Ask Kati Anything
Episodes
"Why cant I cry anymore?" ep. 190
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Kati Anything, Kati talks about why we can’t cry sometimes, and how on the day of therapy we can actually feel better and not share...
"I feel like I'm never going to recover!" ep.191
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Kati Anything, I will discuss feeling like we will never recover and how to get through it. I will also talk about body checking and ...
"Can I minimize my symptoms so much I think I'm fine?" ep.192
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will talk about our urge to minimize our trauma symptoms and whether or not we can do that so much that we think we are fine. I will explain w...
"Why Am I Obsessing about my Diagnosis?" ep.189
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Ask Kati Anything, I will be talking about being obsessed with our mental illness and diagnosis, and why we can find ourselves spending so mu...
"Why do I crave touch but hate asking for it?" | AKA 188
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be talking about why we can crave physical touch yet struggle to ask for it and even feel awkward when it’s happening. I wil...
"Why Do I Always Feel Like A Bad Person?" AKA 187
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we will talk about breaking a therapist’s trust and what to do, why we can always feel like a bad person, the signs of past sexual abuse, ...
An Amazing Life... Jiaoying Summers | AKA 186
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, Kati is joined by comedian and actor Jiaoying Summers. Jiaoying, originally from China, lives in LA and is a fas...
Am I Exaggerating My Struggles?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're be talking about how to go deeper in therapy to explore what it means to be you. We will also discuss why we can often feel like we ar...
Are Eating Disorders Always About Control?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we will be talking about coming back from a mental health sabbatical and how to ensure we do it properly without relapsing. W...
"Why do I feel like I'm making up my problems?" | ep.183
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton dives into negative thought loops and ruminating thoughts. She explains why we can get caught up in them and ...
"How can I stop hating myself?" ep.182
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed therapist Kati Morton addresses our issues with self-hate, shame, and why we can believe we are unlovable. She walks listeners through the wa...
Why Don't I Feel Allowed to Take Up Space?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 181 | Your mental health podcast This week licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why therapy sessions can go by so quickly an...
What Can Happen if my Trauma Is Not Treated?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 180 | Your mental health podcast This week licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses the long term effects of trauma, and what c...
"Does my therapist know I'm lying?" ep.179
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton addresses whether or not our therapist knows when we lie. She also explained why they may call you out on it,...
"Can you be depressed and not realize it?"
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton explains what body memories are, if pain can be related to trauma, and what the difference is between a flash...
"When I talk about my trauma I feel like I'm lying!" ep.177
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses the many reasons we can feel like we are lying when disclosing past trauma in therapy. She explains...
"How do you handle parents with mental illness?"
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati dives deep into how to come to terms with not having any memory of a childhood trauma. She explains why this can happen, and what we ca...
"What if I'm terrified of getting better?" ep.175
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about the reasons we can be scared to get better, and why having our mental illness be part of our iden...
"Why am I so afraid of abandonment?"
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati discusses attachment to our therapist. Why it can happen, what triggers the attachment and what we can do to better handle it. She also...
"Why is it so hard for me to do things?"
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kati in her powerful new Online Workshop all about ATTACHMENT here This week licensed therapist Kati Morton dives into the reasons...
"Why Do I Constantly Feel Ashamed of Myself?"
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about shame, and how to pull ourselves out of the spiral. She addressed how it can present itself in ou...
"What causes people to pick at their skin?" ep.171
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about the reasons we can pick at our skin, bite our nails, and pull on our hair. She also explains why ...
"Why can't I identify my emotions?" ep.170
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses the pluses and minuses of doing intense research about therapy and the process. She also talks abou...
"Why do I freeze when making decisions?" | ep.169
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about the freeze state when making decisions. She explains why this can happen and what we can do to mo...
"Why am I so angry with myself?" | ep.168
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why we can strive for attachment with a figure in our life that we thought was kind and good to us. ...
"Why Do I Feel So Empty Inside?" ep.167
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Licensed Therapist, Kati Morton, LMFT explains why depression can cause us to feel empty inside, and like we are a burden to everyone around...
"Why Does My Mind Go Blank In Therapy?" ep.166
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Licensed Therapist, Kati Morton, LMFT explains why we can forget everything the second we step into our therapy sessions, and what could hel...
