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If feelings could talk

If feelings could talk

Written by: Karen Strober MSW
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If Feelings Could Talk is a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate life’s emotional ups and downs through mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional wellness. Hosted by Karen Strober, a seasoned DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) therapist with over 20 years of experience, each episode provides practical tools, insightful discussions, and expert guidance to help you manage emotions in healthier ways. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or looking to cultivate more inner kindness, this podcast is your go-to resource for real, compassionate conversations on how to live a more balanced and mindful life. Tune in weekly for strategies to help you embrace self-acceptance, manage stress, and find peace within yourself—one step at a time.

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Episodes
  • S 2 E 4 The Emotional Weight We Carry: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
    Dec 16 2025

    This episode explores the invisible emotional weight you carry every day old stories, expectations, guilt, and roles that keep you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from yourself. Through gentle reflection, mindfulness, and self-compassion, Karen Strober, a mental health therapist and emotional wellness expert, guides you to notice what you’re holding, understand why it feels so heavy, and begin letting go of what no longer serves you. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to release emotional baggage, create healthier boundaries, and make space for calmer nervous systems, softer self-talk, and a life that actually feels like yours.


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    6 mins
  • S 2 E 3 Imposter syndrome - How to own your own success and silence self doubt.
    Dec 8 2025

    Imposter Syndrome — How to Own Your Success & Silence Self-Doubt

    Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Who am I to do this?” or worrying that one day people will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? If so, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not an imposter.

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth behind imposter syndrome and why so many smart, accomplished, emotionally aware people still struggle to believe in their own success. You’ll learn why self-doubt shows up, how it keeps you stuck, and most importantly… how to quiet that inner critic so you can finally own your strengths with confidence and clarity.

    Together, we’ll explore:
    ✨ Why high-achievers often feel “not enough”
    ✨ How childhood messages and old patterns feed self-doubt
    ✨ The emotional habits that reinforce imposter syndrome
    ✨ Practical mindfulness + self-compassion tools to shift your mindset
    ✨ How to recognize your real accomplishments and truly believe them

    If you’re tired of questioning yourself… if you’re ready to let go of the pressure to be perfect… and if you want to step into your life with more calm, confidence, and self-trust — this episode will support you every step of the way.

    Listen now and start owning the success you’ve already earned.


    Hosted by Karen Strober, MSW, Emotional Wellness Expert and creator of If Feelings Could Talk
    New episodes every week on mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation.

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    8 mins
  • S 2 E 2 Think different, worry less and feel better
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode, we explore how the way you think directly shapes the way you feel.
    If you’ve been stuck in worry, overthinking, or “what if” spirals, this conversation will give you simple, practical tools to slow down your thoughts and calm your emotions.

    You’ll learn how to challenge fear-based thinking, interrupt mental loops, and shift into a more grounded, realistic mindset one that brings more peace and less panic.

    Think different. Worry less. Feel better.
    Real tools. Real emotions. Real life.

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    7 mins
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