97: Are We Over-Therapized?
Tue Feb 03 2026
It seems like everyone on the internet is obsessed with the idea that we are over-therapized! We decided to dig in on this topic while also exploring the difference between intellectualizing, ruminating and processing.
In conversation, we discuss:
The misconception that intellectualizing IS therapy (when it's actually a defense mechanism)
How the fire hose of self-help content can make us hyper-fixated on what's wrong with us
The signs you're intellectualizing
How you can honor the full breadth of your feelings while still showing up for what matters
The trap of self-awareness without action: understanding your patterns but never changing them
Amanda's story: teaching her daughter to do hard things (even when she's scared) and realizing she needs to take her own advice
Sam's story: moving to a new city, being tired from actually living, and realizing her quiet life was just safe, not full
How energy spent trying to control everything robs you of actually living
Big thanks to our sponsor Cozy Earth! Use code NUANCE for 20% off your order!
If you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.com
To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area.
Want to join the conversation? You can email us podcast@therapyforwomencenter.com or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!
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It seems like everyone on the internet is obsessed with the idea that we are over-therapized! We decided to dig in on this topic while also exploring the difference between intellectualizing, ruminating and processing. In conversation, we discuss: The misconception that intellectualizing IS therapy (when it's actually a defense mechanism) How the fire hose of self-help content can make us hyper-fixated on what's wrong with us The signs you're intellectualizing How you can honor the full breadth of your feelings while still showing up for what matters The trap of self-awareness without action: understanding your patterns but never changing them Amanda's story: teaching her daughter to do hard things (even when she's scared) and realizing she needs to take her own advice Sam's story: moving to a new city, being tired from actually living, and realizing her quiet life was just safe, not full How energy spent trying to control everything robs you of actually living Big thanks to our sponsor Cozy Earth! Use code NUANCE for 20% off your order! If you’d like to support the show one of the best things you can do is leave us a review and share the pod! THANK YOU! We have some incredible BONUS episodes on our SUBSTACK! nuanceneeded.substack.com To learn more about therapy reach out to Therapy for Women Center, therapyforwomencenter.com. We have therapists licensed in 42 states across the country and have offices if you are local to the Philadelphia area. Want to join the conversation? You can email us podcast@therapyforwomencenter.com or LEAVE US A MESSAGE at 813-444-8683. We’d love to hear what you think!