blog: Thoughts on Being Human
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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: 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 How Vulnerability Is Terrifying—Here’s Why You Should Try It Anyway
Vulnerability can feel like stepping off a cliff, but the fear you feel is rooted in real nervous system cues and past experiences that once kept you safe. This post from our newest team member, Elizabeth, explores why vulnerability feels so terrifying—and how small, supported steps can help you build deeper connection and emotional courage.
On How to Talk About Your Feelings (Without Spontaneously Combusting)
Talking about your feelings isn’t weakness — it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Still, most of us were never taught how to do it without sounding dramatic, detached, or like we’re about to cry in a Trader Joe’s parking lot. This therapist-backed guide breaks down how to talk about your feelings with honesty, humor, and heart — so you can build stronger connections without losing your cool (or your mind) in the process.
On Freestyling, Vulnerability, & the Risk of Being Seen: What Hip Hop Taught Me About Therapy
One of the ways I know therapy is going well is when it starts to feel like we’re freestyling together. Not because we’re rapping (though I wouldn’t be mad about that), but because there’s a shared flow—a mutual presence and rhythm to our interaction. We’re co-creating something in real time, improvising with whatever is happening in the moment, not from a rehearsed script, polished character, or careful performance.
On Putting Yourself Out There
And other times, we put ourselves out there in ways we might not recognize, like just being our authentic, beautiful, imperfect selves in our small corners of the world. Do we sometimes suffer from a vulnerability hangover? Maybe (read: yes). Might we be perceived? Almost certainly. Do we risk rejection, tripping over our words, or struggling with something new? Inevitably, we do. Sometimes we go for it regardless, and what a wonderful thing it is when we do.