What Your Therapist Thinks

Felicia Keller Boyle & Kristie Plantinga
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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 burning mental health questions, we mean the stuff you’re posting about anonymously on Reddit in the middle of the night. These therapists aren’t holding back. They’re telling you what they really think including the things they’d never actually say in session. Each week, you’ll hear from expert therapists to break it all down: from emotional numbness and trauma, to self-worth and healing. What Your Therapist Thinks is a weekly, limited run podcast hosted by Kristie Plantinga, founder of Best Therapists, and Felicia Keller Boyle, a licensed somatic therapist in private practice. Brought to you by BestTherapists.com—a directory that vets mental health professionals so therapy-seekers can focus on fit, not quality. Produced by PodVision. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or watch full video episodes on the “What Your Therapist Thinks” YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatYourTherapistThinks

Episodios

  1. What Type Of Trauma Do I Have? Understanding Trauma

    HACE 6 DÍAS

    What Type Of Trauma Do I Have? Understanding Trauma

    Jon Lee LMFT, joins Kristie and Felicia to talk everything on trauma and recovery. Drawing from Jon’s specialized niche in dissociative disorders, they break down trauma as a lasting adaptation of the nervous system. Some takeaways: The difference between a traumatic event and the physiological trauma responseHow healing is achieved through incremental progress and relational therapyBalancing traditional Western practices with community and ancient wisdom For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Jon *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.

    1 h y 11 min
  2. Why Do People Cheat? Understanding the Psychology of Infidelity

    5 NOV

    Why Do People Cheat? Understanding the Psychology of Infidelity

    Certified sex therapist Amalia Miralrio joins Felicia and Kristie to talk everything cheating. Drawing from her psychoanalytic expertise, Amalia breaks down infidelity as an unconscious drive. She explains where it can originate from and why this inner conflict leads to a struggle for autonomy. Some takeaways: How unconscious drives work as a motivation for cheatingThe connection between infidelity and early developmental issuesHow this inner conflict often leads to a repetition compulsionBalancing the human needs for intimacy versus freedom For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Amalia: Amity Detroit CounselingFollow Amalia on InstagramFreebie: Guide for Getting Cheated On *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.

    1 h y 3 min
  3. Am I Just “Nice,” Or Am I A People Pleaser? Signs You’re People Pleasing

    29 OCT

    Am I Just “Nice,” Or Am I A People Pleaser? Signs You’re People Pleasing

    Somatic trauma therapist Chloe Bean joins Felicia and Kristie to talk everything people-pleasing. Drawing from her expertise in high-functioning anxiety, Chloe breaks down people-pleasing as a learned trauma response. She explains how it can originate from a childhood need for safety and why prioritizing others leads to resentment and losing yourself. Some takeaways: How people-pleasing works as a survival habitThe connection between people-pleasing and losing yourselfHow prioritizing others' needs often leads to exhaustion and resentmentShifting from fear to setting authentic boundaries For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow WYTT on Instagram Follow Felicia on Instagram Connect with Chloe: IG: @chloebeantherapyWebsite: www.chloebeantherapy.comFreebie: https://chloe-bean-therapy.kit.com/freebie *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.

    1 h y 8 min
  4. What Does Contempt In Relationships Look Like? How To Keep Your Relationship Contempt-Free

    22 OCT

    What Does Contempt In Relationships Look Like? How To Keep Your Relationship Contempt-Free

    Licensed clinical social worker Kenny Levine joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the destructive power of contempt in relationships. Drawing from the Gottman method, Kenny breaks down the "Four Horsemen" of conflict, explaining how to identify warning signs like contempt and why addressing this early is a must for maintaining a healthy partnership. Some takeaways: How contempt is a red flag for a relationship's healthThe difference between resentment and contemptMaintaining a five-to-one ratio of positive to negative interactionsWhy addressing issues early on is key to preventing the buildup of hopelessness For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Resources: Connect with Kenny LevineKenny's Coaching Practice *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.

    1 h y 4 min
  5. What is Coregulation & Parenting? How Coregulation Helps Build The Best Child-Parent Relationships

    15 OCT

    What is Coregulation & Parenting? How Coregulation Helps Build The Best Child-Parent Relationships

    Licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Cassidy Freitas joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on co-regulation in parenting. Dr. Freitas breaks down advice like how a parent's calm presence can regulate a child's nervous system, and the crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissiveness. Some takeaways: What it means to be a calm anchor for your child's nervous systemThe crucial difference between gentle parenting and permissive parentingWhy understanding your own triggers is the first step to co-regulationThe power of "repairing" after conflict to build a stronger connection For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Book Mentioned: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Resource for Teachers in early childhood education: Teaching through Emotions. Connect with Dr. Cassidy: Cassidy's WebsiteListen to Holding Space PodcastSubscribe to Cassidy's SubstackFollow Cassidy on InstagramThe Crafted Practice and The Established Therapist Toolkit *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.

    1 h y 2 min
  6. What Should I Talk About During Ketamine Therapy? How to Get The Most Out Of A Session

    8 OCT

    What Should I Talk About During Ketamine Therapy? How to Get The Most Out Of A Session

    Ketamine specialist Shannon York joins Kristie and Felicia to chat about the transformative world of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Shannon breaks down how it’s different from purely medical ketamine treatment, debunks common myths, and explores how (KAP) can quiet the brain's default mode network to accelerate healing. Some takeaways: - Ketamine as a medical treatment vs. an assistant to psychotherapy - Why setting a clear intention is a non-negotiable step - How KAP can make you more receptive to change - The importance of a strong therapeutic alliance to experience this safely For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Shannon. Get Shannon’s freebie for Loved Ones here! *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.

