What Should I Talk About During Ketamine Therapy? How to Get The Most Out Of A Session
Ketamine specialist Shannon York joins Kristie and Felicia to chat about the transformative world of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Shannon breaks down how it’s different from purely medical ketamine treatment, debunks common myths, and explores how (KAP) can quiet the brain's default mode network to accelerate healing. Some takeaways:- Ketamine as a medical treatment vs. an assistant to psychotherapy- Why setting a clear intention is a non-negotiable step- How KAP can make you more receptive to change- The importance of a strong therapeutic alliance to experience this safelyConnect with Shannon. Get Shannon’s freebie for Loved Ones here!*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.
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Are My Intrusive Thoughts "Normal" Or Do I Have OCD?
Licensed and multi-certified therapist Kathryn Wood joins Kristie and Felicia to demystify Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and intrusive thoughts. They break down what OCD actually is (and isn’t) and differentiate reality from pop psychology stereotypes. Some takeaways:The difference between a fleeting thought and a persistent, intrusive thoughtWhy typical “advice” can actually make OCD worseHow OCD can manifest: from perfectionism to fears of causing harmLearning to sit with uncertainty as healingConnect with Kathryn:Kathryn's website: emboldenedtherapy.comKathryn’s profile on BestTherapists.comResources mentioned in this episode:TreatMyOCD.comInternational OCD Foundation*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.
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Am I Enmeshed With My Mom? Signs of Mother-Son Enmeshment & What To Do
Licensed Therapist Mary Beth Somich joins Kristie and Felicia to demystify the concept of enmeshment in families, especially between mothers and sons. They look at what enmeshment actually means (hint: blurred boundaries and no space for individuality), where it comes from, and why it’s so tough to break free from. Some takeaways:How enmeshment manifests in real lifeThe effects of enmeshment on adult romantic and family relationshipsWhy setting boundaries can often feel like “rocking the boat”How to shift to healthy connections without cutting tiesConnect with Mary Beth: www.yourjourneythrough.com*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.
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Are My Parents Emotionally Abusive? Signs You've Been Abused & What To Do
Licensed Therapist Ashley Hudson joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the complex and heavy topic of parental emotional abuse. They discuss why this form of abuse is so difficult to identify, why parents engage in it (often unconsciously), and the long-term impact it has on children as they transition into adulthood. Some takeaways:Why emotional abuse is harder to spot than physical abuseThe "good kid": How fear of a parent's reaction creates anxious complianceStrategies for coping like setting "quiet boundaries"Letting go of the "good kid" identity and accepting being labeled as the "bad guy"Connect with Ashley: https://www.ashleyhudsontherapy.com/Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast *Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.
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Am I Emotionally Numb? Signs Of Emotional Numbness and What To Do Next
Drama Therapist Arianna Wheat joins Kristie and Felicia to explore emotional numbness as a coping mechanism for when we feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or past trauma. Arianna believes healing begins with connection—to one’s past, present, and with someone who sees them fully. Some takeaways:How to regulate your nervous systemHyper and hypo-arousal: what are they and why are they relevant?Challenging the “shoulds”Radical acceptance of your emotionsConnect with Arianna: https://www.soulinsession.com/https://www.instagram.com/soulinsession*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.
A mental health show where actual, licensed therapists open up about what they’re really thinking, while answering the internet’s most burning mental health questions. And by burning mental health questions, we mean the stuff you’re posting about anonymously on Reddit in the middle of the night.
These therapists aren’t holding back. They’re telling you what they really think including the things they’d never actually say in session. Each week, you’ll hear from expert therapists to break it all down: from emotional numbness and trauma, to self-worth and healing.
What Your Therapist Thinks is a weekly, limited run podcast hosted by Kristie Plantinga, founder of Best Therapists, and Felicia Keller Boyle, a licensed somatic therapist in private practice.
Brought to you by BestTherapists.com—a directory that vets mental health professionals so therapy-seekers can focus on fit, not quality.
Produced by PodVision.
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or watch full video episodes on the “What Your Therapist Thinks” YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatYourTherapistThinks
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