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
141 episodes
EP 140 — What Does a Healthy Love Actually Look Like?
If chaos feels more familiar than calm, this one’s for you. We break down what healthy love actually looks and feels like — in real, practical, non-performative terms.
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Episode 140
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6:09
EP 139 — Can Love Survive Without Physical Intimacy?
When the physical side of a relationship changes, does the love have to die too? This episode explores what intimacy really means, and whether love can thrive even when physical connection fades.
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Episode 139
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7:38
EP 138 — Is It Love or Codependency?
Caring deeply isn’t the same as losing yourself. This episode helps you spot the line between healthy connection and emotional entanglement — and how to build love that doesn’t cost your identity.
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Episode 138
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EP 137 — What Makes Love Last — According to Psychology?
What separates relationships that fade from those that go the distance? This episode breaks down what the research actually says about lasting love — and the small, everyday habits that matter most.
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Episode 137
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6:36
EP 136 — What’s the Difference Between Infatuation and Deep Love?
That rush you feel — is it real love, or just infatuation? Learn how to tell the difference between obsession and connection, and how to recognise love that lasts beyond the high.
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Episode 136
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6:54
EP 135 — Is Love a Feeling or a Choice?
Love might begin with a spark, but what keeps it alive? This episode explores the shift from chemistry to commitment — and how real love grows when we choose each other, even when it’s hard.
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Episode 135
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6:08
EP 134 — What Is Real Love — And Have I Ever Felt It?
If your past relationships left you confused about what love actually feels like, this episode helps you untangle real love from trauma bonds, anxiety, and attachment wounds — and offers a grounded picture of what love should feel like in your ...
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Episode 134
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6:38
EP 133 – Can Two People Heal Together — Or Will We Hurt Each Other?
Healing while in a relationship is possible — but not easy. In this episode, we explore the difference between growing together vs trauma bonding, how to handle mutual triggers, and what it really takes to build something healthy while still in...
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Episode 133
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EP 132 – What If I Don’t Know How to Receive Love?
Sometimes, love makes us freeze. If you push people away or shrink when kindness arrives, this episode unpacks the roots of receiving anxiety — and how to let love in, without losing your sense of self.
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Episode 132
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EP 131 – How Do I Stop Comparing My Partner to My Ex?
If your present keeps being haunted by your past, this one’s for you. We explore why comparison happens, how to separate projection from reality, and how to give your current relationship a fair shot.
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Episode 131
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EP 130 – What If I’m Scared of Being Hurt Again?
Fear after heartbreak is natural — but it doesn’t have to rule your future. This episode helps you understand protective patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and open your heart without losing yourself again.
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Episode 130
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EP 129 – How Do I Know If I’m Ready to Date Again?
Is it too soon — or are you just scared? We explore the difference between genuine unreadiness and avoidant fear, how to assess your emotional capacity, and how to re-enter dating with self-awareness and care.
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Episode 129
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EP 128 – How Do I Tell Someone I’m Not Fully Healed Yet?
You don’t have to be “finished” to be worthy of love — but honesty matters. This episode gives you practical language, emotional clarity, and mindset shifts to help you speak openly about where you are without shame.
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Episode 128
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EP 127 – What If My Past Trauma Is Affecting My Relationship?
Even if you’ve moved on, your nervous system might still be stuck. This episode unpacks how trauma shows up in relationships, why it causes patterns like withdrawal, hypervigilance, or control — and what to do about it.
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Episode 127
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EP 126 – Can I Date While Still Healing From My Past?
Dating while healing is messy — but is it impossible? In this episode, we explore what it means to show up imperfectly, how to balance vulnerability with self-responsibility, and when healing alone might be kinder than healing with someone new....
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Episode 126
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4:34
EP 125 – They Never Post Me Online — Is That a Red Flag?
They say they care. But their socials say “single.” In this episode, we look at why public acknowledgment matters, when privacy is valid, and when it’s a sign you’re being kept a secret.
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Episode 125
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4:30
EP 124 – They Text Late at Night, But Never Plan a Date — What Does That Say?
They’re always in your DMs… but never in your real life. This episode breaks down the difference between attention and intention — and what late-night texting without effort might actually mean.
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Episode 124
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EP 123 – What If They Like Me… But Don’t Want a Relationship?
They enjoy your company. They act like they care. But they still don’t want anything serious. In this episode, we explore what it means when someone likes you — just not enough to commit.
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Episode 123
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EP 122 – Why Do Situationships Feel So Addictive?
You know it’s not healthy. But you can’t stop checking your phone. This episode dives into the emotional highs and lows of situationships — and why our brains can mistake chaos for chemistry.
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Episode 122
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5:27
EP 121 – Am I Lowering My Standards Just to Feel Wanted?
It feels good to be wanted… but at what cost? This episode explores the quiet ways we compromise our values for connection — and how to tell the difference between being open and losing yourself.
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Episode 121
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4:54
EP 120 – Why Do I Keep Ignoring Obvious Red Flags?
You see the red flags. But something in you keeps hoping they’ll change. In this episode, we unpack the deeper psychology behind why we overlook what we know — and how to break the pattern before it breaks you.
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Episode 120
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4:55
EP 119 – How Do I Know If I’m Being Used — Physically or Emotionally?
There’s a difference between being loved and being needed. This episode explores how to spot the signs of emotional or physical use in a relationship — from subtle imbalances to clear red flags — and how to reclaim your power without shame or s...
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Episode 119
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4:58
EP 118 – What If They Say They’re “Not Ready” — But Still Want Me Around?
They’re not ready for a relationship… but they don’t want to let you go either. Sound familiar? In this episode, we break down what’s really happening when someone says “not yet,” and how to protect your emotional wellbeing when words and actio...
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Episode 118
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4:36
EP 117 – Is My Situationship Holding Me Back from Real Love?
You’re not technically single. But you’re not fully committed either. So… what happens when a situationship becomes a barrier to something deeper? This episode looks at how casual connections can quietly block us from real intimacy — and what t...
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Episode 117
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4:56
EP 116 – What Is a Situationship — And Am I in One?
Ever feel like you’re “kind of” together, but not really? In this episode, we unpack what a situationship actually is — the blurry space between friendship and relationship. We’ll explore the signs you might be in one, why they’re so common tod...
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Episode 116
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