Best Kayla Estenson Williams Ma Lmft Podcasts (2025)

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Simple Breath Practice 15:51

2M ago15:51

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Whether you are brand new to breath work or have a seasoned meditation practice- this simple breath practice will help you connect to this moment and find a little bit of grounding. Check out these links for other relevant offerings: Write in to me at [email protected] My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well…

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Be a Supportive Birth Partner 17:39

3M ago17:39

17:39

We've got a "don't be that guy" kind of story to share in this week's episode! Here, we'er talking about being a supportive birth partner- and a big example of how not to be. I'll touch on some conversations to have with your partner prior to giving birth so that you can get on the same page before the big day. Check out these links for other relev…

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When Your Parents Don't Respect Your Boundaries 18:39

3M ago18:39

18:39

Some of the most complicated boundaries can be between parents and their adult children- and today's AITAH gives us a good example of this! Check out these links for other relevant offerings: Write in to me at [email protected] My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well as services from others in my practice! M…

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5 Ways to Cope with Stress that is Outside of Your Control 27:59

3M ago27:59

27:59

There is A LOT going on in our world right now. Many are feeling helpless and powerless around decisions that affect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community. Here are some ways that you can cope with stress that is outside of your control so that you can connect to meaningful change that is within your control! Check out these links for other …

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Accepting the Shift in Relationship Dynamics Postpartum 22:37

3M ago22:37

22:37

It's so normal for relationship dynamics to feel different with your partner after you've welcomed a new baby into the family. Today's story gives us a good example of how not to communicate those challenges- and I'll give some psychoeducation on how you can navigate these instead! Check out these links for other relevant offerings: Write in to me …

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Allowing Space for ALL Emotions 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

While not every action is skillful or helpful- all emotions are valid. In today's AITAH, we'll hold space for a few different emotions and perspectives- as well as my take on how emotions could have been held a bit more skillfully. Check out these links for other relevant offerings: Write in to me at [email protected] My Therapy Webs…

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Supporting Those Affected by Suicide, with Madisen Schillo 45:00

4M ago45:00

45:00

Madisen Schillo joins us again on the podcast to talk about an important topic: suicide. She shares her personal story on losing a loved one to suicide and some important tips on how you can support someone going through this. If you or a loved one need immediate support, head to the crisis text line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ How you can con…

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Even Family is Fallible 19:07

4M ago19:07

19:07

Sometimes, family roles and dynamics prevent people from connecting to opportunities for growth. Today's AITAH is a great example of how we may at times need to do the thing that our family doesn't want us to do in order to feel authentic. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! Interested in Group Supervision? Fill out this form: ht…

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Is it just normal newborn worries- or Postpartum Anxiety? 32:47

4M ago32:47

32:47

It makes sense to feel a bit overwhelmed and stressed during pregnancy and postpartum- but at what point might you be dealing with Perinatal Anxiety? Tune in to learn about some common symptoms of Perinatal/ Postpartum Anxiety, and what you can do to get the support you need. Postpartum Support International has a great directory of therapists who …

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Holding Boundaries with Your Actions 20:36

5M ago20:36

20:36

What do we do when a boundary we communicated isn't being respected? We hold it anyways! This week's story share is an "Am I Overreacting?" post that leads into some psychoeducation on how we can communicate our boundaries clearly and hold them ourselves as needed. If you're looking for more on how to communicate and hold boundaries, check this pas…

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Stepping Out of Family Roles 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

Ever feel stuck in the same family role that you've been in as a kid? Let's talk about why those roles tend to stick and how to work to step out of those roles. Plus- a lil AITAH that brings up some thoughts on parenting imbalance. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! Write in to me at [email protected] My Therapy W…

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Setting Sustainable Intentions 31:37

5M ago31:37

31:37

New year... same you! Most of us who have set New Years Resolutions are all too familiar with how quickly those goals can fade. If you're looking for some more effective ways to set some intentions for the new year- I've got some good tips for you in this episode! Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! Write in to me at kayla@mnatta…

