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Send us Fan Mail We’ve all had moments where our reaction didn’t match the situation but what if your “overreaction” isn’t random… it’s patterned? In this episode, Gabrielle and Charice unpack emotional reactivity in a way that goes beyond “just calm down.” They explore how your nervous system, past experiences, and unmet needs shape your responses in real time, especially in relationships. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed by how quickly you escalate, shut down, or spiral… this conversation will help you understand why and more importantly, what to do differently. This is not about becoming less emotional. It’s about becoming more regulated, aware, and intentional with your emotions. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Let’s be honest—some of us aren’t bad at boundaries… we’re just too good at explaining them. In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of boundaries that don’t come with a paragraph, a disclaimer, or a full emotional backstory. The ones that are clear, direct, and—if we’re being real—a little uncomfortable at first. We break down why so many of us feel the need to over-explain, how that actually weakens our boundaries, and what it looks like to communicate limits without turning it into a whole speech. If you’ve ever said “I just want to explain…” before setting a boundary, this conversation is for you. This isn’t about being cold or dismissive—it’s about being grounded, clear, and honest about what works for you. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Somewhere along the way, you became the responsible one… the fixer… the one everyone leans on. And the crazy part? Nobody ever asked you if you wanted that role. In this episode, we’re getting real about the family roles we fall into without even realizing it and how they follow us straight into adulthood. We’re talking about:  Why you became “that person” in your family  How it’s showing up in your relationships now  The exhaustion of always being the dependable one  And what it actually looks like to start putting that role down Just because you’ve always been the strong one doesn’t mean you’re supposed to carry everything forever. This isn’t therapy but it might hit a little close to home (in the best way). Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail “I should be further by now…” It’s a thought so many people carry — quietly, constantly, and with more weight than they realize. In this episode, we start unpacking the pressure behind that statement… the timelines we inherit, the comparisons we don’t question, and the shame that creeps in when life doesn’t look the way we expected. As licensed marriage and family therapists, we’re opening the door to a deeper conversation — one that challenges what it really means to be “behind.” But we’re not giving it all away here. To hear the full conversation — including our real therapist reactions, deeper clinical insight, and the reframes we use in session — you’ll need to subscribe to the VIP episode. Subscribe today for this conversation and so much more!  Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like continuing to perform, produce, and show up while feeling emotionally and mentally exhausted on the inside. In this episode of In Session, we explore high-functioning burnout, the kind of burnout that hides behind competence, responsibility, and achievement. We discuss how chronic stress can quietly build beneath the surface, why so many high achievers struggle to recognize burnout in themselves, and the emotional cost of always being the “strong one.” This conversation also explores the early warning signs of burnout and how individuals can begin reconnecting with their needs, boundaries, and sustainable rhythms. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed while still managing to keep everything together, this episode offers insight, language, and reflection around what high-functioning burnout really looks like. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Parent. Partner. Leader. Provider. Caregiver. Professional. But who are you outside of what you do for everyone else? In this episode of In Session, we explore the quiet identity crisis that often hides beneath burnout. Many high-capacity adults have spent years (sometimes decades) being the responsible one, the strong one, the dependable one. Over time, roles become identity. And when that happens, exhaustion isn’t just physical, it’s existential. We unpack: How early conditioning shapes role-based identityThe difference between purpose and performanceSigns you’ve lost yourself in responsibilityWhy burnout often signals identity depletionHow to begin reclaiming who you are beyond your titlesThis conversation is for anyone who feels tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Who am I when I’m not needed?” this episode is for you. Because roles are expressions of who you are. They are not who you are. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all heard it before: “Relationships take work.” But what kind of work are we talking about? In this episode of In Session, we unpack the difference between healthy relational effort and emotional burnout. When does love require growth, communication, and repair and when does it quietly turn into over-functioning, anxiety, and self-abandonment? We explore attachment styles, emotional labor imbalance, trauma patterns, and how to tell if you’re building something mutual… or holding something together alone. If you’ve ever felt exhausted in love, confused about whether to “try harder,” or unsure if what you’re experiencing is normal, this episode is for you. Because love should require intention, but it shouldn't require you to disappear. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Every week in therapy rooms across the country, couples walk in thinking their dynamic is unique. It’s not. In this VIP episode of In Session, we’re pulling back the curtain on the relationship patterns therapists see over and over again — the pursuer/withdrawer cycle, the silent scorekeeper marriage, trauma bonds disguised as chemistry, and the conversations couples avoid at all costs. This is not surface-level advice. This is what actually shows up in the room. To hear the full conversation — including the patterns most couples don’t realize they’re repeating — subscribe to our VIP access. Trust us… you may hear yourself in this one. