In this episode of JUST ASK! we tackled male therapist, diagnosis and emotions!

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Hi! We’re Rich and Phoebe, recent psychology grads.

In this episode, we dive into some thought-provoking questions.

First up, we ask Dr. Ute about her take on male therapists. Does the traditional caring, motherly image of therapists hold men back? We discuss how having therapists from diverse backgrounds can help shift perspectives and build trust.

Next, we tackle the tricky topic of personality labels and diagnoses. Are these terms actually more limiting than helpful? Dr. Ute shares why relying on labels might prevent us from truly seeing ourselves and how they can simplify our complex experiences.

Finally, we explore whether emotions should be categorized as “good” or “bad.” Dr. Ute emphasizes that all feelings are important data points in how we navigate the world.

We had a blast recording this episode, and  ...