Why You Tell Your Therapist More Than You Realize And How It Helps You Heal

Ever wondered why therapy gets to the heart of things - faster and deeper than any courtroom ever could?

It’s not the couch. It’s not the questions.

It’s what happens in the silence. The stillness. The space where your story finally has room to breathe.

In this episode, I unpack why people share things in therapy they’ve never told anyone - not even themselves. We’ll explore how memories are shaped by emotion, how the body holds the story even when the words don’t, and why healing begins the moment you stop performing and start showing up fully.

I’m talking about babies shaking spoons, legal cases that start with blank stares, and clients who whisper their truths for the very first time. This isn’t about therapy being “better” - it’s about what happens when you feel safe enough to speak in full color.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why emotion is the “super glue” that makes memories stick
• What therapists track that others miss (and why silence matters)
• Why facts don’t heal - but feelings do
• How early life experiences shape how we speak, shrink, or show up
• Three gateways to transformation: emotion, thought, and action
• How to stop circling old exits and finally move forward

Listen if you’re:

• Always stuck in your head trying to "figure it out"
• Someone who downplays your story (even in therapy)
• Tired of checking boxes and ready to actually change
• Craving real connection - with yourself and your emotions
• Looking for permission to stop performing and start healing

Resources:

• If you have any questions or just want to say hi, make sure you connect with me on Instagram @drliaroth
• And if you’re tired of playing small and ready to stop sitting in the freaking middle—grab my book: Get In or Get Out, But Don’t Stay in the Freakn’ Middle