If feelings could talk

Karen Strober MSW
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If Feelings Could Talk is a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate life’s emotional ups and downs through mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional wellness. Hosted by Karen Strober, a seasoned DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) therapist with over 20 years of experience, each episode provides practical tools, insightful discussions, and expert guidance to help you manage emotions in healthier ways. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or looking to cultivate more inner kindness, this podcast is your go-to resource for real, compassionate conversations on how to live a more balanced and mindful life. Tune in weekly for strategies to help you embrace self-acceptance, manage stress, and find peace within yourself—one step at a time.

  1. 3D AGO

    S 2 E 5 From Actress to Therapist: Constance McCashin on Identity, Emotions & Eating Disorder Recovery

    In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with actress-turned-therapist Constance McCashin to explore identity, emotional healing, and the complex world of eating disorders. Constance shares her journey from a successful acting career into becoming a therapist, and how that transition required emotional courage, reflection, and reinvention. Together, we talk about how identity shifts can impact our mental health and how disordered eating is often connected to deeper emotional needs, perfectionism, and a longing for control or belonging. In this episode, we discuss: • The emotional roots of eating disorders • How identity and self-worth become intertwined with food and body image • Reinvention in midlife and beyond • The role of compassion in recovery • Why emotions are not the enemy they are information This conversation is a reminder that eating disorders are not about food they are about emotion, identity, and unmet needs. Healing begins when we slow down, build awareness, and approach ourselves with compassion instead of judgment. If you or someone you love struggles with emotional eating, disordered eating patterns, or identity transitions, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical understanding. For more tools on emotional wellness, mindfulness, and self-compassion, explore my CARE Practice Method and listen to more episodes of If Feelings Could Talk. Because when we understand our emotions, we empower ourselves.

    56 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    S 2 E 4 The Emotional Weight We Carry: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You

    This episode explores the invisible emotional weight you carry every day old stories, expectations, guilt, and roles that keep you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from yourself. Through gentle reflection, mindfulness, and self-compassion, Karen Strober, a mental health therapist and emotional wellness expert, guides you to notice what you’re holding, understand why it feels so heavy, and begin letting go of what no longer serves you. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to release emotional baggage, create healthier boundaries, and make space for calmer nervous systems, softer self-talk, and a life that actually feels like yours.

    6 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    S 2 E 3 Imposter syndrome - How to own your own success and silence self doubt.

    Imposter Syndrome — How to Own Your Success & Silence Self-Doubt Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Who am I to do this?” or worrying that one day people will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? If so, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not an imposter. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth behind imposter syndrome and why so many smart, accomplished, emotionally aware people still struggle to believe in their own success. You’ll learn why self-doubt shows up, how it keeps you stuck, and most importantly… how to quiet that inner critic so you can finally own your strengths with confidence and clarity. Together, we’ll explore: ✨ Why high-achievers often feel “not enough” ✨ How childhood messages and old patterns feed self-doubt ✨ The emotional habits that reinforce imposter syndrome ✨ Practical mindfulness + self-compassion tools to shift your mindset ✨ How to recognize your real accomplishments and truly believe them If you’re tired of questioning yourself… if you’re ready to let go of the pressure to be perfect… and if you want to step into your life with more calm, confidence, and self-trust — this episode will support you every step of the way. Listen now and start owning the success you’ve already earned. Hosted by Karen Strober, MSW, Emotional Wellness Expert and creator of If Feelings Could Talk New episodes every week on mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation.

    8 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    S 2 E 2 Think different, worry less and feel better

    In this episode, we explore how the way you think directly shapes the way you feel. If you’ve been stuck in worry, overthinking, or “what if” spirals, this conversation will give you simple, practical tools to slow down your thoughts and calm your emotions. You’ll learn how to challenge fear-based thinking, interrupt mental loops, and shift into a more grounded, realistic mindset one that brings more peace and less panic. Think different. Worry less. Feel better. Real tools. Real emotions. Real life.

