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DBT and Me

DBT and Me

Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman 205 Episodes Jul 29, 2026

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan in the 1980s and is now taught worldwide. The skills help with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles. Hosts Kate Sherman and Michelle Henderson are mental health therapists in Seattle who have taught DBT groups together for years. Each episode offers practical ways to apply DBT skills in everyday life, whether you're new to DBT or already familiar with it.

Episodes

Mega Q & A Episode 4
Mega Q & A Episode 4 Jul 29, 2026 5475 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about worrying whether or not a family member wants you to live with them, talking to a friend who is self-harming about DBT, CBT vs. DBT, practicing mindfulness with ADHD, coping with stonewalling from an ex, wanting a friend to celebrate an achievement with you, fearing getting into a relationship, and coping with limerence.TRIGGER WARNING: Material th
Episode Re-Do: Opposite Action
Episode Re-Do: Opposite Action Jun 24, 2026 4869 It's time for a re-do! When Kate and Michelle first recorded this episode, it was during COVID which resulted in poor sound quality as they adjusted to recording virtually. In this special re-recorded episode, they explain opposite action all over again, providing new personal examples to help explain the skill. Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at chec
Q & A Episode 74
Q & A Episode 74 Jun 15, 2026 2761 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about when to learn coping skills for anger, questioning if DBT can work when there's resistance, obsessing over unresolved situations, and coping with getting fired from a job. Want to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support
Mega Q & A Episode 3
Mega Q & A Episode 3 May 27, 2026 5117 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about moving past hurt feelings, disrespectful in-laws, betrayal by multiple people, finding a "gray area" with harmful behavior, how to get to know yourself, hypervigilance about a partner's change in tone, seeing a friend who has blocked you, and skills for being in a struggling marriage.TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed fro
Embracing Your BPD Diagnosis with Sara Abbott
Embracing Your BPD Diagnosis with Sara Abbott Apr 29, 2026 3252 Kate and Michelle are joined by fellow therapist Sara Abbott, host of the Bold Beautiful Borderline podcast, to discuss her journey with being diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). Sara talks about early childhood experiences, difficulties with relationships as an adult, and what's helped her the most with finding her wise mind. Sara shares inspirational reminders and advice that w
From 13-Year Old Immigrant to DBT Therapist: Diana Ramirez's Story
From 13-Year Old Immigrant to DBT Therapist: Diana Ramirez's Story Mar 25, 2026 3083 Michelle is joined by therapist Diana Ramirez who shares her incredible story of coming to the United States from Honduras when she was 13 as an unaccompanied minor. Having no idea what DBT was, she can look back now at her past and see how she was using DBT skills along the way to help her overcome the obstacles she was facing. She shares DBT skills that can be useful for other immigrants and tal
Episode Re-Do: Check the Facts
Episode Re-Do: Check the Facts Feb 25, 2026 4338 It's time for a re-do! When Kate and Michelle first recorded this episode, it was during COVID which resulted in poor sound quality as they adjusted to recording virtually. In this special re-recorded episode, they explain Check the Facts skill all over again, providing new personal examples to help explain the skill along with some updated strategies to make using it easier. Interested in checkin
Q & A Episode 73
Q & A Episode 73 Feb 16, 2026 2551 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about making amends, manic symptoms that worsen with exercise, coping with panic attacks and the difference between feelings and emotions. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you want to sign up for Kate's free DBT peer support group, you can sign up
Using DBT to Manage Conflict with Samuel Eshleman Latimer
Using DBT to Manage Conflict with Samuel Eshleman Latimer Jan 28, 2026 4265 Michelle is joined by Samuel Eshleman Latimer to discuss how DBT skills can help us feel more confident with navigating conflict. Samuel talks about what conflict actually is, how emotions impact conflict, what his go-to DBT skills are during active conflict and how to get through conflict with difficult people.If you want to learn more about Samuel, check out his website (https://www.fosteringgro
Q & A Episode 72
Q & A Episode 72 Jan 12, 2026 3169 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about how to regulate emotions instead of suppressing them, managing anxiety about work, what to do when a provider violates your trust, and the impact chronic pain can have on relationships.Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/dbtmeIf you want to sign up for
Mega Q & A Episode 2
Mega Q & A Episode 2 Dec 31, 2025 4938 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about what to do when you feel like you're at your breaking point, helping teens understand opposite action, managing obsessive thinking, feeling like no one cares, telling others no, resisting googling medical symptoms, disagreeing on values with a romantic partner, and practicing non-judgmentalness. Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford P
DBT and Toxic Relationships with Kate Mageau
DBT and Toxic Relationships with Kate Mageau Nov 26, 2025 3360 Kate and Michelle are joined by author and therapist Kate Mageau to discuss her new book "Rose Colored Glasses". Kate reads an excerpt of her book and shares some of her own personal experiences with being in a toxic relationship. DBT skills are also discussed that can help those who are currently in toxic relationships and those who have recently left. TRIGGER WARNING: Please note material that m

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