Podcasts by Take Out Therapy

Walking on Eggshells from 2023-12-08T08:00

One thing that comes up all of the time in the therapy office is conflict avoidance. We tend to "walk on eggshells," when we could be participating more authentically in relationships. This epis...

No Bad Feelings from 2023-12-01T08:00

Some emotions are really uncomfortable- but that does not make them bad. In this episode we will learn to STOP categorizing emotions as "good" and "bad" and start allowing them all. After all, e...

You Can't Change Them from 2023-11-26T20:00

We all have people in our lives that drive us bananas. This episode will help you navigate these difficult folks with a lighter heart and a more healthy approach. Save your sanity with a few imp...

Let That $hit Go! from 2023-11-17T20:00

In this short episode, I talk you through one of the most important skills you can learn- letting stuff go. It's hard to disengage sometimes from life's various dramas, but in a few short minute...

Two Things from 2023-11-10T08:00

If you ever feel stuck in one way or another, here's something helpful to remember: Two Things can be true at the same time. Today's episode will help you expand your perspective and help to hol...

Funky Funk from 2023-11-03T07:00

Ever feel a little down in the dumps and wonder what the heck is going on with you? It's actually quite normal for us to get into a funk. Today's episode will help you understand why this might ...

Own Your Part from 2023-10-13T07:00

In order to have happy, healthy relationships, we need to take responsibility for ourselves. But it's really hard to examine our own behavior or feelings in the midst of it all, isn't it?&n...

Words Go There from 2023-10-06T07:00

Today's episode is a hard truth coaching session. I'm tackling a popular issue from the therapy office. Everyone is trying to get out of the hard conversations. So we just don't. We don't speak ...

Mother Wound from 2023-09-29T07:00

The mother & child relationship can be one of the most deep, emotionally complicated and important relationships we have. However, despite our caregivers' best intentions, there are wounds t...

The Token System from 2023-09-22T07:00

Today's episode is a quick therapy tool to help you assess and address your level of burnout. Using this system will help you manage stress, reduce meltdowns and maybe even curb your anxiety a b...

The Deeper Truth from 2023-09-15T07:00

It's easy to get lost in the everyday situations and problems of life. On the surface, things seem to be about one thing...but it's always WAY deeper than that. Hang with me for a few minutes to...

Friendship from 2023-09-08T07:00

Friendship is vague. The structure is undefined, the expectations are unknown, and everybody's really confused about how to have a healthy adult friendship. In today's episode, I will help you u...

Help Someone Better from 2023-09-01T07:00

When someone is struggling, it's hard to know how to be helpful. Whether it's a struggling partner, co-worker or friend, this episode will help you show up in a more supportive, empowering way u...

Lazy from 2023-08-18T07:00

Lazy is a dirty word. Let's clean it up. Change the narrative and feel more empowered and inspired! There's a big difference between being "lazy" and actually just resting, nurturing y...

Competition from 2023-08-11T07:00

Competition in relationships kills connection. I see it in the therapy office all of the time. A little bit can be compelling- too much, not so much. When we compete with people we are in relati...

The Messy Middle from 2023-08-04T07:00

Life throws curveballs on a regular basis, doesn't it? And as a therapist people expect me to know how to handle things peacefully and with ease. Um, not always. In this episode you'll get a gli...

Failure from 2023-07-28T07:00

Failure. The way we think about it (and sometimes deal with it) is all wrong. This episode will help you deal with failure in a more constructive, personal growth focused way. Life isn't easy an...

Puppy Lessons from 2023-06-30T07:00

In everyday life there are tiny little lessons for us to learn from. Today's episode will guide you through a few of the lessons I have discovered since adopting a new puppy. When you navigate l...

How to Move On from 2023-06-16T07:00

When a relationship ends, sometimes it is really (really) hard to move on. The pain often keeps us stuck, along with a ton of thinking. If you need to let go and move on from a relationship, thi...

