Ask Kati Anything2 Okt 2025

"Am I stuck in survival mode?"

Today, I'm answering your top questions on trauma recovery, emotional processing, and breaking free from mental blocks. I'm diving deep into how to move out of functional freeze and start feeling again, what structure is actually needed in therapy sessions, and the hard but essential first steps of eating disorder recovery. We also discuss the severe emotional impact of failed suicide attempts, techniques for determining if a memory is real or false, and why your nervous system makes you push away safe people and loved ones. If you've felt stuck in survival mode or questioned your own recollections, this video offers practical grounding techniques and trauma-informed healing advice. ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month)While I do not currently offer online therapy, this episode's sponsor BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/katipod Today's questions: 00:42 - How to get out of a functional free state and start to feel and process emotions again. 04:46 - I have a question about structure and goals in therapy... Is a specific plan and structure needed? 12:42 - I hope you're not tired of hearing me dance around my eating disorder behaviors, but I'm a little lost. Is this the way most eating disorder recovery starts? 20:13 - I'm still stuck in survival mode, which I thought would go away by moving out earlier. 24:06 - I have a question about trauma and false memories... How do I know when or if something is a false memory? 29:13 - Can you talk about the effects of failed suicide attempts? Is it possible to have trauma from an attempt even if you weren't hospitalized? 31:33 - Can you talk a bit about what a therapist takes notes about during a session? 37:53 - What are best ways to cope with triggers and panic attacks in school? 42:36 - I puffer fish the people closest to me, and I don't know why I keep doing it. My new book is available for pre-order: Why Do I Keep Doing This? → https://geni.us/XoyLSQ If you’ve ever felt stuck, this book is for you. I’d be so grateful for your support. MY BOOKS Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Ask Kati Anything | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton LMFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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