In Session
Welcome to In Session, the podcast where Gabrielle and Charice (Licensed MFTs) bring their expertise, empathy, and humor to conversations about mental health, emotional regulation, family systems, relationships, and well balanced living.
Join Gabrielle and Charice as they explore the complexities of the human experience, offering practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and a compassionate lens to help you navigate life’s challenges. From managing anxiety to building healthier relationships, they’ll guide you toward living with intention and resilience.
Whether you’re looking for tools to improve your emotional well-being, strengthen family dynamics, or create a more balanced lifestyle, In Session is your go-to resource for relatable, down-to-earth advice.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.
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Episodes
161 episodes
Therapist Reflections from the 2025 Therapy Room (BONUS)
This VIP episode features exclusive bonus content that goes beyond goal-setting theory and into real, meaningful reflections from the therapy room in 2025.In this extended conversation, we reflect on powerful moments that shaped our work...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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24:20
New Year, New Intentions: How to Set Goals That Actually Support You
The new year often comes with pressure — to fix everything, push harder, and finally become a “better” version of yourself. But what if that approach is exactly why resolutions keep failing?In this episode, we break down why traditional ...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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29:21
Year-End Reflections From the Couch: Lessons, Trends, and Takeaways from 2025
This episode looks back at 2025 through a therapist’s lens — the burnout, the boundary breakthroughs, the emotional lessons, and the quiet shifts that shaped the year. We explore what clients struggled with, what they outgrew, and w...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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42:34
Surviving the Holidays: Peace, Boundaries & Keeping Your Sanity
The holidays can hit hard—expectations rise, old dynamics resurface, and grief gets louder. Join us as we talk through why this season is so emotionally heavy and exactly how to protect your peace. We’re sharing therapist-approved boundary scri...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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35:36
Seeing Beyond the Flaw: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
In this episode, we take a deep, compassionate look into Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) as outlined in the DSM-5—an often misunderstood condition that goes far beyond everyday insecurity. We break down the diagnostic criteria, common specifiers...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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35:59
When Celebrities Talk Therapy…(Trailer)
Lil Jon. Simone Biles. Kid Cudi. Taraji P. Henson.When stars speak up about mental health — what do therapists really think?In this preview, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice share a glimpse of their candid conversation on celebrity vulnerab...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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4:00
Therapist Reactions to Famous People Talking About Therapy
In this exclusive VIP episode, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice pull back the curtain on how therapists really feel when celebrities speak openly about mental health. From Lil Jon’s deep-dive into EMDR to Simone Biles’ courageous boundary setting, Kid...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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39:46
Postpartum Realities — What Therapists Wish Every New Mom Knew
Becoming a mother isn’t just a life change — it’s an identity shift. In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological transition known as matrescence, and why postpartum can feel like both joy and grief at the same time.We bre...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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38:18
When Love Comes with Luggage
What happens when love isn’t just between two people, but also involves kids, exes, and emotional tug-of-wars? In this episode of In Session, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice unpack the layers of being in a relationship where one partner has ...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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41:33
Therapy Gone Wrong (Trailer)
Not all therapy stories are healing and hopeful. If you’ve ever had a therapist say the wrong thing, dismiss your feelings, or cross a line, you’re not alone. In the full VIP episode, we break down:The difference between a simple mi...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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3:58
Therapy Gone Wrong: When the Help… Hurts
Therapy is supposed to be a safe, ethical, healing space but let’s be honest… sometimes it’s a whole trainwreck. In this exclusive VIP episode, we pull back the curtain to explore the shocking, disappointing, and downright unethical stories of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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45:32
Bipolar Disorder: Beyond the Highs and Lows
There’s more to Bipolar Disorder than mood swings. In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice unpack what life really looks like beyond the extremes — the courage it takes to find balance, the strain it can put on relationships, and th...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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29:32
Reviving a Relationship: Rekindling Connection When the Spark Fades
When relationships lose their spark, it’s not always about the big fights—it’s often about the slow drift. In this episode of In Session, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice explore how to breathe life back into a connection that feels distant. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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36:42
Inside a Therapist’s Mind – How We Process Client Stories
We get this question a lot: “What’s really going on in your mind when you’re listening to a client’s story?”In this week’s episode, we’re giving you a taste of that conversation. You’ll hear part of our VIP talk where we begin to unpack ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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4:12
VIP: Inside a Therapist’s Mind – How We Process Client Stories
Every week we hold space for other people’s stories, but what does it take to hold them well?In this VIP-only conversation, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice open up about the quiet, often invisible side of therapy: how we listen, process, and p...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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38:39
Dealing with Anger
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions—often labeled as “bad” or “dangerous.” But the truth is, anger isn’t the problem. It’s a signal. In this episode, we unpack what anger really is, what might be hiding underneath it, and how therap...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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40:55
Navigating Disappointment
Behind every disappointment is a story we told ourselves about how things were supposed to be.Disappointment happens when reality doesn’t match our hopes, but the impact goes far deeper than a missed goal or letdown moment. In this episo...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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39:40
How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal
Suicide is one of the hardest topics to talk about and that’s exactly why we need to. In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice get real about what it’s like to sit with someone who feels like giving up, and how you can actually show up when a...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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42:00
VIP: Therapist Reactions to Mental Health Stories
Two stories. Two very real struggles. One powerful conversation.In this VIP-only episode, we dive deep into listener write-ins:An individual who asks, “Why don’t I enjoy anything?A wife wrestling with neglect in her m...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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41:45
Therapist Reactions to Mental Health Stories
Ever wonder what it feels like to put your mental health story in front of a therapist? In this preview episode, we read raw, honest write-ins from listeners navigating joy, marriage, and everything in between.✨ Want to hear our unfilter...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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5:21
Episode 3: Roommate Struggles
Roommates can make life unforgettable. In this episode, we dive into the everyday clashes (think dishes, noise, and late rent) and the deeper issues of boundaries and expectations that make living together tricky. We’ll share classic roommate a...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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30:54
What Are Values (and Why They Matter)
In this episode, we’re setting the stage by talking about values—what they are, how they’re different from morals and goals, and why they’re so important for living a life that actually feels like yours. Think of your values as your GP...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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31:55
Therapists in Therapy: Our Stories
We’re stepping out from behind the therapist’s chair to share our own experiences in therapy—what brought us there, what we discovered, and how it’s shaped the way we live and work. From grief and anxiety to life changes and everyday overwhelm,...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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30:26
Discovering New Things in Therapy
Welcome to Season 6 of In Session! We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into one of the most transformative parts of the therapy process: discovery. In this episode, we explore what it means to “discover something new” in therapy—...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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30:45
Anxiety, Part 3: From Coping to Healing
Managing anxiety is one thing—healing it is another. In this episode, we explore both. You’ll learn quick tools to ground yourself in anxious moments, and deeper practices to get to the root, like nervous system regulation, inner child work, an...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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41:09