Take Out Therapy Podcast
@takeouttherapy.bsky.social
Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic executives learn stress reduction, self compassion & emotional intelligence skills for more work life balance and inner peace.
A 20 min. action-oriented mental health podcast for better mental health. TAKEOUTTHERAPY.COM
A 20 min. action-oriented mental health podcast for better mental health. TAKEOUTTHERAPY.COM
Give yourself permission to be imperfect: Embrace the messiness of life and let go of unrealistic expectations.
July 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Give yourself permission to be imperfect: Embrace the messiness of life and let go of unrealistic expectations.
You can’t think your way out of overthinking.
July 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
You can’t think your way out of overthinking.
Turn down the volume of self-doubt: Acknowledge negative thoughts but don’t let them control your actions.
July 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Turn down the volume of self-doubt: Acknowledge negative thoughts but don’t let them control your actions.
Healing happens in layers, not all at once.
July 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Healing happens in layers, not all at once.
Ask yourself, ‘What do I need?’ When overwhelmed, pause and consider what would truly support you in that moment.
June 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Ask yourself, ‘What do I need?’ When overwhelmed, pause and consider what would truly support you in that moment.
Even baby steps move you forward.
June 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Even baby steps move you forward.
Release comparison: Instead of comparing, focus on your own journey and progress with kindness.
June 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Release comparison: Instead of comparing, focus on your own journey and progress with kindness.
The goal isn’t to get rid of your thoughts; it’s to stop believing all of them.
June 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The goal isn’t to get rid of your thoughts; it’s to stop believing all of them.
Ground yourself in kindness: Take a moment to gently press your feet into the ground and remind yourself, “I am supported.”
June 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ground yourself in kindness: Take a moment to gently press your feet into the ground and remind yourself, “I am supported.”
Therapy homework for today: be kinder to yourself than you were yesterday.
June 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Therapy homework for today: be kinder to yourself than you were yesterday.
Forgive yourself quickly: When you make a mistake, acknowledge it and say, "I'm learning, and that's okay."
June 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Forgive yourself quickly: When you make a mistake, acknowledge it and say, "I'm learning, and that's okay."
You don’t need a new plan, you just need to start with the next small step.
June 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
You don’t need a new plan, you just need to start with the next small step.
"Patience is not passive. It is concentrated strength." – Bruce Lee
June 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Patience is not passive. It is concentrated strength." – Bruce Lee
Use a self-compassion mantra: Repeat phrases like, “I am enough,” or “I choose kindness for myself today.”
May 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Use a self-compassion mantra: Repeat phrases like, “I am enough,” or “I choose kindness for myself today.”
Feeling stuck? Sometimes doing nothing is still doing something.
May 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Feeling stuck? Sometimes doing nothing is still doing something.
Desk meditation: Close your eyes for two minutes, focus on your breath, and notice any sensations without judgment.
May 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Desk meditation: Close your eyes for two minutes, focus on your breath, and notice any sensations without judgment.
"Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others." – Kristin Neff
May 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others." – Kristin Neff
Your younger self would be proud of how far you’ve come.
May 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Your younger self would be proud of how far you’ve come.
Remember common humanity: When you feel inadequate, remind yourself that all humans struggle—it’s part of being alive.
May 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Remember common humanity: When you feel inadequate, remind yourself that all humans struggle—it’s part of being alive.
You can’t control the waves, but you can learn how to surf.
May 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
You can’t control the waves, but you can learn how to surf.
"Anxiety is like a terrible roommate—never pays rent, leaves a mess, and won’t stop talking."
May 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"Anxiety is like a terrible roommate—never pays rent, leaves a mess, and won’t stop talking."
Set micro-intentions: Before each meeting, take a deep breath and set a simple intention like "stay present" or "listen fully."
May 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Set micro-intentions: Before each meeting, take a deep breath and set a simple intention like "stay present" or "listen fully."
"Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
May 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
"Your nervous system deserves just as much care as your to-do list."
May 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"Your nervous system deserves just as much care as your to-do list."
Let go of what you can’t control, and focus on what you can.
May 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Let go of what you can’t control, and focus on what you can.