What Your Therapist Thinks

Why Am I So Messy? Reasons You’re Messy with KC Davis

Author and counselor KC Davis, LPC joins Kristie and Felicia to break down the shame often associated with a messy home. They unpack the life-changing mindset of moral neutrality, meaning that your ability to do laundry is not a reflection of your character. KC supports shifting away from society’s standards of "tidiness" to a sustainable approach that prioritizes your mental health.Some takeaways:• Why struggling with dishes doesn't make you a "bad" person• How to look at house chores as a way to make your space livable instead of a never-ending to-do list.• Using hacks like larger trash cans or paper plates to manage your home during difficult mental health seasons.• Why self-compassion is better motivation than guilt when you're feeling overwhelmed.For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.comJoin our Substack communityFollow WYTT on InstagramFollow Felicia on InstagramUse our promo code "WYTT" for up to 20% Off at CozyEarth.comConnect with KCFollow KC on Instagram, Facebook and TikTokRead KC’s books: How to Keep House While Drowning and Who Deserves Your Love*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com*Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.

How Can I Enjoy Dating? Dating Advice From Therapy Jeff

Jeff Guenther, LPC, also known as TherapyJeff, joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on modern romance. They break down the dating world as a space that requires nervous system regulation and radical authenticity. Jeff advocates for a shift away from performing for validation to a more grounded approach focused on genuine curiosity instead of the pressure of finding "the one." Some takeaways: Why looking at first dates as fun instead of as a job interview leads to better matchesHow to check in with your nervous system to avoid performing for validationUnderstanding how dating apps gamify rejection and how they lead to burnoutThe difference between healthy vulnerability and trauma dumping and how to spot early signs love bombing For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Join our Substack community Follow WYTT on Instagram Follow Felicia on Instagram Connect with Jeff Follow Jeff on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Jeff’s podcast, Problem Solved Read Jeff’s book, “Big Dating Energy” *Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle *Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks *Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it! This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.

Do I Have ADHD? What ADHD Looks Like In Women

Dr. Rebeccah Lyle, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the nuanced reality of ADHD in women and AFAB individuals. Together, they break down how social expectations of "good behavior" sometimes mask ADHD symptoms in girls, leading to life-changing diagnoses in adulthood when the pressures of career and motherhood reach a breaking point.Some takeaways:Reframing neurological differences as strengthsUnderstanding the psychological toll of masking and how it inevitably leads to burnoutShifting the narrative from self-blame for a "lack of discipline" to advocating for systemic accommodations and self-compassionFor sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.comJoin our Substack communityFollow WYTT on InstagramFollow Felicia on InstagramConnect with RebeccahMentioned in this episode: Am I Emotionally Numb? Signs Of Emotional Numbness and What To Do Next (WYTT, Season 1)*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com*Produced by PodVision.If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.

Season 2 is here!

Welcome to Season 2 of What Your Therapist Thinks. We were absolutely mind-blown by all the love we got from you in season 1 and so after some life changes like Kristie having a baby… we’re back! A mental health show where actual, licensed therapists open up about what they’re really thinking, while answering the internet’s most burning mental health questions. And by "real-world," we mean Reddit posts. Incognito Google searches. And the stuff you think about bringing up in therapy… but maybe don’t. Each week, you’ll hear from expert therapists to break it all down: from dating advice and body dysmorphia to ADHD and EMDR therapy. First episode drops February 25. For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Watch full episodes on YouTube. Connect with us on Instagram. Subscribe to our Substack. Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle Brought to you by BestTherapists.com Produced by PodVision. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.

Why Did We Start a Mental Health Podcast? Felicia & Kristie's Origin Story

In this special episode, hosts Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle share their own mental health journeys and what led them to create "What Your Therapist Thinks". Drawing from Felicia’s professional background as a somatic therapist and Kristie’s lived experience as a long-time therapy goer, they discuss navigating chronic illness, childhood isolation, the "good kid" trap and why breaking the stigma of silence is the first step toward true healing.Some takeaways:The "Sensitive Kid to Therapist" pipeline and why high-achievers often hide their painWhy healing happens both inside and outside the therapy room through somatics and communityThe power of self-forgiveness and the freedom to change your mind and your lifeFor sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.comBe the first to join the upcoming WYTT SubstackFollow Felicia on InstagramFollow WYTT on Instagram*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle*Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks*Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast*Brought to you by BestTherapists.com*Produced by PodVisionIf you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.