All things therapy. Breaking it down... one sip at a time. We dive deep into mental health topics, speak with experts from all over, discuss personal experiences , answer listener’s questions , and provide a safe space for those who need it ! So grab a cup of your favorite tea and join us!
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Healing from Abandonment Trauma: Understanding and Overcoming Rejection
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How do you heal from the emotional scars of abandonment? This week on Spilling The Thera-Tea, Jess and KathyDan dive into the depths of abandonment trauma, revealing its origins and lasting effects on relationships and personal behavior. We explore the therapeutic paths to healing, from EMDR and CBT to DBT and IFS. Jess recounts her own journey thr…
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Navigating Self-Harm: Understanding, Coping, and Healing
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What if managing self-harm could be as accessible as talking openly about our daily struggles? Jess and KathyDan dive deep into the reality of self-harm, shedding light on its prevalence and the importance of recognizing triggers before the risks escalate. We then explore how high stress, societal pressures, and the unprecedented impacts of the COV…
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This episode we are joined by Leila Daugherty, Ed.S., the newest addition to the KDM team, as she shares her unique perspective as a school psychologist in the public school system. Leila offers an insider’s look into her professional world, discussing the challenges and triumphs of providing school evaluations both in the school system and also pr…
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This episode, we delve into how spirituality can offer a guiding light in therapy, particularly for those whose faith is intertwined with their quest for healing. We take a step further into the sacred dance between spirituality and mental health, acknowledging its profound role within communities where church and religious practice are cornerstone…
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KathyDan and Jess are back for Season 2! In today’s intro, they catch up on the happenings of life, what to look forward to this season and more! Grab your favorite tea, and join us as we embark on this new season! ********************** DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace the advice you may be receiving f…
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Peace Out 2023, Hello 2024!
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With the threshold of 2024 beckoning, we pour our hearts into a conversation about personal evolution—shedding the weight of toxic ties and stepping into growth with determination. Our exchange reveals the vibrant words we've chosen to guide us through the new year, with "exuberance" and "today" lighting our paths like beacons of intent. Through la…
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The Overlooked Crisis of Child Neglect: A Guide to Recognition and Intervention
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Discover the hidden facets of child neglect with KathDan Moore and Jess Lowe, as we unravel the complex layers of this often-overlooked issue. Whether it's the lack of basic necessities or the subtler forms of emotional neglect, our latest conversation on Spilling the Thera Tea promises to equip you with the knowledge to recognize and respond to th…
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Breaking Free: Shifting from Trauma to Triumph with EMDR Therapy
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This podcast is not meant to be a replacement for professional treatment. It is not a “do it yourself” EMDR therapy process. This is a clinical demonstration that can help existing EMDR therapist in their learning. The demonstration can also be useful in preparing clients for what to expect. However, EMDR therapy should only be cond…
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Unleashing the Power of Forgiveness: A Journey Towards Healing and Growth
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Forgiveness is not an overnight process. It is a complex journey that requires identifying the source of your hurt and acknowledging your feelings. We delve into the intriguing concept of unconditional forgiveness and how it can lead to personal growth and the capability to love again. We also provide an introduction to the 'reach method' for forgi…
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What if the healing power you're seeking is right at your fingertips? That's right! This episode is a journey through the diverse landscape of therapeutic modalities and how the right fit can bring transformative healing. We delve into the world of exposure therapies, including in vivo, imaginal, and virtual reality exposure, and the compelling Int…
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The Silent Predators Among Us: Unraveling Sociopathy and Psychopathy
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What if you found yourself entangled in the web of a sociopath or a psychopath? Would you be able to identify the warning signs and navigate your way out? We promise to equip you with the necessary tools to understand and recognize the traits of these complex personalities. We kick things off by defining sociopaths and psychopaths and exploring the…
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Co-Parenting v Parallel Parenting
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Navigating the bumpy road of co-parenting? Or perhaps you're dealing with an ex who's a narcissist or an abuser? This episode is designed just for you. We talk about complex co-parenting scenarios and the benefits of parallel parenting, with insights to lessen the disruption and chaos. ********************** I’ve Had It! Podcast https://podcasts.ap…
