Untangled Mind™, LLC hosted by Piper Harris
Episodes
96 episodes
S6 Ep 67: The Courage to Be Seen
What does it really mean to be seen?In this episode, Piper Harris explores the tension between recognition and transformation, what the Greeks called anagnorisis and epignosis. Drawing from her love of studying Greek and Hebrew (and the ...
S6 Ep 66: Empathy as a Cognitive Trap
In Episode 3 of the Empathy Series, I move beyond the emotional and physiological effects of empathy to examine its cognitive distortions, the ways empathy can quietly reshape how we think, reason, and define morality.Empathy feels virtu...
S6 Ep 65 Projecting Shadows: Why Therapy Must Confront Its Own Defenses
In this episode of the Untangled Mind Podcast, Piper Harris unpacks Carl Jung’s famous quote: “The best political, social, and spiritual work we can do is to withdraw the projection of our shadow onto others.”Drawing from a recent dialog...
S6 EP 64 When Empathy Hurts the Brain
This is Episode 2 in my Empathy Series. In this conversation, I explore what happens when empathy doesn’t just drain us emotionally, but actually hurts the brain and body.We’ll look at what neuroscience reveals about empathic di...
S6 Ep 63 The Empathy Trap
This is Episode 1 in my new Empathy Series. In this opening conversation, I explore what I call the empathy trap: how unchanneled empathy can paralyze us, reinforce hidden payoffs, and keep both clients and clinicians stuck.We’ll look at where ...
S6 Ep 62 The Darker Side of Choice
Too many choices don’t just overwhelm us; they expose hidden patterns that keep us stuck. In this episode, Piper Harris explores the darker side of choice: how blame, ego protection, and even subtle manipulation distort our decision-making. Lea...
S6 Ep 61:Steering the Ship: Standards, Boundaries, and Expectations in Relationships
Every relationship is like a ship. Some sail smoothly, while others drift aimlessly or sink under pressure. What makes the difference isn’t luck, it’s whether the ship is built and steered with care.In this episode of the Untangled Mind ...
S6 Ep 60 10 Most Powerful Ways Taste & Smell Affect the Brain
Taste and smell aren’t just about enjoying a good meal; they’re powerful gateways into memory, emotion, and even identity. In this episode of the Untangled Mind podcast, cognitive behavioral therapist Piper Harris explores the science behind ho...
S6 Ep 59: Reason, Emotion, and the Whole Human: A Therapist’s Philosophical Lens
What do a silly online quiz, a 17th-century philosopher, and a neuroscience book have in common? They all helped me articulate what’s been true about my therapy approach all along. In this episode, I explore how Rationalism, Idealism, Existenti...
The Too Much Toolkit: 6 Ways to Bust Out of the Wrong Room
In today’s episode, we’re talking to anyone who’s ever been told they’re too much, too intense, too emotional, too complicated. The truth? You’re not too much. You’ve just been in the wrong room.This episode walks you through
S6 EP 57 The Shopping Cart Test
What does a shopping cart have to do with therapy, parenting, or personal growth? More than you think.In this episode, I unpack a simple moment in a home goods parking lot that revealed a deeper truth about motivation, responsibility, an...
S6 Ep 56 Talk Is Cheap-Good Therapy Isn't
In this episode of the Untangled Mind Podcast, Piper Harris pulls back the curtain on therapy fees—and the deeper question we should be asking: What are you actually paying for?If you’ve ever wondered why good therapy c...
S6 Ep 55 Strong and Silent: Why That’s Killing Men
Breaking the myths around masculinity, PTSD, and therapy that actually works.In this episode of the Untangled Mind Podcast, Piper Harris, trauma and anxiety expert, takes a direct look at the mental health crisis men are facing—especiall...
S6 Ep 54: Not All Coaches Are Created Equal—Here’s Why Therapists Lead the Pack
You’re high-functioning, mentally maxed out, and craving clarity. In this episode, I break down why working with a therapist-trained coach gives you the structure, strategy, and insight you won’t find in typical coaching models—and how that can...
S6 Ep 53 The Language Beneath Words: Attunement, Safety, and Connection
In this episode, Piper Harris, data-driven therapist specializing in Third Wave CBT, neuropsychotherapy, and EMDR, explores the quiet but transformative power of attunement.You’ll learn what attunement really is—and isn’t—why it’s vital ...
S6 Ep 52: Feigning in Therapy – The Unspoken Challenge
Untangling the Truth: Feigning in Therapy & Why It MattersWelcome to The Untangled Mind Podcast! In this episode, I’m tackling a topic that most therapists avoid—feigning in therapy. What ha...
S6 Ep51 Stop Giving Up: Reach for Advocacy and Take Back Control
In this episode of the Untangled Mind Podcast, Piper Harris, a data-driven mental health therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and grief, shares the transformative power of self-advocacy. Drawing from personal experience and expertise in T...
Dynamic Mind 2024 Wrap Up: Who's At Your Table?
In this special collaborative episode, Piper Harris of Untangled Mind and Dr. Susan Belangee of Dynamic Growth Counseling and Consulting Services come together for our annual reflection. We’re diving deep into ...
Ep. 50 Feelings Aren't Facts
In this episode of the Untangled Mind Podcast, Piper Harris APC, NCC breaks down why feelings, while real, aren’t always reflections of reality. Drawing on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and the latest in emotional research, Pipe...
Ep 49 Why Your Positive Affirmations Don't Work
Are you frustrated because your affirmations aren't working? Join us on the latest episode of the Untangled Mind podcast as we dive deep into the psychological reasons why positive affirmations often fail. We'll explore self-discrepancy...
Dynamic Mind: Fishbowl Series Part 2
In Episode 2 of our enlightening Fishbowl Series, join us as we continue the deeply insightful journey with our esteemed director, Dr. Susan Belangee, and myself, diving further into the revelations of my BASIS A results. This session is heartf...
Ep48 Intuition, Gossip, the Brain & More
Join us in the latest episode of our podcast as Piper explores how aligning with core values and embracing heart-based living can help navigate life's complexities, like negative gossip. We unravel the transformative power of Cognitive Beha...
Ep47: Renovating Your Emotional House through Exposure and Reconsolidation
Are you seeking relief from mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, trauma, or grief? Join us as Piper compassionately guides you through the awe-inspiring process of reshaping memories and revitalizing emotions. With accessible language...
S5 Ep46 Obstacles: How Perception May Shape Your World
Welcome to Season 5! Do you believe perception is reality? If so, how has it helped or hindered your ability to confront and overcome challenges? Listen in as a discuss this topic and offer two techniques, one from CBT and th...
