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239. why dbt hits different (it literally saved my life) feat. dr. maddy ellberger
20 Nov 2025
#239đż watch on spotify & youtubeđ ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!what sets dbt apart + is it actually effective?! todayâs guest is dr. maddy ellbergerâ the founder of downtown behavioral wellness, a therapeutic practice that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), dialectical behavior therapy (dbt), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (mbsr). dr. ellberger previously appeared on she persisted to discuss using dbt to improve therapeutic outcomes. in this episode, we discuss what sets dbt apart from other therapies! we also answer your most-asked questions related to all things dbt!we talk about:⢠why dbt therapists are so different from other types of therapists⢠disagreeing or breaking up with your dbt therapist ⢠how dbt got known for its distress tolerance skills + why thatâs problematic⢠radical acceptance + what that actually looks like in dbt⢠willfulness + signs that youâre being willful in your life ⢠what to do if your loved one needs therapy but wonât go⢠parents who donât understand their childâs mental health struggles ⢠how to make better friends + have closer relationships using dbt⢠+ so much more!mentioned:⢠maddyâs instagram⢠maddyâs tiktok⢠downtown behavioral wellness⢠maddyâs previous she persisted ep⢠my therapistâs book⢠marsha linehanâs dbt textbookâgiveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagramđ˛ bonus entries for story or tiktok [email protected]@shepersistedpodcast.com Š 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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