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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by a woman named Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. The skills she created are now taught all over the world. DBT can improve depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles. We are Kate and Michelle, two mental health therapists in Seattle, WA. We have been teaching DBT groups as a team for years. Whether you've never heard of DBT before or are experienced with DBT skills, this podcast is here to help you use DBT skills in your daily life.

DBT & Me Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.2 • 110 Ratings

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by a woman named Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. The skills she created are now taught all over the world. DBT can improve depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles. We are Kate and Michelle, two mental health therapists in Seattle, WA. We have been teaching DBT groups as a team for years. Whether you've never heard of DBT before or are experienced with DBT skills, this podcast is here to help you use DBT skills in your daily life.

    DBT and Perinatal Mental Health with Whitney Frost

    DBT and Perinatal Mental Health with Whitney Frost

    Kate and Michelle are joined by Whitney Frost to talk about how DBT can be helpful in maintaining mental health while transitioning to parenthood, from trying to conceive all the way through the second year of parenthood. Whitney talks about what skills are most helpful to keep in mind and best practices for professionals when working with this population.

    TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from: 
    7:55 - 9:00
    15:30 - 17:00
    17:00 - 18:04
    19:14 - 20:52
    24:03 - 28:00

    Support the show
    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com
    Support the show
    If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hour group on April 1, 2024 here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856399653417

    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Mindfulness and Wise Mind from a Spiritual Perspective

    Mindfulness and Wise Mind from a Spiritual Perspective

    Kate and Michelle talk about practicing mindfulness and wise mind from a spiritual perspective. They discuss 4 key goals of mindfulness, 5 contemplative practices for accessing wise mind, elements of mystical experiences and their personal experiences with practicing mindfulness and wise mind spiritually. 



    Support the show
    If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hour group on April 1, 2024 here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856399653417

    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 37 min
    Recovering From Invalidation

    Recovering From Invalidation

    Kate and Michelle talk about reasons when invalidation can be helpful and painful. They also talk about 12 ways DBT can help with recovering from invalidation after it happens, sharing their personal experiences along the way. 
    Support the show
    If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hour group on April 1, 2024 here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856399653417

    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Q & A Episode 58

    Q & A Episode 58

    Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about going beyond "studying" DBT, recovering after being taken advantage of, handling feelings of jealousy, and disagreeing with family members about different morals/values.
    Support the show
    If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hour group on April 1, 2024 here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856399653417

    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com

    • 42 min
    Biosocial Theory

    Biosocial Theory

    Kate and Michelle discuss DBT's biosocial theory and explain how our ability to regulate our emotions is impacted by our physiology and our social environment. 

    If you want to learn more about the podcast Kate will be a guest on, you can check out their website: https://speakthescience.com/miss-behavior-journal-club-podcast/
    Support the show
    If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hour group on April 1, 2024 here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856399653417

    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Creating a Life Worth Living

    Creating a Life Worth Living

    Kate and Michelle discuss what it means to create a life worth living. They share how they are personally doing this as well as what they struggle with. They each share skills that can help you move closer to creating a life worth living for yourself. 

    TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that material that may be triggering is discussed from 3:20-4:36, 27:50-28:00 and from 37:31-37:44. 
    Support the show
    If you're a mental health professional/student and want to join us to learn more about our insider tips for launching and leading DBT groups, sign up for our next coffee hour group on April 1, 2024 here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856399653417

    If you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up here:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dbt-discussion-group-tickets-518237601617

    Check out our Etsy shop for DBT-inspired items and our journaling workbook (only $7.50!): https://www.etsy.com/shop/dbtandme

    Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/

    Consider providing ongoing support to the podcast by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/dbtandme

    You can join our facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dbtandmepodcast

    Check out our other podcast, The Couch and The Chair, on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-couch-and-the-chair/id1554159244) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3MZ8aZPoRKxGmLtFcR4S4O)

    If you need support/have questions, email us at dbtandmepodcast@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
110 Ratings

110 Ratings

Horsefan101ggggg ,

Solid and relatable but not efficient

This is not the most efficient way to learn DBT or a particularly polished podcast… there are numerous digressions and interruptions.

But there’s a lot of friendly examples and troubleshooting and a lot of the content sinks in better once it’s explained several times anyway, so I think it works quite nicely. The hosts balance each other out in an interesting way, Michelle is kind of the put together therapist figure and Kate is the therapist who you can trust because she’s very frank about all of her own struggles.

ndickenson ,

Like “Being Home”

This podcast has been a godsend because I’ve been told DBT would be really good for me, but it is impossible to find anybody who accepts medical insurance that does DBT. Using this podcast (and soon their book because I just bought it), I will be able to try to do the work!!

The host of the show are 100% real and honest. They are quirky and caring just like me!

Chewy Chewcifer ,

Great Content Poor Audio Quality

Absolutely wonderful podcast material, leaves you hanging on to every word they say. Audio quality sounds like it is coming from an omnidirectional mic which picks up the sound of the entire room. It makes their voices either extremely loud or too soft. Virtually impossible to listen to while driving, and a danger to listen to with headphones. You have to adjust the volume constantly to turn up their voices and then try to turn down the laughter. With just a few quick adjustments (like the use of a compressor) this already great podcast would be top notch and five stars instead of three.

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