Welcome to Therapy Made Me a Feminist, a channel where evidence-based practices meet personal stories about healing and finding joy after adversity. I’m a feminist therapist with lived experience navigating a high-demand religion—specifically, the LDS (Mormon) church—and I’ve seen firsthand how it affects mental health. Growing up in a mixed-faith family and conservative regions like Utah, Oklahoma, and Texas, I’ve faced my own mental health challenges, especially the weight of religious and ...
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“Allyship” and “the Man” wants to keep us divided! (PG)
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Psst… “the Man” wants us too busy fighting to notice who really holds the power! Let’s talk about allyship, privilege, and standing up for each other. Why do so many people find allyship so hard? Because “the Man” doesn’t want us to stand together. This episode dives into how systems of power keep us divided, what holds us back from being better al…
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“Selfishness” and “the Man” wants you to feel guilty for prioritizing your own needs! (PG-13)
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Psst… “the man” wants you to think self-love and selfishness are the same thing! Let’s talk about how “the Man” weaponizes guilt to keep us small and compliant—especially as women. From the idea that prioritizing yourself is somehow wrong, to how consumerism profits from our insecurities, we’re diving into why selfishness isn’t the dirty word they’…
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"GOOD GIRL!" and "the Man" wants you to be so, so sweet!
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Psst… “the Man” thinks you look really really pretty in that little cage he put you in! In this episode of “Therapy Made Me a Feminist,” we’re unboxing the “Good Girl Syndrome” and exploring how societal expectations shape our behaviors and self-worth. Join us as we break free from the mold and redefine what it means to be “good.” ★ Support this po…
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"Conditional" and "the Man" wants you to believe that unconditional means unprotected! (PG)
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Psst... just because you love them unconditionally doesn't mean you owe them endless tolerance! In this episode, we dive into the true meaning of unconditional love and how the Man has twisted it into something it's not. We’re taught that to love unconditionally means to sacrifice our well-being, to tolerate mistreatment, and to put others' needs b…
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"Meeting" and "the Man" wants to keep us apart!
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Psst... "the Man" LIKES it when we struggle to understand each other! In this episode, I team up with Meredith Ethington from Perfection Pending to explore how black-and-white thinking drives wedges between us, even within families. Together, we dive into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways "the Man" fuels division, making it harder to find common …
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“Color” and “the Man” wants you to stay in black and white! (PG)
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Psst… “the Man” wants to take all your crayons away! What if “the Man” wants you to live in black and white? In this episode of Therapy Made Me a Feminist, we’re diving into how society often stifles our creativity, pushing us into a limited, colorless way of living. 🎨 From gray corporate offices to rigid “all-or-nothing” thinking, we explore how "…
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"Perfection" and "The Man" wants you to be THE BEST mom! (PG-13)
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*Psst... "the man" wants you to think you're not doing enough!* In this episode we're diving deep into the impossible standards of motherhood with none other than Meredith Ethington of "Perfection Pending"! 🎤 Join us and discover how “The Man” keeps feeding us the lie that a “perfect” mom exists and that you have to be her! Spoiler alert: there’s n…
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"Beats" and "The Man" wants to steal your music!
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Psst… did you know “the man” does NOT enjoy it when you enjoy music and dancing? 🎧 From Binaural Beats to the healing power of rhythms in EMDR and dance therapy, he doesn't want you to know that music isn't just about listening—it can be therapy for your soul! This episode dives into how “the man” is trying to hijack music's powerful effects on men…
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“Hypocrisy,” and “the Man’s” Favorite Accusation! (PG-13)
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Psst… “the man” wants you to think you’re a hypocrite for trying to change the system! In this episode, we dive into how accusations of hypocrisy are used to shut down those fighting for change. From major historical change-makers to modern day activists, we explore the tactics designed to distract us from pushing forward. Growth isn’t hypocrisy—it…
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“Witches,” and “the Man’s” Favorite Diagnosis for Women! (PG-13)
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Psst… “the man” loves calling powerful women crazy! 🤨 In this episode, we dive deep into the history of labeling powerful, intelligent women as “witches” and how that practice continues today through the disproportionate diagnosis of bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders in women. From historical witch hunts to modern-day psychiatric biase…
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“Humanism,” and “the Man’s” Favorite Hidden Option (PG-13)
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🌱 Humanism means recognizing the shared dignity in every person.🌱 It's about connection, compassion, and the belief that we are all capable of making a positive impact, regardless of religious belief or background. But sometimes, even with all the love in the world, someone may feel disconnected or in deep pain. That’s why it’s so important to ask …
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"Love," and "the Man's" greatest fear!
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Psst… “the man” wants you to think love is complicated… but what if it’s not? Hint: Love doesn’t have to be about losing yourself or constantly sacrificing your happiness to make someone else happy. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what real, unconditional love looks like: a daily practice of earnest, respectful compassion that creates a saf…
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“Blame,” and “The Man’s” favorite power play! (PG)
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Psst… “the man” wants girls to blame themselves so boys can stay in charge! Blame and shame are more than just feelings—they’re tools “the Man” uses to keep the power dynamics in check. In this episode, we dig into how society trains women and other marginalized people to internalize guilt and men to externalize blame, shaping relationships, workpl…
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"Crazy," and "The Man" is afraid of your feelings!
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Pssst… "The Man" is still out there hunting witches! How many times have we thrown around the word “crazy” without a second thought? In this episode, we’re breaking down the harm this label causes, especially when it’s used to silence women and their natural emotional expressions. We’ll dive into historical and modern examples of how women are dism…
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"Feminist Therapy," and "The Man" doesn't WANT to go to therapy! ⋅ Therapy Made Me a Feminist
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Pssst… "The Man" wants you to think HIS power is the only kind that matters! This podcast is a space for the rebels, the deep thinkers, and those who know that the world we’re living in wasn’t built to support true connection, healing, or emotional freedom. In this episode, we’re breaking down the power dynamics that shape our relationships, famili…
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