    7 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    S 2 Ep 1 Breaking free from repetitive patterns: Rewrite your story

    Do you ever feel like you’re stuck living the same emotional story over and over again—repeating old habits, relationships, or thought patterns that no longer serve you? In this episode of If Feelings Could Talk, Karen Strober, MSW Emotional Wellness Expert and DBT-Certified Therapist dives deep into why we get caught in these cycles and how to finally break free. Learn how your unconscious beliefs shape your emotional responses, how to identify resistance to change, and what it truly means to rewrite your story from a place of awareness and self-compassion. Through mindfulness, reflection, and simple, actionable tools, you’ll begin to see how change is possible when you stop judging yourself and start understanding yourself.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why repetitive emotional patterns form and how to recognize themThe role of mindfulness in breaking unconscious habitsHow to use self-compassion and DBT-inspired skills to create new emotional pathwaysHow to step out of autopilot and consciously write a new story for yourselfPress play to begin your journey toward awareness, freedom, and emotional empowerment.  Listen to “If Feelings Could Talk” for more tools to Feel, Reflect, and Empower yourself.

    7 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Season 2 Announcement

    Welcome back to If Feelings Could Talk  I’m your host,  Karen Strober, therapist and Emotional Wellness Expert. Season 2 is all about growth, connection, and collaboration. This season, we’re diving even deeper into the conversations that matter — how to manage emotions with mindfulness, practice self-compassion in real life, and find calm even when life feels chaotic. But here’s the exciting part this season, I won’t be doing it alone. I’ll be joined by incredible therapists and mental health professionals from all over, sharing real stories, fresh perspectives, and practical tools you can start using right away. Together, we’ll explore the everyday challenges that come with being human from anxiety and emotional overwhelm to relationships, boundaries, and authenticity all through the lens of my CARE Practice Method: Connect, Awareness, Reflect, and Empower. So if you’re ready to feel more balanced, more self-aware, and more empowered you’re in the right place. This is If Feelings Could Talk   Season 2. Let’s get started.

    2 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    S 1 E 16 How to break free from daily anxiety and fear

    Anxiety and fear can sneak into your everyday life making simple tasks feel overwhelming and keeping you stuck in cycles of worry and self-doubt. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, compassionate strategies to help you understand your anxiety, soothe your nervous system, and gently interrupt those thought spirals that keep you feeling trapped. You’ll learn: • Why anxiety shows up in daily routines • How fear hijacks your brain (and how to calm it) • Simple mindfulness tools to ground yourself in the moment • What it really means to “feel safe” in your own body. Whether your anxiety feels like a constant hum or a full-on storm, this episode offers support, clarity, and tools you can start using today. Because you deserve more ease and your feelings don’t get the final word.  Press play, take a deep breath, and let’s begin.

    12 min

  8. 07/02/2025

    S1 E15 Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder & How DBT Can Help

    In this episode, we take a grounded, therapeutic look at Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it often develops as a protective strategy rooted in early emotional wounds. Whether you're navigating a relationship with someone showing narcissistic traits or exploring your own patterns of emotional regulation, this conversation offers clarity and nuance. We’ll also explore how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help build skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—tools that are often missing or underdeveloped in narcissistic structures. This episode offers: A clear, non-shaming explanation of NPDThe difference between narcissistic traits vs. a full diagnosisHow DBT skills can support both people living with NPD and those affected by itPractical tools to stay grounded, set boundaries, and stay connected to self

    14 min
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If Feelings Could Talk is a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate life’s emotional ups and downs through mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional wellness. Hosted by Karen Strober, a seasoned DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) therapist with over 20 years of experience, each episode provides practical tools, insightful discussions, and expert guidance to help you manage emotions in healthier ways. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or looking to cultivate more inner kindness, this podcast is your go-to resource for real, compassionate conversations on how to live a more balanced and mindful life. Tune in weekly for strategies to help you embrace self-acceptance, manage stress, and find peace within yourself—one step at a time.

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  • Creator
    Karen Strober MSW
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 If feelings could talk
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