Episodios

  • CBT Book Report - 4000 Weeks
    Nov 7 2025
    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 acceptance on our finite lives and how to make the most of the finite amount of time we have.


    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

    05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
    09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
    11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
    14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
    17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
    19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
    23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
    28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
    31:51 – When therapy really starts working
    35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
    37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
    39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language


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    46 m
  • CBT Book Report by Talk Therapy CBT
    Sep 18 2025
    The Anxious Generation Dr. Raffa and Catarina return from summer break to review Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation".

    Our hosts look at the book's claims regarding the possible impacts social media and constant access to technology on Gen Z, and maybe, society at large.

    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

    05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
    09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
    11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
    14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
    17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
    19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
    23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
    28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
    31:51 – When therapy really starts working
    35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
    37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
    39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language


    Follow Us on Social Media:

    Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

    FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
    Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
    Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)


    Check out our website for more information : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com)

    This podcast is hosted by and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

    Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.


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    Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

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    DISCLAIMER
    Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology


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    43 m
  • CBT at the Concert
    May 29 2025
    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 world: this time, at a concert. Hear how these skills can be constructive when faced with common concert pitfalls and obstacles.


    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

    05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
    09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
    11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
    14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
    17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
    19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
    23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
    28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
    31:51 – When therapy really starts working
    35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
    37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
    39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language


    Follow Us on Social Media:

    Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

    FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
    Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
    Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)


    Check out our website for more information : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com)

    This podcast is hosted by and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

    Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.


    If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts


    Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

    Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

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    DISCLAIMER
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    41 m
  • Who's that Guy? Pavlov
    Apr 3 2025

    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 his name rings any bells?

    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.


    Follow Us on Social Media:

    Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

    FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
    Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
    Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)


    Check out our website for more information : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com)

    This podcast is hosted by and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

    Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.


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    DISCLAIMER
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    40 m
  • Who's that Guy? Kohlberg
    Feb 27 2025
    Once again, Dr. Raffa and Catarina dive into another well-known name in the development of psychology, Lawrence Kohlberg. After looking at his theory of moral development, our hosts review how his contributions might still be relevant today.

    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.


    Follow Us on Social Media:

    Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

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    Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)


    Check out our website for more information : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com)

    This podcast is hosted by and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

    Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.


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    DISCLAIMER
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    40 m
  • New Year, New Me?
    Jan 23 2025
    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 alternative ways to set goals for the new year.

    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

    04:55 - "Resolution Success Rate: 20%"
    09:47 - "Timeliness of Starting Goals"
    12:37 - "Goal Progress and Realistic Priorities"
    14:18 - "Learning to Do a Wall Tuck"
    19:32 - "Setting Minimal Personal Goals"
    21:19 - "Questioning New Year's Resolutions"
    24:07 - "Daily Positive Habits Reminder"
    26:48 - "Reflecting on Change and Progress"
    30:00 - "Calendars Aid Task Management"
    33:59 - "Scheduled Leisure Time"
    37:23 - "Productive Task Pairing Ideas"
    39:03 - "Podcast & Contact Information"


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    DISCLAIMER
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    40 m
  • CBT at the Movies - Klaus
    Dec 19 2024
    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 demonstrated in the personal development of the characters through the story

    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56


    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.


    Follow Us on Social Media:

    Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

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    Check out our website for more information : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com)

    This podcast is hosted by and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

    Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.


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    DISCLAIMER
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    33 m
  • Who's That Guy? Jung
    Nov 21 2024
    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 student of Freud, Carl Jung, and the depth of his perspective on the self.

    Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

    We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56


    This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) - Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

    As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.


    Follow Us on Social Media:

    Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

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    Check out our website for more information : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com)

    This podcast is hosted by and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

    Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.


    If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts


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    DISCLAIMER
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    39 m