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

Resources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode:

• KINRGY
• Project Panning
• Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt
• I’m a Mess by Ed Sheeran
• Marissa Hermer’s restaurant burned down in the LA wildfires. Now she’s feeding families in need
• Article about Daniel Anyang

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• The Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co

DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.