MyCBT
Psychology & Relationships
About
Dr. Julie Osborn, a therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), shares her experiences in the field and helps her listeners; addressing the issues they face and the situations they find themselves in. CBT is a short-term, goal-orientated psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving. Dr. Osborn teaches how cognitive behavioral therapy can be used everyday in our lifelong pursuit of happiness.
Episodes
- How To Support A Loved One With ADHD
Many people have a loved one with ADHD and would love to know how to better support and understand their loved one. How can you understand the behaviors associated with ADHD? How can you communicate effectively with your loved one? How can…
- Identifying Your Core Beliefs & CBT
All of our core beliefs stem from life events, assumptions, or how we were raised, among other reasons. How do we learn our core beliefs? How can you identify your core beliefs? Is it possible to adjust your core beliefs to be more accurat…
- Dr David Burns' Relationship Journal & CBT
Many of us don’t learn how to communicate effectively when we’re growing up. It can be very easy for a conversation to go sideways if you don’t have the tools to build a relationship in a healthy way. How can you react or respond productiv…
- Finding Your Life Purpose & CBT
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy tools can help you clear the noise that blocks your purpose. How can you use CBT tools to clear away the ‘noise’? How can you correct distorted thinking to bring your life’s purpose into focus? Join me, Dr Juli…
- Enabling & CBT
Increasing numbers of adult children live at home with their parents, which can lead to frustration for both. What are appropriate boundaries and how can you identify them? How can you know if you’re enabling your adult child? How can you…
- Life & CBT
Sometimes, just when you think you have everything figured out, life throws you another curveball. In this episode, I share some personal experiences that have happened to me over the past year and how I’ve used my CBT tools to get through…
- Love, My 18 Month Rule & CBT
When you start a new romantic relationship with someone, everything can feel pretty amazing. How can you know if someone is truly your Person? How much time do you need to know for sure? Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about how to know when…
- Teenagers & CBT
Teens need specific support from their parents, but for various reasons many parents struggle to understand and provide this support. What specific support do teenagers need? How can parents and others best support teenagers to support goo…
- Perspective & CBT
We tend to label events and situations as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad.’ But what does that really mean? When we get caught up in labels, it can affect our feelings, which can result in catastrophic thinking. How can you use CBT tools to reframe life ev…
- Bipolar II 2 Disorder & CBT
The symptoms of Bipolar I/1 Disorder are typically better known and more commonly diagnosed than Bipolar II/2 Disorder. What are the symptoms of Bipolar 2? How is it typically diagnosed? How can CBT tools support someone struggling with Bi…
- 10 CBT Tools for Getting Along Better With People
Sometimes it’s good to get back to the basics. Many of the issues and challenges we face with people could be lessened or improved by applying simple principles for dealing with others. So today, join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about ten sug…
- How To Have A Mental Health Tuneup
It’s good to pause from time to time and think about where your mental health may need a bit of a tuneup. Join me, Dr Julie, as we talk about how to tune into what you’re feeling, what you’re thinking, and how to use CBT tools to reframe t…
- Family Estrangement & CBT
Any time people are getting together with family and friends can bring up thoughts, feelings, and memories for those who might be estranged from a member or members of their family. How can you know whether your estrangement is healthy? Ho…
- Fear & CBT
Anything important in life is generally hard to get through or hard to deal with. How can you understand and control your fear so you can accomplish the things you fear the most? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share a story about monsters and how…
- Motives & CBT
Our motives directly impact how we react to and process various situations. Learning to assess your own motives is a powerful tool in your CBT journey. How can you assess what your motives are? How can you challenge these when necessary? J…
- Self-Criticism & CBT
The words you say to yourself matter and they can affect your sense of identity. Why is self-criticism and harsh self-talk so damaging? How do I know if I’m being self-critical? What CBT tools can help me adjust my thoughts about myself? J…
- The Power of Female Friendship
I recently had an incredibly powerful experience with some female friends who I haven’t seen for years. What is it about girlfriends that is so special? Is there actual science behind the experience of female friendship? And how can you fi…
- The 5 Secrets of Communication & CBT
Learning how to communicate effectively is an ongoing process. One of my favorite tools from Dr David Burns (author of Feeling Great) is the 5 Secrets of Communication. How can you use these five secrets to improve your communication? Join…
- Taking A Compliment & CBT
Depression often results from an accumulation of seemingly-small hot thoughts. And these hot thoughts, combined with our core beliefs, can make it really hard to accept praise or to take a compliment. Why do compliments and praise make us…
- How To Calm Your Child Using CBT
Whether you’re a parent or not, we’ve all either had or seen a child throwing a tantrum or unable to calm themselves down. What CBT tools can you use to help calm your child in the moment? How can you train them to be able to self-soothe i…
- Caregivers & CBT
Caregiving can be very rewarding but also draining physically, mentally & emotionally. If you’re a caregiver, how can you use CBT tools to support you during a very challenging time? If your loved one is a caregiver, how can you use CBT to…
- Feeling Great & TEAM CBT ft Dr David Burns
I can’t wait to share this episode with you, where I got to interview an absolute icon of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dr David Burns. Dr. David Burns is an Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the…
- Worrying & CBT
Everyone worries. Sometimes we might worry too much. Why can worrying be good? How can you know when you’re worrying too much? How can you use CBT tools to understand and decrease worrying? Join me, Dr Julie, as we examine worrying more cl…
- Shame, Trauma & CBT
A while back I attended a workshop from Dr Claudia Black on shame and trauma associated with addictions within a family. Today I want to share with you some of the incredible insights and tools I learned during that workshop that can help…
- The Endless Break-Up & CBT
