Why does parenting unlock emotions you didn’t even know you had?In this first episode, Dr. Kat introduces her powerful Floodgate Theory — explaining how becoming a parent opens up a deep well of love, fear, and vulnerability.From newborns to college goodbyes, Dr. Kat explores how our emotional wiring changes — and how to stay grounded through it all.You’ll learn:Why your emotions feel so raw after becoming a parentHow to deal with judgment, guilt, and self-doubtWhat to say when your teen pulls away — and it breaks your heartHow to parent without losing yourself🎧 No fluff. No judgment. Just real talk that leads to real change.00:00 – Welcome to Chat with Dr. Kat Dr. Kat introduces the podcast, her background in online therapy, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.01:00 – Why So Many Emotions Around Parenting? A look at how parenting opens emotional floodgates — with stories from Dr. Kat’s early clinical career.01:48 – Therapist vs Parent Brain: A Movie Moment How Dr. Kat’s emotional reactions shifted after becoming a parent herself — and what that revealed.03:04 – The Session That Changed Everything A powerful session with a grieving client helped Dr. Kat reshape her understanding of emotional vulnerability.03:44 – Introduction to Floodgate Theory What “Floodgate Theory” really means — and why our emotional lives change so dramatically once we have kids. 05:21 – Floodgates in School and Social Settings Why simple interactions with other parents or kids can become emotionally charged after becoming a parent.06:33 – The Teen Years and Closing the Floodgates As kids grow into teens, new emotional patterns emerge — and parents must learn to adapt.07:36 – The College Sendoff: A Parent’s Dilemma Letting go is never easy. Dr. Kat unpacks the grief and confusion that can hit when kids leave home.10:52 – You’ve Taught Them. Now Trust Them How to shift from parenting to trusting — and how to deal with the fear that follows.12:27 – Parenting Mistakes and Moving Forward Making mistakes is part of the job. Here’s how to grow from them with grace and resilience.12:47 – You Don’t Need to Apologize for Your Parenting Style Pushback happens. But your parenting style matters — and it’s okay to own it.14:09 – Screen Time, Choices, and Judgments How to make conscious parenting decisions while tuning out unhelpful noise from others.16:25 – Birthing Plans and Early Pressure Why guilt starts so early — and how to rewrite your story from the very beginning.22:43 – Teaching Through Action: Kindness and Compliments Dr. Kat shares how her values around empathy and kindness shape her parenting and her work.25:10 – You’re Not Alone – Final Thoughts A message of validation, hope, and what’s next for Chat with Dr. Kat.I want to hear from you! To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/ Follow Chat with Dr. Kat: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkat X: https://x.com/ChatwithDrKat Health & Wellness Programs: https://mindbodyseries.com/

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