Talk Therapy CBT
Episodes
Episode 82 - Therapy Myths
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are a ton of misconceptions about therapy: who goes, what to expect, and more! After finding some, Dr. Raffa and Catarina take some time to debu...
Pickleball: Serving up Mental Health
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa introduces Catarina to her new favorite activity: pickleball! Together, they dive into the mental health benefits this fun, fast-paced sport...
CBT Book Report - 4000 Weeks
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This time, our hosts discuss Catarina's book pick - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, and reflect on how CBT can assist with coming to acceptanc...
CBT Book Report by Talk Therapy CBT
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anxious Generation Dr. Raffa and Catarina return from summer break to review Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation". Our hosts look at the boo...
CBT at the Concert
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CBT at the Concert "Before taking a summer break, Dr. Raffa and Catarina review how CBT and other therapeutic techniques can be applicable in the real...
Who's that Guy? Pavlov
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Catarina explore the history and work of Dr. Ivan Pavlov, and identify where his contributions can still be found today. Do you think hi...
Who's that Guy? Kohlberg
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, Dr. Raffa and Catarina dive into another well-known name in the development of psychology, Lawrence Kohlberg. After looking at his theory ...
New Year, New Me?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Catarina challenge the common idea of making New Year's resolutions, providing some context to why they don't often work and some altern...
CBT at the Movies - Klaus
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get into the holiday spirit, Dr. Raffa and Catarina look at Netflix's Christmas film Klaus, and how ACT's perspective on values-based living is dem...
Who's That Guy? Jung
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's That Guy? Jung Dr. Raffa and Catarina take a look at another famous player in the development of modern psychology. This time, we look at a stud...
The Psychology of Sofia Falcone
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Catarina look at Sofia Falcone in "The Penguin". Through reviewing her turbulent family history, betrayal, and a broken psychiatric syst...
CBT at the Movies - Encanto
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Catarina look at "Encanto" to see the impacts of trauma on the Madrigal family system, and how to potentially break generational trauma ...
Who's that Guy? Freud, Freud, Freud
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new ongoing series for the podcast, Dr. Raffa and Catarina look back at famous players in the development of the field of psychology, including t...
CBT: Inside "Inside Out 2"
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After watching Inside Out 2, Dr. Raffa and Catarina walk through the influence CBT and child development have on the main character Riley, including h...
Episode 68 : Equine Therapy
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Raffa and Catarina break down Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy - what it is, who it for and what to expect. Now available at Inner Balance Psychology ...
Episode 67 : Confirmation Bias
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confirmation Bias: Dr Raffa breaks down confirmation bias and the importance it has in shaping our opinions and behavior.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT |...
Episode 64 : Generation-X : The "Middle Child" of Generations
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Raffa analyzes and reviews Anthony's outline on the often overlooked Generation-X and why they (we) deserve more respect. Welcome to Talk Therapy ...
Episode 63 : Generation Z
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Raffa reviews the pros and cons for those born between 1995-2012 and what they can do to better themselves. Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Convers...
Episode 62: Psychodynamic Therapy : The First Wave of Psychology
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.We would like to thanks our spo...
Episode 61 : The Psychology of Batman
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychology of Batman : Dr Raffa analyzes Bruce Wayne, by surveying his childhood and explains how and why he became Batman.Welcome to Talk Therapy...
Episode 60 : Do or Do Not, There is No Try
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Philosopher Aldous Huxley’s Law of Reverse Effect is broken down by Dr Raffa as she explains why the harder we try with the conscious will to do som...
Episode 59 : The Wheel of Depression
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and special guest cohost Catarina spin the wheel of depression and discuss different types of mood disorders.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | C...
Episode 58 : The Mental Health Benefits of Summer... and vice versa
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa gives a brief review on summer mental health strategies and Mr. Danna quizzes the doctor on the geography of fictitious characters.Welcome t...
Episode 57 : Call Me... Unconventional
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Mr. Danna investigate unconventional tendencies of accomplished individuals throughout history and contemplate the proposition, that gre...
Episode 56 : Body Language
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa gives her synopsis on "What Every Body is Saying" by former FBI agent Joe NavarroWelcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating,...
Episode 55 : The Psychology in Storytelling
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 55 : The Psychology in Storytelling Dr. Raffa gives a summary on how storytelling affects the brain and serves as one of the best ways to tea...
Episode 54 : The Psychology of Negotiation
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54 : The Psychology of NegotiationDr. Raffa reviews how "Never Split The Difference" by Chris Voss illustrates how essential psychology is to ...
Episode 53 : Sheeple Are Sheeple
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53 : Sheeple Are Sheeple Dr. Raffa and Mr. D analyze contributing factors that transform people into sheeple.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Con...
Episode 52 : Everybody is a Critic
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52 : Everybody is a Critic Dr. Raffa and Mr. D reviews 6 ways to overcome the fear of criticism and how criticism can be both constructive and...
