Sounds Like Therapy with Andrea Burkly is here to tackle the relationship struggles that keep you up at night. Let’s be real: managing the many relationships in your life—from your partner and kids to your co-workers, family, and friends—can feel like a full-time job. And it’s not always easy to talk about it, even with your closest people. That’s why each week, Andrea Burkly, a therapist and your honest, compassionate guide, dives into real-life relationship questions submitted by listeners just like you.
In each short, weekly episode, Andrea unpacks these messy situations, breaking them down to help you make sense of what's really going on. She’ll offer insight into human behavior, helping you find empathy for yourself and others, and share practical next steps so you can approach life’s toughest relationship hurdles with a little less stress. Whether it’s tackling issues in your marriage, sorting through parenting struggles, or navigating workplace dynamics, Sounds Like Therapy is your go-to dose of clarity, connection, and real-life advice. Because sometimes, what you need isn’t more self-help—it’s someone who really gets it.
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Some betrayals are so big, some secrets so shocking, that when the truth comes out, it splits your life in two—into before you knew and after everything changed.
That’s exactly what happened to today…
Lately, it feels like every conversation I have with women sounds the same: “I’m overwhelmed by what's happening in the world, and my husband just... isn't. In fact, he seems way too chill about curr…
When your partner’s been away—whether for military deployment, long work travel, or anything else—life at home adapts. You figure out a new normal, even if it’s exhausting. And then, just when you’ve…
Supporting someone with depression, addiction, or job loss isn’t just hard—it’s heartbreaking.
In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Stephanie, a listener who has been carrying the crushing …
This isn’t the episode I planned—but it’s the one I needed to record. As I hide from my to-do list and attempt to pack for spring break, I’m taking a few minutes to reflect on turning 43, what this s…
You know that moment when you're frustrated — at your spouse, your boss, your mom — and you just need to tell them how mad you are? Same.
But here’s the hard truth: venting isn’t the same as problem-…
What happens when you’re in love, but your family isn’t? If you’ve ever had to navigate family drama over a partner, this one’s for you.
This week, I’m joined by my sister Sharon (aka Sissy) to tackle…
I’m doing something a little different today. Instead of answering a listener question, I want to bring you behind the scenes of my life and work—because there are some big changes happening.
For a lo…
Valentine’s Day is here, and if you and your spouse are feeling more like roommates than lovers, you are not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with listener Allie, who bravely shares her story of fee…
We all want intimacy, connection, and partnership in our marriages—but what if we’ve been going about it the wrong way? In this episode, I break down why so many modern couples struggle after having …
If you’ve ever tried to set limits on your kid’s phone use and ended up in an argument, you’re not alone. One listener reached out with a common parenting dilemma: her 13-year-old son is glued to his…
Rebuilding after an affair is one of the hardest challenges a marriage can face.
In this episode, I tackle a deeply personal question from a listener who’s navigating the aftermath of her husband’s i…
How do we teach our children to love themselves when we’re still working on loving ourselves? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with a listener navigating her own body insecurities while rai…
Feeling the New Year's pressure to overhaul your whole life, right now? Let’s rethink that.
After a too-short December and a too-long holiday break, New Years is coming in HOT with some be-more-do-bet…
HOLD THE PHONE! If you're feeling tempted to reconnect with estranged family members because it's the hollliiiiddddaaaayyyysss, you are not alone!
Maybe it's the twinkle lights. The traditions. The …
What can you do when your old coping mechanisms, like people-pleasing, no longer serve you?
This week, I’m tackling a listener question from a mom of two young kids who’s juggling work, caregiving, an…
When a romantic relationship ends, everyone understands the grief. You're “allowed” to cry, binge ice cream, and lean on your girlfriends for support. But when you lose a friendship—even a best frien…
Ah, the holidays. Children laughing, people passing, and the smell of resentment thick in the air.
What? I’m not supposed to say that part out loud?
Here’s the thing: the holidays ARE magical… for the …
Parenthood can be magical, but let’s face it: it's not great for your sex life. When you’re sleep-deprived, breastfeeding, and feeling self-conscious about your postpartum body, the idea of intimacy …
In case you missed it… here in America we just had a presidential election which, because we’re so divided in this country, means that just about half of the country is celebrating while the other ha…