DrKatinaTalks

Dr. Katina Clarke
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Dr. Katina Talks is the podcast that empowers you to live a more fulfilling, balanced, and authentic life. Hosted by Dr. Katina, a licensed mental health counselor, life coach, and social psychologist, this show dives into real-life stories, personal growth strategies, and psychology-backed insights that help you navigate the challenges of everyday life. Whether you're seeking inspiration to overcome fear, heal from past trauma, or discover your true purpose, Dr. Katina's thoughtful guidance and powerful anecdotes will encourage you to embrace the journey of living your best life. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode filled with practical wisdom to inspire positive change.

  1. 3d ago

    Are You Still Wearing a Role That No Longer Fits | Identity, Seasons and Growth

    How many of us are emotionally wearing a winter coat in the middle of summer? In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, licensed therapist, social psychologist, and professor Dr. Katina Clarke uses the unexpected moment of organizing a new closet room to ask a question many women have never stopped to answer. The roles we learned to wear, the manager, the fixer, the rescuer, the strong one, may have fit the season we were in. But are they still the right fit today? This episode is for any woman who has ever felt confused about why a life she prayed for and worked hard to build no longer feels like enough. Nothing may be wrong. The season may have simply changed. In this episode, you will discover: Why what fits in one season of life may not fit in the next How growth sometimes requires you to change the role you play, not just the circumstances around you Why being needed can quietly become an identity if you are not careful Why do you have to overhaul your entire life to begin changing it Why development is not about going back to who you were. It is about growing into who you are becoming Season 4 of Dr. Katina Talks is called The Closet. It is not about clothes. It is about identity, the roles we carry, and giving ourselves the same permission we give our wardrobes. Permission to change with the season. If this episode helped you see yourself a little more clearly, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who may still be wearing a role that no longer fits the season she is in. To explore journals and resources designed to support your personal growth, visit drkatinatalks.com. Connect with Dr. Katina: Website: DrKatinaTalks.com Podcast: Dr. Katina Talks™ Please subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:16 Closet Room Realization 01:02 Emotional Winter Coats 02:02 Five Lessons Intro 02:18 Manager to Mentor 03:44 Dress for New Seasons 04:55 Needed vs Wanted Identity 06:25 Small Changes Matter 07:15 Becoming the Next You 08:37 Permission to Change 09:22 Closing and Farewell Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

  2. Jul 7

    Why Women Quietly Stop Expressing Themselves While Building a Beautiful Life

    Episode Description Why do so many women quietly lose themselves while building a beautiful life? In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, licensed therapist, social psychologist, and professor Dr. Katina Clarke explores the subtle ways women stop expressing themselves while caring for everyone else. Standing in her closet after discovering a season filled almost entirely with black clothing, Dr. Katina reflects on how marriage, motherhood, career, caregiving, and responsibility can slowly shift a woman's identity without her even realizing it. What she first thought was simply a wardrobe choice became a powerful reminder of a season marked by maintenance instead of intentional living. Through personal storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Dr. Katina shares five life lessons about self-expression, identity, confidence, and the importance of returning to yourself. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why women can build a beautiful life while quietly losing pieces of themselves. • How your daily choices often reflect the season of life you're living. • Why the roles you play should never cause you to forget the woman playing them. • The difference between maintaining your life and intentionally living it. • Why confidence often follows courage, and how giving yourself permission to express yourself again can become the first step toward rediscovering who you are. This episode concludes with a reflective Closet Reflection designed to help you examine what your own closet, routines, and choices may be revealing about this season of your life. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "When did I stop being me?", this conversation is for you. Connect with Dr. Katina: Website: DrKatinaTalks.com Podcast: Dr. Katina Talks™ Please subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:17 How Women Disappear 00:53 Closet Reflection 01:27 The Season of Black 02:42 Maintaining Everything 05:21 Five Lessons Ahead 05:31 Lesson One Losing Yourself 07:07 Lesson Two Choices Reveal 08:27 Lesson Three Beyond Roles 10:24 Lesson Four More Than Maintenance 12:09 Lesson Five Courage First 13:44 Closet Challenge 14:56 Closing and Farewell Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com

