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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, we talk with a listener who’s grappling with losing respect for a mentor while still wanting to keep the relationship intact.We explore why respect can change over time, how to set boundaries without burning bridges, and...

In today's episode, we break down attachment styles, what drives avoidant patterns, and how they show up in adult relationships.We talk to a listener who’s wondering: Can I change my attachment style and become more securely attached...

In this episode, we talk about what postpartum anxiety can feel like, why it happens, and simple ways to find calm and take care of yourself while caring for your baby. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsure of yours...

In this episode, Kenzie and Carli dive into all things New Year’s resolutions—why they’re so hard to keep and how to approach them differently. A listener writes in about struggling to stay motivated after setting goals, sparking a thoughtful c...

Today, Kenzie and Carli offer gentle, grounding support for a listener navigating the holidays while grieving the loss of a parent. They explore how to hold space for conflicting emotions—joy, sadness, numbness, and longing—all at once, and dis...

Today, Kenzie and Carli talk with a listener who’s having a hard time accepting that a family member wants to change a holiday tradition — because the shift is being driven by that family member’s new partner.Whether you’re clinging to a...

In today’s episode, Kenzie and Carli help a listener who’s feeling overwhelmed by hosting duties for unpredictable in-laws—and a partner who doesn’t understand why it’s stressful. They unpack the importance of honest communication with your spo...

This week, Kenzie and Carli talk to a listener who's hoping to help a close friend get back to their "old self" after surviving cancer. They want things to feel like they used to—but aren't sure how to support the version of their friend who’s ...

In this episode, Kenzie & Carli dig into practical ways to approach political conversations with family—especially when the topic is charged and personal. If you’re looking for tools to communicate with clarity, empathy, and hea...

In this episode, Kenzie and Carli talk with a listener about navigating a marriage that’s lost its spark. They share simple, heartfelt tips on reconnecting with yourself, finding inner peace, and creating your own happiness even when your relat...

Today, Kenzie and Carli dive into a listener question about how to handle a friend who treats you well but not others. They explore what it means to be a supportive friend while also setting healthy boundaries when needed.

Kenzie and Carli break down how to know when a therapist is (or isn’t) the right match — plus, they share what therapists are thinking during the process, too.

In this episode, Kenzie and Carli talk to a listener about how taking risks and embracing challenges can help build confidence, strengthen self-esteem, and foster resilience.

Meet the hosts, Kenzie Williams, LPC, and Carli King, LMFT. Learn why we started this podcast and the types of topics we hope to cover.