Why Am I Responding? The Psychology of Arguments, Silence, and Emotional Triggers
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The Power of Silence: Choosing Peace Over Chaos In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina explores the psychological and emotional dynamics behind online interactions and how some people seek stimulation rather than resolution. She shares a personal story about resisting the urge to respond to a confrontational comment online, leading to a broader discussion on the benefits of choosing silence over engagement in chaotic situations. Dr. Katina provides five key lessons on navigating these interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's own nervous system, setting healthy...
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Empty Space Does Not Need to Be Filled: Why Stillness Brings Clarity
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The Art of Embracing Empty Spaces In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina discusses the concept of fullness and the beauty of empty spaces. She shares a personal story about a villa she purchased in Southern Delaware and how the intentional design of the space, even when left unfurnished, taught her valuable life lessons about simplicity, stillness, and the importance of not filling every empty corner. Dr. Katina offers reflections on how embracing empty spaces can lead to clarity, growth, and a more balanced life. She encourages listeners to honor open spaces in their lives instead of...
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The Courage to Climb and the Wisdom to Rest: How to Begin Again and Make Room for What’s Next
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In the season two finale of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina reflects on how we move through life’s challenges and the importance of balancing effort and rest. She shares personal achievements, motivational insights, and the significance of recognizing our accomplishments. Dr. Katina also emphasizes the value of support, both in personal partnerships and within a community. She concludes by encouraging listeners to consider their own journeys, with key takeaways for embracing both challenges and rest, and announces a guided journal available on Amazon: 00:00 Introduction and...
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Reinventing Yourself: What Tina Turner Teaches Us About Strength, Healing, and Starting Over
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In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina discusses the importance of releasing narratives that no longer define us to make room for a more fulfilling life. She draws inspiration from Tina Turner's story of overcoming adversity and reinventing herself after abuse and control. The episode outlines five key lessons for healing and reinvention: recognizing inherited stories, shedding survival roles, removing emotional clutter, reclaiming oneself, and making space for new growth. Dr. Katina also introduces her new journal, 'Make Room for What's Next,' designed to help listeners navigate...
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Make Room for What’s Next: What We Carry Without Realizing
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In this episode of 'Dr. Katina Talks', Dr. Katina delves into the unseen and often unacknowledged artifacts we collect throughout our lives—emotional and mental imprints that shape our identity. With anecdotes from her travels and personal experiences, including her journey of transitioning to loced hair, Dr. Katina emphasizes the importance of recognizing, acknowledging, and releasing these emotional fragments. She shares five crucial lessons for personal growth, focusing on letting go of outdated beliefs and relationships, and making space for new growth and...
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Where You Look Is Where You’ll Go: Learning to Let Go of the Past and Focus Forward
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In this episode of 'Dr. Katina Talks,' Dr. Katina shares a heartfelt story of teaching her daughter to ride a bike, using it as a metaphor for life's journey. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the path ahead rather than looking back or comparing ourselves to others. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Dr. Katina provides five essential takeaways to help listeners maintain balance and move forward with purpose and clarity. Listeners are encouraged to shift their focus, release the past, avoid comparison, learn from their wobbles, and embrace their unique paths. ...
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The Gift of Gratitude: Finding Joy in Ordinary Moments
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In this heartfelt episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares a deeply emotional and insightful journey into understanding gratitude beyond just a list of things to be thankful for. She recounts a poignant experience at a grocery store where she observed a moment of pure, unfiltered joy between two sisters. This leads her to reflect on her father's life, his struggles with addiction and homelessness, and the dignity he found in his work at a grocery store. Through her reflections, Dr. Katina discusses how gratitude humbles us, transforms comparison into compassion, reconciles us with our...
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Freedom from Criticism: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Living Free
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In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, host Dr. Katina discusses the pervasive nature of criticism and the deep-seated need for approval that many individuals experience. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on how one's formative experiences often tie worth to approval, leading to a lifetime of people pleasing. Listeners are encouraged to reframe critical voices, understand what criticism reveals about others, and prioritize their own peace and purpose over external validation. Dr. Katina provides five key takeaways to help individuals navigate criticism, live authentically, and find...
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Live Your Why: Find Purpose & Balance in Your Career & Life
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Live Your Why: Find Purpose & Balance in Your Career & Life In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, host Dr. Katina explores the essential concept of 'why' - the inner reason that gives meaning to our choices and actions. Reflecting on a pivotal question posed by a friend during her trip to Ghana, she delves deeply into her personal why and encourages listeners to do the same. Through five reflective points, Dr. Katina discusses the importance of paying attention to misalignments, revisiting childhood passions, recognizing moments of aliveness, redefining success, and allowing our why to...
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The Cost of Silence: How to Ask for What You Need in Love & Life
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The Cost of Silence: How to Ask for What You Need in Love & Life Why is it so easy to send back a steak at a restaurant, but so difficult to tell the people we love what we really need? In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, I share a story from my own marriage, 20 years of cooking string beans before I learned my husband never liked them, and how that moment became a powerful metaphor for silence, sacrifice, and unspoken needs. We’ll explore: Why are we often responsible for silencing our own needs Why hints and side comments aren’t enough (and why people can’t “just know”) ...
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In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, Dr. Katina shares a heartfelt story about her childhood friend, Shay, and how their different upbringings in Camden, New Jersey, shaped their lives. Recalling memories of freedom and invisible walls, Dr. Katina reflects on the profound impact of their shared experiences.
The episode highlights five life lessons, emphasizing the significance of childhood experiences, the hidden pains of others, the importance of kindness and grace, and the enduring influence of our inner child. Dr. Katina urges listeners to view people with empathy and understanding, recognizing that everyone carries a unique past.
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Katina Talks
00:52 Reconnecting with Shay
02:49 Childhood Memories and Contrasts
05:51 Secret Summer Adventures
07:46 Lessons from the Window
11:23 Conclusion and Reflections
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