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Boundaries for New Parents 10:13

5M ago10:13

10:13

Happy New Year to you all! In this week's episode we'll talk about why it is so important to work on boundaries with family when you are growing your family- and how to do that when it feels tricky! Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! Write in to me at [email protected] My Therapy Website Where you can find my ther…

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Relationship Red Flags: Age Gaps 25:44

5M ago25:44

25:44

Happy holidays, everyone! In case you need a little distraction this week, I've got a juicy story for today's share. We'll discuss some possible red flags related to age gaps and some messy situations. Cheers! Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! Write in to me at [email protected] My Therapy Website Where you can f…

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Using the "DEAR MAN" Skill to Support Relationships 29:12

6M ago29:12

29:12

This week's AITAH is all about the need to shift some dynamics that don't feel great with your parents- which brings us to the DEAR MAN skill. I utilize the DEAR MAN skill with most of my clients and see it as such an essential interpersonal relationships skill! Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! Write in to me at kayla@mnattach…

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Changing things up! 26:55

6M ago26:55

26:55

Getting back into the podcast by changing things up a bit! We've got a fresh new structure for our more regular episodes- we'll have a bit of a check-in, review an AITAH/AIO redit post, and delve into some related psychoeducation. If you have any good AITAH/AIO type stories to share, please write in below! Check out these links for my other relevan…

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Navigating Parental Preference 34:56

8M ago34:56

34:56

Parental preference is a normal and challenging part of raising little ones. Let's dig into what parental preference is, some common patterns it can take, and how to navigate it so that those seasons of intense parental preference don't feel as heavy. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my th…

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Supporting Your Mental Health During Life Transitions 47:57

11M ago47:57

47:57

Join Madisen Schillo and I on this conversation around supporting your mental health during life transitions. We'll get into what life transitions are, how to set yourself up for grounding during these times, and how to identify when your mental health is being impacted- and how to get the support you need! Maddie is a therapist with us over at Min…

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Trusting Others to Care for Your Baby 42:12

12M ago42:12

42:12

Working to feel ready to allow others to help care for your baby can be hard for any new parent. And, if you have any Postpartum Anxiety or Postpartum OCD, this can be a huge challenge! In this episode, I talk about what this can look like, ways we can work our way up to feeling confident accepting help in caring for our baby, and a bit of my own e…

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5 Ways Parents Benefit from Therapy 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

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Therapy can be beneficial to parents for SO many reasons- here are 5 of the top ones I notice. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you rated/reviewed this show wherever you're listening from and shared it with a friend who may enjoy it too! Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you…

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Societal Myths Around Aging 19:07

1+ y ago19:07

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Our society holds a lot of myths around aging. Many of us may feel some avoidance around aging, fear of aging, or rigid self-expectations around growing older. So, let's challenge a few of the big ones! Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well as services from others in…

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Practicing Self-Care While Trying to Conceive, with Arielle Pinkston 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

Arielle Pinkston joins the podcast today to share information about how to connect to self-care while you are trying to conceive. She shares a bit about her own difficult fertility experience, why self-care supports us during this time, as well as how we can practice being gentle and compassionate with ourselves in the process. Arielle is a License…

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Parts Work Meditation 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

18:47

Here is a nice meditation for those of you doing some inner child work. In this meditation, we will hold space for the different parts of yourself to explore wounds and initial responses to those wounds. We will slow things down by identifying how you can meet your needs from your authentic self. Thank you for practicing along with me! If you enjoy…

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What is Parts Work? 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

Parts work (within Internal Family Systems therapy) is a main part of the work that I do- and I find it can be such a helpful framework when we are unlearning old patterns and reconnecting to some new ones. This episode is a nice overview of parts work and how we can work to put it into practice. I referenced Richard Schwartz's book, "No Bad Parts"…

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The Costs of Infertility Treatment 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

