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I Needed This

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by Elizabeth Hamm, LMHC Jessi McKenna, LMHC Lauren Milo, LMHC Julie Newman, LMHC

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9 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Are you a woman in your 20s or 30s feeling overwhelmed by all the mixed expectations put on you by friends and family? Have high standards but don’t be picky! Learn how to love yourself but stay open to meeting someone! Love isn’t everything but make sure you get married by thirty! If these mixed messages resonate, then you’re in the right place. Welcome to I Needed This, a podcast about dating, healthy relationships and what it actually means to find yourself. We’re Lauren, Jessi, Julie and Elizabeth, licensed mental health counselors and licensed professional counselors who joined together to discuss all the trials and tribulations we’ve experienced as women in our 20s and 30s both in and outside of session. As therapists, we have conversations around love and dating multiple times a week. I Needed This was born out of our desire to bring meaningful conversations with friends into the limelight. Tune into I Needed This, your new favorite podcast to learn about how to spot an avoidant, what it actually means to figure out who you are and why it’s so important to build meaningful friendships in a time where everything can feel uncertain. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube! Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for therapy; the conversations we have are for general knowledge and education purposes only. If you choose to follow/like/comment on any post/stories/episodes your confidentiality is not guaranteed. While we are licensed clinicians, we do not provide clinical assessment or therapeutic advice on the I Needed This podcast.

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1/15/2026

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March 5, 2026

Hot Takes in Therapy

<p>Ever wonder what therapists think about common topics? Check out this episode of Therapist Hot Takes where we give our honest opinions on all the hot topics we’ve come across in our careers.</p>

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February 26, 2026

Why Do We Feel Behind In LIfe?

<p>If you’ve ever felt like everyone is passing you by in terms of life achievements or milestones, you’re not alone. In this episode we discuss what it means to learn how to sit with yourself and overcome the fear of turning inward. </p>

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February 19, 2026

Answering ‘Who am I’ in the Age of Social Media

<p>What do people actually mean when they say “love yourself?” If you’ve ever been asked that question and panicked, have no fear. We’ve been there too. In this episode, we explore what it means to actually figure out who you are and how learning how to be with yourself can bring in positive change. </p>

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What is I Needed This?

Are you a woman in your 20s or 30s feeling overwhelmed by all the mixed expectations put on you by friends and family? Have high standards but don’t be picky! Learn how to love yourself but stay open to meeting someone! Love isn’t everything but make sure you get married by thirty!

If these mixed messages resonate, then you’re in the right place. Welcome to I Needed This, a podcast about dating, healthy relationships and what it actually means to find yourself.

We’re Lauren, Jessi, Julie and Elizabeth, licensed mental health counselors and licensed professional counselors who joined together to discuss all the trials and tribulations we’ve experienced as women in our 20s and 30s both in and outside of session. As therapists, we have conversations around love and dating multiple times a week. I Needed This was born out of our desire to bring meaningful conversations with friends into the limelight.

Tune into I Needed This, your new favorite podcast to learn about how to spot an avoidant, what it actually means to figure out who you are and why it’s so important to build meaningful friendships in a time where everything can feel uncertain. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for therapy; the conversations we have are for general knowledge and education purposes only. If you choose to follow/like/comment on any post/stories/episodes your confidentiality is not guaranteed. While we are licensed clinicians, we do not provide clinical assessment or therapeutic advice on the I Needed This podcast.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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