Tell Me About Your Mother

08/26/2025

Would you talk about s*x with your therapist?

08/25/2025

If EMDR were discovered today, it wouldn’t be called Eye Movement Desensitization — it would be called Working Memory Therapy. Do you agree?

08/23/2025

Rethinking EMDR | Working Memory, Trauma, Culture | Episode 51

What if EMDR isn’t really about eye movements? In this episode of Tell Me About Your Mother (Ep. 51), we dive into new research that reframes EMDR as a form of working memory therapy.

We also explore:
The hidden costs of therapy certifications
Cultural differences in trauma training (Dutch vs. U.S.)
Why talking about s*x, cursing, and honesty matters in therapy
Parenting challenges with a 20-year-old
The messy realities of being a therapist

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Rethinking EMDR: What if eye movements aren’t the real story?In this episode of Tell Me About Your Mother (Ep. 51), we explore why many experts now see EMDR ...

08/06/2025

When love becomes a ledger, nobody wins.

07/25/2025

Projecting Onto Your Partner

07/25/2025

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Mother, we sit down with Sandra Killebrew, a high-conflict couples therapist known for her bold, truth-telling approach to therapy. Sandra shares why she embraces challenging conversations, how she sets boundaries with clients, and what it really takes to do high-acuity couples work.

From navigating power dynamics in consultations to the importance of therapist self-awareness (even down to what you wear in session), Sandra offers a refreshing, unfiltered look at the realities of clinical work.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why high-conflict couples need a different therapeutic approach
• How therapist boundaries protect both clients and clinicians
• The role of honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable
• What consultations reveal about client dynamics before therapy begins
• Sandra’s take on professional excellence and holding space for hard truths

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In this episode of Tell Me About Your Mother, we sit down with Sandra Killebrew, a high-conflict couples therapist known for her bold, truth-telling approach...

06/25/2025

Fantastic.

06/19/2025

When therapists become activated and have rage responses towards others in professional groups... Check out our new episode! *xuality

In this episode of Tell Me About Your Mother, Evan shares his experience in a therapy group where power dynamics, therapist bias, and emotional safety were b...

06/18/2025

Episode 49: Social Justice Warrior Bullies now available!

06/04/2025

Common misused terms in pop psychology: narcissism, gaslighting, ADHD and autism. Can you think of any?

04/18/2025

This behavior was full of red flags — and a forensic psychologist’s take made it even wilder.

04/16/2025