Our motives directly impact how we react to and process various situations. Learning to assess your own motives is a powerful tool in your CBT journey. How can you assess what your motives are? How can you challenge these when necessary? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we discuss identifying your motives and how to use cognitive-behavioral therapy tools to make adjustments. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podc...

The words you say to yourself matter and they can affect your sense of identity. Why is self-criticism and harsh self-talk so damaging? How do I know if I’m being self-critical? What CBT tools can help me adjust my thoughts about myself? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as we discuss harsh self-talk and how to replace it with balanced self-talk using cognitive-behavioral therapy tools. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscri...

I recently had an incredibly powerful experience with some female friends who I haven’t seen for years. What is it about girlfriends that is so special? Is there actual science behind the experience of female friendship? And how can you find and maintain real friends? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about the power of female friendship and how you can invite that into your own life. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the ...

Learning how to communicate effectively is an ongoing process. One of my favorite tools from Dr David Burns (author of Feeling Great) is the 5 Secrets of Communication. How can you use these five secrets to improve your communication? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about the five secrets of communication and how you can use these alongside your CBT tools to improve your relationships. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to t...

Depression often results from an accumulation of seemingly-small hot thoughts. And these hot thoughts, combined with our core beliefs, can make it really hard to accept praise or to take a compliment. Why do compliments and praise make us so uncomfortable? How can you use CBT tools to respond to a compliment in a healthy way, both externally and internally? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about compliments and how you can use CBT tools to accept praise. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagr...

Whether you’re a parent or not, we’ve all either had or seen a child throwing a tantrum or unable to calm themselves down. What CBT tools can you use to help calm your child in the moment? How can you train them to be able to self-soothe in the future or when you’re not around? The ability to calm ourselves is a vital life skill that none of us is born with - it must be learned. Join me, Dr Julie, as I share practical CBT tools that can help you calm your child (and yourself!). Cl...

Caregiving can be very rewarding but also draining physically, mentally & emotionally. If you’re a caregiver, how can you use CBT tools to support you during a very challenging time? If your loved one is a caregiver, how can you use CBT to support them in their difficult role? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about caregiving and how you can use CBT tools to support your own mental and emotional health. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie O...

I can’t wait to share this episode with you, where I got to interview an absolute icon of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dr David Burns. Dr. David Burns is an Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He's an award-winning researcher, teacher, and best-selling author of self help books including Feeling Good, with more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, and he’s the host of Feeling Good podcast, which has receiv...

Everyone worries. Sometimes we might worry too much. Why can worrying be good? How can you know when you’re worrying too much? How can you use CBT tools to understand and decrease worrying? Join me, Dr Julie, as we examine worrying more closely through the lens of cognitive behavioral therapy and how you can use CBT tools to help you. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpod...

A while back I attended a workshop from Dr Claudia Black on shame and trauma associated with addictions within a family. Today I want to share with you some of the incredible insights and tools I learned during that workshop that can help break the cycle of shame and trauma. Join me, Dr Julie, as we examine trauma more closely through the lens of cognitive behavioral therapy and how the CBT tools can help you. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr J...

A lot of relationships don’t last and the breakup can make you feel bad in many ways. What is an ‘endless break-up’? What is the situation with relationships today? What does a ‘good’ break-up look like? Join me, Dr Julie, as we analyze modern relationships and identify CBT tools that can help you have healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at...

Robert Palmer said it best when he sang about being addicted to love! However, addiction of any kind can rob you of good judgement. An addiction to love can ironically have a negative impact on your most important relationships. What are the most common signs of love addiction? How can you use CBT tools to help you have a more balanced view of love? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share with you some profound but simple insights and tools that can help you have healthier, more fulfilling relationship...

Exposure therapy is often used to help anxiety sufferers. The concept can sound scary, because it involves exposing you to the thing you fear. Why can exposure therapy make such a difference? How does it work? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share with you the powerful ways exposure therapy can help you challenge and conquer your anxiety. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtp...

In the popular YouTube channel Vlog Brothers, host Hank Green recently shared the nebulous anxiety that came up from him from a checkup with his oncologist. If you’ve been through a cancer diagnosis and treatment, or another traumatic journey, do you find yourself feeling anxious for no apparent reason? How can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help you when you’re not aware of any hot thoughts that need addressing? How can you ‘murder your anxiety’? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share with you some sim...

Self-doubt can be a cruel and crippling spiral of thoughts that can deeply affect your daily life. How can CBT help with the plague of self-doubt? What specific tools can you start using today to find relief from self-doubt? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share with you the powerful ways Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you challenge and change your self-doubt. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podca...

Today, I want to share you with you a podcast I was interviewed on recently. The Serious Laughs podcast dives into all kinds of relationships with a side of humor! From family and friends, to our furry companions, to our bodies, our environment and so much more. Each episode features hilarious stories, relatable anecdotes, and personal insights that remind us we’re all in this together. I hope you enjoy this episode! I enjoyed my chat with the SeriousLaughs crew! Click...

Isn’t it a good thing to be nice? Is there a point where ‘being too nice’ can become toxic or problematic? How can you use CBT tools to find and respect your boundaries? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how to empower yourself with CBT tools to create and maintain self-respect and boundaries. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some...

Many people are very lonely and would love to connect more with others, especially with a romantic partner. But dating can be challenging and stressful! How can you use CBT tools to work through your loneliness and feel truly connected to people or to a special someone? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how to empower yourself with CBT tools to start dating and to feel truly connected to another person. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at...

Our core fears and beliefs shape how we think and feel about ourselves and our place in the world. When our core beliefs are not accurate it can cause us fear and anxiety that can easily impact your relationships and enjoyment of life. How can you identify your core fears and beliefs? How can you know what’s accurate and what’s not? And how can you use CBT tools to help you adjust your core beliefs to be healthy and balanced? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the CBT tools and som...

Many people struggle with anxiety. But what do you do when your anxiety levels in social situations become crippling? You deserve to be able to enjoy your life! Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the CBT tools that can help you address crippling society anxiety. Click to listen now! Visit us on Instagram at MyCBTPodcast Or on Facebook at Dr Julie Osborn Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts Email us at mycbtpodcast@gmail.com Find some fun CBT tools at https://www.myc...