A lot of relationships don’t last and the breakup can make you feel bad in many ways. What is an ‘endless break-up’? What is the situation with relationships today? What does a ‘good’ break-up look like? Join me, Dr Julie, as we analyze mo…
- Love Addiction & CBT
Robert Palmer said it best when he sang about being addicted to love! However, addiction of any kind can rob you of good judgement. An addiction to love can ironically have a negative impact on your most important relationships. What are t…
- Exposure Therapy & CBT
Exposure therapy is often used to help anxiety sufferers. The concept can sound scary, because it involves exposing you to the thing you fear. Why can exposure therapy make such a difference? How does it work? Join me, Dr Julie, as I share…
- Hank Green, Cancer, Anxiety & CBT
In the popular YouTube channel Vlog Brothers, host Hank Green recently shared the nebulous anxiety that came up from him from a checkup with his oncologist. If you’ve been through a cancer diagnosis and treatment, or another traumatic jour…
- Self Doubt & CBT
Self-doubt can be a cruel and crippling spiral of thoughts that can deeply affect your daily life. How can CBT help with the plague of self-doubt? What specific tools can you start using today to find relief from self-doubt? Join me, Dr Ju…
- Serious Laughs & My CBT
Today, I want to share you with you a podcast I was interviewed on recently. The Serious Laughs podcast dives into all kinds of relationships with a side of humor! From family and friends, to our furry companions, to our bodies, our enviro…
- Being Too Nice & CBT
Isn’t it a good thing to be nice? Is there a point where ‘being too nice’ can become toxic or problematic? How can you use CBT tools to find and respect your boundaries? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you how to empower yourself…
- Dating & CBT
Many people are very lonely and would love to connect more with others, especially with a romantic partner. But dating can be challenging and stressful! How can you use CBT tools to work through your loneliness and feel truly connected to…
- Core Fears & CBT
Our core fears and beliefs shape how we think and feel about ourselves and our place in the world. When our core beliefs are not accurate it can cause us fear and anxiety that can easily impact your relationships and enjoyment of life. How…
- Crippling Social Anxiety & CBT
Many people struggle with anxiety. But what do you do when your anxiety levels in social situations become crippling? You deserve to be able to enjoy your life! Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the CBT tools that can help you…
- Toxic Positivity & CBT
Just being positive does not make things work out. The belief that negative feelings are bad has led to the term ‘toxic positivity.’ What does toxic positivity look like? Why is it not good for your mental health? How can you use CBT tools…
- The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
If you’re new to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or even if you’ve used CBT tools before, CBT is an incredibly powerful therapy modality that can empower you to make real changes in your life. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? What are so…
- How To Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence can be a powerful tool in improving your mental health, your life goals, and your relationships. What is emotional intelligence? Why does it matter? How can you change or improve your level of emotional intelligence?…
- Why I'm Feeling Full & Grateful Right Now
Is there something that fills you with gratitude & joy? I got to have that experience recently and I wanted to share with you some of the wonderful things I learned. Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some powerful tools that he…
- Conflict Avoidant Behavior & CBT
Avoiding conflict is a common behavior. Why can conflict avoidance be so damaging? And how can you use CBT tools to set appropriate boundaries and stick to them? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the CBT tools that can help you…
- Enmeshment & CBT
Enmeshment can happen in a relationship when boundaries become blurred. How can you avoid becoming unhealthily enmeshed in a relationship? And how can you correct things when it’s already happened? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with…
- How To Be Authentic In Your Relationships
Why is it important to be truly authentic in your relationships? How can you truly know yourself so you can be authentic? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some simple CBT tools to help you understand yourself so you can improv…
- Is Your Love Tank Full?
We all experience life in unique ways. Do you know and understand your love language? How can you build stronger, more loving relationships in your life? How can you fill your love tank to the brim? In this exciting episode, join me, Dr Ju…
- Personality Disorders & Parental Relationships
As a child, whatever your reality is what you believe to be normal. But as we get older we start to see our parents in the context of the wider world. If your parent has Borderline Disorder or Histronic Personality Disorder, how can you co…
- How To Be Calm Using CBT
Calm is a seemingly elusive state that many people would love to achieve. What does it mean to truly be calm? How can you achieve that state? And how can CBT tools help you get there? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you some simp…
- Are You Happy?
Happiness comes and goes; no one is happy all the time. Do you feel generally happy and content? Are you living the life you want to live? What can you do if you’re not? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I talk about how to articulate the life…
- People Pleasing & CBT
Are you a people pleaser? If you are, WHY are you a people pleaser? How can understanding the reasons for your people pleasing empower you? How can you be a balanced people pleaser? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you the simple…
- Don't Take It Personally!
People can sometimes hurt your feelings. But how can you know if it was you taking something personally that wasn’t meant that way at all? How can you manage these feelings when they rise up? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, as I share with you s…
- Jealousy & CBT
Jealousy can be a strong emotional response - there’s a reason they call it the Green-Eyed Monster! How can you figure out if what you’re feeling is jealousy? And how can you use CBT tools to work through your feelings of jealousy? Join me…
- No Matter What Part 2 ft. Anthony Osborn
What does it take to really mean ‘No matter what’ in your relationship? Join me, Dr Julie Osborn, and my special guest, my husband, Anthony Osborn, as we discuss the journey we took to be able to embrace ‘No matter what’ with another perso…
- No Matter What & CBT
Relationships are difficult. Dealing with addiction and addictive behavior is difficult. Dealing with both together can feel insurmountable. Is there a key ingredient that can help a relationship last under seemingly impossible circumstanc…