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Sounds Like Therapy

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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Society & Culture Self-Improvement Relationships Health & Fitness Mental Health Education
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
120
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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They Lied About Everything—Now What? How to Grieve a Friendship That Wasn’t What It Seemed

They Lied About Everything—Now What? How to Grieve a Friendship That Wasn’t What It Seemed

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…

00:17:56  |   Tue 13 May 2025
The Real Reason You’re Arguing More Lately (And How to Fix It)

The Real Reason You’re Arguing More Lately (And How to Fix It)

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…

00:19:59  |   Tue 06 May 2025
When Your Partner Comes Home: How to Reconnect After Deployment, Travel, or Other Time Apart

When Your Partner Comes Home: How to Reconnect After Deployment, Travel, or Other Time Apart

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…

00:17:41  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
When Your Partner Won’t Get Out of Bed: The Invisible Weight of Loving Someone Who’s Struggling (LIVE LISTENER QUESTION)

When Your Partner Won’t Get Out of Bed: The Invisible Weight of Loving Someone Who’s Struggling (LIVE LISTENER QUESTION)

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 …

00:29:20  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Why Your 30s Feel Like Drowning—and Your 40s Feel Like Breathing Again

Why Your 30s Feel Like Drowning—and Your 40s Feel Like Breathing Again

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…

00:13:26  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
The #1 Mistake We Make in Conflict (And How to Fix It)

The #1 Mistake We Make in Conflict (And How to Fix It)

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-…

00:16:06  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
When Your Family Doesn’t Like Your Partner (But You Do)

When Your Family Doesn’t Like Your Partner (But You Do)

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…

00:24:47  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Behind the Scenes: I Can’t Keep Doing It All - At Least, Not At The Same Time

Behind the Scenes: I Can’t Keep Doing It All - At Least, Not At The Same Time

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…

00:09:37  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
I Feel Like I'm to Blame for Our Lack of Sex Life (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

I Feel Like I'm to Blame for Our Lack of Sex Life (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

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…

00:26:16  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage: It’s Not What You Think!

The Real Secret to a Happy Marriage: It’s Not What You Think!

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 …

00:17:05  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
How Do I Set Phone Limits for My Teen Without a Fight? (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

How Do I Set Phone Limits for My Teen Without a Fight? (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

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…

00:28:03  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
How Do I Get Over My Husband's Affair? (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

How Do I Get Over My Husband's Affair? (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

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…

00:36:21  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
I Don't Want to Pass My Insecurities Down to My Daughter (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

I Don't Want to Pass My Insecurities Down to My Daughter (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

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…

00:20:11  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Ditch the ‘New Year, New You’ Pressure: A Fresh Approach to 2025

Ditch the ‘New Year, New You’ Pressure: A Fresh Approach to 2025

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…

00:16:00  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
Should I Try to Reconnect With My Estranged In-Laws (So My Kids Can Have Grandparents)?

Should I Try to Reconnect With My Estranged In-Laws (So My Kids Can Have Grandparents)?

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 …

00:18:53  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
How Do I Stop Keeping Score With My Husband? (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

How Do I Stop Keeping Score With My Husband? (LIVE LISTENER CALL)

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…

00:29:10  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
How Do I Get Over The Pain of Losing My Best Friend?

How Do I Get Over The Pain of Losing My Best Friend?

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…

00:19:42  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
The Secret to More Joy (and Less Resentment) This Holiday Season

The Secret to More Joy (and Less Resentment) This Holiday Season

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 …

00:16:16  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
I Love My Husband, But I Don't Want To Have Sex With Him... What's Wrong With Me?

I Love My Husband, But I Don't Want To Have Sex With Him... What's Wrong With Me?

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 …

00:18:24  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
How Do I Keep Politics from RUINING My Thanksgiving Dinner????

How Do I Keep Politics from RUINING My Thanksgiving Dinner????

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…

00:20:02  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
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