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
210 episodes
EP 209 — How to Rebuild Contact (If You’ve Been Estranged Too Long)
Reconnecting after long-term estrangement can feel impossible — but it is possible. In this episode, we explore the psychology of repair, what makes reconnection safe, and how to reach out without reigniting old wounds.
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Episode 209
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5:52
EP 208 — When Estrangement Is the Only Way (How to Cope If You’ve Tried Everything)
Sometimes walking away really is the healthiest choice — but it comes with grief, guilt, and doubt. This episode offers grounded guidance for navigating the emotional fallout of cutting ties, especially when nothing else has worked.
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Episode 208
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4:58
EP 207 — How to Know If You’re Being Emotionally Abused — Or Just Challenged
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between emotional abuse and a hard relationship dynamic. This episode breaks down the key signs, grey areas, and how to trust your own internal compass.
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Episode 207
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4:46
EP 206 — The Problem With “Protecting Your Peace” Culture
Not everything that feels uncomfortable is toxic. In this episode, we unpack the modern trend of cutting people off for the sake of “peace,” and why growth sometimes comes from staying — not escaping.
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Episode 206
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4:29
EP 205 — How to Set Boundaries With Family Without Burning It All Down
Setting boundaries with family can feel like walking a tightrope — one wrong move, and the whole thing collapses. This episode gives you a grounded framework for setting clear, respectful limits while still preserving connection (when possible)...
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Episode 205
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6:11
EP 204 — Are You Setting a Boundary — Or Just Avoiding a Conversation?
Not every “boundary” is actually a boundary — sometimes it’s fear in disguise. In this episode, we explore the difference between healthy limits and emotional shutdown, how to tell when you’re avoiding instead of asserting, and what real, growt...
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Episode 204
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4:45
EP 203 — Low Contact vs. No Contact: How to Choose What’s Right For You
If you’re struggling in a family relationship and unsure whether to go low contact, no contact, or something in between — this episode is for you. We explore the difference between the two, the psychology of limited engagement, and how to prote...
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Episode 203
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4:39
EP 202 — Before You Cut Someone Off, Try This First
We live in a culture that encourages quick cut-offs in the name of “protecting your peace” — but real boundaries require more than silence. In this episode, we unpack what you can try before you end a relationship for good: how to communicate l...
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Episode 202
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4:42
EP 201 — Should I Go No Contact With My Family? (The Psychology and Cost Behind the Decision)
Going no contact with family is one of the most difficult, complex choices you can make — and one that often comes with grief, guilt, and long-term consequences. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind family estrangement, when it may...
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Episode 201
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7:17
EP 200 — Everything You Need to Know About Dating in 2026 (After 200 Episodes of Therapy Advice)
After 200 episodes unpacking relationships, identity, and the human mind, this milestone episode distills the most important lessons about modern dating. From attachment styles to ghosting, anxious spirals to emotional availability, we break do...
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Episode 200
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7:20
EP 199 — “Who Are You, Really?” — 9 Lessons That Shape the Real You
A deep-dive into identity — why the question “Who am I?” is more complicated than you think, and 9 powerful lessons that can help you figure out who you are, what shaped you, and how to start living more honestly.
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Episode 199
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6:54
EP 198 — The Fear of Speaking Up — And Where It Comes From
Somewhere along the way, silence felt safer.This episode looks at the roots of why speaking up — in meetings, with your boss, or in difficult conversations — can feel so threatening. We’ll unpack the early messages that taught you to sta...
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Episode 198
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5:54
EP 197 — How to Handle Passive-Aggressive Colleagues
It’s not in your head — but it’s not always easy to name either.In this episode, we explore how to recognise passive-aggressive behaviour, why people use it as a defence, and how to respond without getting dragged into the dysfunction. W...
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Episode 197
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5:31
EP 196 — Why You Feel Undervalued at Work
You’re doing everything right — so why does it still feel like it’s not enough?This episode dives into the emotional impact of being overlooked or underappreciated. We explore how recognition, validation, and meaning at work affect your ...
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Episode 196
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5:53
EP 195 — Why You Avoid Conflict at Work (And How It Backfires)
Avoiding conflict feels safe — until it quietly erodes your boundaries.In this episode, we unpack the real reasons you hold back at work: fear of judgment, childhood conditioning, and survival strategies that once protected you. We’ll lo...
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Episode 195
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5:14
EP 194 — When Your Job Becomes Your Identity
When success becomes self-worth, work stops being just a job.This episode explores what happens when your career becomes your whole sense of self — and how it quietly chips away at confidence, relationships, and even joy. Learn how to se...
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Episode 194
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5:15
EP 193 — How to Set Boundaries at Work Without Burning Bridges
You’re allowed to say no — without ruining your reputation.In this episode, we explore how to set clear, professional boundaries at work without guilt or drama. Learn how to hold your limits with confidence, communicate them without apol...
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Episode 193
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4:43
EP 192 — Why You Take Work Criticism So Personally
It’s just feedback — so why does it feel like a personal attack?This episode explores the deeper psychology behind why work criticism cuts so deep. We break down how your nervous system responds to threat, how childhood conditioning ties...
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Episode 192
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5:55
EP 191 — The Psychology of Workplace Conflict
Workplace conflict isn’t always loud — but it’s rarely surface-level.In this episode, we unpack why small issues escalate, how unspoken power dynamics shape tension, and what unresolved needs are often hiding beneath workplace drama. You...
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Episode 191
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5:20
EP 190 — How to Build Trust Without Losing Yourself
You don’t have to choose between connection and self-respect.This episode is about building trust without morphing, over-explaining, or people-pleasing. We’ll explore what it means to be secure and sovereign — even inside close relations...
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Episode 190
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5:23
EP 189 — Can You Trust Again After Being Hurt?
The most common question we hear after heartbreak or betrayal is:Can I ever trust again?In this episode, we walk through what rebuilding trust actually looks like — step-by-step. Not rushing. Not pretending. But relearning safety ...
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Episode 189
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5:34
EP 188 — Trusting Others Starts With This (And It’s Not What You Think)
Most people think trust is built by watching what others do.But in therapy, we’ve found that trust actually starts somewhere else.In this episode, we reveal the overlooked foundation of trust — and how your relationship with yours...
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Episode 188
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5:44
EP 187 — Why Trust Feels Unsafe — Even With Good People
You’ve found someone kind. Consistent. Safe.So why does it still feel risky to let your guard down?In this episode, we unpack why trust can feel unsafe — even when there’s no red flag in sight. We explore the nervous system’s role...
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Episode 187
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5:32
EP 186 — How Past Betrayal Shapes Your Present Relationships
Ever feel like you can’t trust — even when you want to?This episode explores how betrayal — whether from a parent, a partner, or a friend — rewires your nervous system, expectations, and even what you define as “safe.”We’ll break ...
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Episode 186
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5:34
EP 185 — Stop Comparing Yourself to Social Media… It’s Not Reality
Let’s talk about what you don’t see on social media.In this episode, we unpack the false intimacy and invisible edits that fuel comparison spirals.You’ll learn how to spot the psychological tricks behind the scroll — and how to st...
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Episode 185
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5:08