And How Does That Make You Feel?
Welcome to And How Does That Make You Feel? — an AWKN podcast that ungatekeeps what really happens in therapy. No fluff. No psycho-jargon. Just straight-talking insights from inside the therapist’s chair.
Each short episode gives you real tools, real stories, and practical takeaways for the stuff you're actually dealing with — anxiety, ADHD, relationships, burnout, trauma, identity, and everything in between.
This isn’t therapy. But it might just be the next best thing.
Hosted by the team at AWKN, a premium online therapy platform.
Episodes
240 episodes
EP 238 — How to Stop Stress Turning Into Relationship Conflict
A lot of arguments aren’t really about what you think they are — they’re about stress. This episode explores how pressure spills into your relationship, why small things escalate, and how to catch it early so stress doesn’t turn into unnecessar...
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Episode 238
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6:31
EP 237 — How Stress Triggers Attachment Issues in Relationships
Noticing more anxiety, distance, or overthinking in your relationship lately? Stress could be activating deeper attachment patterns. In this episode, we break down how external pressure triggers anxious and avoidant responses — and how to manag...
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Episode 237
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7:35
EP 236 — How to Support Your Partner When You’re Both Struggling
What do you do when both of you are overwhelmed at the same time? In this episode, we explore how to support each other without burning out, communicate better under pressure, and stay connected when neither of you has much left to give.
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Episode 236
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6:48
EP 235 — Why Stress Makes You More Sensitive in Relationships
Feeling more reactive, emotional, or easily triggered lately? You’re not imagining it. This episode explains how stress heightens sensitivity, changes perception, and makes relationships feel more intense — and how to manage it.
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Episode 235
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7:03
EP 234 — How to Uphold Your Sex Life During Stressful Times
When life gets heavy, intimacy is often the first thing to go. In this episode, we talk about how to maintain connection, rebuild desire, and protect your sex life — even when everything else feels overwhelming.
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Episode 234
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6:44
EP 233 — Why External Stress Is Ruining Your Sex Life
If your sex life has changed, stress could be the real reason. This episode explores how pressure, mental load, and emotional fatigue impact desire, connection, and intimacy — and what you can do to rebuild it without forcing it.
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Episode 233
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7:35
EP 232 — Why You’re Arguing More Lately (And It’s Not Just Your Partner)
Arguing more than usual? It might not be about your relationship at all. In this episode, we break down how external stress quietly fuels conflict, why small things suddenly feel bigger, and how to stop turning on each other when life gets over...
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Episode 232
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7:14
EP 231 — You Can Care About the World Without Carrying It All
Caring about what’s happening in the world doesn’t mean you have to carry the emotional weight of it every moment. In this episode, we unpack the difference between empathy and emotional overload, why you may feel responsible for more than you ...
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Episode 231
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7:01
EP 230 — How Crisis Impacts Relationships — And What To Do About It
When the world feels unstable, it often shows up in your closest relationships. Tension rises, patience drops, and small issues escalate quickly. In this episode, we explore how crisis affects your nervous system, why stress spills into your re...
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Episode 230
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7:16
EP 229 — How to Stop Imagining Worst-Case Scenarios
When uncertainty rises, the mind often jumps straight to the worst possible outcome. But constantly imagining disaster doesn’t prepare you — it drains you. In this episode, we explore why your brain defaults to worst-case thinking, how it fuels...
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Episode 229
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7:10
EP 228 — The Psychology of Living Under Threat from War
Living in a region affected by conflict creates a unique psychological pressure — even if daily life continues. Your body stays alert, your mind scans for danger, and uncertainty quietly shapes how you think and feel. In this episode, we explor...
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Episode 228
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7:11
EP 227 — Why Conflict in the World Increases Conflict at Home
When the world feels unstable, tension often shows up closer to home. Small disagreements feel bigger, patience runs thinner, and relationships can feel strained. In this episode, we unpack why external stress spills into personal relationships...
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Episode 227
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6:59
EP 226 — Should You Limit News Exposure During Conflict?
When tensions rise and headlines are constant, staying informed can quickly turn into feeling overwhelmed. But is limiting your news consumption responsible — or necessary for your mental health? In this episode, we explore the psychology behin...
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Episode 226
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6:55
EP 225 — The Psychological Impact of Doomscrolling During War
When conflict dominates the headlines, the urge to keep scrolling can feel responsible — even necessary. But constant exposure to crisis content keeps your nervous system in survival mode. In this episode, we break down what doomscrolling does ...
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Episode 225
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7:26
EP 224 — How to Stop Catastrophising During War
When tension rises, your mind can quickly jump to worst-case scenarios. But imagining disaster over and over doesn’t prepare you — it exhausts you. In this episode, we explore why your brain defaults to the worst, how catastrophising fuels anxi...
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Episode 224
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7:30
EP 223 — The 5 Most Important Things to Do for Your Mental Health During Regional Conflict
Living under regional uncertainty can quietly impact your mood, sleep, and relationships — even if you’re physically safe. In this episode, we cover five essential steps to protect your mental health during conflict, from regulating your nervou...
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Episode 223
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7:47
EP 229 — How to Stop Imagining Worst-Case Scenarios
When uncertainty rises, the mind often jumps straight to the worst possible outcome. But constantly imagining disaster doesn’t prepare you — it drains you. In this episode, we explore why your brain defaults to worst-case thinking, how it fuels...
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Episode 229
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7:10
EP 222 — The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Your Emotional Needs
Ignoring your emotional needs can look like strength on the surface, but over time it carries a quiet psychological cost. In this episode, we explore what emotional needs really are, why so many people learn to suppress them, and how reconnecti...
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Episode 222
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6:34
EP 221 — 7 Ways to Reset Your Mind When You Feel Stuck in Life
Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing—it often means something inside needs to shift. This episode unpacks the psychology of stuckness and offers seven powerful mental resets to help you regain clarity, direction, and forward movement witho...
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Episode 221
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6:09
EP 220 — The 5 Foundations of Emotional Stability No One Teaches You
Emotional stability isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. We explore the five core psychological foundations that create real inner steadiness, from nervous system safety to self-trust and meaning, and why these essentials ...
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Episode 220
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6:34
EP 219 — 10 Small Changes That Can Lift Low Mood Faster Than You Think
Low mood often feels overwhelming, but meaningful shifts can begin with surprisingly small actions. This episode breaks down ten realistic changes—grounded in psychology and neuroscience—that can gently lift your mood and restore a sense of mov...
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Episode 219
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7:01
EP 218 — The 7 Daily Habits That Quietly Improve Your Mental Health
Real mental health change rarely comes from dramatic breakthroughs. It comes from small, consistent habits that retrain your brain and nervous system over time. In this episode, we explore seven simple daily practices that quietly build stabili...
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Episode 218
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6:47
EP 217 — How to Start Believing You Deserve Better
Wanting better is one thing. Believing you’re allowed to have it is another. This episode helps you shift from self-doubt to self-worth—with practical steps to start seeing yourself as someone worthy of love, rest, success, and peace.
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Episode 217
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4:56
EP 216 — How Low Self-Esteem Shows Up in Relationships
Low self-worth doesn’t always look like insecurity—it can look like overgiving, jealousy, staying silent, or settling. This episode breaks down the hidden ways self-esteem issues affect your romantic (and even platonic) relationships.
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Episode 216
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4:57
EP 215 — Why You Might Self-Sabotage When Things Go Well
Things are finally going right… so why are you pulling away, picking fights, or quietly unraveling it all? In this episode, we explore the deeper psychology behind self-sabotage, fear of success, and the unconscious belief that you’re not allow...
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Episode 215
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4:52