learning to take up space

Sex-ed taught us the biology, but not clearly how to navigate the real-life side of intimacy. In this episode, I talk about consent, coercion, hookup culture, communication, aftercare, sexual health, hygiene, pleasure, and the emotional side of sex. All the things I wish we were taught before we had to figure them out for ourselves.I also share some of what I’ve learned through my own experiences and therapy around sexual trauma, and why healthy sex should always involve communication, mutual comfort, respect and choice.*This episode is not medical advice, and everybody’s body and situation are different, so please speak with a healthcare professional for personal health questions.new episodes every other Tuesday!thank you for being here xx

When someone we love is struggling, our instinct is often to make things better, to give advice, find a solution, say the right thing or somehow take their pain away. But sometimes, the most supportive thing we can do is simply make someone feel seen, heard and less alone. Listen to hear about how to actually support someone through a difficult time without feeling responsible for fixing what they’re going through. I touch on topics such as active listening, validating someone’s emotions, asking what they actually need, the small phrases that can unintentionally make someone feel dismissed, and the importance of showing up in ways that feel supportive to them.Sometimes support looks like a long conversation, sometimes it’s checking in the next day, bringing them a coffee, helping with something small, sitting quietly beside them or simply reminding them, “I’m here.” You don't always need to know exactly what to say, sometimes being present is enough.thank you for being here xx

Brought one of my good friends Natalie on for a deep conversation about authenticity, people pleasing, fear of judgment, friendship, confidence, social media, and what it really means to be yourself!!We talk all about why we change ourselves around certain people, how to know who makes us feel safe, why being judged feels so scary, and how freeing it is to stop trying to be accepted by everyone.This one is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to shrink, perform, or become a different version of themselves just to feel liked. Thank you for being here xxI think I need therapy is a space for honest conversations about mental health, psychology, relationships, self-worth, growth, and becoming yourself.

In this episode, we’re talking about the guilt that comes up when you finally sit down to rest but still feel like you should be doing more. I’ve been thinking a lot about why relaxing doesn’t always feel relaxing, why scrolling can turn into a shame spiral, and why so many of us feel like we need a list of accomplishments at the end of the day to prove that we did enough. We get into productivity guilt, self-worth, rest, burnout, and the way achievement can become tied to how valuable we feel. I also talk about the psychology of contingent self-worth, where your sense of worth depends on things like productivity, performance, approval, appearance, or achievement, and how that can make rest feel threatening instead of necessary. This episode is for anyone who feels guilty doing nothing, struggles to slow down, or feels like they constantly need to be improving, working, healing, or becoming “better.” Maybe your worth was never meant to be earned in the first place.thank you for being here xx

It has been a minute since I've posted. buuuuuut we're back! In this episode, I’m catching you up on where I’ve been, why I took a break, and what this past year has taught me. I talk about being abroad, traveling, graduating from undergrad, starting a long distance relationship, and slowly realizing how much i’ve grown through all of it.This year has brought me so much self-discovery, independence, change, and reflection. I’ve learned how to be more comfortable doing things alone, how to trust myself more, how to let go of old versions of me, and how to step into a new chapter even when I don’t have everything figured out yet.So this episode is part life update, part mental health reflection, and part reminder that sometimes stepping away is exactly what you need in order to come back more yourself.Whether you’ve been here before or this is your first episode, welcome back to I Think I Need Therapy. I’m so happy you’re here xx

Being single on Valentines day is tough, I know. But it doesn't have to be all about romance. There's an abundance of love all around us and within us, today is a day to remind us of that love and to remind us to take care of ourselves better. So, be kind to yourself today and show yourself some extra love because you deserve it!!! thank you for being here xx

It's been six whole years since I was diagnosed with anorexia. I've healed so much but still face struggles with it from time to time and lately it's been a lot harder than usual. I have no idea what my body looks like since body dysmorphia has crept back into my mind. I've started to feel like I need to change my body to be a better athlete again and even as I notice it and don't want to feel this way, I do. Listen for more insight to these current battles I've been having. If you relate, know that you're not alone and we'll get through this together! thank you for being here xx

Today I wanted to chat with you all about my people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the fear of being a burden that often keeps me from opening up to people. I also treated this as a little catch-up on what has been going on in my life and how I've been doing recently :) Hope you all are well! Thank you for being here xx

I know its past new years lol but if you feel like you've set goals that feel overwhelming or haven't even thought about intentions for this new year then this episode is for you! Setting goals as a perfectionist can lead to constantly feeling like you're not doing enough, your goals aren't big enough, and a lot of self criticism. Listen to hear how we can shift away from this mindset and set softer, more achievable intentions for ourselves.thank you for being here xx

As the year comes to an end, this episode is a space to pause and reflect on everything 2025 held. In this episode, I look back on the moments that shaped me, the lessons I learned, the challenges I didn’t expect, and the growth that happened along the way. A reminder to honor how far you’ve come before rushing into what’s next xxthank you for being here.