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.

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.

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.

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck living the same emotional story over and over again—repeating old habits, relationships, or thought patterns that no longer serve you? In this episode of If Feelings Could Talk, Karen Strober, MSW Emotional Wellness Expert and DBT-Certified Therapist dives deep into why we get caught in these cycles and how to finally break free.

Learn how your unconscious beliefs shape your emotional responses, how to identify resistance to change, and what it truly means to rewrite your story from a place of awareness and self-compassion.

Through mindfulness, reflection, and simple, actionable tools, you’ll begin to see how change is possible when you stop judging yourself and start understanding yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why repetitive emotional patterns form and how to recognize them
• The role of mindfulness in breaking unconscious habits
• How to use self-compassion and DBT-inspired skills to create new emotional pathways
• How to step out of autopilot and consciously write a new story for yourself

Press play to begin your journey toward awareness, freedom, and emotional empowerment.

Listen to “If Feelings Could Talk” for more tools to Feel, Reflect, and Empower yourself.

Welcome back to If Feelings Could Talk

I’m your host, Karen Strober, therapist and Emotional Wellness Expert.

Season 2 is all about growth, connection, and collaboration. This season, we’re diving even deeper into the conversations that matter — how to manage emotions with mindfulness, practice self-compassion in real life, and find calm even when life feels chaotic.

But here’s the exciting part this season, I won’t be doing it alone. I’ll be joined by incredible therapists and mental health professionals from all over, sharing real stories, fresh perspectives, and practical tools you can start using right away.

Together, we’ll explore the everyday challenges that come with being human from anxiety and emotional overwhelm to relationships, boundaries, and authenticity all through the lens of my CARE Practice Method: Connect, Awareness, Reflect, and Empower.

So if you’re ready to feel more balanced, more self-aware, and more empowered you’re in the right place.

This is If Feelings Could Talk

Season 2. Let’s get started.

In this episode, we take a grounded, therapeutic look at Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it often develops as a protective strategy rooted in early emotional wounds. Whether you're navigating a relationship with someone showing narcissistic traits or exploring your own patterns of emotional regulation, this conversation offers clarity and nuance.

We’ll also explore how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help build skills like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—tools that are often missing or underdeveloped in narcissistic structures.

This episode offers:

• A clear, non-shaming explanation of NPD
• The difference between narcissistic traits vs. a full diagnosis
• How DBT skills can support both people living with NPD and those affected by it
• Practical tools to stay grounded, set boundaries, and stay connected to self

Be Real – Staying True to Who You Are with Integrity and Compassion

In a world that often encourages perfection, comparison, and people-pleasing, staying true to yourself can feel like a radical act. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be authentic—how to live with integrity, honor your values, and show up as your real self with compassion, not shame.

You'll learn how to recognize when you're out of alignment with your truth, how to let go of masks and roles that no longer serve you, and how embracing vulnerability can actually strengthen your self-worth and your relationships. If you’ve ever struggled with being “too much” or “not enough,” this episode is your reminder that who you are is exactly who you’re meant to be.