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The Imperfect Therapist

The Imperfect Therapist

By Stephanie Mayberry

Hosted by Stephanie Mayberry, Licensed Professional Counselor. Join weekly as she shares anxiety psychoeducation, personal experiences, and therapy tools to help you stop worrying and start living. IG & Tik Tok: _theimperfecttherapist
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Overcoming self doubt and imposter syndrome

The Imperfect Therapist Nov 03, 2023

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Overcoming self doubt and imposter syndrome

Overcoming self doubt and imposter syndrome

Join me this episode in discussing the relationship between self-doubt and imposter syndrome, we'll discuss how to identify this, why we experience it, and how you can start overcoming imposter syndrome and live with more confidence.
Nov 03, 202331:58
Setting boundaries is the key to happiness
Oct 21, 202325:55
Vulnerability and authenticity are your superpowers

Vulnerability and authenticity are your superpowers

Join me this episode indiscussing vulnerability and authenticity. I'll dive into the meaning of vulnerability, how you can start practicing being more vulnerable in your life, along with explaining the power vulnerability gives us to overcome perfectionism and people pleasing!
Oct 13, 202317:27
How to stop overthinking everything

How to stop overthinking everything

Are you a chronic overthinking? Do you tend to over analyze everything? Join me this episode is discussing why we overthink, ways overthinking can manifest in our lives and 6 actionable steps to start overthinking less.
Oct 06, 202319:22
How to stop people-pleasing

How to stop people-pleasing

Join me this episode in discussing how to identify people-pleasing, where it develops, and how you start overcoming it!
Sep 22, 202330:52
Coping with change

Coping with change

Join me this episode in discussing how to cope with change and life transitions. We'll discuss why we fear change, the brains response to change, and how to accept and embrace change.
Sep 14, 202328:38
17. Its okay to ask for help, here's why
May 08, 202318:39
16. Anxious attachment and codependency

16. Anxious attachment and codependency

Join me this episode in discussing insecure attachment styles: anxious and avoidant attachment, along with secure attachment. In this episode you'll learn common traits of each attachment styles, how they are formed, and how you can start to heal from your attachment wounds.
Mar 26, 202323:14
15. Calming your inner critic

15. Calming your inner critic

Join me this episode in discussing how to calm your inner critic. This episode I deep dive into how our inner critic develops, how our inner critic is deeply connected to our childhood emotional wounds. I discuss the concept of the "inner child" and how reparenting your inner child can lead to a calm inner voice and self-love.
Mar 06, 202319:16
14. 5 lies Anxiety is telling you

14. 5 lies Anxiety is telling you

Join me this week in discussing 5 big lies that Anxiety has been telling you that are keeping you stuck. In this episode I deep dive into each lie and debunk them. You'll learn how to discern between the lies Anxiety tells you and your truth! Calling out anxieties lies is the best way to disarm its power.
Feb 27, 202321:20
13. Taking back control when things feel out of control

13. Taking back control when things feel out of control

Join me this episode in discussing how to take back your control when life feels out of control. Learn sign and symptoms that indicate you're feeling a loss of control as well as 4 important steps you can take to regain control and lower your anxiety!
Feb 13, 202316:54
12. Intuition or anxiety?

12. Intuition or anxiety?

Join me this episode in discussing a very common question I get in my therapy practice "How do I tell the difference between my intuition and anxiety?" This episode I will highlight what intuition is, signs you may be ignoring your intuition, and 4 important questions to help you decipher between anxiety and intuition!
Feb 07, 202318:08
11. How to make decisions when you have anxiety

11. How to make decisions when you have anxiety

Join me this episode in discussing the difficulty many experience when it comes to living with anxiety and making decisions. This episode you'll gain a new perspective on decisions along with 3 steps to help your decision-making process go more smoothly with less anxiety!
Jan 23, 202320:04
10. How to combat productivity anxiety

10. How to combat productivity anxiety

Join me this episode in discussing the topic of productivity anxiety. In this episode I'll explain what exactly productivity anxiety is, 3 signs to look out for, and practical tools for helping you manage productivity anxiety!
Jan 16, 202320:47
9. Using Opposite Action to self regulate

9. Using Opposite Action to self regulate

Join me this episode in discussing a very useful tool called Opposite Action. In this episode I discuss 4 important steps in applying this technique in your life along with several examples in how you can use Opposite action for various emotions.
Jan 09, 202322:25
8. Managing anxiety with self-compassion

8. Managing anxiety with self-compassion

Join me this episode in discussing the topic of self-compassion. You'll hear common myths around self-compassion, 3 very important components of self compassion, and how to implement this into your life to reduce anxiety and self-criticism.
Dec 23, 202223:10
7. You're not a bad Mom: Coping with Postpartum Anxiety

7. You're not a bad Mom: Coping with Postpartum Anxiety

Join me this week as I share my personal journey of post-partum anxiety. I'll discuss symptoms to help you recognize postpartum anxiety along with 4 ways to help you manage it. If you need support call or text the National Mental Heath Hotline 1-833-943-5746. Call or text the postpartum support international hotline 800-944-4773. For a crisis situation, call or text the National suicide & crisis lifeline 988
Dec 12, 202235:35
6. How to cope with social anxiety

6. How to cope with social anxiety

Join me this week in discussing common thoughts and behaviors linked to social anxiety, along with four very important steps in helping you start to overcome your social fears!
Dec 05, 202231:32
5. Managing holiday anxiety

5. Managing holiday anxiety

Join me in discussing common holiday anxiety triggers along with tips for how to manage and survive the holiday season.
Nov 21, 202233:39
4. Saying YES when we mean NO

4. Saying YES when we mean NO

Calling all people pleasers! Join me in taking a deep dive into people pleasing. Learn how people pleasing behaviors develop, learn to identify your own people pleasing behaviors, how to start setting boundaries and how to start prioritizing your own needs.
Nov 13, 202224:05
3. The 3 deadly P's

3. The 3 deadly P's

Calling all perfectionists! Join me discussing the link between perfectionism, procrastination, and people pleasing. Figure out if you're a perfectionist, learn how and why it's unhelpful along with some tips to start to overcoming it!
Nov 06, 202227:59
2. Action is the antidote

2. Action is the antidote

This episode we discuss the relationship between anxiety and procrastination and how action is the antidote.
Oct 31, 202222:14
1. Do the shit that scares you

1. Do the shit that scares you

This episode I introduce myself and share some education around what anxiety is, what causes it, how it tends to show up, and what to do about it!
Oct 23, 202215:41