Episode 51 : Confessions of a High School Teacher
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51 : Confessions of a High School Teacher Dr. Raffa interviews Anthony Danna, a 22 year veteran of the NJ public school systemWelcome to Talk ...
Episode 50 : Family Therapy Part ll
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50 : Family Therapy Part llDr. Raffa and Mr. D examine continue their series on Family Therapy this time outlining Dr. Murray Bowen's Family S...
Episode 49: Family Therapy
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of an ongoing series where Dr. Raffa and Mr. D examine Dr. Salvador Minuchin's structural family therapyWelcome to Talk Therapy CBT ...
Episode 48: Z is for Zeno
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Mr. D revisit the philosophy of Stoicism and how it coincides with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Today's episode examines the life and t...
Episode 47 : Awakenings
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Raffa explores the time honored tradition of New Year's Resolutions and review's a popular top ten list.It's the season to stress and obsess. Dr ...
Episode 46 : Festive Frenzy
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46 : Festive FrenzyIt's the season to stress and obsess. Dr Raffa addresses the December Depression brought about by the holiday seasonWelco...
Episode 45 : A Horse Walks into a Psychologist's Office
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45 : A Horse Walks into a Psychologist's OfficeThis week on Talk Therapy CBT : On today's broadcast. The movie review that just wasn't, Dr. Ra...
Episode 44 : Personality Traits
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44 : Personality TraitsThis week on Talk Therapy CBT : Dr. Raffa gives a rundown on the 16 personality traits using the Myers-Briggs indicator...
Episode 43 : Special Sibling Rivalry
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43 : Special Sibling RivalryThis week on Talk Therapy CBT : Dr. Raffa reviews the complications that siblings of special needs children may fa...
Episode 42 : How Stoicism inspires CBT
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 42 : How Stoicism inspires CBTDr. Raffa delves into Stoicism and how it provided the foundation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Welcome to Ta...
Episode 41 : CBT at the movies "Don't Worry Darling"
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41 : CBT at the movies "Don't Worry Darling"Dr. Raffa and Mr Danna share their thoughts on Olivia Wilde's Psychological Thriller in the theate...
Episode 40 : Therapeutic Pets
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 : Therapeutic PetsDr. Raffa gives input on the mental health benefits of having an emotional support animal.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | C...
Episode 39 : The Other Side of Summer
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39 : The Other Side of SummerDr. Raffa gives sound advice and the precepts necessary in helping families transition successfully from late sum...
Episode 38 : Dissecting Dexter
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38 : Dissecting DexterDr. Raffa analyzes Dexter Morgan's treatment and the authenticity of his Doctor in "Shrink Wrap" Season 1, Episode 10.We...
Episode 37 : ACT Like You Know
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 : Act Like You KnowDr. Raffa weights in on how her patients can begin to accept their hardship and commit to making behavioral changes with...
Episode 36: CBT at the Movies Part 4: Shutter Island
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CBT at the Movies Part 4: Shutter IslandDr. Raffa discusses the characters and psychology behind the movie "Shutter Island"Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT...
Episode 35 : Mental Health Blend
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 : Mental Health Blend Dr. Raffa answers questions from the audience that range from the anxious, the negative and the toxic.Welcome to Tal...
Episode 34 : All Work and No Play
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 : All Work and No Play Dr. Raffa discusses the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and the essentials th...
Episode 33 : Healthy Relationship
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 : Healthy Relationship Dr. Raffa skims the surface for what is and isn't necessary to have a healthy relationship with a significant other...
Episode 32 : Woke Up This Morning
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 : Woke Up This Morning Dr. Raffa scratches the surface on the therapeutic treatment of one of the most iconic characters in television his...
Episode 31 : Good Morning, It's Not A Greeting But A Decision
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 : Good Morning, It's Not A Greeting But A DecisionDr. Raffa invites special guest Catarina Martins LPC from Inner Balance to discuss Ration...
Episode 30 : CBT At The Movies - Part 3
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 : CBT At The MoviesDr Raffa analyzes "Good Will Hunting", conveying her insight into the portrayal of psychologist Sean Maguire played by R...
Episode 29 : CBT At The Movies - Part 2
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 : CBT At The MoviesThe 2003 Thriller/Mystery "Identity" is reviewed and analyzed. This underrated psychological "who done it" is a nod to A...
Episode 28 : CBT At The Movies
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 : CBT At The MoviesA new segment where Dr. Raffa analyzes movies that focuses on psychology and psychological treatment. Our first installm...
Episode 27 : Building Inner Balance
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 : Building Inner BalanceThis episode is a profile piece on Dr. Dawn Raffa. This brief yet, informative prologue details Dr. Raffa assent ...
Episode 26 : Let's Get Weird
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 : Let's Get Weird In this episode Dr Raffa evaluates 13 syndromes and disorders that some may consider supernatural, uncanny, or just ........