    1 h y 1 min
  7. Are My Intrusive Thoughts "Normal" Or Do I Have OCD?

    1 OCT

    Are My Intrusive Thoughts "Normal" Or Do I Have OCD?

    Licensed and multi-certified therapist Kathryn Wood joins Kristie and Felicia to demystify Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and intrusive thoughts. They break down what OCD actually is (and isn’t) and differentiate reality from pop psychology stereotypes. Some takeaways: The difference between a fleeting thought and a persistent, intrusive thoughtWhy typical “advice” can actually make OCD worseHow OCD can manifest: from perfectionism to fears of causing harmLearning to sit with uncertainty as healing For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Kathryn: Kathryn's website: emboldenedtherapy.comKathryn’s profile on BestTherapists.com Resources mentioned in this episode: TreatMyOCD.comInternational OCD Foundation *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.

    1 h y 12 min
  8. Am I Enmeshed With My Mom? Signs of Mother-Son Enmeshment & What To Do

    24 SEP

    Am I Enmeshed With My Mom? Signs of Mother-Son Enmeshment & What To Do

    Licensed Therapist Mary Beth Somich joins Kristie and Felicia to demystify the concept of enmeshment in families, especially between mothers and sons. They look at what enmeshment actually means (hint: blurred boundaries and no space for individuality), where it comes from, and why it’s so tough to break free from. Some takeaways: How enmeshment manifests in real lifeThe effects of enmeshment on adult romantic and family relationshipsWhy setting boundaries can often feel like “rocking the boat”How to shift to healthy connections without cutting ties For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Mary Beth: www.yourjourneythrough.com *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.

    57 min
  9. Are My Parents Emotionally Abusive? Signs You've Been Abused & What To Do

    17 SEP

    Are My Parents Emotionally Abusive? Signs You've Been Abused & What To Do

    Licensed Therapist Ashley Hudson joins Kristie and Felicia to explore the complex and heavy topic of parental emotional abuse. They discuss why this form of abuse is so difficult to identify, why parents engage in it (often unconsciously), and the long-term impact it has on children as they transition into adulthood. Some takeaways: Why emotional abuse is harder to spot than physical abuseThe "good kid": How fear of a parent's reaction creates anxious complianceStrategies for coping like setting "quiet boundaries"Letting go of the "good kid" identity and accepting being labeled as the "bad guy" For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Ashley: https://www.ashleyhudsontherapy.com/ Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ *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.

    1 h y 8 min
  10. Am I Emotionally Numb? Signs Of Emotional Numbness and What To Do Next

    10 SEP

    Am I Emotionally Numb? Signs Of Emotional Numbness and What To Do Next

    Drama Therapist Arianna Wheat joins Kristie and Felicia to explore emotional numbness as a coping mechanism for when we feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or past trauma. Arianna believes healing begins with connection—to one’s past, present, and with someone who sees them fully. Some takeaways: How to regulate your nervous systemHyper and hypo-arousal: what are they and why are they relevant?Challenging the “shoulds”Radical acceptance of your emotions For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Arianna: https://www.soulinsession.com/https://www.instagram.com/soulinsession *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.

    55 min
  11. Am I Hypervigilant? Signs Of Hypervigilance & How To Get Better

    10 SEP

    Am I Hypervigilant? Signs Of Hypervigilance & How To Get Better

    Therapist Halle Thomas joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack the exhausting reality of hypervigilance, a.k.a the survival mechanism rooted in trauma that has no "off switch." Through conversation and Reddit stories, they expose how hypervigilance manifests and leads to self-fulfilling prophecies in relationships. You’ll also hear validating, practical strategies for healing and why making mistakes is a crucial part of recovery. Some takeaways: Healthy vigilance vs hypervigilance originating from traumaHypervigilance as social anxiety or shutting down curiosityWhy your nervous system is stuck in "always-on" modeStrategies for healing, such as "dosing safety" For sponsorships, please reach out to wytt@besttherapists.com Be the first to join the upcoming WYTT Substack Follow Felicia on Instagram Follow WYTT on Instagram Connect with Halle: https://www.besttherapists.com/profile/halle-thomas-lpchttps://www.chicorycounseling.com/ *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.

    1 h y 12 min

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    Coming soon to your headphones! 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 burning mental health questions, we mean the stuff you’re posting about anonymously on Reddit in the middle of the night. Each week, you’ll hear from expert therapists to break it all down: from emotional numbness and trauma to self-worth and healing. First episodes drop September 10. *Watch full episodes on youtube.com/@WhatYourTherapistThinks *Connect with us on Instagram: @wytt_podcast *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.

    2 min

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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 burning mental health questions, we mean the stuff you’re posting about anonymously on Reddit in the middle of the night. These therapists aren’t holding back. They’re telling you what they really think including the things they’d never actually say in session. Each week, you’ll hear from expert therapists to break it all down: from emotional numbness and trauma, to self-worth and healing. What Your Therapist Thinks is a weekly, limited run podcast hosted by Kristie Plantinga, founder of Best Therapists, and Felicia Keller Boyle, a licensed somatic therapist in private practice. Brought to you by BestTherapists.com—a directory that vets mental health professionals so therapy-seekers can focus on fit, not quality. Produced by PodVision. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or watch full video episodes on the “What Your Therapist Thinks” YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@WhatYourTherapistThinks

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  • Creador
    Felicia Keller Boyle & Kristie Plantinga
  • Años de actividad
    2 k
  • Episodios
    12
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © Copyright 2025 Felicia Keller Boyle & Kristie Plantinga
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