Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, we dive deep into the complex and often unspoken corners of mental health recovery. We explore the psychology behind why some individuals experience persistent suicidal thoughts without the intent to act and discuss strategies for navigating friendships that inadvertently trigger eating disorder relapses or competition. I also open up about the ethics of plastic surgery when dealing with body dysmorphia , the "push-pull" dynamic in therapy often associated with BPD and attachment wounds , and share my professional perspective on gender-affirming care and the importance of therapeutic support. Finally, we analyze a shocking listener story about a therapist allowing a date in their office, breaking down the major red flags of blurred boundaries.
My new book is in stores now!
Why Do I Keep Doing This? → geni.us/XoyLSQ
Get Yours For The Holiday! If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.
00:00 – Intro
00:19 – Why do I have suicidal thoughts but can't act on them?
06:00 – When a friend's passion triggers your Eating Disorder relapse
12:21 – Navigating Anorexia recovery when treatment is denied (NHS & Weight Stigma)
20:06 – CrowdHealth
21:53 – Plastic Surgery: Confidence booster or Body Dysmorphia?
27:35 – Envisioning suicidal scenarios & struggles with Lithium medication
33:02 – Why do I push my therapist away? (Fear of Abandonment & BPD)
36:36 – OneSkin
38:13 – AuraFrames
43:44 – My honest opinion on Gender Affirming Care & the "Affirm First" approach
52:37 – Red Flags: My therapist let me have a date in her office?!
Shopping with our sponsors helps support the show and allows us to continue bringing you these important conversations about mental health. Please check out this week's special offers:
• CrowdHealth: get started today for $99 for your first three months using code ASKKATI at joincrowdhealth.com
• OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin for 15% off using the promo code KATI at oneskin.co/Kati
• Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at auraframes.com/KATI use the promo code KATI
Ask Kati Anything ep. 292 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
**** MAIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL youtube.com/@Katimorton
#podcast #psychology #katimorton
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? geni.us/XoyLSQ
Traumatized geni.us/Bfak0j
Are u ok? geni.us/sva4iUY
CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP
youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw/join
ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month)
While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: betterhelp.com/kati
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, we dive deep into the complex and often unspoken corners of mental health recovery. We explore the psychology behind why some individuals experience persistent suicidal thoughts without the intent to act and discuss strategies for navigating friendships that inadvertently trigger eating disorder relapses or competition. I also open up about the ethics of plastic surgery when dealing with body dysmorphia , the "push-pull" dynamic in therapy often associated with BPD and attachment wounds , and share my professional perspective on gender-affirming care and the importance of therapeutic support. Finally, we analyze a shocking listener story about a therapist allowing a date in their office, breaking down the major red flags of blurred boundaries.
My new book is in stores now!
Why Do I Keep Doing This? → geni.us/XoyLSQ
Get Yours For The Holiday! If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.
00:00 – Intro
00:19 – Why do I have suicidal thoughts but can't act on them?
06:00 – When a friend's passion triggers your Eating Disorder relapse
12:21 – Navigating Anorexia recovery when treatment is denied (NHS & Weight Stigma)
20:06 – CrowdHealth
21:53 – Plastic Surgery: Confidence booster or Body Dysmorphia?
27:35 – Envisioning suicidal scenarios & struggles with Lithium medication
33:02 – Why do I push my therapist away? (Fear of Abandonment & BPD)
36:36 – OneSkin
38:13 – AuraFrames
43:44 – My honest opinion on Gender Affirming Care & the "Affirm First" approach
52:37 – Red Flags: My therapist let me have a date in her office?!
Shopping with our sponsors helps support the show and allows us to continue bringing you these important conversations about mental health. Please check out this week's special offers:
• CrowdHealth: get started today for $99 for your first three months using code ASKKATI at joincrowdhealth.com
• OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin for 15% off using the promo code KATI at oneskin.co/Kati
• Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at auraframes.com/KATI use the promo code KATI
Ask Kati Anything ep. 292 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
**** MAIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL youtube.com/@Katimorton
#podcast #psychology #katimorton
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? geni.us/XoyLSQ
Traumatized geni.us/Bfak0j
Are u ok? geni.us/sva4iUY
CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP
youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw/join
ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month)
While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: betterhelp.com/kati
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
