Why Did We Start a Mental Health Podcast? Felicia & Kristie's Origin Story
What Your Therapist ThinksShow Notes
In this special episode, hosts Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle share their own mental health journeys and what led them to create "What Your Therapist Thinks". Drawing from Felicia’s professional background as a somatic therapist and Kristie’s lived experience as a long-time therapy goer, they discuss navigating chronic illness, childhood isolation, the "good kid" trap and why breaking the stigma of silence is the first step toward true healing. Some takeaways: The "Sensitive Kid to Therapist" pipeline and why high-achievers often hide their pain Why healing happens both inside and outside the therapy room through somatics and community The power of self-forgiveness and the freedom to change your mind and your life
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*Hosts: Kristie Plantinga and Felicia Keller Boyle *Watch full episodes on YouTube: What Your Therapist Thinks *Connect with us on Instagram: @wyttpodcast *Brought to you by BestTherapists.com *Produced by PodVision If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it! This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you’re struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or call your local crisis line for support.
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