"What Can Cause DISSOCIATION?" | AKA ep.165
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks us through the various causes of dissociation, and child on child sexual abuse. She also explains what ...
"Why does Self-Harm calm me down?" - AKA 164
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kati explains why self harming can actually make us feel better and she even dives into the reasons we can keep coming back to it. Sh...
My Emotions Are So Overwhelming! HELP! ep.163
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're discussing emotion regulation, feeling anxious and depressed at the same time, and why that can be so uncomfortable and dangerous! Kat...
Is TRAUMA HEALING Possible Without Talking About THE SPECIFICS? | AKA ep.162
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about trauma healing, if we can do it without talking through the specifics, and how to untangle our identity from what happened ...
Am I allowed to record my therapy sessions? Is That A Good Idea?| AKA ep. 161
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about recording therapy sessions and if that’s a good idea or even allowed. She also explains why we would be looking for a dee...
What's the difference between numbing out and dissociation? ep.160
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton dives into the differences between numbing out and dissociation, and why one can lead to the other sometimes....
Emotional Neglect, Better Parenting, Working on Trauma and more... AKA 159
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about emotional neglect during our teen years, what it means to have a healthy emotional relationship, ...
Shame , Embarrassment, Dissociation, Trauma & Procrastination - AKA 158
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kati talks about shame, embarrassment and why those feelings can come up when we try to express ourselves. She also digs into dissocia...
Childhood trauma, dissociation and coping skills | ep. 157
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses childhood trauma, dissociation, and why that can be a helpful coping skill growing up. She also explains the ...
Processing Trauma, Nightmares & Mental Blocks | ep 156
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about dealing with nightmares, how to know if we have processed our trauma completely, and whether or not we have to tell our the...
Help! I am so angry with my therapist! AKA ep.155
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 155 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about why we can brin...
How Common is it to "Forget" Trauma? ep.154
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton delves into the importance of setting boundaries in therapy and what to do if our therapist doesn't re...
Navigating Therapy: Trust, Shame, & Neglect, Diagnosing Cautiously, Understanding Eating Disorders
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton delves into crucial topics that can transform our mental health. Discover the significance of c...
Should You Increase or Decrease Therapy Sessions?
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering if you should increase or decrease your therapy sessions? Join licensed therapist Kati Morton as she delves into this topic and expl...
"Why Am I SO ANXIOUS between therapy sessions?" AKA #151
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, licensed therapist Kati Morton talks all about anxiety in between therapy sessions. Why it happens, what could trigger it, and what we can ...
Why Do I Want People To Understand What I'm Really Feeling? | ep. 150
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on licensed therapist Kati Morton's podcast, Kati dives into the reasons why we want others to understand our true emotions, even when they ...
"How do I keep myself out of another depressive episode?" AKA 149
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks about overcoming a severe depressive episode and suicide attempt. She discusses OCD and fears of being ...
Could my body memories be from an assault I don't remember? AKA 148
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 148 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week licensed therapist Kati Morton talks extensively about bo...
Loving Yet Toxic: Navigating Family Relationships - AKA 147
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton discusses whether or not we should continue talking about things our therapist thinks are important, even if ...
"How do I ASK for what I need?" - AKA ep. 146
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why it can be hard for us to communicate our needs in therapy, and how we can heal from sexual abuse...
"How Can my Chronic Illness Affect my Mental Health?" | AKA #145
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati discusses if we can ever have a relationship with our therapist outside of therapy, and what that can look like. She also talks about t...
"What if I want to have a mental illness for ATTENTION?" | AKA 144
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about expressing anger in a healthy way, what childhood emotional neglect is, and our fight / flight / freeze response. She also ...
Are therapists annoyed when we can't answer their questions? AKA 143
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss how therapists deal with a patient not being able to answer their questions, if they get annoyed, and how they can sit with someo...
"Why Can't I Get Myself to Do Anything?" 142 AKA
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Licensed Therapist, Kati Morton, LMFT explains why we can want to do things in life, but struggle to find the motivation. She talks about de...
Why do I love therapy & want to quit it at the same time?!? ep.141
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about the therapy process, relapses, and wanting therapy but also wanting to quit at the same time! She also talks about hospital...
