Topics I Discuss
• My promise-keeping method for building self-trust
• Signs of healthy vs unhealthy therapist attachment
• Why some therapists avoid deep work (and what to do about it)
• Understanding protection vs control in therapy
• Root causes of intimacy fears and how to overcome them
• OCD symptoms vs OCD-like tendencies explained
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Q1: How to learn to trust yourself
5:46 Q2: Healthy vs unhealthy therapist attachment
11:09 Q3: Therapist not focusing on root issues
17:02 Q4: Controlling everything in therapy
25:04 Q5: Fears of intimacy and healthy attachments
34:07 Q6: OCD vs OCD-like tendencies
40:01 Closing thoughts
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