And How Does That Make You Feel?
Welcome to And How Does That Make You Feel? — an AWKN podcast that ungatekeeps what really happens in therapy. No fluff. No psycho-jargon. Just straight-talking insights from inside the therapist’s chair.
Each short episode gives you real tools, real stories, and practical takeaways for the stuff you're actually dealing with — anxiety, ADHD, relationships, burnout, trauma, identity, and everything in between.
This isn’t therapy. But it might just be the next best thing.
Hosted by the team at AWKN, a premium online therapy platform.
Episodes
289 episodes
EP 287 — The Biggest Signs a Relationship Has Long-Term Potential
How do you tell the difference between a relationship that feels exciting… and one that can actually last? In this episode, we explore the biggest psychological green flags that predict long-term relationship success — from emotional safety and...
EP 286 — How to Tell If Someone Is Actually Interested in You
How do you tell the difference between genuine interest, mixed signals, and someone simply enjoying attention? In this episode, we break down the psychology of attraction, consistency, emotional availability, and why modern dating has made peop...
EP 285 — How to Approach Dating If You’ve Just Gone Through a Break-Up
When is the “right” time to start dating again after heartbreak? In this episode, we explore the emotional reality of dating after a break-up — from rebounds and emotional avoidance to loneliness, attachment, and fear of starting over. Learn ho...
EP 284 — What Actually Makes Relationships Last Long-Term
What actually keeps a relationship strong over time? In this episode, we break down why love and chemistry aren’t enough on their own — and what truly sustains connection long-term. From emotional safety and communication to repair, shared valu...
EP 283 — How to Stop Repeating the Same Relationship Pattern
Why do so many relationships end up feeling emotionally similar — even with completely different people? In this episode, we explore how attachment patterns, childhood experiences, nervous system familiarity, and unresolved emotional wounds qui...
EP 282— The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Early Dating
Most relationship problems don’t begin years later — they begin in early dating. In this episode, we break down the biggest mistakes people make at the start of relationships, from confusing chemistry with compatibility to attaching too quickly...
EP 281— How to Create More Opportunities for Love in Your Daily Life
Love is partly luck — but it’s also probability. In this episode, we explore why so many adults unintentionally live socially closed lives, how attraction often grows through familiarity and repeated exposure, and the lifestyle shifts that dram...
EP 280 — Why Dating Feels So Much Harder Than It Used To
Why does modern dating feel so emotionally exhausting? In this episode, we unpack how dating apps, social media, choice overload, emotional burnout, and unrealistic expectations have changed the way people approach relationships. Learn why so m...
EP 279 — How to Actually Meet People to Date in the Modern World
Where do you actually meet people anymore — outside of endless swiping and dead-end conversations? In this episode, we break down why modern life quietly reduces opportunities for connection, how dating apps have changed human behaviour, and wh...
EP 278 — How to Turn an Acquaintance Into a Real Friend
Why do so many adult relationships stay stuck at surface level? In this episode, we explore the psychology of how friendships actually deepen — from familiarity and repeated interaction to vulnerability, trust, and emotional safety. Learn why m...
EP 277 — How to Build a Social Life From Scratch as an Adult
What do you do when you wake up one day and realise your social life barely exists anymore? In this episode, we break down why adult loneliness has become so common, why friendships no longer “just happen,” and how to rebuild connection from th...
EP 276 — What to Do When Your Friends Leave You Out of Plans
Why does being left out hurt so much — even as an adult? In this episode, we unpack the psychology of exclusion, rejection, and belonging, and why your brain can spiral so quickly after seeing plans you weren’t included in. Learn how to separat...
EP 275 — How to Make Friends as an Adult (Without Feeling Awkward, Drained, or Left Behind)
Why does making friends as an adult feel so much harder than it used to? In this episode, we break down the psychology of adult friendship, loneliness, and connection — from why friendships stop happening naturally to the social fears that keep...
EP 274 — How Do I Know If I Have Autism? (And What to Look For in Yourself)
Do you relate to autism traits but aren’t sure what it actually means for you? In this episode, we go beyond surface-level checklists and explore the real patterns to look for — from social processing and sensory sensitivity to masking and feel...
EP 273 — How to Communicate With Someone Who Is Autistic (Without Misunderstanding Each Other)
Ever feel like you’re talking but not fully understanding each other? This episode breaks down why communication differences happen in autism — from literal interpretation to processing time and directness. Learn how to reduce miscommunication,...
EP 272 — Dating With Autism: What No One Talks About
Why does dating feel so confusing, draining, or unpredictable with autism? In this episode, we explore the hidden challenges no one explains — from unspoken social rules and masking to sensory overwhelm and misreading signals. You’ll learn how ...
EP 271 — Autism as a Spectrum: What That Really Means (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
What does it actually mean when we say autism is a “spectrum”? In this episode, we break down why it’s not a simple scale from mild to severe, and how autism really shows up as a unique profile of traits in each person. Learn why labels like “h...
EP 270 — What Is Neurodiversity… And Why Does It Actually Matter?
What does “neurodiversity” really mean — and why is everyone talking about it? In this episode, we break down the concept in a clear, practical way, from the difference between neurotypical and neurodivergent to how brain differences show up in...
EP 269— What Autism Actually Is (Beyond the Stereotypes)
What is autism really — beyond the labels and assumptions? In this episode, we break down what autism actually is at its core, from social and sensory processing to communication and the need for predictability. You’ll learn why common stereoty...
EP 268 — The Difference Between Autism and ADHD (And Why So Many People Confuse Them)
Is it ADHD… or could it be autism? In this episode, we break down the key differences between the two — why they often look similar, where they overlap, and what’s actually going on underneath the behaviour. From attention and motivation to soc...
EP 267 — How Can I Better Understand People Who Have ADHD?
Why does someone with ADHD seem inconsistent, forgetful, or easily distracted — even when they care? In this episode, we break down what ADHD actually looks like from the outside, what’s really going on underneath the behaviour, and why it’s so...
EP 266 — How to Date With ADHD (And Stop Letting It Ruin Your Relationships)
Why does dating feel so intense, inconsistent, or overwhelming with ADHD? In this episode, we break down how ADHD actually shows up in relationships — from fast attachment and emotional highs to communication struggles and losing focus over tim...
EP 265 — Body Doubling: The Most Underused ADHD Hack
Why is it so much easier to get things done when someone else is around? In this episode, we break down body doubling — one of the simplest yet most effective tools for ADHD. Learn why your brain works better with someone nearby, how it boosts ...
EP 264 — Visual Systems & Environment: How to Design Your Life for an ADHD Brain
If you can’t see it, it doesn’t get done. In this episode, we break down why ADHD is less about memory and more about visibility and environment — and how small changes to your space can completely transform your ability to function. Lea...
EP 263 — How to Break Tasks Down for an ADHD Brain (So You Actually Get Them Done)
Why do simple tasks feel overwhelming — and why does “just do it” never seem to work? In this episode, we break down exactly how to structure tasks in a way your ADHD brain can actually follow. Learn why vague or “big” tasks lead to shutdown, h...