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Emotionally Unavailable Partners
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Ever wondered why your partner struggles to emotionally connect, or why they seem to be constantly putting a wall up in your relationship? Well, we've got the answers for you. Our latest episode is a candid conversation about emotionally unavailable people in relationships. Weshed light on the different archetypes of emotionally unavailable partner…
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Real Talk: The Power of Dialogue in Suicide Prevention
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***TRIGGER WARNING*** THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SUICIDE, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. We're taking the plunge, unabashedly tackling a tough subject close to our hearts - suicide. Together, Therapist Kathy Dan Moore and grief coach Jess Lowe, are shedding light on this often misunderstood topic, discussing how to engage in conversations about it, id…
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Ever grapple with feelings of shame or guilt? It's an often misunderstood emotional terrain that we're excavating in our enlightening discussion. We're navigating the key differences between these two emotions and their significant impact on self-perception and self-esteem. We unravel the power of guilt as a moral anchor, and reveal the potentially…
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The Unspoken Truth of Infidelity: Navigating Through Betrayal and Recovery
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What if you could navigate through the stormy waters of infidelity and not only reach the shore but build a stronger bond on the other side? This episode promises to provide you with the essential tools, strategies, and insights to help you and your partner turn a crisis into an opportunity for growth. We shatter common misconceptions about infidel…
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Unraveling the Complexities of Grief and Its Emotional Challenges
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**TRIGGER WARNING** THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES LOSS -INCLUDING LOSS OF A CHILD. Welcome to a profound dive into the wild beast that is grief. A multidimensional journey that's anything but straightforward, filled with emotional highs and lows that can leave you feeling as if you're on a rollercoaster. As your hosts, grief coach Jess Lowe and therapist …
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Surviving the Love Terrain: A Practical Guide to Relationship Stages
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Guess what? That exhilarating, giddy feeling you experience at the start of a new relationship isn't meant to last forever, and that's okay! We're here to reassure you that as the sizzle of the honeymoon phase cools down, it's not a sign your relationship is tanking. Instead, it's evolving into something more profound, joyous, and deeper. Through o…
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Part 2
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea, we take a deep dive into Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) - a misunderstood and overused diagnosis. Guided by therapist KathyDan Moore, we unravel the complexities of NPD, warning of the dangers of misdiagnosis and the importance of individualized care. Grief coach Jess Lowe joins the conversation to shed…
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A Pathway to Self-Love: Cultivating Positive Body Image
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This week we are excited to take you through the art of cultivating a positive body image. We’ll be focusing on the power and value of your body, rather than its appearance. We'll guide you on how to incorporate empowering affirmations into your day-to-day life and how enjoyable exercise can be a powerful tool for healthier body image goals. And he…
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Shifting Gears: The Journey from Crisis to Growth
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Ever wondered about the other side of life – the one filled with transformation, growth and sometimes midlife crisis? This episode, We dive deep into midlife transitions and the often under-discussed topic of depression that can accompany it. Through personal anecdotes, we examine how these life shifts can manifest - from contemplating a small conv…
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Understanding Gender Dysphoria
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** TRIGGER WARNING- THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SUICIDE** Now, brace yourselves as we tread into uncharted territory – the often misunderstood and stigmatized subject of gender dysphoria. Together, KathyDan and Jess unpack the distress experienced by individuals whose gender identity doesn't align with their sex assigned at birth. By dissecting the socia…
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Re-Evaluating Friendships
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Ever wondered what the formula is to a healthy, long-lasting friendship? Join us, Therapist Kathy Dan Moore and Grief Coach Jess Lowe, as we navigate the intricate dynamics of these relationships. We discuss how friendships should be a balanced tug of war, where the effort is equal, and the rope is never heavy. From recognizing the toxicity in frie…
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Unveiling the Dark Reality of Gaslighting
