This week Kat (@kat.defatta) brings on her friend Savannah (@savannah.stein) to talk about a somewhat touchy subject. This episode is all about the grey area of drinking. The truth is, you don't have to meet all of the DSM V’s criteria for Substance Use Disorder to make a decision to stop drinking alcohol. Likewise, making the decision to stop drinking alcohol doesn't mean you are an addict or an alcoholic. Savannah walks us through her decision to enter a lifestyle where drinking isn’t a thing she does and how it is helping her uncover who she is truly made to be. My job isn’t to put labels on you or make you think everything you are doing is wrong or bad, it is to make you think. This episode is something I hope will encourage some to really look into how alcohol is used to cope with the discomfort of just being human at times; and if it’s helping or hurting.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is a bonus Q&A episode where Kat answers questions that you all send in to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, Kat addresses more on body image and if getting things like hair and eyelash extensions negatively impacts how we view ourselves. Kat then talks about setting boundaries with friends when you are struggling with their success in an area you are envious of. Lastly, Kat talks about how to find a therapist in your area. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) is coming to you solo once again to break down the basic ins and outs of codependency. In this episode you’ll hear about where it comes from, how to spot it, consequences, and how to start to make healthy changes. If you are someone who constantly is making sure others feel good and are happy so you can feel happy, this episode is probably for you. Also, if you constantly find your own needs on the bottom of your priority list, this is probably for you. In this episode, Kat kindly offers an explanation to why some of us focus on others more than ourselves and gives tips to the beginning stages of breaking the codependency cycle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch talks is a bonus Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions you all send in to kathryn@youneedtherqpypodcast.com. This week Kat keeps NEDA Week as the theme as she answers questions specifically about eating disorders. In this episode you’ll hear how long it takes to get your “set point” weight, if it’s possible to ever not constantly think about food and how “healthy” it is, and how to know if you’re working out to feel good or working out to burn calories. As always, we like to remind listeners that this podcast is not therapy, but a way to jump start your own journey of finding who you were truly made to be! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat is coming to you solo to talk about NEDA week (National Eating Disorder Awareness Week). This episode brought up a lot of anxiety for Kat because of the pressure she created around making sure it was good enough for such an important week. Then, as she was processing her feelings with a friend she remembered something very important, we are always raising awareness for this kind of stuff at You Need Therapy AND when you’re being authentic there is no fight you have to battle for something to be good enough, it just is. In this episode Kat talks about how eating disorders are more complex a podcast has the ability to explain but when it comes down to it, they all tangle up our true identifies. Listen to this episode to hear Kat’s take on why how we show up is more important than who we show up as. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat (@kat.defatta) sits down with Kenzie Todd (@kenzietodd) again to answer questions listeners sent in specifically for her! Kenzie gives us advice on how to start your dream business, shares what body image pressures she feels while working in the fitness industry, and how she reminds herself to stay in therapy when it gets hard!If you want Kat to answer your question email her at kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at Youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has her friend, Kenzie Todd (@kenzietodd) on the show to talk about how she survived a global pandemic with her small business and mental health in tack. Kenzie is the owner and founder of the cycling studio Kat just started teaching at, Full Ride Cycling (@fullridecycling). Somehow, she managed to keep it running through what most of us would call, the weirdest and most challenging year of our lives. Kenzie allows herself to lean into some vulnerability with Kat, as she shares the things she learned about herself, what she needs, and how to accept her limitations as a human over the past year. Kat and Kenzie also process how to navigate competition and comparison in different areas of life. Plus, Kenzie shares her views on social media and how she has learned to use it in a way that feels authentic.Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast on instagram. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat talks about some of the answers she received from an instagram poll about listeners thoughts around fitness culture. She breaks down the 3 most popular reasons you all said you don’t feel comfortable in gym settings and gave some feedback on what to do about them! If you want Kat to answer your question email her at kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at Youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kat (@kat.defatta) has Anne Marie Turan (@fitcitypearl) on the show to talk about the fitness industry. Anne Marie is a veteran when it comes to the fitness community in Nashville. She is a former Titans Cheerleader, Barry’s Bootcamp and Studio Novo instructor, and Sculpt House lead trainer. Recently, she has moved to creating her own virtual at home workouts that you can access by clicking HERE. Together, Kat and Anne Marie discuss how she got into the fitness world, how it’s helped her, what she doesn’t like about it, and how to feel supported and safe in an environment that can often be toxic. If you want to connect with Anne Marie you can follow her at @fitcitypearl on instagram or visit fitcityworld.com. Learn more about YNT at Youneedtherapypodcast.com & @youneedtherapypodcast on instagram. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couch Talks is a special Q&A episode that comes out every Wednesday where Kat (@kat.defatta) answers questions that you all email in each week! This week on Couch Talks, Kat talks about how to support someone who may have borderline personality disorder. Kat also offers insight into how to approach a friend who always tells you to talk to your therapist when you just want to vent.  If you want Kat to answer your question email her at kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about Kat and the podcast at www.Youneedtherapypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.