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Is it love… or just the spark? In this episode of In Session, we’re unpacking one of the most confusing dynamics in modern relationships: the tension between emotional safety and chemistry. Many people feel torn between relationships that feel exciting but unstable, and ones that feel secure but unfamiliar—or even boring. We explore how chemistry often activates the nervous system, why emotional safety can feel flat if you’re used to chaos, and how attachment patterns shape what we interpret as attraction. Most importantly, we talk about whether you really have to choose between safety and passion or if healthy relationships allow space for both to grow. If you’ve ever wondered: “Why do I miss relationships that weren’t good for me?”“Why doesn’t this healthy connection feel exciting?”“Am I settling or healing?”This episode is for you. Insightful, grounding, and deeply validating. This conversation will help you rethink what love actually feels like when it’s healthy. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Attachment styles are everywhere online — anxious, avoidant, secure — but what do they actually look like in real life, beyond a 30-second clip? In this episode, we slow the conversation down and unpack attachment theory the way it shows up in real relationships, workspaces, families, and friendships — not just on social media. We talk about why attachment styles aren’t personalities or diagnoses, how they’re formed in relationship, and why they tend to show up most when we feel emotionally unsafe, unseen, or uncertain. We also gently challenge some common TikTok myths:  – Why avoidant people do care (even if it doesn’t always look that way) – Why anxious attachment isn’t about being “too much” – Why secure attachment doesn’t mean you never struggle – And why most people don’t fit neatly into one box This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought, “Why do I keep showing up like this in relationships?” — and wants understanding without shame, labels without rigidity, and hope without oversimplification. Because attachment isn’t about what’s wrong with you — it’s about what you learned, and what can still be healed. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail One month into the year, many of us feel behind, overwhelmed, or quietly disappointed—especially when life doesn’t look the way we imagined on January 1st. In this episode, we talk about how to take inventory without self-criticism. Not a resolution reset. Not a productivity audit. Just an honest, compassionate check-in with yourself. We explore how to notice your energy, emotions, relationships, and pace without spiraling into shame or pressure to “fix” everything. This conversation is for anyone who feels like motivation has worn off, self-judgment is creeping in, or the year already feels heavier than expected. Awareness is not failure. Sometimes, it’s the beginning of gentler change. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a short preview of today’s VIP-exclusive episode of In Session. You’re hearing the intro and a brief clip only — the full conversation is locked for VIP subscribers. In the complete episode, we explore the unspoken agreements that quietly shape romantic relationships, friendships, and family dynamics. These invisible expectations—often formed through family systems, faith, culture, and past experiences—can lead to resentment, burnout, or emotional distance when they go unmet. To hear the full episode and access all VIP content, subscribe today!  Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t come to therapy saying, “I want to talk about sex.”  They say, “I feel disconnected,” “Something’s wrong with me,” or “I don’t have the words.” In this episode, we break the silence around sexual health and unpack what therapy actually addresses beneath the surface—shame, emotional safety, trauma, faith, culture, stress, and connection. This isn’t explicit, but it is honest. We talk about: Why sex is so saturated with shameCommon myths about discussing sexual concerns in therapyThe emotional and nervous-system roots of intimacy strugglesWhy silence often does more damage than the issue itselfWhat healing really looks like (and what it doesn’t)If you’ve ever wondered “Am I normal?”, felt behind, disconnected, or unsure how to name what you’re experiencing, this episode is for you. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off Season 7 by talking about the thing clients circle for weeks — the topic that never quite gets said. In this episode, we break down how avoidance shows up in therapy, why it’s often protection (not resistance), and what it’s guarding underneath. From over-explaining and joking to staying “productive” in session, we unpack the clinical and human reasons people steer away from certain truths. We also explore what happens when the avoided conversation finally enters the room — how clarity increases, the therapeutic alliance deepens, and real movement begins. If you’ve ever felt stuck in therapy (or noticed yourself dodging a topic), this episode is a reminder: avoidance is information. ✨ Subscribe to VIP for exclusive bonus content, deeper clinical conversations, and behind-the-scenes insight all season long. Because the conversation you’re avoiding might be the one that finally lets you exhale. Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Send us Fan Mail The new year often comes with pressure — to fix everything, push harder, and finally become a “better” version of yourself. But what if that approach is exactly why resolutions keep failing? In this episode, we break down why traditional New Year’s resolutions lead to burnout, guilt, and all-or-nothing thinking — and how to replace them with intentions that are realistic, supportive, and aligned with your actual capacity. From a therapist’s perspective, we explore how to set goals that work with your nervous system, not against it. This episode is only part of the conversation.  In the VIP portion, the conversation deepens with behind-the-scenes therapy reflections from 2025 — including meaningful moments involving EMDR work, fertility-related decisions, couples work and engagement planning, what it looks like when clients graduate from therapy, and important conversations around Black men in therapy.  You CAN'T miss this one. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!  Support the show Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care. Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/support Follow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/