Episode 10

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22nd Jan 2025

How to Get the Most Out of Therapy

Whether you’re currently in therapy or have been exploring finding a therapist, you’ve probably wondered, “How do I get the most out of therapy?”

In this episode, Valerie and Emerson share their top tips for making the most out of your sessions…and Emerson also shares a real therapist moment of ripping her pants at the office 🫣

As always, there’s so much more, including great song recommendations and some hopeful moments to get you through the chaos and heaviness of living in this world.

This episode covers:

  • 00:06:34 - Tea & Crumpets – KINRGY and updates on Em’s Project Panning!
  • 00:11:09 - Reminder for Step Into My Office submissions (no segment this episode)
  • 00:11:42 - The Lore – Emerson ripped her pants at the office 😳
  • 00:19:16 - The DSM – How to get the most out of therapy
  • 00:51:57 - Now That’s What I Call…. OKAAAAY
  • 00:53:22 - Val pick: Veruca Salt - “Volcano Girls”
  • 00:55:07 - Em pick: Ed Sheeran - “I’m A Mess”
  • 00:56:10 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix – How a restaurant owner is helping feed survivors of the LA wildfires + an aid worker helping South Sudanese residents with disabilities create disaster preparedness plans

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But For Real
Welcome to But For Real: the podcast where all your swirling thoughts about mental health, pop culture, and how to human are blended into one delicious variety show, co-hosted by therapists Valerie Martin (resident elder millennial ✌️) and Emerson Ryder (resident Gen Z 🫶).

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