Therapists. Truth-tellers. Your go-to guides for navigating the heavy stuff. Each episode, Dusti and Lori unpack life’s toughest topics—from mental health to heartbreak to everyday stress—and hand you practical tools to cope, heal, and thrive.
Come for the raw conversations. Stay for the insight, empathy, and a dash of humor that makes it all feel a little lighter.
What if being kinder to yourself could actually help you grow, rather than letting yourself off the hook? Dusti and Lori explore self-compassion, why we can be so much harder on ourselves than we would ever be on a friend, and how shame and self-criticism can get in the way of real change. They talk about accountability, acceptance, mindfulness, and the simple but powerful practice of noticing how you talk to yourself.
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22 Jun 2026
The Cost of Shrinking: Stop Making Yourself Smaller
Shrinking is something many of us learn, making ourselves smaller to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or meet the expectations of others. In this episode, Dusti and Lori explore the hidden costs of shrinking in our relationships, the role shame and avoidance can play, and why maintaining your sense of self is essential for emotional well-being. Join them for a thoughtful conversation about boundaries, emotional safety, and learning to take up space in your own life.
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3 Mar 2026
Addicted to Busyness
"Busyness" is defined as the state or condition of having a great deal to do. Lori and Dusti share how they're trying to take their own advice to slow down, rest, and find ways to mindfully evaluate their to do lists.
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10 Dec 2025
Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Lori and Dusti explore the theme of inspiration and aspiration, emphasizing that in every realm of life, there are individuals who look up to others and wish to emulate their success. It highlights the importance of recognizing one's own value and the impact one has on others, fostering a sense of motivation and personal growth.
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14 Oct 2025
People Pleasing
Lori and Dust are people pleasers in recovery and share some tips that have been helpful for them. Follow them:
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14 Oct 2025
We are not going to do it anymore
Lori and Dusti give you permission to NOT do it anymore. Follow them:
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14 Oct 2025
Grief
Lori and Dusti discuss some myths and research regarding grief and share how grief has shown up in their lives recently. Follow them:
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3 Aug 2025
The Rebrand: Tuff Topix with Dusti and Lori
Get to know Dusti and Lori and learn how they came to be the quirky (goofy, silly, maybe a different word) mental health therapists that they are.
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