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Ever have so much to say that you accidentally have to start all over again?This week, Stef is navigating the delicate art of knowing when to shut up, the beauty of being honest, and why some stories are better left on the cutting room floor. Because apparently, being an open book is one thing. Remembering that the internet is forever? A completely different skill set.Somewhere between introducing a new chapter of Therapists Said, questioning the future of the mental health profession, and conducting a highly unofficial investigation into the Love Is Blind reunion, Stef makes a case for saying the uncomfortable things out loud. A little accountability, a little therapist advocacy, and the comforting reminder that two things can be true. Even when one of them is that you're being a fuckboy.Therapists, this is for you. Write in: here.Follow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

Ever get home from a perfectly lovely afternoon and immediately start questioning everything you've ever said?This week, Stef is exploring the strange little space between feeling loved and feeling lonely, the emotional hangover that follows a good time, and why sometimes the quiet moments are the hardest to sit with. Because apparently, surviving the chaos is one thing. Learning how to enjoy the calm? A completely different skill set.Somewhere between celebrating two years of My Therapist Said, questioning her ability to have fun, and accidentally turning lunch into a group therapy session, Stef makes a case for being a little less embarrassed about being human. A little grief, a little gratitude, some professional disillusionment, and the comforting reminder that you can be doing better and still be going through it.Therapists, this is for you. Write in: www.mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaidFollow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What happens when being yourself doesn't quite fit the job description?Welcome back to Season 3 of My Therapist Said! This week, Stef is navigating the fine line between being misunderstood and being unapologetically herself. From unexpected yoga stardom and reality TV gossip to the strange experience of seeing yourself through someone else's eyes, we're talking about what happens when life gets a little too personal, a little too public, and a whole lot more interesting.Somewhere between questionable decisions, unsolicited opinions, and Bubs' ongoing behavioral concerns, there's a bigger conversation about vulnerability, the stories we choose to share, and why speaking up matters. Especially in a profession that's spent a little too long keeping quiet. Maybe being a good therapist doesn't always look the way people expect.Write into Therapists Said: here.Follow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What if surrender isn't about giving up, but believing in what you can't yet see?Welcome to Season 3 of My Therapist Said! To kick us off, Stef is joined by Dr. Malaysia Harrell, therapist, military veteran, author, and coach, for a conversation about the art of surrender, trusting the unknown, and honoring every version of ourselves. From a life-changing near-death experience to redefining success and letting go of perfectionism, Dr. Harrell shares how surrender transformed her relationship with herself and her purpose.If you've ever felt caught between who you were and who you're becoming, this one's for you. Sometimes moving forward isn't about trying harder. Sometimes it's about letting go and trusting what comes next.Connect with Dr. Malaysia Harrell:🌐 Website: https://malaysiaharrell.com📱 Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @MalaysiaHHarrell✉️ Email: [email protected]📖 Book: God Has My Six✨ Coaching: Aligned Success AcademyAre you a therapist with something to say? Share your experience anonymously here.Follow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What happens when the problem child becomes a therapist?This week on My Therapist Said, Stef gets into the lifelong experience of being the family troublemaker, why dark humor has always been her love language, and how grief and laughter can exist in the same breath. From dead-parent jokes and teenage rebellion to career setbacks, comparison, and the uncomfortable feeling that you should be further along in life by now, we're covering it all. And somehow, we still find time to discuss the men of Love Is Blind.If you've ever felt like the problem child, questioned your path, or wondered why everyone else seems to have life figured out, this one's for you. Sometimes there's no lesson, no solution, and no perfectly wrapped-up ending. Sometimes we're just figuring it out together.Share your experience anonymously through Therapists Said: https://www.mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaidFollow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What happens when you can accept your life, but you're having a really hard time digesting it?This week, Stef shows up exhausted, makeup-free (eyebrows don't count), and a little more honest than she planned. This week included: crying at work, questionable luck, and an inconvenient power outage. Stef is unpacking the difference between accepting your circumstances and actually being okay with them. From learning to meet yourself where you are to navigating loneliness, sharing uncomfortable truths, and wanting your experiences to be acknowledged without being compared, this episode gets personal.Plus, a little therapist advocacy, why sometimes "this fucking sucks" is exactly what someone needs to hear, and Bubs apparently discovering that he's a dog.Therapists Said: Share your experiences anonymously and help amplify the voices of mental health professionals. Submit your story here.Follow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

Hey, do you want to sit and talk about horror movies?This week, Stef is revisiting her childhood obsession with The Sixth Sense, explaining why The Ring and The Grudge still haunt her, and making the case for why psychological horror beats unnecessary gore. Not a horror movie girly? Don't worry. There's also dating, starting over, and a little existential crisis sprinkled in.And because this is My Therapist Said, naturally, horror movies lead to a heated rant about Headway, therapist reimbursement, and the nightmare of working in mental healthcare. What do psychological horror and therapy tech companies have in common? Apparently, more than anyone asked Stef to explain.Therapists, this is for you. Write in: www.mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaidFollow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What if the support you've been looking for has been surrounding you all along?This week on My Therapist Said, Stef shares an unexpectedly emotional milestone: celebrating her 500th yoga class during one of the most overwhelming weeks of her life. What started as a difficult morning became a reminder of just how powerful community can be, how much we impact the people around us, and why celebrating ourselves matters.She also explores support guilt: that uncomfortable feeling of being a burden when people care about you, and how to reframe receiving love as something that benefits both sides of a relationship.And because this is My Therapist Said, there's plenty of chaos along the way, including television rants, questionable bedtime decisions, and Bubs continuing to test the limits of his Samantha's patience.Therapists, this is for you. Write in: www.mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaidFollow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What does support actually look like when you stop speaking in generalities and get specific about what you need?This week, Stef is officially recording post-work and somehow that leads us from 9:30 PM French toast and learning how to take care of yourself, to the tiny ways people make us feel loved, why mental illness and accountability can exist at the same time, and a very necessary 90 Day Fiancé debrief. Plus: American Horror Story, Bubs demanding more intuitive systems, and a man who may genuinely be five feet away from his own brain.Submit anonymously to Therapists Said: mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaidFollow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.

What happens when you realize you’re allowed to become a different version of yourself?Stef is back with the full wedding recap: narrowly avoiding a conga line, getting pulled over in rhinestones, and realizing just how much can change when you let yourself evolve with your life. But underneath the chaos, this episode is really about friendship, grief, and what it feels like to be deeply seen by the people you love. Stef reflects on learning to receive love, missing her parents during the moments she wishes she could celebrate with them, and realizing that sometimes taking care of yourself means becoming someone new.Plus: a speeding ticket, a suspiciously accurate prediction about Stef’s future NYC husband, and Bubs has apparently decided to eat an entire tree.💚 Therapists Said: Submit anonymously to Therapists Said at www.mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaid 💚Follow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.