Help! I'm 36 and STILL Don't Feel Like an Adult | AKA 140
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about healing from trauma and why we can feel childlike afterward. She also discusses why we can struggle to know who we are, off...
Childhood Emotional Neglect: How Attachment & Transference Affect Your Life | 139
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 139 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati talks all about attachment, transference, childhood e...
WARNING: Eating Disorders, Repressed Memories & Eye Contact in Therapy | AKA 138
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 138 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Today’s Kati talks about coming to terms with repressed memories ...
The Truth About OCD, PTSD, and How They're Related | AKA ep.137
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 137 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati talks about all things OCD (obsessive compulsive dis...
Building Up Resilience: Emotional, Physical and Relationship Tips for a Stronger You! ep.136
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 136 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati talks a lot about building up resilience, emotionall...
Dissociation from Memories vs. Dissociation from Emotions. Is that really a thing? ep.135
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 135 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati talks about dissociation from memories, emotions, and w...
Sunday Anxiety Starting A New Week? | ep.134
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati shares the best way to manage the anxiety that comes around before we begin a new week, why we can have bursts of emotions sometimes, a...
STAY IN THERAPY FOREVER? The Truth About Why We May Want To And Why It's Unhealthy | ep.133
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 133 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati discusses why we may want to stay in therapy forever,...
Trauma Timelines, Self-Esteem, Changes To The Brain and Accepting Help | ep.132
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.132 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati address' the effects of trauma on our self esteem, an...
"What if I abused my sibling?" | ep.131
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.131 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This week Kati talks about how we can move forward if we were abusive t...
The link between BED and childhood trauma | AKA 130
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about binge eating disorder (BED). She discusses the link between BED and childhood trauma, why there’s a connection between a ...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What Causes It, and How Does It Affect You? | ep.129
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati offers tips on how we can take care of our mental health if we have to move back in with our parents. She also dives into narcissistic ...
"The ripple effects of being a parentified child..." | ep.128
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about the ripple effects of being a parentified child, and how that can leave us wanting to not become an adult. She also address...
Processing Trauma? - Ask Kati Anything Ep.127: What to do if you're struggling with mental health
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about processing trauma in an unsafe environment, how she navigates therapy when a patient can’t talk or stay present in sessio...
126 - Ask Kati Anything with Kati Morton, LMFT
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.126 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Synopsis: In this week’s episode Kati discusses why we can fe...
125 - Ask Kati Anything with Kati Morton, LMFT
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kati talks about addiction and why it’s a coping skill for past trauma, as well as how we can stop laughing off or minimizing our traumati...
124 - Ask Kati Anything with Kati Morton, LMFT
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.124 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT In this week’s episode Kati discusses whether our eating disorder v...
"Why do I miss my depression?" | AKA p.123
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.123 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions Does anyone else feel more comfortable talking ab...
"How do I get over my fear of intimacy as a sexual abuse survivor?" ep.122
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.122 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions I'm so scared of being a bad patient that I ov...
"How do you calm yourself down when you're anxious?" ep.121
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 121 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: How do you calm yourself down when you're ...
"Why can’t I stand intimacy at all?" ep.120
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 120 | Your mental health podcast, with Licensed Therapist Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: Hey Kati, Thank you s...
"Why do I both want and not want friends?" ep.119
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 119 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience Questions: 1. Do you have any advice for someone who doe...
"At what point is it considered an eating disorder?" ep.118
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 118 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT 1. I was wondering if you have any tips on telling the difference betw...
"Do I Have to Tell My Therapist the Details of My Self-Harm?" ep.117
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 117 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT I'm wondering if it's important to go into the details of self injur...
"Why Have I Always Felt Like There's Something Wrong With Me?" ep.116
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep. 116 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Why is it that I've always felt like there's something "wrong" with ...
How Do I Deal With Anger & Doubting My Emotions Because of Childhood Abuse & Gaslighting? | #115
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything - your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Audience questions: What are some healthy things to do immediately after a ...
"How can I deal with my attachment issues?" ep.114
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything - your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT This episode focuses on Attachment & BPD Audience questions: I hear you ...
