This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has fellow licensed therapist and author Lori Gotlieb on the show. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over a million copies and is currently being adapted as a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she is co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast executive produced by Katie Couric and writes The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column. Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or by following her on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author. Together Lori & Kat talk about taking charge in your own life, grief & loss, and the difference between wise and idiot compassion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the special bonus episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week's first question is about how to accept grief and find motivation to do something about what you're grieving at the same time. Then Kat talks about the difficulties of finding a therapist and offers some helpful tips! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has Justin Baldoni (@justinbaldoni) on the show to talk about some of the harmful messages that our culture's idea of masculinity creates. Justin recently came out with a book titled, Man Enough and has started the Man Enough Podcast in an effort to further undefine masculinity and offer freedom to those who have been hurt by the current popular beliefs of what being a man looks like. In this episode you will hear about some of those beliefs and gain a better understanding of why we need to start shifting how we view masculinity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat gives a description of what trauma is. There has been an influx of information lately on social media outlets that sometimes makes understanding what trauma is confusing. In this episode you’ll hear Kat break down the truth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has the one and only Megan Repass on the show to talk all things adventure therapy. Megan is the program director at Milestones a trauma focussed residential treatment center. She holds her Master's in psychology and is a certified equine, wilderness, and adventure therapist. Regardless of all of that though, she is one of the most loving and spirited humans in the world. Listen this week to hear about experiential therapy, the power of metaphor, and how nature can be our natural healing agent.If you want to connect with Megan you can contact her by e-mailing thewindinfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat gives some tips on how to get out of feeling stuck when it comes to your goals. Then she talks about a recent Instagram post she saw (and loved) that addressed the over generalizations that are all over social media when it comes to trauma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FINALLY! Amy Brown (@radioamy) joins Kat (@kat.defatta) for the first time on You Need Therapy! You may know Amy as the cohost of The Bobby Bones Show, creator of Pimpin' Joy, host of 4 Things with Amy Brown, or cohost of Outweigh- Kat knows Amy as one of the most genuine humans around. Together, Kat and Amy talk about what grief is and how it has shown up in thier own lives. They talk about anticipatory grief, comparative grief, the stages of grief, and finding meaning in their grief. They kind of cover it all. Grief is something that every human being will experience more than one time during their lives, yet it is also something many of us avoid. Join in on this conversation to hear some honesty about what it's like to get honest and present with it.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is the bonus Q&A episode of You Need Therapy that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about weight loss competitions within friends, families, and at fitness studios. Kat explains why these kinds of things are dangerous and also how to talk to friends and family who are engaging in them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is an exciting week at You Need Therapy. Kat (@kat.defatta) has an eye opening conversation with Kaisa Keranen (@kaisafit) who founded Just move (@justmove). Kaisa is a personal trainer, fitness educator and social media influencer known for her fun and innovative ways to get people moving. She graduated from the University of Washington where she was a member of the Track and Field team and later went on to get her Masters in Exercise Science, Sports Performance and Injury Prevention.The confusion around body positivity and what it really means and looks like has been something Kat has been wanting to address for a while now and Kaisa was the PERFECT human to broach this topic with. Your eyes will be open and your heart with be thankful when you hear what Kaisa has to say about how self love and body positivity is postured in our current culture.Throughout this conversation Kaisa and Kat also talk about how movement saved and changed Kaisa’s life and how her dream of being a social worker transformed into her teaching people how to move and care for themselves well at any and all levels. To learn more about Kaisa visit: https://kaisafit.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHATTTTTT????? Woah! 100 episodes You Need Therapy! Today is a day to celebrate and also a day to express so much gratitude. As of today, we have produced 100 episodes of content to help generate shifts, growth, and change within our communities. To ring in the big day, Kat (@kat.defatta), decided to take it ALLL the way back to episode one by having her very first guest on, Kelly Fox. Kelly is one of Kat's best and oldest friends... and it is easy to see why when you get a taste of her energy and spirit. In this episode you will hear how the podcast has helped Kelly in her own life and Kat helps Kelly come to a deeper understanding of her own behavior in her current relationships. THANK YOU for being in this with us. Cheers to 100! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.