Stop Complaining from 2023-06-09T07:00

Ever get tired of listening to yourself complain? We all need a break from the negative sometimes. This episode will help you stop this unhelpful thought habit and look in the direction of a pos...

Get Out of a Funk from 2023-05-26T07:00:33

Ever taken a little (or big) nose dive into a Funk?! It can get miserable if it goes on too long. Not to mention dysfunctional. If you are ready to move forward and get OUT of the funk- today's ...

Therapy or Self-Help? from 2023-05-19T07:00:48

We all need help, that's for sure. Good mental health is crucial. But do we need therapy, or self-help? Which is appropriate? In this episode I'll help you understand a little bit better what th...

Everyone Says That from 2022-10-12T12:00:35

As a therapist, I hear a lot of the same phrases from the people I talk to each day. People always think they are the ONLY ones who think or feel a certain way. And generally, when they find out...

How to Disconnect from 2021-10-06T12:00

Breaking a life pattern is hard work! Whether it's leaving social media or letting go of a bad habit... the brain is not a fan of change. Listen in as Rebecca demonstrates the use of self-help t...

Stop the Hustle from 2021-09-29T12:00

Are you all caught up in "Hustle Culture?" Working more than you should? Trying to do everything to ridiculous standards and people pleasing are destroying our peace!! Today's episode is a chanc...

Lessons From Anxiety from 2021-09-15T12:00

Therapists should have everything figured out, right? Because the job is to help other people figure THEIR stuff out. But the truth is, I’m just like you. Normal. Flawed. And taking my lessons a...

Self-Talk Tune-up from 2021-09-08T12:00

Does your self talk need a little tune-up? If you have a habit of being self-critical, demanding or rude to yourself- that's a good place to do some work. Our relationship with ourselves, includ...

Give Yourself Permission from 2021-09-01T18:53:47

I give you permission. To take care of yourself, to say yes to what you want in life and to say no to whatever doesn't work for you. This short, empowering pep talk will hopefully help you to pu...

Transitions from 2021-08-25T12:00

If there's one thing we can be sure of in this life- it's that there will ALWAYS be change. Listen in as I explore a huge change in my life and give us both some important things to remember dur...

Children of Alcohol from 2021-08-11T12:00

Understanding yourself and your experience is the pathway to personal growth.

Many people do not have a good understanding of the impact of alcoholism, yet, it was an incredibly difficult...

Do The Work from 2021-08-04T12:00

Many times when people come to therapy they just want to know what to DO to feel better. The book, How to Do The Work by Nicole LePera has ALL of the answers. It's time...

Why We Numb from 2021-07-21T12:00

"Numbing" is how we escape life's hard moments and get a break. It's so nice sometimes to just zone out for awhile, right?! But is it a helpful thing to do? When we are anxious and we cope by ea...

Downtime from 2021-07-14T12:00

Great News! Doing Nothing is a key ingredient to optimal mental health! Downtime allows us to access our creativity, problem solving skills, and to get clarity on life's tricky situations. It's ...

The Social SUCK from 2021-06-30T12:00

Social media is AWESOME. And Terrible. But awesome! So, how do we have a relationship with it that doesn't harm our mental health but rather helps us stay in touch, feel empowered, and get what ...

The Regroup from 2021-06-23T12:00

Sometimes in life, things do NOT go as planned, am I right?! Whether it's that new job you thought would be a perfect fit, or your little business you're trying to get off the ground. Maybe it's...

Hard Times from 2021-06-09T12:00

Many people are really struggling right now. Your host included. Today's episode will help us figure out how to navigate difficulty with more awareness and insight so that you can "move through,...

Get Trauma Informed from 2021-05-26T12:00

Many people have heard the phrase "Trauma Informed" in one context or another. It's commonly used in the medical and mental health fields as a guide for clinicians- but I think we should start t...

Everyday Abuse from 2021-05-12T12:00

Abuse. It feels like a dirty word, and yet it's one of the most common dynamics within relationships. Many people are confused about what exactly "qualifies" as abuse. They are wondering if they...

