Talk Therapy CBT

About Talk Therapy CBT

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

Publisher

Dr. Dawn Raffa

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2021

Latest episode

5 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Mar 2026

   Episode 82 - Therapy Myths

   There are a ton of misconceptions about therapy: who goes, what to expect, and more! After finding some, Dr. Raffa and Catarina take some time to debunk them. 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 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56) This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (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/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/) ) FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/) ) Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)) Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology (https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)) Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com) This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (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 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/fingerspace-a-fingerboarding-p-1601585)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/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)) (Subscribe with Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-therapy-cbt/id1564667135)) (Follow on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5uPmXgKpYFV6A6kWhOh7v4)) (Subscribe on IHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/81602511/) ) (Listen on other streaming platforms (https://talktherapy.transistor.fm/subscribe)) DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology.

2. 

   20 Nov 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 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56) This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (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/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/) ) FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/) ) Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)) Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology (https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)) Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com) This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (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 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/fingerspace-a-fingerboarding-p-1601585)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/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)) (Subscribe with Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-therapy-cbt/id1564667135)) (Follow on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5uPmXgKpYFV6A6kWhOh7v4)) (Subscribe on IHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/81602511/) ) (Listen on other streaming platforms (https://talktherapy.transistor.fm/subscribe)) DISCLAIMER Opinions expressed are solely the hosts and guest(s) and do not represent or express the views or opinions of Inner Balance Psychology.

3. 

   7 Nov 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 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFRNWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_3NW8EE01F8A6G4KGNW56) This podcast is sponsored by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (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/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/blog/) ) FAQs : ( https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/faqs/) ) Facebook : (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc (https://www.facebook.com/ibpcllc)) Instagram : (https://www.Instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology (https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancepsychology)) Check out our website for more information :  (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)) or email Dr. Raffa : (dawnraffa@innerbalancepsychology.com) This podcast is hosted by  and produced by (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/ (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 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/fingerspace-a-fingerboarding-p-1601585)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/ (https://www.innerbalancepsychology.com/)) (Subscribe with Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-therapy-cbt/id1564667135)) (Follow on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5uPmXgKpYFV6A6kWhOh7v4)) (Subscribe on IHeartRadio (https://iheart.com/podcast/81602511/) ) (Listen on other streaming platforms (https://talktherapy.transistor.fm/subscribe)) 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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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

24 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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Quality

69

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

89