Celeste The Therapist
Episodes
Daily Shift 159: The world feels heavy right now and that's not in your head
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Daily Shift 158: You're allowed to be okay again
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Daily Shift 157: Moving forward is not the same as moving on
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest fears people have in grief is that healing means forgetting. That if you start to feel better, it means the person or the relation...
Daily Shift 156: Grief and guilt are not the same thing
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TITLE Daily Shift 156: Grief and guilt are not the same thing Grief and guilt often show up together — and for a lot of people they become so ta...
Daily Shift 155: You're allowed to grieve the life you thought you'd have
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a particular kind of grief that almost nobody talks about — the grief of a life that never happened. The marriage you thought you'd have ...
Daily Shift 154: When there was no goodbye
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the hardest grief to carry is the kind that came without warning. No chance to say what needed to be said. No closure. No final conversation....
Daily Shift 153: Grieving someone who is still alive
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most confusing and isolating forms of grief is grieving someone who hasn't died. A parent who was never really present. A friendship that ...
EP 540 The Exhausting Truth About Being the Most Aware Person in the Room
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Daily Shift 153: Grieving someone who is still alive
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most confusing and isolating forms of grief is grieving someone who hasn't died. A parent who was never really present. A friendship t...
Daily Shift 152: The stages of grief were never meant to be a checklist
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people have heard of the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. And most people think they're supposed to m...
Daily Shift 151: You don't have to be strong right now
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When loss hits, one of the first things people say is "stay strong." And most of us comply — because we were taught that strength means not ...
Daily Shift 150: Grief lives in your body, not just your mind
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to think of grief as something that happens in our heads — the thoughts, the memories, the sadness. But grief is just as much a body experi...
Daily Shift 149: Grief isn't only about death
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When most people hear the word grief, they think about losing someone to death. But grief shows up in so many other places — the end of a rela...
Daily Shift 148: You're allowed to want a different pace
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone has to live at full speed. But somewhere along the way, wanting a slower, calmer life got labeled as laziness — or worse, as not being...
Daily Shift 147: Recovery from burnout is not a weekend
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two days off won't undo months of depletion. Real recovery from burnout is slower, quieter, and more intentional than a quick reset. In today's episo...
Daily Shift 147: You can't pour from a regulated nervous system you don't have
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daily Shift 147: You can't pour from a regulated nervous system you don't have Everyone's heard "you can't pour from an empty cup." But what happ...
Daily Shift 146: Doing less is not the same as giving up
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere along the way, most of us learned that slowing down means you're not serious. That doing less means you don't care enough. In today's...
Daily Shift 145: Your body gave you signs — you just kept overriding them
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your body has been trying to talk to you. The tension in your shoulders. The foggy mind. The short fuse. The exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. In to...
Daily Shift 143: You didn't get here overnight
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout doesn't happen in a day. It's the result of a hundred small moments where you pushed through, ignored the signs, and kept going because tha...
Daily Shift 142: Burnout doesn't always look like falling apart
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout doesn't always announce itself. Sometimes it looks like staying busy, going numb, or just feeling nothing while you keep showing up. In today'...
EP 539 Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults: What You Need to Know | Dr. Avishek Kumar
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Colon cancer is no longer just a concern for older adults. More and more younger people are being diagnosed — often at later stages. In this episode...
Daily Shift 141: When Your Boundary Keeps Getting Crossed
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what to do when a boundary keeps getting crossed — and why repeating yourself isn't the answer. A boundary isn'...
Daily Shift 140: This Is What You've Been Building
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we close out the Relationship Shift Series by reflecting on what you've actually been building. Healthy relationships don't ...
Daily Shift 139: This Is What Secure Feels Like
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what secure connection actually feels like — and why it can feel unfamiliar even when it's exactly what we've be...
Daily Shift 138: Alone Isn't the Same as Lonely
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore the difference between loneliness and being alone — and why learning to be with yourself changes everything. Lo...
Daily Shift 137: Why You Keep Attracting the Same People
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why we keep attracting the same relationship dynamics — and what's really driving it. It's not about being brok...