You Get to Choose from 2021-05-05T12:00

Many people come to therapy because they are stuck in something. A rut. A relationship. A life that is not enjoyable. They feel like they can't leave, can't change or don't know how to move forw...

Get Some Help from 2021-04-28T12:00

When life get's hard, there's help available. Today's episode will help you to expand your idea of what asking for help might look like. Enjoy a therapist's rant about the mental health system! ...

Feel Your Feelings from 2021-04-21T12:00

Many of us were not taught to deal with our emotions. Today's episode will help you quickly understand the importance of feeling your feelings. Every single one of them. Not just the positive st...

Detach, With Love from 2021-04-07T12:00

If you have ever had the experience of needing to "detach" from a person or a situation, but you felt "bad" about it (so you didn't), this episode is going to really help. Detaching is a necessa...

The Boundary Sandwich from 2021-03-31T12:00

Feeling hungry for some change in the dynamics of your relationships? Might be time for a Boundary Sandwich, my friend!

Many people don't set boundaries because they never learned how, an...

Recovery From Anxiety from 2021-03-24T12:00

In this third and final episode of the Anxiety Series, you will learn about what it takes to heal from anxiety- for good. There is a big difference between coping and Recovery from Anxiety, the ...

The Reality of Anxiety from 2021-03-17T12:00

Anxiety is pervasive. It wiggles it's way into the corners of our lives. This episode is a healthy dose of validation for you, my friend. I see you!

In this episode, I will go into depth ...

The Roots of Anxiety from 2021-03-10T13:00

When you are dealing with anxiety, the first question is always, WHY?! People want to know why they feel so chaotic and stuck in it all of the time. Where does anxiety come from? Well, my friend...

Ditch COVID Anxiety from 2021-03-03T13:00

Many people are experiencing a very STUCK feeling after a year (or more!) of the pandemic. They aren't able to break out of the fear, insecurity, and stress levels that Covid introduced. Can you...

Yes, You CAN. from 2021-02-24T13:00

This episode will help you get out of a FUNK! 

Life presents us with a lot of choices. And a lot of opportunities to make excuses. Between our own limiting beliefs and all of the pre...

Recovering From Codependency from 2021-02-17T13:00

Welcome to the Third episode of the Codependency Series...Recovering from Codependency. Let's get down to business.

On this week's podcast, I am helping you move past co-dependency f...

The Reality of Codependency: The Series from 2021-02-10T13:00

In this episode we continue onward with an exploration of codependency- The Roots, The Reality and The Recovery.

Todays episode will help you to understand any behavior much better. ...

Roots of Codependency: The Series from 2021-02-03T13:00

Today's episode is the first of a 3 episode series on codependency. Let's Go There!

Last year's short episode on codependency was the most listened to episode of all time! So, let's do a ...

New Intentions from 2020-12-30T13:00

With every new year (or week), it's a great idea to set a new theme, a new intention. Where we place an intention, our attention goes. In this episode, I will show you how to do the necessary in...

What's Good Here? from 2020-12-23T13:00

In one simple phrase, I will teach you to get rid of self-defeating, negative and unwanted thoughts. Follow my process and soon you will see what's good here. Because my friend...there is a LOT ...

Holiday Help from 2020-12-16T13:00

Wondering how in the heck you are going to make it through the Holiday season THIS year?! I've got your back with a nifty pep talk. In this episode, I'm giving you the gift of some great tips to...

Lessons of a Therapist from 2020-12-09T13:00

This episode is personal. It’s an introduction to me! People are often curious about why the heck a therapist would have a podcast, much less online courses and a social media presence? What’s u...

Everyday Impatience from 2020-12-02T13:00

Do you ever find yourself rushing through life- even when it’s not necessary? 

Maybe it’s a conversation or a task- we are always in a hurry. Everything takes too much time.  Listen

Defense is Disconnection from 2020-11-25T13:00

Defensiveness keeps us disconnected from each other. We all get defensive. It’s just a human thing. It prevents us from being present in what is happening, and what another person is experiencin...

