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DBT and Me

DBT and Me

Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman 205 Episodes Oct 12, 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

Q & A Episode 75
Q & A Episode 75 Oct 12, 2026 2351 Kate and Michelle answer listener questions about changing reactive responses, moving from someone you love and grad school experiences, DBT resources for bipolar disorder, and using radical acceptance to cope with obsessive thoughts.Related to the listener's question about resources for DBT for bipolar disorder, you can check out the DBT workbook for Bipolar Disorder here (https://www.amazon.com/
DBT Skills for Media Consumption
DBT Skills for Media Consumption Sep 30, 2026 2642 Whether it's watching the news or reading status updates/articles on social media, it's impossible to avoid the influx of news stories and media that we are constantly surrounded by. With some recent stories in the news that have been challenging to hear, Kate and Michelle each choose a DBT skill from each module and share how that skill can be helpful when consuming media.Want to get 15% off of A
What We Know About Skills Now That We Wish We Knew Then
What We Know About Skills Now That We Wish We Knew Then Aug 26, 2026 3127 Learning DBT skills takes time and practice to truly understand and integrate what the skills actually look like in our lives. Kate and Michelle each discuss three DBT skills they once misunderstood. They explain their former belief about each skill compared to their current understanding. Kate chose wise mind, mindfulness and check the facts while Michelle chose PLEASE, GIVE and being non-judgmen
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

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