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Yap Therapy

• Happy (or not so happy) Valentine's Day February 12, 2026
  Trigger Warning: We talk about attachment wounds, breakups, situationships, loneliness, and missing someone you know you shouldn’t text.It’s Valentine’s Day week which means feelings are louder, delusion is stronger, and suddenly the man you were healing from feels like “maybe he wasn’t that bad.” Be so serious.In this episode of Yap Therapy, we’re getting into […]
• When Food Isn't Just Food February 5, 2026
  This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, and recovery. While the conversation is non-graphic and recovery-focused, some listeners may find the topic activating. Please take care of yourself and skip or pause if needed.In this week’s therapy episode, we talk honestly about eating disorders, what they’re really about beneath the food, the most […]
• Blue Monday and Just Getting Through it January 29, 2026
  This week, I was wiped out, sessions crashing, no-shows, and a deep sense of exhaustion. Turns out, Blue Monday isn’t just a myth: it’s a collection of factors like post-holiday letdown, less sunlight, and societal demands colliding.Your body and mind are in a kind of crash, like a trauma response to a tough week. And that’s okay. […]
• Did I just get ghosted?? January 15, 2026
  This episode was inspired by a DM I got after last week’s episode, so thank you to the listener who asked the question we’ve all asked at some point We’re yapping about ghosting: how to tell if you’ve actually been ghosted or if you’re just overthinking, whether you should send one more text or leave […]
• Why Can't I Move On? Cracking the closure code January 8, 2026
  Why is it so hard to move on even when you know you should? In this episode of Yap Therapy, we talk about the endings that never fully ended: relationships without clarity, friendships that quietly faded, and life chapters that closed before you were ready. We explore the psychology behind why your mind keeps going […]
• I HATE New Year's Resolutions December 18, 2025
  As a psychotherapist, I’m going to say the quiet part out loud: I hate New Year’s resolutions. Not because growth is bad—but because the way we’re taught to change sets us up for shame, self-abandonment, and feeling like a failure by January. In this episode, we unpack why New Year’s resolutions hit so hard psychologically, […]
• Am I lazy for needing a vacation? December 11, 2025
  This week on Yap Therapy, we’re unpacking something I had to face on my own vacation: why do we feel SO guilty for resting? I’m talking about that “I should be doing more” spiral, the panic that you’re falling behind, the fear of being lazy, and the deep psychological reasons our brains refuse to chill […]
• Let's talk about sex baby (With Nadia Stinson RP(Q)) November 27, 2025
  This week on Yap Therapy, we’re getting into the conversation everybody wants to have but nobody knows how to start: sex. Why is it still so taboo? How early should you talk about it when you’re dating? How open is too open? And how do you actually communicate your needs without freezing, apologizing, or worrying […]
• Movember: Not just Moustache season November 20, 2025
  This week on Yap Therapy, we're diving deep into the psychology of men’s mental health; the silence, the shame, the conditioning, and the emotional cages so many men are taught to live in. This isn’t a soft, surface-level “check on your buddies” conversation. This is a full breakdown of:Why boys learn to bury emotions earlyHow […]
• Did I meet my soulmate?? November 13, 2025
  Okay besties… let’s talk about the question that keeps us all up at night: how do I actually know if they’re the right person for me? In this week’s cozy girl-talk episode, we’re breaking down how to tell the difference between real compatibility and romantic chaos. From understanding what “soulmates” really are, to spotting red […]
• Seasonal Depression or Just a Case of the Winter Uglies?? November 6, 2025
  Fall girlies, gather round 🍂✨ because seasonal depression is trying to ruin the vibe and we simply won’t allow it. In this week’s Yap Therapy, we’re chatting all things sun-goes-down-too-early sadness: why your brain gets moody when it’s dark at 4 PM, how the cold affects your motivation, and the very real emotional shift that […]
• BOO! Let's talk about it October 30, 2025
  It’s spooky season on Yap Therapy 👻 and we’re talking about the scariest monster of them all: fear. This week, we’re diving into why fear shows up, how anxiety loves to make everything dramatic, and what actually happens in your brain when you avoid the things that matter most. We’ll chat about facing the real-life […]
• Gratitude, Growth, and Birthday Reflections: The Psychology of Giving Thanks October 16, 2025
  Happy Thanksgiving Yappers! This week on Yap Therapy, we're talking all things gratitude. It's also my BIRTHDAY so what better time to reflect on the messy, beautiful art of growth and being thankful. We unpack what gratitude really means beyond cliché affirmations- how it rewires your brain, softens self criticism and helps you hold space […]
• Besties, Boundaries and the Group Chats: Psychology of Female Friendships October 9, 2025
  This week on Yap Therapy, we’re diving into the psychology behind female friendships — the love, the loyalty, the drama, and everything in between. Joined by my best friend (and fellow therapist), we unpack why female friendships can feel more intense than romantic relationships, the hidden dynamics behind cliques and group chats, and how our […]
• Off the Couch-What your Therapist wants you to know; with special guest Nadia Stinson October 2, 2025
  This week, Dhal's joined by fellow RP (Qualifying) Nadia Stinson to share a diet coke and spill some tea on life as therapists. From navigating imposter syndrome, how being a therapist changes the dating game, to the art of decompressing after a long day of sessions, this week the yappers get an inside scoop on […]
• Why am I like this?? Attachment Theory Broken Down! September 25, 2025
  In this episode of Yap Therapy we're getting real about attachment styles and how they turn us into our messiest selves. Join Dhal as she unpacks the secrets and science behind secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized attachments and shares how you can heal and thrive to reach that gold standard we're all yearning for. This […]
• What doesn't kill you makes you stronger...Right??! September 18, 2025
  In this week's Yap Therapy chat, Dhal dives in to the concept of resiliency and explores what it truly means to bounce back from life's challenges. We debunk whether or not 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' and guide you through the four biggies of a resilient person. Whether you're navigating a tough breakup […]
• Week 1: Boundaries and Responsibilities September 11, 2025
  Today Dhal jumps on for the first ever first length episode to chat boundaries and responsibilities and how they intersect. On Yap Therapy we put therapeutic language into for-the-girls terms that we can all understand, and this week sometimes it's as simple as building your Glinda the Good Witch Bubble OR listening to Robert Downey […]
• Welcome To Yap Therapy September 4, 2025
  This quick five minute episode is an introduction to Dhal and gives you a rundown on what to expect in the coming weeks. Tune in every thursday for episodes starting September 11th.