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Drive-Thru Therapy: The Real Sessions

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This is Drive Thru Therapy: The Real Sessions — real talk, no BS, a little heart, a lot of truth. I’m Tala, a therapist who’s seen it all, and I’m here to make therapy actually useful for your everyday life. We’ll get into relationships, mental health, life’s messes, and all the stuff people usually avoid — honest, unfiltered, and sometimes funny. Pull up, tune in, and let’s get real.

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United States

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This is Drive Thru Therapy: The Real Sessions — real talk, no BS, a little heart, a lot of truth. I’m Tala, a therapist who’s seen it all, and I’m here to make therapy actually useful for your everyday life. We’ll get into relationships, mental health, life’s messes, and all the stuff people usually avoid — honest, unfiltered, and sometimes funny. Pull up, tune in, and let’s get real.

Language:

English

Contact:

9153520640


Episodes
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Waiting to Be Chosen in Relationships

1/24/2026
Send us a text Why do we stay in relationships that never quite decide us? In this episode, we explore how early emotional programming, attachment patterns, and cultural narratives teach us to wait—to hope that clarity, commitment, or reassurance will eventually arrive. We unpack the quiet ways wanting to be chosen can keep us in relational limbo, stretching connections past their natural end and turning patience into self-abandonment. This is a conversation about self-honesty, emotional safety, and the difference between being loved and being hoped for. If you’ve ever stayed because leaving felt like giving up on being chosen, this episode is for you.

Duration:00:22:20

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What "Healing" Really Means

12/14/2025
Send us a text This episode uncovers the raw, often unseen sides of healing—the moments of discomfort, growth, and self-reflection that happen away from public view. It challenges the polished idea of “being healed” and reveals healing as something deeply personal, nonlinear, and real.

Duration:00:32:44

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The Lifetime Benefits of Therapy

11/10/2025
Send us a text Therapy changes everything — not overnight, but for life. Let’s talk about why the work you do in therapy keeps paying off long after you leave the room.

Duration:00:26:27

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The Dark Side of Moodiness

11/2/2025
Send us a text "The Dark Side of Moodiness" explores what happens when our emotional tides turn into storms. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of mood swings, how they shape our relationships and decision-making, and what it means to live with intense emotional highs and lows. Join us as we uncover the hidden patterns behind moodiness—and how to navigate them with greater self-awareness and compassion.

Duration:00:27:42

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The Victim Mindset

10/3/2025
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into self-victim mentality—what it is, how it subtly shows up in our lives, and why it keeps us stuck. We’ll explore practical ways to shift from feeling powerless to taking control of your story.

Duration:00:29:36

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Can Exes be Friends?

8/17/2025
Send us a text We’ve all heard the question: Can you really stay friends with someone you once loved? In this episode, we dig deep into the emotional, psychological, and practical sides of post-breakup friendships. From the benefits of keeping a connection to the pitfalls that can make things messy, we explore real stories, expert insights, and tips for making it work — or knowing when to walk away. Whether you’re considering rekindling a friendship with your ex or just curious about the dynamics, this episode will give you the clarity (and maybe closure) you need.

Duration:00:21:57

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The Compulsively Opinionated Habit

7/22/2025
Send us a text Why do we feel the urge to have—and share—an opinion about everything? In this episode, we dive into the compulsive nature of opinions: the endless mental chatter, the need to be “right,” and the social pressure to weigh in. What drives this habit, and how does it shape our relationships, culture, and peace of mind? Plus, we explore ways to find quiet in a world overflowing with opinions.

Duration:00:27:24

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10 Gaslighting Tactics You Mistook for Parenting

5/25/2025
Send us a text What if the rules, lectures, and “life lessons” you grew up with weren’t actually love—but manipulation? In this episode, we unpack 10 common parenting behaviors that are often praised as discipline or guidance, but in reality, gaslight a child into doubting their feelings, memories, and worth. If you’ve ever felt like your emotional compass is broken, this one’s for you. It’s time to separate parenting from psychological control.

Duration:00:33:01

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Unseen, Unbroken: The Psychology of Single Mothers

5/10/2025
Send us a text Single mothers walk a path that’s often overlooked but deeply felt. In this episode, we honor the unseen labor, the emotional weight, and the quiet victories of single motherhood. We unpack the psychological truths behind the mask of “strength” and challenge the silent assumptions that surround them. This is not about glorifying pain—it’s about recognizing the fullness of their experience: the grief, the pride, the exhaustion, and the grace. This conversation is a mirror for the women doing it all—and a wake-up call for those who’ve misunderstood them.

Duration:00:31:45

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Comfortably Unhealthy: Normalizing Dysfunction in Relationships

4/20/2025
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the subtle ways dysfunction becomes normalized in relationships. From toxic communication patterns to unhealthy emotional dynamics, we delve into how these behaviors can become ingrained over time and be seen as "just how things are." Through real-life examples, expert insights, and personal stories, we unpack why people often tolerate dysfunction and how to identify the signs before they lead to deeper issues.

Duration:00:30:54

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Modern Dating Red Flags: Am I Being used as Someone's "Line up/ Backup plan" for Attention?

3/23/2025
Send us a text In this episode, we will explore the early signs in dating someone who may have a "line up" of other people that this person is "dating" or using for attention. This episode will help you identify whether you are part of a line up and how to make sure you are not wasting your time in dating an unavailable person.

Duration:00:39:42

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Understanding Childhood Trauma Response in Adulthood

2/22/2025
Send us a text If you have ever asked yourself about how childhood trauma may have impacted you or another person, this is the episode the uncovers the road to understanding and healing childhood trauma.

Duration:00:45:53

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4 Ways We Resist Self-Transformation/ Change

1/31/2025
Send us a text The resistance to making self-change is a constant theme for all therapists. As a therapist, I am always interest in assessing some of the barriers to change and ways to help for the buy in for change. We will explore 4 thinking patterns that interfere with self-transformation. I have collected the years of data on this topic for you to help on your journey in self-transformation.

Duration:00:41:18

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6 Strategies in Building Resiliency and Conquering Depression

12/28/2024
Send us a text If you've tried many things to relieve depressive symptoms and have been disappointed, this episode is for you. In this episode we explore the truth about depression and ways to relieve it.

Duration:00:44:58

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Our Hidden Addiction to Approval Seeking

11/22/2024
Send us a text In this episode, we are going to identify how our hidden programming for approval seeking impacts our most important connection and relationship with ourselves.

Duration:00:34:48

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Date Responsibly: First Date Red Flags

6/28/2019
As we practice the art of dating, we encounter red flags that may be a clue to long-term relationship instability, or stability. When we are practicing self honesty, we can find these red flags on the first couple of dates. The red flags I propose are just a starting point but please add your own experiences to adjust them to your preference. Date responsibly.

Duration:00:24:21

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Untitled Episode

5/23/2019

Duration:00:16:48

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Ego Parenting

3/30/2019
Find out if you are parenting with ego or if you were parented that way. This episode will help you relieve some of the pressure in parenting and help you understand some of the unintended messages that sometimes parents deliver to their children that later result in negative , and sometimes co-dependent, outcomes. Lets not waste another moment with our children sending direct or indirect messages that imply they will be loved only when certain "conditions" are met.

Duration:00:26:54