Chat with Dr. Kat

With over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist, Dr. Kat was one of the pioneers of online therapy. She launched one of the first virtual platforms, MyTherapyNet.com, long before telehealth became the norm. She is the author of Online Therapy: A Therapist’s Guide to Expanding Your Practice , and has taught thousands of therapists through her lectures for AAMFT, CAMFT, and other national and international psychological associations. She has also served as a consultant for The Dr. Phil Show, bringing her expertise to a national audience. Now, through Chat with Dr. Kat , she shares the moments that spark the kind of clarity people have been searching for — sometimes for years. Her gift is helping people finally “get it” — to break through in ways they never have before. Whether it’s parenting struggles, relationship dynamics, emotional healing, communication challenges, or what’s

Chat with Dr. Kat is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Kat Derrig-Palumbo, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Kat Derrig-Palumbo hosts Chat with Dr. Kat, a health show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  Mary Cosby's Son and the Shame That Keeps Families Silent

  Sep 19, 202610 minS1

  When a child is struggling with drugs, fear and shame can make families go quiet—especially when a parent is trying to help without pushing their child further away. Mary Cosby’s public grief and openness about her son’s substance use bring that private turmoil into view: the shock, the helplessness, and the instinct to keep loving someone through a crisis. Dr. Kat reflects on Mary’s response when her son disclosed his drug use, and why honest conversation can open the door to support rather than isolation. She also talks about the many ways people grieve, the coping skills that help people carry an unbearable loss, and concerns about today’s high-potency cannabis, including anxiety, paranoia, and cannabis-induced psychosis. This is a compassionate conversation for anyone carrying worry, loss, or silence in their own family. I want to hear from you! To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/ Follow Chat with Dr. Kat : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkat X: https://x.com/ChatwithDrKat Health & Wellness Programs: https://mindbodyseries.com/

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  How to Rebuild Your Life After Trauma — Survival Wasn't the End

  Sep 12, 202634 min

  Surviving addiction, grief, illness, or loss doesn’t automatically make life feel better. Sometimes you make it through the crisis only to find yourself exhausted, grieving what’s gone, and wondering how to rebuild without simply waiting for the next thing to fall apart. Andrew Minuto, author of Fatally Resilient, shares what it has meant to keep starting over after addiction, the deaths of his parents, divorce, and recurring cancer. Dr. Kat and Andrew talk honestly about trauma’s physical triggers, why substances can be about relief rather than pleasure, and the difference between blaming yourself and taking accountability. They also explore EMDR, grief, small daily victories, and returning to the hopes and “fantasies” that give life direction. For anyone asking, “I survived—now what?” this conversation makes room for both exhaustion and the choice to keep building. I want to hear from you! To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/ Follow Chat with Dr. Kat : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkat X: https://x.com/ChatwithDrKat Health & Wellness Programs: https://mindbodyseries.com/

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  Who Pays on the First Date? The Bill Isn't the Whole Cost

  Sep 8, 20269 min

  Splitting the bill can sound fair—until you notice that the cost of a date often starts long before anyone reaches the restaurant. Women are navigating pay gaps, pressure to look a certain way, and safety calculations that can shape everything from what they wear to how they get home. Dr. Kat looks beyond the 50/50 debate at the hidden financial, emotional, and practical costs women carry. She talks about the pressure created by beauty standards, the everyday vigilance many women are taught around personal safety, and why focusing only on the check can become a form of cherry-picking. A story about a school dance offers a simple example of what it can look like to recognize the fuller picture. I want to hear from you! To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/ Follow Chat with Dr. Kat : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkat X: https://x.com/ChatwithDrKat Health & Wellness Programs: https://mindbodyseries.com/

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  Why Do I Repeat Toxic Relationships? The Pattern You Can’t See

  Aug 18, 20267 min

  When someone betrays or humiliates you, forgiveness can feel like being asked to pretend it never happened. But holding onto the anger can keep you tied to the person long after the relationship is over—especially when you find yourself choosing the same painful dynamic with a different face. Dr. Kat offers a “three boxes” way to separate what they did, your own accountability, and the forgiveness that helps you release the emotional grip of the past. She explains why forgiving someone does not mean excusing them, forgetting, or returning to the relationship—and why forgiving yourself matters when you recognize a pattern of hoping you can change someone. It’s a conversation for anyone ready to stop revisiting old hurt and make different choices going forward. I want to hear from you! To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/ Follow Chat with Dr. Kat : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkat X: https://x.com/ChatwithDrKat Health & Wellness Programs: https://mindbodyseries.com/

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  No Intimacy in Marriage? The Cow Theory Explains the Distance

  Aug 11, 202615 min

  When intimacy fades in a marriage, it can feel like being “put out to pasture”—still carrying the daily responsibilities, but no longer touched, noticed, or treated like a priority. And when you finally say you feel unloved or unappreciated, a defensive response can make the distance feel even worse. Dr. Kat unpacks her Cow Theory: how couples become disconnected, why resentment can make affection hard to receive even when it’s finally offered, and how consistency helps rebuild trust over time. She also connects this pattern to the Yellow Room, where partners may feel that nothing they say or do matters. This is a candid look at how to respond with compassion, stop seeking fulfillment outside the relationship, and find your way back to each other. I want to hear from you! To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/ Follow Chat with Dr. Kat : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkat X: https://x.com/ChatwithDrKat Health & Wellness Programs: https://mindbodyseries.com/

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