What Your Therapist Wants You To Know

A counseling podcast where real conversations meet real tools. Each episode brings you honest insight from licensed clinicians who break down life's challenges with clarity, compassion, humor, and a dose of practical wisdom. Whether you are navigating relationships, stress, grief, boundaries, or everyday mental health struggles, our therapists offer grounded guidance you can actually use. Join us as we translate clinical expertise into simple, meaningful steps that help you grow, heal, and thrive -- one episode at a time.

What Your Therapist Wants You To Know is a education podcast hosted by Crystal Rodenbaugh, with 25 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.

Crystal Rodenbaugh hosts What Your Therapist Wants You To Know, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Summer Book Series: The Let Them Theory

  Aug 14, 202650 minS1

  In this episode, we explore Mel Robbins' bestselling book The Let Them Theory through a therapeutic lens, looking beyond the catchy phrase to examine what it can teach us about boundaries, emotional regulation, relationships, and the need for control. Josh and Crystal explore how "let them" becomes more powerful when followed by "let me". They break down where this concept is best applied and also when it may not always work in the traditional therapy space. Ultimately, this book offers a simple entry point into deeper therapeutic work around acceptance, people pleasing, self-worth, and emotional freedom. The goal isn't to care less about people. It's to stop abandoning yourself in the process of caring about them.

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  Episode #24

  Summer Book Series: The Gap and The Gain

  Jul 31, 202654 minS1

  In this episode, Crystal and Josh explore The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy through the lens of mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth. At its heart, this book asks a powerful question: What if the way you're measuring your life is the very thing keeping you dissatisfied? The authors introduce two ways of evaluating ourselves. The Gap is the space between where we are and an ever moving ideal. The Gain is measuring your life by looking backward instead of forward. Josh and Crystal break these concepts down and walk through the practical takeaways. They end with the reminder that when you measure your life by how far you've come instead of how far you think you have left to go, you cultivate resilience, gratitude, and a healthier relationship with yourself. If you find yourself in chronic striving and wish to focus on more meaningful progress, this episode is for you!

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  Episode #23

  Summer Book Series: The Subtle Art

  Jul 17, 202647 minS1

  In this episode, Josh and Crystal unpack Mark Manson's bestselling book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck from the perspective of mental health and emotional well-being. While the title is provocative, the core message isn't about becoming indifferent--it's about becoming intentional. They explore the idea that emotional discomfort isn't something to eliminate, it's something to understand. Another key theme is personal responsibility. Taking ownership of your healing can be empowering rather than shaming. Whether you've read the book or are simply feeling overwhelmed by life's endless demands, this conversation offers a balanced therapeutic perspective on choosing what truly matters and letting go of the rest. Find your takeaways from the discussion and then decide if it is a book that you will pick up and read fully!

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  Episode #22

  Summer Book Series: Atomic Habits

  Jun 26, 202656 minS1

  In this episode, Josh and Crystal explore their second book In the summer reading series, Atomic Habits by James Clear. They break down the book going over key concepts and takeaways and discuss who would benefit most from reading this book. They unpack why small, consistent changes often lead to the greatest transformation and how our habits reinforce our identity. Whether you're trying to improve your physical health, strengthen your relationships, reduce anxiety, or simply be more intentional in your daily life, this conversation offers practical strategies grounded in both behavioral science and therapeutic insight. Join us as we discuss how lasting change begins one small step at a time and why becoming the person you want to be starts long before you see the results.

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  Episode #21

  Summer Book Series: Attached

  Jun 12, 202636 minS1

  Join Josh and Crystal as they discuss the first book in the summer book series! In this episode, they discuss the book Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. They define the three primary attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. They explore common relationship patterns, including fear of abandonment, emotional distancing, mixed signals, and the pursuit-withdraw cycle that many couples experience. Most importantly, they talk about the hope found in developing greater self-awareness and moving toward more secure relationships. Whether you're dating, married, healing from a breakup, or simply curious about your relationship patterns, this conversation offers practical insights from the book and a therapeutic perspective on connection. Stay tuned until the end to hear the next book in our summer book series!

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