Hosted by Kate Coffey
Welcome to XO, Your Unlicensed Therapist where I’m definitely not qualified to give advice, but I’m going to do it anyway. Think of me as your older sister who lectures you about knowing your worth—while texting her toxic ex under the table at breakfast. We’ll talk about relationships, therapy, my own theories about being a functioning member of society, wellness and... a lot more probably (don’t worry, I promise I’ll reference some very real stats and research from people who are actually licensed to give advice).
I might not take my own advice… but hey, maybe you should.
Grab your headphones and let’s yap!
Disclaimer: I’m just a girl, not a therapist.
11: boundary setting and baseball feat. Gracie Cashman
Everyone, meet Gracie. Known to many as the host of a New York Emmy Award Winning show on the YES network "The Story of My Number", but to Kate? She's her best friend. Kate's Northwestern partner-in-chaos (thanks, NU) and, yes, now a host at the YES Network and professional film/tv actress. Get an inside look at their friendship and listen to their conversation about growing up in the public eye, slowing down, and choosing peace over perfection.
In this episode, Gracie and Kate get into:
* How to honor your limits without feeling guilty
* Privilege, perception, and owning your story
* Family, friendship, and finding steadiness after chaos
Let's get into it!
5 Sept 2025
10: outgrowing dreams and how to cope
On today’s episode, Kate opens up about what it really looks like to walk away from the dream you’ve carried since childhood. From seeing Wicked at age four to training at Northwestern, acting defined her life for over two decades—until it didn’t. Kate shares the grief, the spirals, the identity crisis, and the hard-won clarity that led her to finally say, “I don’t want this anymore.”
29 May 2025
9: being a mother isn't the end. it's the beginning. feat. Bella DeNapoli
Kate Kennedy interviews Bella DeNapoli, singer and songwriter, about balancing motherhood with a career in the entertainment industry, and maintaining mental health while pursuing dreams.
27 Mar 2025
8: dreams can change (and it's okay) feat. Veronica Stern
Kate is joined by guest co-host Veronica Stern to talk about what happens when your dreams shift—and why that’s not a bad thing. From national tours to a 9-to-5 in media, Veronica shares her story of burnout, pivots, and redefining success. They unpack the pressure to “make it” fast, the myth of theater-or-bust, and why taking a break doesn’t mean falling behind.
28 Feb 2025
7: evict them!
This week, Kate is breaking down friendships—the good, the messy, and the ones that might be over. How do you know if it’s just an ebb or time to let go? Let’s talk.
21 Feb 2025
6: becoming an IRL wellness girly (it's not what you think)
Wellness culture: is it helping us or just stressing us out? This week, Kate Coffey unpacks the difference between curated wellness aesthetics and actual well-being. We’re tackling why social media makes self-care feel like a full-time job, how to break free from the pressure to “do it all,” and what it really means to take care of yourself—without the guilt. Tune in for some real talk, a few laughs, and a reminder that your wellness journey is yours to define.
7 Feb 2025
5: relationship advice from a girl who had chronically bad taste
A deep dive into why bad taste in dating should’ve been Kate’s personal brand. From chasing walking red flags to mistaking mixed signals for romance, this one’s got all the chaos, hard lessons, and secondhand embarrassment you could ask for.
31 Jan 2025
4: creative burnout: common, but deadly
Kate dives into the highs and lows of creative life—think burnout, hustle culture, and the struggle to keep your art fun. It’s all about protecting your creative energy and finding balance without losing your vibe.
16 Apr 2024
3: The Psychosis of Audition Season (feat. Cara Rose DiPietro)
The queen of pink and advocating for self-care within the theater industry, Cara Rose DiPietro, joins us today to talk all things audition season. Those dreadful 4-5 months of winter in NYC where every professional theater actor makes a home in the halls of Pearl Studios or Ripley Grier. Join Kate & Cara as they talk about mental health stigma within the theater, how to survive the season of no’s, the non-equity AND equity actor hustle, emotional UTIs, and so much more. Grab your favorite dunkin’ order and join our girling session!
31 Jan 2024
2: Are you REALLY a girls girl? (or just toxic and not self aware)
So... the question still stands: Are you REALLY a girls girl? Let's find out. Kate is flying solo this week (don’t worry— your double unlicensed therapist team will be back in action next week). Let’s talk about the hot button topic that is being a girls girl. Kate defines what a girls girl is (along with several other categories), her own experience navigating relationships with non-girls girls, and how to becoming a recovering non-girls girl.
16 Jan 2024
1: 2024 is for Mental Stability
If your life was made into a movie, would your therapist be a character? Meet Kate & Robin, your unlicensed therapists, and hosts— Join them in their first of many girling sessions, where they discuss their friendship, their journeys in therapy, and why 2024 is for mental health and clarity.
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