  3. Jun 30

    She Was Always Enough

    Episode Description What if your closet held more than clothes? In the first episode of Season 4 of Dr. Katina Talks, licensed therapist and social psychologist Dr. Katina Clarke shares how transforming a spare bedroom into a closet room unexpectedly became a journey of self-discovery. While organizing clothes from different chapters of her life, including a wedding dress, military uniform, and outfits from her twenties, she comes across a pair of wide-legged jeans that transports her back to a time when she believed she wasn't enough. Looking at those same jeans decades later, she realizes the younger version of herself couldn't see what she now sees so clearly. This episode explores body image, self-worth, identity, aging, personal growth, and the compassion we often reserve for everyone except ourselves. Dr. Katina shares four powerful reflections about seeing yourself through kinder eyes, appreciating the privilege of growing older, letting go of impossible standards, and choosing to live fully instead of waiting for the "perfect" time. If you've ever looked at an old photograph and wished you had been gentler with yourself, this conversation is for you. She Was Always Enough is a reminder that the woman you've been searching for may have been there all along. Connect with Dr. Katina: Website: DrKatinaTalks.com Podcast: Dr. Katina Talks™ Please subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Closet 00:41 Turning a Guest Room 02:09 Wide Leg Jeans Flashback 03:38 What I'd Tell Her 04:44 Gratitude for the Years 05:40 Four Life Lessons 05:45 Lesson One Self Worth 06:45 Lesson Two What Matters 08:21 Lesson Three Aging Gift 09:07 Lesson Four Live Now 09:54 Find an Old Photo 11:11 Closing the Closet Door 11:50 Final Thoughts and Goodbye Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com

  4. Jun 23

    Welcome to the Closet | Season 4 Prologue

    What if your closet held more than clothes? In the Season 4 Prologue of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares the unexpected story that inspired an entire season of reflection, growth, and self-discovery. After transforming a spare bedroom into a closet room, she found herself surrounded not only by clothing, but by memories. A wedding dress. A military uniform. Professional attire from different stages of life. Clothes in different sizes. Pieces of a life fully lived. What began as a home organization project quickly became something much deeper. As a therapist, social psychologist, wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Dr. Katina began asking a question she hears from many women: Who am I now? Not because life went wrong, but because life went exactly as planned. This season explores identity, marriage, motherhood, caregiving, personal growth, dreams deferred, and the journey back to yourself. If you've ever looked around your life and wondered where you went while taking care of everyone else, this season is for you. In this episode: • The story behind "The Closet" • How a spare bedroom became a catalyst for self-reflection • Why many women lose themselves in the roles they carry • The connection between identity, memory, and personal growth • What listeners can expect from Season 4 Next Episode: The Dating Outfit Connect with Dr. Katina: Website: DrKatinaTalks.com Podcast: Dr. Katina Talks™ Please subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back Update 00:59 The Spare Room Aha 02:19 Building the Closet Room 03:09 Memories on Hangers 03:55 More Than Clothes 04:50 Who Am I Now 05:32 Season Themes Preview 06:03 Invitation and Next Week 06:25 Welcome to The Closet Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com

  5. Mar 31

    Now That You See It… What Will You Do? | Relationship Patterns, Self-Awareness, and Change

    Why do we keep repeating the same relationship patterns… even when we see them clearly? In this closing episode of Season 3 of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina Clarke offers a grounded reflection on self-awareness, emotional patterns, and personal responsibility in love and relationships. This episode explores a hard truth: Awareness alone does not change behavior. Choice does. From everyday habits to relationship dynamics, patterns are not random. They are repeated, familiar choices that often feel normal, even when they no longer serve us. In this episode, you will reflect on: • Why you may continue choosing the same relationship patterns • How emotional habits shape your experiences in love • The difference between awareness and real change • What it means to take ownership of your choices • Why growth requires willingness, not just insight At some point, the question shifts from: "Why does this keep happening to me?" to: "Why do I keep choosing this?" This episode is not about judgment. It is about honesty, self-reflection, and the willingness to choose differently. ⏱️ A short, powerful episode under 10 minutes. 🎧 Listen now and take a moment to reflect. 📖 If you are ready to go deeper, the guided journal Love by Dr. Katina is available here: https://a.co/d/05kYm5mI 00:00 Welcome and Season Close 00:29 Why Patterns Persist 01:08 Everyday Habit Loops 01:49 Relationship Patterns Repeat 02:17 Awareness vs Choice 03:03 Ownership and Growth 03:39 Season Sendoff Honesty 04:06 Break and Ghana Videos 04:36 Choose What Changes Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com

    Now That You See It… What Will You Do? | Relationship Patterns, Self-Awareness, and Change

  6. Mar 24

    The Table: A 10-Minute Reflection on Love, Relationships, and Self-Awareness

    What if the person sitting across the table… was you? In this short, powerful episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina Clarke shares "The Table," a reflective story that invites you to examine your patterns in love, relationships, and emotional behavior. This episode is not about dating. It is about how you show up in relationships. Whether you are single, in a relationship, married, or working through past experiences, this episode will help you better understand your expectations, emotional habits, and the patterns that shape your connections with others. ⏱️ Under 10 minutes. Thoughtful, direct, and grounded in real-life relational insight. If you are ready to go deeper, explore the guided journal Love by Dr. Katina, designed to help you understand yourself before choosing someone else. 🎧 Listen now and take a moment to reflect. 📖 Journal available on Amazon. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:17 Why Relationships Trigger Us 01:05 A Story From My Journal 02:03 First Date With Yourself 03:41 The Hard Self Check 04:30 What You Bring To Love 05:31 Do The Inner Work 06:05 Clarity Before Choosing 06:57 Book And Farewell Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com

