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Ask Kati Anything

Ask Kati Anything

By: Kati Morton LMFT
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Summary
 Ask Kati Anything is a weekly mental health podcast where licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton, LMFT, takes deep dives into the complexities of human psychology, relationships, and emotional well-being. If you are navigating daily anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply trying to understand your own mind, Kati brings over 12 years of private practice experience and the warmth of her 1.5 million+ YouTube community straight to your headphones. This isn’t a therapy podcast—it’s an educational, judgment-free space designed to unpack heavy topics so you never have to feel alone with your struggles. Each episode breaks down specific psychological themes, utilizing listener submissions and real-world experiences to ground clinical concepts into actionable insights. Core Topics & Deep Dives Include: Anxiety & Neurodiversity: Panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, OCD, and ADHD. Mood & Mental Health Conditions: Depression, PTSD, BPD, and eating disorders. Relationships & Behavior: Attachment styles, narcissistic abuse, boundaries, and self-esteem. Clinical Tools & Frameworks: Evidence-based CBT and DBT skills, healing childhood trauma, and navigating the process of starting therapy. Whether you are currently in therapy, considering it, or just looking for deeper self-awareness, this show treats the real struggles of real people like they matter. Because they do. Hit follow to join the community and never miss a weekly episode.Happyable Inc. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Splitting: Why Do I Suddenly Hate Someone I Love?

    Splitting: Why Do I Suddenly Hate Someone I Love?
    12 Nov 2026
    Why do I suddenly hate someone I love after one small thing? Licensed therapist Kati Morton explains splitting: when your view of a person flips to all good or all bad, especially when you feel hurt or overwhelmed. We cover what splitting is and is not, how it differs from black-and-white thinking, why it hits hardest with the people closest to you, why it doesn't automatically mean BPD, catching it in the moment, splitting vs. real red flags, splitting on yourself, and what helps. Kati's books: Why Do I Keep Doing This? · Traumatized · Are u ok? Online therapy: BetterHelp, 10% off your first month (affiliate link). Watch more from Kati on YouTube Kati's website: katimorton.com Education only, not a replacement for therapy. In crisis? Call or text 988 (US). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 min
  • Why Do I Need So Much Reassurance?

    Why Do I Need So Much Reassurance?
    5 Nov 2026
    Do you keep asking people if they're mad at you, even after they say no? Licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why reassurance seeking feels good for five minutes before the doubt comes right back, and what to do instead. We cover support seeking vs. reassurance seeking, why relief wears off so fast, how an unpredictable past can make someone else's mood feel like it's about us, what to do when a partner gets frustrated by "are we okay?", practical tools, and rebuilding self-trust. SPONSOR - Thank you to OneSkin for sponsoring this episode! Get 15% off with code KATI at https://oneskin.co/KATI Chapters: 00:00 Why do we need so much reassurance? 00:48 Reassurance seeking isn't inherently unhealthy 01:28 Why do I keep asking if people are mad at me? 02:42 Support seeking vs. reassurance seeking 08:16 Codependency: only okay when you're okay 12:00 Why does reassurance only work for five minutes? 20:30 Am I being too needy or asking for something normal? 27:19 Why does my brain make someone else's mood about me? 35:15 Can asking for reassurance make me more anxious? 40:37 Should I just learn to reassure myself? 43:22 "Do you still love me?" Why one answer isn't enough 47:10 My partner gets frustrated when I ask if we're okay 52:20 "Everyone says just stop asking." Then what? 53:29 Tools to use instead of seeking reassurance 59:15 "I don't trust myself": rebuilding self-trust 1:04:58 Final thoughts Kati's books: Why Do I Keep Doing This? · Traumatized · Are u ok? Online therapy: BetterHelp, 10% off your first month (affiliate link). Watch more from Kati on YouTube Kati's website: katimorton.com Education only, not a replacement for therapy. In crisis? Call or text 988 (US). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 min
  • Am I Being Manipulative? A Therapist Explains How to Tell

    Am I Being Manipulative? A Therapist Explains How to Tell
    22 Oct 2026
    Am I being manipulative, or am I just expressing how I feel? Licensed therapist Kati Morton answers 10 questions about emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, the silent treatment, and healthy communication in relationships. Is crying during an argument manipulative? Can you manipulate someone without realizing it? What’s the difference between setting a boundary and giving an ultimatum? SPONSOR - Thank you to Hero Bread for sponsoring this episode! Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://www.hero.co/ and use code KATI at checkout In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, we explore those uncomfortable questions, including how childhood communication patterns can follow us into adult relationships. We also discuss reassurance seeking, relationship anxiety, and why having borderline personality disorder (BPD) doesn’t automatically make someone manipulative. I share some of my own struggles with withdrawing when I’m hurt, along with practical ways to ask for what you need, take space without shutting someone out, and repair a relationship when you’ve caused hurt. Recognizing a behavior gives us something to work on. It doesn’t have to become who we think we are. CHAPTERS 00:00 Am I being manipulative? 01:02 What actually counts as manipulation? 08:06 Can manipulation happen without planning it? 16:21 Expressing hurt vs. guilt-tripping 24:06 Is crying during an argument manipulative? 29:24 Taking space vs. the silent treatment 32:31 Reassurance seeking and relationship anxiety 35:22 Am I repeating my parent’s guilt-tripping patterns? 38:40 BPD, fear of abandonment, and manipulation 43:22 Healthy boundaries vs. controlling ultimatums 47:55 What if I recognize these behaviors in myself? 51:24 Four questions to help break the pattern 53:30 How to apologize and repair a relationship What’s something you’re learning to ask for directly instead of hoping someone will figure it out? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear what’s helping you communicate differently. MY BOOKS Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY - Enjoy 10% OFF your first month If you're looking for a therapist, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed online professional: https://betterhelp.com/kati This is an affiliate link, a portion of your signup helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. SOCIAL X https://twitter.com/KatiMorton TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katimorton Substack https://substack.com/@katimorton1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katimorton Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katimorton1/ Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Ask Kati Anything ep. 337 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 min
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