Men's Mental Health Part 2 from 2020-11-11T13:00

Let’s face it…Men do not always handle life or stress the same as women do, and it baffles us women to no end.

How can we better communicate and connect with one another? What’s up with m...

Men and Mental Health from 2020-11-04T13:00

Today's episode is a CANDID conversation about men’s mental health. 

Although the majority of my listeners are women, I’ve gotten a request for this subject by multiple listener...

The Most Important Connection from 2020-10-28T12:00

So many people are feeling disconnected these days. From their friends, their family…but most importantly from themselves. How can you tell when you are feeling disconnected from yourself? And h...

Let's Begin Again from 2020-10-21T11:00

Today, I wanted to share an idea that has really helped me in the past (and this week, frankly) deal with both hard stuff and uncertainty. 

Here's the bottom line: No matter what is ...

How to Worry from 2020-10-14T12:00

There’s worry, and then there’s anxiety, and they are very different. Worry, also sometimes called pervasive thinking, is where we future trip, plan worst case scenarios and allow our brain to r...

The Comparison Game from 2020-10-07T12:00

Today I’m talking about something we ALL deal with at some level- whether it’s at work or at home. Comparison culture. We are conditioned to compare ourselves to others from the time we are kids...

Don't Panic from 2020-09-30T12:00

Don’t Panic

A lot of people suffer with panic attacks. I’m discussing panic today because there’s a lot we can do to reduce and manage panic.

In most cases, panic ...

Everything is Temporary from 2020-09-23T12:00

Ever have those days (or weeks) when nothing goes as planned? Yep, me too!

This is pretty much how life has been over the course of this pandemic.  Hard. Unpredictable. Things feel l...

There is Nothing Wrong With You from 2020-09-16T12:00

Newsflash! There is nothing wrong with you! We live in a world that tells us that we’re not ok, and we can either ignore that, or we can confront it.

We’re pathologizing ourselves. We’re ...

Rolling With Changes from 2020-09-09T12:00

As a therapist, I’m hearing from a lot of my clients about the impact of this pandemic over time on people’s lives. Change is hard. And in this situation, it’s constant! “We are open- wait, no w...

The Cell Phone Habit from 2020-09-02T12:00

Got a Cell Phone Habit? Yep, me too.

I just returned from spending a week camping in the woods. No cellphones, no rings, no dings. Just enjoying nature. It was so nice. But it’s so hard t...

Dealing With Pandemia from 2020-08-19T12:00

Dealing with Pandemia

Are you struggling to deal with all of the constant change and chaos in the world right now? Yes, lots of people are.

In the mental health field, we are start...

Anger is Not The Answer from 2020-08-12T12:00

Do you ever get really angry and not know how to move forward? It is an easy place to get stuck! Anger is a “secondary emotion.” Anger is so many different emotions! Sometimes anger is protectin...

One Year Later from 2020-08-05T12:00

This week marks my 1 year anniversary of doing this podcast. I have recorded 52 episodes, baby! I thought it would be fun to talk with you about how to reflect on your achievements and learn to ...

A Little Pep Talk from 2020-07-29T12:00

Today, we all need a pep talk!  Don’t you think? Things are really hard right now. This pandemic has been going for a few months, and we’re not done yet. We don’t know what’s going to happe...

It's Not About You from 2020-07-22T12:00

It’s very natural for us to take things personally. It’s normal brain behavior actually!

Other people’s actions hurt our feelings sometimes. Other people’s behaviors and moods can really ...

In My Head from 2020-07-15T12:00

Monkey Mind. Overthinking. Thought Loops. Any of these sound familiar? You might be living in your head! 

When we live in our heads, our mind is a blaze of thoughts, ideas and worrie...

Self-Help Yourself: A How To from 2020-07-08T12:00

Therapists are regular people with regular problems. We fight with our families, get irritated about traffic and get down in the dumps. That’s just life.

The fact is that almost every...