Ask A Therapist
A place for insight, reflection, and a little humor along the way.
Episodes
37 episodes
Coparenting with a Stepparent (Ep. 36)
When co-parenting works well, it can still hurt.In this episode, we respond to a letter from a mom navigating one of the most emotionally complicated parts of post-divorce parenting. Her ex-husband and his new wife have propo...
Enabling Gambling (Ep. 35)
This week, we respond to someone caught between wanting to help their mom and feeling like they're unintentionally supporting their stepdad's gambling addiction.We explore one of the most difficult questions families face: How do you sup...
Smaller Body, Same Girl (Ep. 34)
Today's listener letter comes from a woman who recently lost weight and feels healthier, more confident, and genuinely happy with the changes to her body. But there's one unexpected side effect she never anticipated: the way the world treats he...
Difficult Boss (Ep. 33)
What do you do when your boss makes you question yourself?This week, we hear from a listener who can't tell whether she's dealing with a difficult manager, subtle workplace bias, or the effects of a year spent walking on eggshells. She d...
Marriage Uncertainty (Ep. 32)
How do you know if you're truly ready to ask one of the biggest questions of your life?In this episode, we respond to a listener who's wondering if he's ready to propose and questioning if his uncertainty is a red flag. We explore the di...
Confronting Lying (Ep. 31)
We're back for season 4! What do you do when someone you love keeps lying—but you don't think they're a bad person?In this episode, we respond to a listener whose close friend has developed a pattern of telling stories that d...
Sleep Paralysis (Ep. 30)
What happens when an experience feels both deeply physical and deeply spiritual?This week, we respond to a listener who has struggled with sleep paralysis for years. While they understand the scientific explanations behind sleep paralysi...
Teens & Body Image (Ep. 29)
How do you help a daughter who is struggling with body image without accidentally making things worse?This week, we hear from a mom who's noticing subtle but concerning changes in her teen daughter's relationship with food, weight, and a...
Perimenopause (Ep. 28)
This week, we respond to a heartfelt letter from a woman who feels like she's slowly becoming a different version of herself. Between brain fog, irritability, exhaustion, declining motivation, and a changing libido, she's left wondering whether...
Father's Day Disappointment (Ep. 27)
Father’s Day is supposed to feel like appreciation—but what happens when it feels more like an afterthought?In this episode, Kenzie & Carli respond to a listener letter from a dad who feels unsure about how to address his quiet disap...
It Takes a Village (Ep. 26)
What happens when you try to do the right thing for a child—but it puts you at odds with their parent?In this episode, Kenzie & Carli unpack a listener letter from an uncle who found himself in hot water with his brother after explai...
Performative Pride (Ep. 25)
This week, we hear from a listener questioning if work they initially deemed to be meaningful has become compromised. We talk about the uneasy space where visibility, marketing, and identity collide. When does representation b...
High-Functioning ADHD (Ep. 24)
In this episode, we respond to a listener letter from a woman in her 40s who was recently diagnosed with ADHD—and is now trying to navigate what that means for her daily life.We explore how ADHD often shows up differently in women, inclu...
Limerence (Ep. 23)
What’s the difference between being open to love… and getting swept up in something that isn’t grounded in reality?This week, we unpack a listener letter about a friend who falls hard and fast—every time. She calls herself a hopeless rom...
Finding a Job After College (Ep. 22)
In this episode, we respond to a listener who’s graduating college—and feeling completely unprepared for what comes next.With pressure from family, fear about debt, and a job market that feels uncertain, they’re stuck in a question so ma...
Estranged on Mother's Day (Ep. 21)
Kicking off season 3, we respond to a listener letter about estrangement from a parent—just in time for Mother’s Day.Our listener shares the painful decision to cut off contact with her mom after years of repeated boundary violations. No...
Infertility & Baby Showers (Ep. 20)
In this episode, we respond to a heartfelt listener question about how to balance self-care with showing up for others while living with your own grief.Our listener shares her struggle with deciding whether to attend baby showers while s...
How to Apologize (Ep. 19)
In this episode, we help a listener learn the dos and don'ts of apologizing. We unpack why so many apologies fall flat—and what it really takes to repair trust after an offense. Whether it’s in your relationships, at work, or in everyday confli...
High-Functioning Depression (Ep. 18)
High-functioning depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like showing up, providing, supporting everyone else—and falling apart quietly behind the scenes.In this episode, we explore what it means to live with high...
Staying Connected After Kids (Ep. 17)
Kids change everything—your schedule, your energy, your relationship. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it takes to stay connected as partners after becoming parents, especially when the mental load, household tasks, and childcare re...
Divorcing with Kids (Ep. 16)
Today, we answer a dad asking how to talk to his kids about divorce without scaring them or oversharing. Differing ages and a child from a previous relationship only further complicate matters. Kenzie & Carli break down strategi...
Repetitive Relationship Patterns (Ep. 15)
This week's letter is about recognizing relationship patterns and exploring ways to change them.We talk to a listener questioning if their approach to dating is facilitating a pattern they'd like to move away from. We discuss ways to us...
Loyalty in Friendship (Ep. 14)
In this episode, we hear from a listener who’s struggling with a friend's choice to remain friends with someone they've cut off, wondering if it’s reasonable to expect loyalty in a specific way.We dive into how to clarify your needs, com...