Daily Shift 136: You Don't Have to Flee or Fight
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore conflict — and why most of us either shut down or escalate when things get hard. Real repair isn't about winnin...
Daily Shift 135: When You Start to Outgrow Old Patterns
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about what happens when you start to outgrow old relationship patterns — and why it can feel disorienting even when...
Daily Shift 134: You're Allowed to Have Boundaries
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why setting boundaries can feel so loaded — and how to start shifting that. Boundaries aren't about pushing peo...
Daily Shift 133: Why Receiving Feels So Hard
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why receiving can feel uncomfortable—and what that discomfort is really protecting you from. Healthy relationsh...
Daily Shift 132: Overgiving Isn't Love—It's a Pattern
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore overgiving in relationships. What looks like love can sometimes be a pattern rooted in fear of disconnection. Healt...
Daily Shift 131: You're Not Asking for Too Much**
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we begin the Relationship Shift Series by exploring the belief that your needs are "too much." Often, it's not that your needs...
Daily Shift 130: What Regulation Actually Looks Like
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we close out the Regulation Shift Series by reflecting on what regulation really looks like. It's not about staying calm all t...
Daily Shift 129: You're Doing Better Than You Think
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we reflect on progress. Growth doesn't always feel big or obvious. It often shows up in small shifts—more awareness, more in...
Daily Shift 128: This Is What It Looks Like in Real Life
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what regulation looks like in real life. It's not about staying calm all the time—it's about making small, intent...
EP 538 Sibling Sexual Abuse: The Conversation We Still Aren't Having
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're having a conversation that many people avoid—but one that needs to be talked about more openly. Sibling sexual abuse is often...
Daily Shift 127: You Can Reset—Even After You React
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about resetting after a reaction. You don't have to get it right every time. Regulation includes recognizing your reac...
Daily Shift 126: Pause Before You Respond
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we focus on the power of the pause. When you're triggered, your reaction is automatic. Creating even a small pause allows your...
Daily Shift 125: Come Back to Your Body
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Daily Shift 124: Start With Your Breath, Not Your Thoughts
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we focus on one simple tool: your breath. When you're overwhelmed, your body responds before your thoughts. Slowing your breat...
Daily Shift 123: This Is What Dysregulation Actually Looks Like
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore what dysregulation actually looks like. It doesn't always show up as overwhelm—it can look like overthinking, irr...
Daily Shift 122: Your Body Is Reacting Before You Can Think
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why your body reacts before your mind. Your nervous system responds instantly to what feels unsafe, which is why re...
Daily Shift 121: You're Not Overreacting—Your Body Is Overwhelmed
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we begin the Regulation Shift Series by exploring overwhelm. You're not overreacting—your nervous system is responding. Lear...
Daily Shift 120: Look at How You're Showing Up Differently
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we close out this series by reflecting on growth. Real change often shows up in small, subtle ways—how you respond, how you ...
Daily Shift 119: It Won't Always Feel This Hard
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about why growth can feel hard—and why that's part of the process. Change takes effort at first, especially when you...
Daily Shift 118: You're Allowed to Choose Differently Now
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about what it means to choose differently. Growth isn't about waiting until it feels easy—it's about making intentio...
Daily Shift 117: Setting Boundaries Doesn't Make You a Bad Person | Here's Why
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about the guilt that can come with setting boundaries. Guilt doesn't always mean you're doing something wrong—it can...
Daily Shift 116: You Don't Trust Yourself Yet (And That's Okay)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why self-trust can feel difficult. Self-trust isn't something you magically have—it's something you build through...
Daily Shift 115: Using Your Voice Feels Uncomfortable (Because It's New)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we talk about why using your voice can feel uncomfortable. For many, staying quiet was a way to stay safe. Speaking up can fee...
Daily Shift 114: The Cost of Being "Easy"
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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EP 537 How to Stay Grounded in a World That Feels Out of Control w/ David Swanson
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, David Swanson and I are talking about what it means to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and morally clear in a time that feel...
