Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In today's episode I explain why you struggle to trust yourself and share the simple strategy to rebuild self-trust. I'll help you identify healthy vs unhealthy attachment to your therapist, recognize when you're protecting yourself in therapy, and understand the root causes of intimacy fears. I also cover different therapeutic styles, OCD vs OCD-like tendencies, and practical tips for developing secure attachment patterns.
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, I address six of your questions about self-trust, therapy struggles, and mental health challenges. Whether you're feeling stuck in life, questioning your therapeutic relationship, or dealing with intrusive thoughts, I provide actionable insights for your healing journey.
Key Topics I Discuss:
• My promise-keeping method for building self-trust
• Signs of healthy vs unhealthy therapist attachment
• Why some therapists avoid deep work (and what to do about it)
• Understanding protection vs control in therapy
• Root causes of intimacy fears and how to overcome them
• OCD symptoms vs OCD-like tendencies explained
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Q1: How to learn to trust yourself
5:46 Q2: Healthy vs unhealthy therapist attachment
11:09 Q3: Therapist not focusing on root issues
17:02 Q4: Controlling everything in therapy
25:04 Q5: Fears of intimacy and healthy attachments
34:07 Q6: OCD vs OCD-like tendencies
40:01 Closing thoughts
Ask Kati Anything ep. 272 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
My new book is available for pre-order:
Why Do I Keep Doing This? → geni.us/XoyLSQ
If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.
SPONSORS:
Liquid IV: Go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code KATI at checkout.
**** MAIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL @Katimorton
#podcast #psychology #katimorton
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? (pre-order) 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 don't offer online therapy, get connected with a licensed therapist through my sponsor BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/kati (Get 10% OFF your first month)
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co
In today's episode I explain why you struggle to trust yourself and share the simple strategy to rebuild self-trust. I'll help you identify healthy vs unhealthy attachment to your therapist, recognize when you're protecting yourself in therapy, and understand the root causes of intimacy fears. I also cover different therapeutic styles, OCD vs OCD-like tendencies, and practical tips for developing secure attachment patterns.
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, I address six of your questions about self-trust, therapy struggles, and mental health challenges. Whether you're feeling stuck in life, questioning your therapeutic relationship, or dealing with intrusive thoughts, I provide actionable insights for your healing journey.
Key Topics I Discuss:
• My promise-keeping method for building self-trust
• Signs of healthy vs unhealthy therapist attachment
• Why some therapists avoid deep work (and what to do about it)
• Understanding protection vs control in therapy
• Root causes of intimacy fears and how to overcome them
• OCD symptoms vs OCD-like tendencies explained
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Q1: How to learn to trust yourself
5:46 Q2: Healthy vs unhealthy therapist attachment
11:09 Q3: Therapist not focusing on root issues
17:02 Q4: Controlling everything in therapy
25:04 Q5: Fears of intimacy and healthy attachments
34:07 Q6: OCD vs OCD-like tendencies
40:01 Closing thoughts
Ask Kati Anything ep. 272 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT
My new book is available for pre-order:
Why Do I Keep Doing This? → geni.us/XoyLSQ
If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support.
SPONSORS:
Liquid IV: Go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code KATI at checkout.
**** MAIN YOUTUBE CHANNEL @Katimorton
#podcast #psychology #katimorton
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? (pre-order) 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 don't offer online therapy, get connected with a licensed therapist through my sponsor BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/kati (Get 10% OFF your first month)
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co