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Imagine being trapped in a reality distorted by your partner's manipulation techniques, where every concern you raise is trivialized, every memory countered, and your experiences conveniently forgotten. This episode uncovers these abusive techniques, giving them their rightful names: withholding, countering, blocking, diverting, trivializing, forge…
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Unpacking Imposter Syndrome
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Ever felt like a fraud, afraid that any moment, someone will expose you as the imposter you believe you are? Today we unravel the complexities of this feeling with our esteemed guest, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AnnLee Allen. Together, we dissect the phenomenon known as imposter syndrome, exploring its signs, manifestation, and impact in our …
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Beneath the Surface: Unveiling Factitious Disorder
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** TRIGGER WARNING- Examples of cases described in episode, including abuse and death** Imagine discovering that your patient has been intentionally making themselves sick, injecting bacteria, milk, or even gasoline into their system. It almost sounds too far-fetched to be true, right? But that's the reality of factitious disorder, a condition we'r…
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From Symptoms to Solutions: A Conversation on Social Anxiety
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea we explore the world of social anxiety disorder. We shine a light on its physical and psychological impacts, and tackle its symptoms - everything from blushing, sweating, and trembling, to the struggle of making eye contact. We delve into the potential causes, such as genetics and environment, and underline the n…
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Navigating the World of Healthy Boundaries and Improved Well-Being
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Are your relationships suffering due to a lack of boundaries? Join us for Part 2 of our discussing on Boundaries , as we explore the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries to protect our mental health and improve our interpersonal connections. Listen in as we share vital tips and strategies for determining which boundaries are nec…
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea , KathyDan and Jess discuss Boundaries. They explain the different types of Boundaries, Tips for setting them, and more. They end the episode answering a listener’s question about self-esteem. ********************** Podcast Mentioned in Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-a-sex-therapist-with-heath…
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess talk about the concept of shame. They differentiate between shame and guilt and KathyDan provides some examples of how it can look and feel different. The ladies share the best ways to notice, name and confront shame in their lives with the overall message being that once we name shame out loud…
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Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea KathyDan and Jess discuss dissociation. They explain the origins of the theory of dissociation and difference between the dissociative disorders. KathyDan recounts an experience of dissociation had by Agatha Christie. They wrap up the episode with a discussion on finding a good therapist fit when someone is exper…
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BIRTH ORDER- How much does it really impact us?
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This week on Spilling The Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess have a fun chat about birth order. They look at the stereotypes and find the similarities and differences in their own personal experiences. KathyDan explains the origins of the theory - created by Alfred Adler - and discusses some of the seemingly accurate descriptions (especially with only ch…
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The Epidemic of School Shootings
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TRIGGER WARNING- This episode contains discussions of Gun Violence , and the depiction of traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. ********************** This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea KathyDan and Jess got serious about the issue of gun violence and school shootings in America. The ladies discussed the recent Nashville school shootin…
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Perfection Pending: Motherhood, Mental Health and More with Special Guest Meredith Ethington
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Today KathyDan and Jess had the opportunity to speak with Author Meredith Ethington about motherhood, mental health and her new book, The Mother Load. Meredith is a mother, author, and founder of the Perfection Pending blog, which presents mothers with encouragement, humor, and heart. Her debut book, Mom Life: Perfection Pending was published throu…
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Trauma work, Self-Love and Empowerment with Therapist Allison Guilbault
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On this week’s podcast KathyDan and Jess are joined by Allison Guilbault, a therapist located in New Jersey! The ladies discuss Trauma Work, Sex Therapy, Self-Love, Empowerment and more. Allison provides a lot of information for our listeners regarding boundaries and holding space for our own emotions. KathyDan and Jess end the episode answering a …
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In today’s episode of Spilling the Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess discuss panic attacks, what they look like, the brain science behind them, how they are different from anxiety attacks, and different ways to manage the episodes. The ladies wrap it up with an Asked & Answered question from a listener about how a parent can improve their relationship w…