Daily Shift 113: When Growth Meets Protection
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Daily Shift, we explore the tension between growth and protection. Feeling stuck isn't always about motivation—it's often about parts of ...
Daily Shift 112 — You Can Move Forward Without Having It All Figured Out
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to have everything figured out to move forward. So many of us stay stuck waiting for clarity… waiting to feel certain… waiting unti...
Daily Shift 111 You Don't Have to Rush Your Life
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores the pressure many people feel to rush their growth, decisions, and progress. But clarity and heal...
Daily Shift 110 Self-Trust Is the Foundation of Peace
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how true peace is not created by external circumstances, but by the relationship we build with ou...
Daily Shift 109 — Trusting Yourself Changes Your Relationships
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how self-trust naturally shifts the way we show up in our relationships. As we begin to honor our...
Daily Shift 108 Not Everyone Will Agree With Your Growth
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how personal growth can shift dynamics in relationships. As you begin to trust yourself more, not...
Daily Shift 107 — Second-Guessing Yourself Is a Learned Habit
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Second-Guessing Yourself Is a Learned Habit In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how second-guessing is often a learned pattern develo...
Daily Shift 106 — Your Past Doesn't Disqualify Your Judgment
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Past Doesn't Disqualify Your Judgment In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how past mistakes can sometimes lead people to doubt t...
Daily shift 105 You Don't Need Consensus to Trust Yourself
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how constantly seeking others' opinions can weaken our ability to trust our own judgment. While g...
Daily Shift 104 — Over-Explaining Is Often a Sign of Self-Doubt
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over-Explaining Is Often a Sign of Self-Doubt In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores why many people feel the need to over-explain their...
Daily Shift 103 Self-Trust Is Built Through Small Decisions
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how self-trust develops over time through small, everyday decisions. Listening to your instincts,...
Daily Shift 102 — Confusion Often Comes From Ignoring Yourself
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Confusion Often Comes From Ignoring Yourself In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how confusion often grows when we override our insti...
Daily Shift 101 — Your Body Often Knows Before Your Mind Does
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Body Often Knows Before Your Mind Does In this episode of The Daily Shift, Celeste explores how rebuilding self-trust often begins with listening...
EP 536 When the World Feels Heavy: How to Stay Grounded Without Shutting Down
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lately many people have been feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of news, social media, and global events. When the world feels heavy, it can l...
Daily Shift 100 — The Most Important Relationship You'll Ever Have
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Most Important Relationship You'll Ever Have In this milestone Daily Shift episode, Celeste reflects on the relationship that influences every dec...
Daily Shift 99 — Becoming Requires Letting Go
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming Requires Letting Go In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how personal growth often requires releasing old roles, expectations, and identitie...
Daily Shift 98 — You Don't Have to Stay Who You Were to Keep People Comfortable
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how personal growth can disrupt familiar roles in relationships. As you evolve, the expectations people once had...
Daily Shift 97 — Growth Can Make You Less Relatable
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growth Can Make You Less Relatable In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how personal growth can shift the way we relate to others. As priorities, hab...
Daily Shift 96 — Stop Explaining the New Version of You
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the pressure people often feel to justify their growth and changing boundaries. As you evolve, not everyone will...
Daily Shift 95 — Reinventing Yourself Isn't Betrayal
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the guilt that can surface when personal growth changes your priorities, boundaries, and identity. Evolving does...
Daily Shift 94 — You're Not the Same Person Anymore
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the quiet realization that growth changes how you respond, what you tolerate, and what you prioritize. Feeling u...
Daily Shift 93 Self-Respect Changes the Room
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how self-respect shifts your energy, your boundaries, and the way others respond to you. When you stop negotiati...
Daily Shift 92 Consistency is Attractive
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores why consistency feels safer and more secure than intensity. Excitement and unpredictability may feel powerful in...
Daily Shift 91 — You Don't Need to Lower the Bar to Be Loved
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daily Shift 90 — Access Should Match Effort
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the importance of reciprocity in relationships. Access isn't automatic — it should reflect consistency, effort...