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There are many different costs of infertility treatment- from financial costs, to your time, to your mental health. Here, I'll share info from my personal experience on the different costs of infertility treatment. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well as services fr…

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Preparing for Parenthood, with Gayane Aramyan 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

44:42

Gayane Aramyan, MA, LMFT is joining us on the podcast today to share some important insights around preparing for parenthood. She will discuss some important conversations to have with your partner/support system, some things to cope ahead for, as well as how therapy or other services can support your process. Gayane offers individual and couples t…

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Am I adult enough to do this? 16:53

2y ago16:53

16:53

Struggle with feeling confident in "adulting"? Me too. In this episode, I'll share why we struggle with this, how common it is, some of my personal experiences with it, as well as some ways you can navigate these fears with confidence. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services a…

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What it means to invest in your therapy 19:04

2y ago19:04

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Therapy works- if you invest in the process. In this episode I talk about how to be invested in the process so that you can see the biggest outcome of your work. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well as services from others in my practice! My Ground & Grow Website Wh…

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My ”Mom Mode” 27:31

2y ago27:31

27:31

This episode is a bit of a life update on my experience in parenthood and work as a therapist, discussion on early parenthood, as well as discussion of holding space for connection with yourself in whatever life phase you are in. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well…

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The 3 Biggest Lessons I Learned in my First Year of Motherhood 14:53

2y ago14:53

14:53

My baby recently turned one year old, and it had me reflecting on what I have learned about myself as a mother over this past year. So, here are a few of the biggest lessons that I have grown into during my first year of motherhood! If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review so that others can find the podcast! Check …

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Working Through ”Shame Bombs” 14:13

2y ago14:13

14:13

Shame bombs, those moments where we randomly think about something we regret doing in the past- and feel shameful and guilty all over again. Let's normalize that it happens to us all and figure out ways to work through those moments so we can feel connected to our self-worth and our true values. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings…

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Meditation: Walk Through The Woods Visualization 12:34

2y ago12:34

12:34

Join me for a guided visualization! Here, we will go through a grounding walk through the woods and you can create a setting that feels most comfortable for you. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Therapy Website Where you can find my therapy services as well as services from others in my practice! My Ground & Grow Website Wh…

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How Healing Your Trauma Supports Your Parenting 18:36

2y ago18:36

18:36

Trauma impacts many of us and inevitably it also impacts how we parent. Tune into this episode to learn more about how it can impact our parenting and why healing can not only be helpful for us- but also can have a significant impact on how present and authentic we can show up as parents. Check out these links for my other relevant offerings! My Th…

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Perinatal Trauma 21:29

2y ago21:29

21:29

Let's dig into trauma around the perinatal experience! Trauma can be common for those who navigate infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, as well as for anyone growing their family. Here, we will normalize this experience as well as the need for support around it. Here are the resources I referenced in the episode: Postpartum Support International: ht…

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An Overview on Perinatal Mental Health 30:44

2y ago30:44

30:44

It's May, which means it's also Maternal Mental Health Month! In this episode, I will give an overview on perinatal mental health, how to identify if you could use some support, and where to find that support. Here are the resources I referenced in the episode: Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ Infant Risk Center (inform…

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Meditation: Progressive Muscle Relaxation 14:02

2y ago14:02

14:02

Join me for a Progressive Muscle Relaxation. This practice can be helpful to release tension that our body holds through stress and trauma. Here, I will guide you through some breath work as well as a full body Progressive Muscle Relaxation. If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so…

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Somatic Practices for Nervous System Regulation 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

32:07

Looking for some tools to help you feel regulated? In this episode I talk about how somatic practices, or things that we can do to ground our physical body, are so important for regulating our nervous system. Listen along to learn more about why this is as well as some of my go-to practices! If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a…

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What does therapy look like? 32:30

2+ y ago32:30

32:30

Interested in starting therapy but not sure what to expect? Then this episode is for you! I will talk about some common ways that therapy can look like as well as what you can expect when starting up with a therapist. If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from wherever you are listening so that I can grow my podc…

