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Yap Therapy

• Couples Therapy Spotlight-What happens when one partner can't take feedback? October 22, 2026
  When one partner can’t take feedback, even a small concern can turn into defensiveness, shutdown, or a fight. On this week's Yap Therapy, Dhalia explores why feedback can trigger shame, fear, or feelings of not being good enough and how those reactions can leave both partners stuck in the same painful cycle. Drawing on Emotion-Focused […]
• Couples Therapy Spotlight: Age Gap Relationships October 15, 2026
  This week one of our listeners wrote in to ask about the psychology behind age gap relationships and we thought, what better way to start off a couples therapy focus than to deliver on that request!! So this week we're getting into the psychology of attraction to older partners, why age gaps work (or don't […]
• Let's talk about your inner child...and mine! October 8, 2026
  What if some of the reactions, insecurities, and relationship patterns you have as an adult actually started way before you had the words to explain them?In this birthday episode of Yap Therapy, we’re talking about your inner child and what it actually means, why therapists keep asking you to “connect with your younger self,” and […]
• The Power of "I get to" October 1, 2026
  The words you use to describe your life can quietly change how your brain experiences it. If your inner voice is stuck on “I have to,” this episode explores how a small reframe; “I get to” can reduce resistance, strengthen your sense of agency, and make hard things feel more possible.Dhalia Steinitz explains why this […]
• How to Support Grief September 24, 2026
  Grief is not a five-step ladder, and advice to “move on” can often make it worse. In this personal episode, Dhalia talks about loss, family, and what it really looks like to support someone when the world keeps moving but theirs has stopped.She explores why grief can appear as anger, numbness, guilt, exhaustion, or sudden […]
• Feature Episode: The CEO's Blindspot; presented to Actualize Club August 27, 2026
  I recently had the opportunity to present my thesis on The CEO’s Blindspot: The Psychology of Why Power Can’t Fix the Relationships That Matter Most to Actualize club, and I was SO excited to finally share a topic I’ve been developing and thinking about for a long time.So, naturally, I turned the presentation into this […]
• Bonus Episode: Listener Question: What is transference? August 23, 2026
  A listener wrote in with a question I'm sure many people want answered; What if I start feeling a type of way towards my therapist? Well let's talk about it- What happens when the feelings you have toward your therapist aren’t actually about your therapist? It's a subject we call transference or in other words: […]
• I bought my first home...and it's not all positive, and that's okay August 20, 2026
  I bought my first home… and somehow it came with an existential crisis. In this episode of Yap Therapy, I’m getting personal and unpacking the psychology behind major life transitions, doing things differently than you imagined, and learning to trust yourself when there’s no guarantee that you’re making the “right” decision.We’re talking about the weird […]
• How your therapist deals with the haters August 13, 2026
  A viral hate spiral becomes a masterclass in psychology, and Dhalia turns the comments section into a lesson on why criticism hits so hard. If you have ever been misunderstood online, questioned by strangers, or let one nasty opinion drown out 500 compliments, this episode will help you make sense of it.You'll discover:Why your nervous […]
• Why are women competing against each other?! August 6, 2026
  Have you ever caught yourself comparing your life, your body, your career, or your relationship to another woman's and wondered, Why do I do this? In this week's episode of Yap Therapy, we're unpacking the psychology behind female comparison and competition. From evolutionary psychology and hunter-gatherer instincts to the way girls are socialized from childhood, […]
• Pretty Privilege and the Empire State Climbers July 30, 2026
  This week we're unpacking the psychology behind pretty privilege and it's about so much more than beauty.Why do we instinctively trust attractive people? Why are they often perceived as kinder, smarter, or more competent before they've even spoken? And what happens to our self-worth when we grow up believing our appearance determines our value?In this […]
• I'll never apologize for my boundaries and you shouldn't either July 23, 2026
  This week on Yap Therapy, we're talking about one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make: stopping the habit of apologizing for having needs.Inspired by a conversation I had with a client, we dive into why so many of us say "sorry" before expressing a boundary, slowing down a relationship, asking for space, or […]
• Your therapist loves slow burn relationships July 16, 2026
  This week on Yap Therapy, we're talking about one of my favourite relationship topics: the slow burn.Somewhere along the way, we've been taught that love is supposed to feel instant. that if there aren't fireworks, butterflies, and an undeniable spark from date one, it must not be meant to be. But as a therapist, I've […]
• Mental Health awareness month is over...now what? June 25, 2026
  Mental Health Awareness Month is ending, but your mental health doesn't stop mattering on July 1st.This week on Yap Therapy, we're talking about the five things I think we all need to be focusing on right now to support our well-being, beyond therapy speak, Instagram infographics, and the pressure to have it all figured out. […]
• Don't watch Love Island if you have an anxious attachment style June 18, 2026
  Love might be blind, but your nervous system isn't.This week, we're unpacking why this season of Love Island USA can be especially triggering if you have an anxious attachment style. From instant connections and constant competition to mixed signals and emotional whiplash, the villa is basically a masterclass in attachment activation.We're talking about why intensity […]
• Does your therapist actually believe in the 'wait three date' rule? June 11, 2026
  How important is physical compatibility for relationship success? And is there actually a "right" time to become intimate with someone?In this week's episode of Yap Therapy, we're unpacking one of the most debated topics in dating through a psychological lens. We explore the difference between chemistry and compatibility, why intense attraction isn't always a sign […]
• Your therapist is begging you to Yap it Out June 4, 2026
  This week on Yap Therapy, we're talking about why "yapping it out" is actually good for your mental health.From post-date analyses to voice notes that somehow become therapy sessions, we're exploring the psychology behind why talking things through with trusted friends helps regulate our nervous systems, organize our thoughts, and make sense of difficult experiences. […]
• Rejection Breeds Obsession May 28, 2026
  Today we are diving into one of the most psychologically brutal experiences in dating and relationships: obsession after rejection. Why do we suddenly want people MORE after they reject us? Why do emotionally unavailable people become impossible to get over? Why does our brain confuse inconsistency with chemistry? And why do some people become completely […]
• How to know if your therapist is actually a good fit for you May 14, 2026
  This week on Yap Therapy, we’re talking about one of the most important and most overlooked parts of healing: therapist fit.How do you actually know if your therapist is right for you?What should therapy feel like when it’s working?And how do different therapeutic styles impact the way you grow?In this episode, I’m breaking down:the signs […]
• I got the ick April 30, 2026
  The ick isn’t random.It’s psychological.In this episode, we break down why you can go from being so into someone… to instantly turned off and what that actually says about you.We’re getting into:- the science behind the ick- intuition vs anxiety- attachment styles and self-sabotage- the “ick cycle” in dating and why the partner you choose […]