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The Hard Shit We Don't Talk About
Ever wonder why you never feel like you’re enough, why setting boundaries makes you feel guilty, or why you keep repeating the same relationship patterns? Join Noah, LCSW, for honest, direct conversations about mental health, trauma, relationships, and the questions people are often too embarrassed to ask. Each episode explains the psychology in plain English and offers practical tools you can use in everyday life. This podcast is educational and is not a replacement for therapy.
Episodes
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutUnderstanding Anger: Why Am I Such an Angry Person?
Have you ever wondered why something so small can make youso angry? Or why you sometimes react before you've even had a chance to think? In this episode of The…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhat If I Become My Parents?
Have you ever caught yourself saying or doing something and thought, "Oh shit, I sound just like my parents"? Whether it's how we handle conflict with our…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhy Do I Want People to Like Me?
Why do we care so much about whether other people like us—and why can one person’s rejection outweigh twenty people’s acceptance? In this episode of The Hard…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhy Am I So Hard on Myself?
The words we use to describe ourselves matter. “I’m lazy.” “I’m stupid.” “I’m an addict.” “I’m a bad person.” But when did something we did, something we feel…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhat's the Point?
What’s the point when you can’t see a future worth staying for? For Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, I’m sharing a part of my own story I don’t often…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhy Do I Still Love Someone Who Hurt Me?
Why do we still love, miss, or want approval from people who have hurt us? In this episode, we talk about attachment, unhealthy love, family guilt, boundaries…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhy Do I Get So Attached? Understanding Attachment Styles
Why do some people need constant reassurance while others pull away when relationships get too close? In this episode, I'm joined by a fellow therapist to…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhat Does Self-Care Actually Look Like?
Self-care doesn’t have to mean spa days, vacations, or spending a bunch of money. Sometimes it’s getting enough sleep, making the doctor’s appointment you’ve…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhy Are We So Bad at Communicating?
Why do we keep misunderstanding the people we care about—even when we’re trying to communicate? This week, we’re talking about hints, direct communication…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutUnderstanding Anxiety: Why It Feels Like A Heart Attack
Anxiety can feel terrifying—but your body isn’t malfunctioning. In this episode, we break down why anxiety causes racing hearts, nausea, anger, exhaustion, and…
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Boundaries vs. Walls: Why Saying No Can Feel So Dangerous
In this episode, we break down what boundaries actually are—and why they’re not always the same thing as walls. Using the “house” analogy, we talk about…
The Hard Shit We Don't Talk AboutWhy Do I Never Feel Like I'm Enough?
Why do so many of us feel like we are never doing enough, giving enough, or being enough? In this episode, Noah breaks down where that belief can come from…