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Inner Child Work is Long Term Work 22:26

2+ y ago22:26

22:26

Working through themes related to inner-child work and attachment trauma is a long term process. It can feel so complicated as well as challenging to identify progress overtime. This episode is full of some great reminders for those of you who are in the thick of it! If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a rate and review from whe…

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The Importance of Flexibility in Your Goals 20:14

2+ y ago20:14

20:14

Are your goals ever too rigid to actually be helpful? In this episode, I talk about how to make your goals and intentions more effective by adding flexibility that will support you best. Whether you set goals for the new year, or are just wanting some helpful tips for future goals, this episode is for you! If you enjoyed this episode, I would great…

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The Holiday Season and Infertility 26:19

2+ y ago26:19

26:19

The holiday season can be rough for anyone going through fertility struggles. In this episode, I'll share some common experiences as well as what I went through over a couple holiday seasons. Listen along for some validation or to better understand your loved one who may be going through it. If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly appreciate a…

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Infertility and Mental Health 38:05

2+ y ago38:05

38:05

Infertility can have a significant impact on our mental health. In this episode, I will talk about some of my own personal experiences as well as some other common experiences relating to infertility and mental health. I will also touch on some ways that we can support our mental health during this time. If you enjoyed this episode, I would greatly…

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Meditation: Safe Space Visualization 16:59

2+ y ago16:59

16:59

This meditation is a safe space visualization. Here, we will go through the senses to create a space that feels safe and comforting to you. This can be a great practice for when you are navigating trauma related triggers, feeling dysregulated, or just need some grounding. I hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed today's episode, I greatly appreciate a rate…

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Building Self-Worth While Healing Attachment Wounds 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

22:28

This episode is a part 2 to the previous episode. In "Attachment Trauma and Not Feeling Good Enough", we talked about why those who experience attachment trauma often struggle with self-worth. In this episode, we will get into some practices that you can bring in to build your sense of self-worth while you are working on healing. If you get a chanc…

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Attachment Trauma and Not Feeling ”Good Enough” 18:55

2+ y ago18:55

18:55

In this episode, we will talk about how common self-worth concerns are for those who have experienced attachment trauma as well as why that is. In the next episode, we will discuss some practices you can bting in to support your inherent sense of self-worth. Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Begin…

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Meditation: Exploring Where to Invest Your Energy 21:31

2+ y ago21:31

21:31

In this meditation, we will identify where you are currently placing your energy as well as explore other areas in which you might want to place your energy. We will go through your sensory experiences to identify intentions that feel best for you. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.…

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Life Update 25:19

2+ y ago25:19

25:19

I'm coming back from my break with a little life update for you! In this episode I will talk about my experience with maternity leave as well as how I'm feeling about returning back to work. Regular episodes will be returning every other week! Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/k…

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Navigating Our Seasons of Life 19:52

3y ago19:52

19:52

It's normal for our energies and motivations to shift around based on the season of life we are in. Here, I will talk about the different seasons of life that we may experience as well as how we can tune in and hold space for what we need in that season. Update: I will be taking a little pause from the podcast for the next couple months. I look for…

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Meditation: Honoring the Complicated Emotions of Boundary Work 19:49

3y ago19:49

19:49

Boundary work can be full of complex emotions and experiences. Join me in this meditation to hold space for and honor these experiences through a present and accepting lens. Check out my links for more related content: Website: www.kaylaestenson.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kaylaestensonwellness The Beginner's Guide to Creating Your Authentic P…

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Holding Space for Grief in Our Boundary Work 25:10

3y ago25:10

25:10

Boundary work is tough stuff- and it isn't all about getting our needs met in relationships. Often, it's about the boundaries we need to hold for ourselves, which involves a lot of acceptance and grief work. In this episode, I'll talk about the importance of that grief work as well as some ways that we can start holding that space for ourselves. Ch…

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