Episode 25: The ABC's of OCD
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25: The ABC's of OCDDr Raffa reviews the different types of OCD and treatment in order to bring the disorder to orderWelcome to Talk Therapy C...
Episode 24: The Psychology of a Serial Killer
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24: The Psychology of a Serial KillerCriminal Minds takes center stage as Dr. Raffa dissects the mindset and mental makeup of a serial killer ...
Episode 23: The Generations
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: The Generations Dr. Raffa dissects the historical characteristics and tendencies of each generation going back to the turn of the 20th c...
Episode 22: Eccentric Therapies
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22: Eccentric Therapies Dr. Raffa explores various bizarre therapies throughout history: What it was supposed to do, and what it actually di...
Episode 21: Social Psychology - When great (and not so great) minds think alike
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21: Social Psychology - When great ( and not so great) minds think alikeWelcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting...
Episode 20 : The Psychology of Real Estate
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20: The Psychology of Real Estate Dr. Raffa discusses the psychology surrounding current real estate market conditions with her special guest ...
Episode 19 : Thinking Traps Part 4: The Final Chapter
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 : Thinking Traps Part 4: The Final ChapterDr. Raffa continues to review thinking traps conversation and reviews trap's 7 through 10Welcome ...
Episode 18: Thinking Traps Part 3: The Saga Continues
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking Traps Part 3: The Saga Continues Dr. Raffa continues to review thinking traps conversation and reviews trap's 7 through 10Welcome to Talk The...
Episode 17: Thinking Traps and How To Avoid Them (Part 2)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17: Thinking Traps and how to avoid them (Part 2)It's A Trap..... in thinking. Dr. Raffa continues to review thinking traps that plague the ...
Episode 16: Thinking Traps and How To Avoid Them (Part 1)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16: Thinking Traps and how to avoid them (part 1)Dr. Raffa reviews 3 of 13 "dreaded thinking traps that many of us battle every day.Welcome to...
Episode 15 : I Hate Being Bipolar, It's Awesome!
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15: I Hate Being Bipolar, It Awesome!Dr. Raffa discusses signs of bipolar disorder in adults and children.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conver...
Episode 14: Assertive is as Assertive Does
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14: Assertive is as Assertive DoesDr. Raffa lends her synopsis on the importance of being assertive and setting boundaries.Welcome to Talk The...
Episode 13: A Stress For All Seasons
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13: A Stress For All Seasons Dr. Raffa discusses stress management techniques for coping with various types of pressure and tension throughout...
Episode 12: PTSD Inquiry
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12: The PTSD Inquiry Dr. Raffa elaborates on the signs of PTSD and how therapy can help.Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educa...
Episode 11: Enough about me, now let's talk about me: Narcissism
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11: Enough about me, now let's talk about me: NarcissismDr. Raffa and Anthony break down NARCISSISM, the definition, how it affects individual...
Episode 10: The Psychology of Sports
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10: The Psychology of SportsDr. Raffa and Anthony break down the psychology of sports, explain how to become a sports psychologist, CBT within...
Episode 9: Why We Are Creatures of Habit
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9: Why We Are Creatures of HabitDr. Raffa and Anthony break down why we are creatures of habit, making decisions, why we aren't seeing change,...
Episode 8 : Pros and Cons of Fear
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 : Pros and Cons of FearDr. Raffa and Anthony, break down where fear comes from, how much fear is too much, how to stop it from controlling y...
Episode 7 : Crash Course on Diagnosis
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony, break down the difference between mental disorders such as Bipolar, PTSD, and more. This episode includes an activity where Dr....
Episode 6 : Here is Why You Should Give Mindfulness and Meditation a Try
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony discuss mindfulness and meditation, what's the difference and the benefits, and more - Stay tuned until the end for a Mindfulnes...
Talk Therapy CBT Trailer Remix
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony discuss some of the right and wrong reasons for going to couples therapy and when you should start going to therapy along with t...
Episode: 5 When Should I Go to Couples Therapy?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony discuss some of the right and wrong reasons for going to couples therapy and when you should start going to therapy along with t...
Episode 4 : What Should I Be Asking My Psychologist?
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony discuss what questions you should be asking your psychologist and what the first appointment will be like along with what inform...
Episode 3: Birth Order and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony offer an in depth discussion on birth order and personality types correlating to the different birth orders. We learn that it is...
Episode 2: ADHD and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony discuss the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of ADHD and dive into some background on Dr. Aaron Beck. Dr. Raffa debunks some ...
Episode 1: Introduction with Dr. Raffa and background on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raffa and Anthony discuss cognitive behavioral therapy and her background as a clinical psychologist. They review some common questions in the fie...
Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating individuals to the World of Psychology
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.This podcast is sponsored by (h...