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess discuss Co-Dependency. They explain that it started as a term used when people are enabling a loved one with addiction; however, point out that it has a much broader use. The ladies explain what co-dependency looks like, some of the signs you may be in a co-dependent relationship, and how to be…
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KathyDan and Jess talk all about Attachment Theory and how attachment styles show up in our relationships this week on Spilling the Thera-Tea. They review the four types of attachment style, how to identify your style, as well as tips and steps to create more fulfilling relationships. The ladies wrap it up with an Asked and Answered about sadness a…
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This week on STTT, KathyDan and Jess dive into the topic of grief and loss. KathyDan discusses the five stage of grief, that they aren’t processed in a linear way, and describes how negative loops are created when people are trying to heal from grief. Jess gets personal with her own experiences of loss over the last few years and the ladies talk ab…
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder AKA OCD
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SO many people struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - 2.5 million adults in the U.S. And that is just people who have self-reported symptoms and sought help for it. This week in Spilling the Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess discuss OCD. They first define the what makes an obsession, what entails a compulsion, and how the two become cyclical. The…
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Team, KathyDan and Jess discuss Family Therapy. They talk about the different modalities involved and provide an overview of systemic therapy. KathyDan provides some techniques that are used when working with families and demystifies the process. The duo wrap it up with an Asked and Answered about the process of forg…
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** TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of Psychological Abuse , and the depiction of traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised. ************************* This week KathyDan and Jess discuss psychological abuse on Spilling the Thera-Tea. This is also called Emotional Abuse and the ladies review what the cycle of violence looks…
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess dish on the heartache of a breakup and some of the steps to heal and then be in a better place for your next connection. The ladies discuss the emotional rollercoaster, taking inventory of your role in the problems of the relationship, and allowing yourself the time and space to grieve the loss…
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** TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of Domestic Violence , and the depiction of traumatic events, including rape and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. ************************* Today on Spilling the Thera-Tea, KathyDan and Jess talk about the difficult topic of Domestic Violence. They share how it is defined and explain th…
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KathyDan and Jess had a great chat this week about the LGBTQIA+ community. Jess shares some history on how the civil rights movement started providing gay rights and KathyDan defines what all those letters stand for. The ladies discuss how growing up gay can inherently create trauma and the importance of finding a therapist who is experienced in su…
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea KathyDan and Jess discuss what the ACEs are comprised of, the importance of recognizing the assessment tool as an indicator of the severity of childhood trauma, and understanding the importance and impact the trauma has on people’s ongoing quality of life. The topic hit home for Jess and she talks about the impor…
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This week on Spilling the Thera-Tea Jess interviews KathyDan about her experience working with couples going through divorce. They discuss the difference between divorce counseling and divorce coaching and ways people can help themselves through the grief and rebuilding process after a divorce. The team wraps it up by answering a listener question …
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KathyDan and Jess dive into the topic of CHILDHOOD BULLYING on Spilling the Thera-Tea this week. The ladies discuss what bullying looks like, some of the factors that make people vulnerable to being a bully and being bullied, and how to help kids process the trauma. It is clear that prevention is the best step to healing the problem of bullying. Th…
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The Dangers of Self-Medication- TRIGGER WARNING
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KathyDan and Jess discuss the dangers of self-medication this week on Spilling the Thera-Tea. KathyDan shares the definition of addiction and the inextricable link of addiction to trauma. The team unpacks different ways people self-medicate, why opioids have a higher rate of overdose, and the various measures to prevent, protect and treat people de…
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KathyDan and Jess discuss Sleep Disorders in this weeks’ Spilling the Thera-Tea. Sleep is more important than people realize and should be a priority when we look at our allover health. The ladies share what some types of sleep disorders are out there and how people are able to manage them. They share what good “sleep hygiene” looks like and then w…
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