blog: Thoughts on Being Human
As therapists we hold space, we listen, we resonate.
Read our blog posts to get to know us more in our own complexity;
our passions, our own big feelings, our values.
We’re excited to share our humanity with you!
If listening is more your thing, check out our podcast, Out of Session with Kindman & Co., and make sure to sign up for our newsletter to be informed about our most recent blog posts.
On the Podcast: Rewiring in Real Time — The Power of Repair
In this episode, Sarah, Madison, and Elizabeth get into what rupture really looks like, why repair feels so scary, how to know when a relationship is worth the effort, and what it actually takes to have those hard conversations without blowing everything up.
So if you've ever wanted to get better at conflict — or just wondered why it feels so hard — this one's for you.
On The Exit Conversation That Changed the Room
What do busy restaurants and therapy rooms have in common? More than you’d think. This post explores how a high-pressure exit conversation revealed the deep human dynamics of workplace culture, and why the clearest realizations often happen just as we’re preparing to leave. It’s a look at moving from the 'dining room floor' to a space of true reflection—and realizing that 'common' doesn't always mean 'healthy.'
On the Podcast: Fixing the Unfixable - We Got This (Even When I Don’t Got It)
In this episode Paul and Dani sit down in a very real, very human place: tired, grieving, a little cynical, and unsure they “got it” today. What unfolds is an honest conversation about what happens when life hands you things that can’t be fixed — persistent grief, chronic stress, old childhood loneliness, the slow drip of exhaustion.
Together, they wrestle with what it means to support clients, friends, and each other when there’s no clear solution. At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful shift: moving from “I don’t got this” to “We got this.” It’s a conversation about borrowing hope, showing up imperfectly, and discovering that sometimes connection — not fixing — is what actually transforms the moment.
On the Podcast: Not an AI Chatbot: Being Human in the Therapy Room
In this episode of Out of Session with Kindman and Co., hosts Elizabeth and Logan discuss the importance of therapists embracing their own humanity and messiness. They challenge the societal expectation that therapists must always appear composed and all-knowing.
On Our Anti-Severance Office: Relational Therapy at Work
Our therapists come to Kindman & Co. because they want to work in an unsevered space. They seek a culture where authenticity, vulnerability, community, and connection aren’t just buzzwords—they’re practiced daily.
They understand that healing doesn’t stop at the therapy door—it’s shaped by the systems we work within, the relationships we hold, and the spaces we co-create. At Kindman & Co., we believe that when therapists are supported in being fully human, they’re better able to show up in powerful, connected ways for the people they serve.
On Talking About Work in Therapy
I often notice folks worrying that work isn’t something we should be spending time on in the therapy room. “I should just be grateful that I have a job,” or “Work isn’t really that important to me,” or “Everyone hates work, it is what it is”…But just like relationships, big life transitions, and any of life’s challenges, work has a huge impact on mental health, so let’s talk about it.
On Job loss, Identity & Coping Strategies
Job loss can really mess with our sense of self. This blog will discuss why job loss is so impactful, how job loss connects back to identity, and approaches to help you re-engage with your emotional and relational self after losing a job. In our present American culture, our job is a standard place for measuring value and worth.