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This week Kat (Kat.defatta) brings her friend Emily on the show to talk about how her combined battles with an eating disorder and cancer allowed her to find true freedom in loving herself. Emily takes us through it all; what she thought was important, who she thought she was, and how she discovered she was and is so so much more. We are extremely grateful to have a light like Emily on the show and hope that this week you too, see that being you is all you need to be. 

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This week Kat (@kat.defatta) dives into what makes someone an "addict" & it's probably not what you think. If you are someone who has struggled with or is close to someone who has struggled with addiction this is going to be an important conversation to listen to. Warning: Some stuff may come up when listening to this so please make sure you are in a place where you feel safe before diving in. ALSO! YNT launched a MERCH LINE click HERE to check it out & listen to the episode for an exclusive YNT discount!

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Kat (@kat.defatta) is back and excited to talk about one of her all time favorite topics: Body Image. This week she has her good friend, Crystal Lunenschloss (@Horizon_nutritioncounseling) on to go all in on the subject. Crystal tells us some inside scoop on what it was like for her to combat her own eating disorder and why we need to create new experiences with our body in order to find lasting recovery. Ever heard of the Allocentric Lock Theory? Well, good news if, you're about find out all-out it :) 

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It's about time we talk about trauma. This week Kat welcomes Alaina Deaver (@Uh_lain_uh) to talk about trauma, our bodies, and how they are connected to each other. Alaina is a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to movement, our bodies, and this fancy word you're about to learn called somatics. Plus, she was kind enough to even mix in some of her own recovery healing journey. Trigger alert: We dive into trauma & the body in this episode. Consult your therapist before listening.

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In this two part episode Kat talks with virtual dietitian Brenna O'Malley (@thewellful) and then answers some burning questions that y'all sent in. Brenna shares her food philosophy, breaks down why diet culture sucks, and explains why intuitive eating isn't easy for everyone. Kat then invites her friend and former YNT guest Kellyn (@kellynjo) to join in on the Q&A portion. Together they cover quarantine dating, avoidant attachment in adult relationships, and advice they'd give to their younger selves. 

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This week, Kat invites one of her friends and founder of @cityfitconcierege, Derrick Billups (@bodybybillups) over to talk about how he has become not only one of the most motivating humans she knows but also the most successful. They get into all of the things from set backs that turn into blessings, interracial dating, and making dreams reality. Kat says it in the show but after listening to the full episode we are pretty sure you will agree, “Everyone needs a Derrick in their lives.” 

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So much is happening this week! First, podcast shifts. Kat takes a moment to fill us in on some updates. Then, the good stuff. Kat sits down with a human she has been having some hard conversations with lately. His name is Paul & together they cover racism, white privilege, & what it is like to be black in America. We hope this episode makes you think, but more importantly we hope it makes you feel. After all, feelings are the things that drive us to make changes & this country is overdue for some change.

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This week it’s all about that thing we call anxiety. In this episode, Kat & Megan tell you what anxiety really is, what it can feel like in the body, & offer a couple coping skills that can help ease the tension we feel about getting it to go away. Megan shares about her upcoming wedding & the shifts she has had to make along the way while Kat tells us how she has nothing going on in her life at all. . . lies. Don’t forget to follow us: @Youneedtherapypodcast so we can connect with you!

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Being fit isn't about what you look like. To drive that message home, Kat & Megan talk with Kayla Carson. Kayla is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, & a Certified Personal Trainer. Plus, she is also a human, like us, who has been through the throws of her own disordered relationship with food & exercise. Check out this episode to hear the truth about what being fit means & why knowing the facts matters. 

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We are bringing it back to where it all started, Attachment Theory. This week, Kat (@threecordstherapy) & Megan (@Meganmoir) take a deeper look into the two organized insecure attachment styles: avoidant & anxious. You'll get a brief overview of attachment as whole & then together they break down the ins and outs of what makes someone's attachment insecure, how it actually helped at one point, & how to move toward an earned secure attachment (spoiler: it takes more than just listening to our podcast☺️).

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