Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gold standard structured psychotherapy
Episodes
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#5369: Pouch Full of Doubt: The Inner Critic at Urgent CareA tool belt full of emergency supplies, two curious strangers, and the question: is your weird choice yours, or an echo of old ridicule? -
#5083: The Shared Work of Teshuvah: Why Your Failures Aren't UniqueWhy the Jewish New Year's framework for self-improvement mirrors psychology's most common regrets—and why shared struggle dissolves shame. -
#4900: Why You Rebel Against Your Own BudgetThe psychology behind overspending when you can't afford it—and what actually works. -
#3449: Can Therapy Replace Your Antidepressants?Can psychotherapy reduce or eliminate the need for antidepressants? The evidence is more specific than you think. -
#3448: How ACT Therapy Breaks Fusion with Your ThoughtsCognitive fusion explained: when beliefs consume identity, and how defusion techniques create space between you and your thoughts. -
#2609: Mapping the Therapy Family Tree: CBT, ACT, DBT & BeyondHow CBT, ACT, and DBT actually evolved — and why matching therapy to personality matters. -
#1274: The Weight of "Mild": Understanding Chronic Depression"Mild" depression isn't a light burden—it's a slow rot. Discover why clinical labels often fail to capture the reality of chronic low mood. -
#1188: The Fixed Patient Paradox: Is Therapy a Forever Subscription?Is therapy a tool for healing or an infinite subscription? Explore the tension between quick protocols and decade-long clinical journeys. -
#1030: Stoicism Beyond Bro-icism: A Cognitive FrameworkIs Stoicism a "bro" hack or a rigorous mental OS? Discover the ancient logic behind staying stable in a volatile world. -
#580: The Long Tail of Therapy: Moving Beyond the CBT Gold StandardCBT isn't the only way to heal. Explore the "long tail" of therapy, from ACT and IFS to the attachment-focused depth of EFT.