Talk Therapy CBT
Talk Therapy CBT

Talk Therapy CBT

Dr. Dawn Raffa

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Join Dr. Dawn Raffa and her co-host Anthony Danna in a conversation about educating, helping, and connecting individuals to various topics in the world of psychology.

Recent Episodes

Pickleball: Serving up Mental Health
NOV 20, 2025
Pickleball: Serving up Mental Health
Dr. Raffa introduces Catarina to her new favorite activity: pickleball! Together, they dive into the mental health benefits this fun, fast-paced sport can bring.

Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) -  Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
31:51 – When therapy really starts working
35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language 


Follow Us on Social Media:

Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology


Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : ([email protected])

This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)
 

Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.

 
If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts 


Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

 

Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

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(Follow on Spotify)

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(Listen on other streaming platforms)

 

DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology.
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25 MIN
CBT Book Report - 4000 Weeks
NOV 7, 2025
CBT Book Report - 4000 Weeks
This time, our hosts discuss Catarina's book pick - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, and reflect on how CBT can assist with coming to acceptance on our finite lives and how to make the most of the finite amount of time we have.


Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) -  Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
31:51 – When therapy really starts working
35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language 


Follow Us on Social Media:

Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology


Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : ([email protected])

This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)
 

Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.

 
If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts 


Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

 

Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

(Subscribe with Apple Podcast)

(Follow on Spotify)

(Subscribe on IHeartRadio )

(Listen on other streaming platforms)

 

DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology
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45 MIN
CBT Book Report by Talk Therapy CBT
SEP 18, 2025
CBT Book Report by Talk Therapy CBT
The Anxious Generation Dr. Raffa and Catarina return from summer break to review Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation". 

Our hosts look at the book's claims regarding the possible impacts social media and constant access to technology on Gen Z, and maybe, society at large.

Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) -  Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
31:51 – When therapy really starts working
35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language 


Follow Us on Social Media:

Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology


Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : ([email protected])

This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)
 

Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.

 
If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts 


Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

 

Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

(Subscribe with Apple Podcast)

(Follow on Spotify)

(Subscribe on IHeartRadio )

(Listen on other streaming platforms)

 

DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology


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42 MIN
CBT at the Concert
MAY 29, 2025
CBT at the Concert
CBT at the Concert "Before taking a summer break, Dr. Raffa and Catarina review how CBT and other therapeutic techniques can be applicable in the real world: this time, at a concert. Hear how these skills can be constructive when faced with common concert pitfalls and obstacles.


Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) -  Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

05:24 – Acceptance is about understanding, not resignation
09:06 – Embracing imperfections helps you enjoy more
11:29 – A story about getting frustrated in line
14:46 – A quick reminder about concert courtesy
17:16 – How acceptance connects to distress tolerance
19:31 – Tolerating distress: is it a gain or a loss?
23:10 – What Teddy Simmons orders to drink
28:36 – Performing identity and what that even means
31:51 – When therapy really starts working
35:12 – What genre-defying music says about us
37:44 – Why acceptance is a lifelong therapy skill
39:07 – Binge-watching habits and therapy language 


Follow Us on Social Media:

Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology


Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : ([email protected])

This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)
 

Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.

 
If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts 


Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

 

Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

(Subscribe with Apple Podcast)

(Follow on Spotify)

(Subscribe with Stitcher)

(Subscribe on IHeartRadio )

(Listen on other streaming platforms)

 

DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology

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41 MIN
Who's that Guy? Pavlov
APR 3, 2025
Who's that Guy? Pavlov

Dr. Raffa and Catarina explore the history and work of Dr. Ivan Pavlov, and identify where his contributions can still be found today. Do you think his name rings any bells?

Welcome to Talk Therapy CBT | Conversation about Educating, Connecting, Helping Individuals to the World of Psychology.

We would like to thanks our sponsor : Dr. Alba Raphaela, you can buy her book about : Breaking the Mirror : A Story & Guide on how to recognize and deal with a narcissist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56

This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) -  Inner Balance Psychology Center, Psychological Treatment and Evaluations for Children, Adolescents and Adults

As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.


Follow Us on Social Media:

Blog : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/ )

FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ )
Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)
Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology


Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/) or email Dr. Raffa : ([email protected])

This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)
 

Please consider subscribing and sharing this episode if you found it entertaining or informative.

 
If you want to go the extra mile, you can leave us a rating or review which helps the show with rankings and algorithms on certain platforms. you can leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts 


Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.

 

Our Podcast Page : (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)

(Subscribe with Apple Podcast)

(Follow on Spotify)

(Subscribe with Stitcher)

(Subscribe on IHeartRadio )

(Listen on other streaming platforms)

 

DISCLAIMER
Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology


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40 MIN