Daily Shift 89 — Stop Negotiating What You Already Decided
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how we often undermine our own clarity by renegotiating decisions we made in peace. When pressure shows up, it's...
Daily Shift 88 — Your Standards Are Not Too High
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daily Shift 88 — Your Standards Are Not Too High
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how growth naturally raises your standards. Wanting consistency, honesty, and aligned effort isn't demanding —...
EP 535 Understanding White Guilt & Becoming an Ally with Dave Capozzi
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of Celeste's Therapist Podcast, Celeste is joined by her long-time friend Dave Capozzi, making his third appearance on t...
Daily Shift 87 — Quiet Confidence Is Unshakeable
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the difference between performative confidence and quiet confidence. True confidence isn't reactive, loud, or de...
Daily Shift 86 — Emotional Intelligence Is Influence
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how real influence doesn't come from dominance — it comes from emotional intelligence. Regulation, awareness, ...
Daily Shift 85 — Stop Explaining Yourself When You're Clear
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how over-explaining often comes from trying to manage other people's reactions. When you're truly clear in your ...
Daily Shift 84 — Boundaries Don't Require Aggression
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how boundaries don't need intensity or anger to be effective. Aggression isn't authority — clarity and consist...
Daily Shift 83 — Calm Is Powerful
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how real power doesn't require volume or force. Calm isn't weakness — it's regulation, clarity, and controlled...
Daily Shift 82 — Self-Trust Is Built Through Small Decisions
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how self-trust isn't built through dramatic moments, but through small, consistent choices. Trust grows when you...
Daily Shift 81 — Your Body Knew Before Your Mind Did
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how the body often registers safety and discomfort before the mind can explain it. Many of us were taught to ove...
Daily Shift 80 — You Can Trust Your Perception Now
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores what it means to rebuild self-trust after growth. When you've ignored red flags or questioned your instincts in ...
Daily Shift 79 — Forgiveness Doesn't Mean You Trust Them Again
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the difference between forgiveness and trust. Letting go of resentment doesn't automatically restore safety or a...
Daily Shift 78 — Forgiveness Is for Your Freedom, Not Their Comfort
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Daily Shift 77 — You Don't Have to Forgive Before You're Ready
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the pressure to forgive quickly and why healing can't be rushed. Forgiveness isn't a performance or proof of mat...
Daily Shift 76 — Forgiveness Doesn't Require Reconnection
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the difference between forgiveness and access. Letting go of resentment doesn't mean reopening the door or resto...
Daily Shift 75 — You Can Forgive Yourself Without Erasing the Lesson
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the difference between guilt and growth. Forgiving yourself doesn't mean excusing what happened or ignoring acco...
EP 534 Finding Peace and Purpose in Times of Adversity w/ Pastor Shaun Marshall
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Celeste, a therapist podcast, Celeste welcomes a very special guest, Shaun Marshall. Sean is a pastor, author, and exper...
Daily Shift 74 — It's Okay to Grieve What No Longer Fits
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how clarity and growth can still bring grief. Letting go of what no longer fits doesn't erase what mattered — ...
Daily Shift 73 — Outgrowing Someone Doesn't Mean You're Better Than Them
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how growth can create distance in relationships without blame or superiority. Outgrowing someone doesn't mean yo...
Daily Shift 72 — You Can Accept Who Someone Is Without Staying Close
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the difference between acceptance and access. Seeing someone clearly doesn't require fixing them, changing them,...
Daily Shift 71 — You're Not Being Negative, You're Being Observant
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the difference between negativity and discernment. Noticing patterns, behaviors, and repeated dynamics isn't bei...
Daily Shift 70 — Clarity Can Change How You See People
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores how personal growth can change the way you see the people around you. As clarity increases, behaviors and patter...
Daily Shift 69 — You Don't Need Permission to Slow Your Life Down
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Daily Shift, Celeste explores the belief that slowing down requires justification or approval. Your body doesn't need permission to send signa...