"How Do I Stop Using Avoidance as a Coping Skill for my Anxiety?" AKA #113
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything | podcast episode 113 centers around Anxiety (panic attacks, social anxiety, hypervigilance, etc) QUESTIONS 1. What is a health...
"Can I Get an Eating Disorder on Purpose?" AKA 112
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode focus: EATING DISORDERS Audience questions for Ask Kati Anything - Kati Morton's mental health podcast | episode 112 Is it possible to f...
"Can I ask to see my therapist every so often after therapy has ended?" AKA 111
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode focus: THE THERAPY PROCESS Audience questions for Ask Kati Anything - Kati Morton's mental health podcast | episode 111 Can you ask your t...
"Why do I feel so much shame and guilt about my trauma?" ep.110
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE FOCUS: Trauma, PTSD, and recovery. Ask Kati Anything - Kati Morton's mental health podcast Episode 110 audience questions: Why d...
"Is it normal to have constant thoughts of suicide?" ep.109
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything, your mental health podcast - Episode 109 Your Questions: Is it normal to have constant thoughts of suicide? Whenever anything...
"Could my asexuality be a trauma response?" ep.108
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything, your mental health podcast - Episode 108 Your Questions: Hope you are doing well. I know that a lot of therapists see a ...
"What is a flashback?" ep.107
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep.107 audience questions 1. Can you please explain the difference between when it is important to "feel your feelings"/sit wi...
"How do I convince myself that my assault wasn’t my fault?" | AKA ep. 106
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I convince myself that my assault wasn’t my fault?" | AKA ep. 106 AUDIENCE QUESTIONS 1/ How do you know if a patient is ready to move...
"Why do I almost always feel fine on the day of therapy?" | AKA #105
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything podcast episode #105 Licensed therapist, Kati Morton is answering your questions Audience questions: 1. Do you ever find yoursel...
"I wasn't traumatized, why do I have PTSD symptoms?" | AKA 104
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I wasn't traumatized, why do I have PTSD symptoms?" | Ask Kati Anything 104 Books Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j - 0rder Yours Today A...
Why Can't I Tolerate Intimacy? | AKA 103
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything! Your mental health podcast with Kati Morton, LMFT episode 1031. What advice do you have for those of us who can’t tolerate intima...
What happens in the brain when I dissociate? AKA 101 with Ben Rein, Ph.D.
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything! Your mental health podcast with Kati Morton, LMFT Episode 101 Audience Questions1. Hi Kati, what happens in the brain when you diss...
Is it fear of abandonment or rejection? AKA 102
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything! Your mental health podcast with Kati Morton, LMFT episode 1021. Can you talk about the fear of abandonment vs fear of rejection and...
"Why do narcissistic people believe their past trauma means..." | AKA ep. 99
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Why do narcissistic people believe their past trauma means..." | AKA ep. 99Guest: Lana Seiler, MSW, LCSW - Primary Therapist at APN LodgeLana is a li...
What are Body Memories? AKA podcast ep.100
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything! Your mental health podcast with Kati Morton, LMFT episode 1001. What exactly are body memories? How do I know I have them, what do ...
What is Sleep Paralysis? AKA ep 98 with Dr Jalal
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On ep. 98 of Ask Kati Anything, Dr. Baland Jalal is our guest. He is a neuroscientist at Cambridge University and previously at Harvard University and...
How can I open up to my therapist? | AKA 96
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything mental health podcast episode 961. Hey Kati! How can I start to feel more comfortable sharing things with my therapist? I have been ...
What if I never want to stop therapy? | AKA 97
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything mental health podcast episode 97 Is it ok if I never want to stop going to therapy? It’s not an attachment thing, I just truly en...
Why do I test my therapist’s boundaries? AKA 95
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything mental health podcast episode 951. I’ve got a question about boundaries. Why am I testing the boundaries of my therapist? I don’...
"Why do I feel like a child even though I am an adult?" | AKA ep 93
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything ep 93Audience questions:1. Why do I feel like a child even though I am an adult? I am 32, I have a career, a partner and I am living...
Why is it hard for me to take a compliment? AKA ep. 94
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Kati Anything episode 94Audience questions:1. Hey Kati, why is accepting any sort of praise or compliments so hard for me to do? I genuinely do ap...