Voice Memos from a Therapist
Candid and conversational reflections on all things mental, emotional, and relational health
Episodes
11 episodes
The Secret to Taking Better Advice
SYNOPSISNot all advice is created equal. This episode dives into how to separate wisdom from well-meaning but untested opinions, and how to make sure the guidance you follow comes from people who actually live what they teach.
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5:35
Making the Most of What Life Teaches
SYNOPSISLife is always offering lessons, but not everyone is listening. This episode explores what it means to stay open, curious, and teachable — to show up to life as a learner instead of a passive observer.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:05
How to Live with the Seasons (and Why It Matters)
SYNOPSISFall is nature’s reminder that release is not loss — it’s renewal. This episode explores what happens when we choose to live with the seasons: letting go, reflecting deeply, and making room for rest before the next cycle begins.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:48
Learning to Carry Grief
SYNOPSISGrief isn’t something we “get over”—it’s something we learn to carry more lightly with time. In this episode, we reflect on the many forms of loss, even those that aren’t tied to people, and how honoring what mattered can help us...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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5:11
Why Therapists Don’t Give Advice
SYNOPSISMany people step into therapy expecting clear answers and direct advice—but that’s not the role of a good therapist. In this episode, we unpack why therapy isn’t about quick fixes, but about empowering clients to make their own d...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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5:50
What You Admire in Others Might Already Be in You
SYNOPSISFrom insecurity to inspiration, projection has more to teach us than we realize. Discover how noticing others can help us notice ourselves.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:00
Do We Model the Golden Rule with Kids and Teens?
SYNOPSISToday's memo is about flipping perspectives: what if we treated kids the way we expect to be treated as adults? Let's dive into the subtle but powerful shifts that happen when we practice empathy in the way that we parent, teach,...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:46
Life Is Hard—and That’s Okay
SYNOPSISWe often expect life to be easy, but that expectation only makes the hard moments feel heavier.In this episode, I share an analogy that helps reframe hardship: when we accept that challenges are part of life, we can prepar...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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5:27
Unlearning the Rush
SYNOPSIS Rushing has become second nature in our culture, but it isn’t our natural pace.In this memo, I reflect on how rushing is a learned behavior, why it’s so hard to slow down, and how we can relearn a more peaceful, huma...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:52
Therapy Explained: Healer, Trainer, Coach
SYNOPSISWhat exactly does a therapist do — and how can you explain it to someone who’s never been to counseling or only knows what they’ve seen on social media?In this episode, I break down three simple analogies to make sense of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:06
introduction to Voice Memos from a Therapist
Welcome to a podcast that makes mental, emotional, and relational health feel approachable, practical, and real. Hosted by a therapist who loves learning and sharing—not in jargon-heavy lectures, but in quick, unpolished voice-memo style reflec...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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