    The Table: A 10-Minute Reflection on Love, Relationships, and Self-Awareness

  7. Mar 17

    I've Never Been Loved| A Therapist and Social Psychologist Explains Why

    Many people quietly carry the belief: "I have never been loved." In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, therapist and social psychologist Dr. Katina Clarke explores why some individuals feel unloved even after long relationships or marriage. After watching an interview where a well-known actress said she had "never been loved," Dr. Katina noticed something striking in the comments section. Many people shared the same experience. Drawing from her work in relational consulting, counseling, and social psychology, Dr. Katina explains why this statement often reflects deeper emotional needs rather than a simple absence of love. In this episode she introduces five reflective questions that can reveal the deeper story behind that belief. Topics discussed include: • how people define love and why emotional safety matters • what individuals prioritize when choosing partners • relationship patterns and the role of familiarity • emotional intensity versus emotional connection • emotional capacity within relationships • beliefs about worth, acceptance, and what we deserve Dr. Katina also explains why relationship pain is often connected to the lens through which we choose partners, rather than simply whether love existed. This conversation invites listeners to pause before concluding "I have never been loved" and instead examine the experiences, patterns, and expectations that shape their relationships. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:15 The "Never Loved" Moment 01:43 Question 1 Define Love 02:46 Question 2 Partner Priorities 05:05 Question 3 Patterns and Familiarity 07:05 Question 4 Emotional Capacity 09:23 Question 5 What You Deserve 10:02 Clarity Changes Choices 11:05 Journal Invitation and Closing Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina's guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com

    I've Never Been Loved| A Therapist and Social Psychologist Explains Why

  8. Mar 10

    Why We Push People Away When We Want to Be Chosen | Emotional Attraction in Relationships

    Why do people push the ones they love away while secretly hoping they will stay? In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina Clarke explores the deeper emotional dynamics behind insecurity in relationships, fear of being replaced, and the human desire to be chosen. Using the powerful story of Effie White from the film Dreamgirls, Dr. Katina reflects on how pushing people away can sometimes be a hidden test of love. Beneath anger, criticism, or emotional distance is often a deeper question many people are afraid to ask: "Am I still emotionally attractive to you?" Drawing from her work as a therapist working with individuals and couples, Dr. Katina shares five reflections about emotional attraction in relationships, including: • Why insecurity often shows up as anger • Why testing love can damage emotional safety • The difference between love and emotional attraction • How comparison quietly erodes connection • Why self-awareness is the first step toward real change Dr. Katina also shares a personal moment of finishing this reflection while watching Dreamgirls on a transatlantic flight to Ghana. If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in her journal: Love by Dr. Katina: A 30 Day Guided Journal Designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness. Available on Amazon. 00:00 Welcome From Ghana 00:40 Dreamgirls Effie Moment 02:27 Fear Of Being Replaced 03:19 The Loyalty Test Dynamic 03:34 The Real Question Emotional Attraction 04:28 Five Reflections Framework 05:11 Love Is Built On Safety 05:30 Emotional Experience Matters 05:52 Comparison Erodes Connection 06:13 Self Awareness And Change 07:26 Personal Note And Core Desire 08:12 Guided Journal Invitation 08:46 Closing And Farewell Social Media Disclaimer: This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life coach. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor–client or coach–client relationship. If you need personalized guidance or want to schedule a counseling (Delaware Location Only) or Life Consulting session, please visit YellowDoorConsulting.com. This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, experiencing severe distress, or in a life-threatening situation, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. By listening or subscribing, you acknowledge and accept these terms. For more Podcast info and free Journal Prompts, visit DrKatinaTalks.com.

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Dr. Katina Talks is the podcast that empowers you to live a more fulfilling, balanced, and authentic life. Hosted by Dr. Katina, a licensed mental health counselor, life coach, and social psychologist, this show dives into real-life stories, personal growth strategies, and psychology-backed insights that help you navigate the challenges of everyday life. Whether you're seeking inspiration to overcome fear, heal from past trauma, or discover your true purpose, Dr. Katina's thoughtful guidance and powerful anecdotes will encourage you to embrace the journey of living your best life. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode filled with practical wisdom to inspire positive change.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Katina Clarke
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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