
You Need Therapy
Kathryn DeFatta, who has earned her Masters of Education from Vanderbilt University in Human Development Counseling, is inviting you into conversations around what it’s like to live fully in a world where we’ve become accustomed to shut parts of ourselves off. Here you will find a space that welcomes in discomfort, tough questions, and hard truths, all while showing how to find joy through it all.
Latest episodes

Aug 23, 2021 • 32min
Undefining Masculinity with Justin Baldoni
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.

Aug 18, 2021 • 12min
Couch Talks: What is Trauma?
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.

Aug 16, 2021 • 53min
Adventure Therapy with Megan Repass
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.

Aug 11, 2021 • 19min
Couch Talks: Behavioral Activation & Not Everything is Trauma
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.

Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
Being Present with Grief with Amy Brown
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.

Aug 4, 2021 • 17min
Couch Talks: Weight Loss Challenges
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.

Aug 2, 2021 • 51min
Health Is a Feeling Not a Look with Kaisa Keranen
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.

Jul 28, 2021 • 35min
Couch Talks: Episode 100!!!! With Kelly Fox
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.

Jul 26, 2021 • 55min
PMA, Motivation, & Movement with Derrick Billups
This week Kat (@kat.defatta) brought Derrick Billups (@bodybybillups) back to the show for round 2! Derrick is the owner and founder of CityFit Concierge (@cityfitconcierge) and one of Kat's good friends and personal trainer. Together they talk about perspectives and how PMA (positive mental attitude) changes the way you see and experience life. Derrick also tells us how to cultivate motivation and then asks Kat what area of our health (physical, mental spiritual) she thinks is the most important and why. Spoiler: It is kind of a trick question. Click HERE for the PMA episode Kat did on 4 Things with Amy Brown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2021 • 19min
Couch Talks: When to Break Up + Letting Go of the Past?
Couch Talks is the Bonus Q&A Episode of You Need Therapy where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions you send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week Kat talks about how to know if it's time to break up with your partner. Then she dives into why it is so hard to let go of the past. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.