🎙️ Why We Crave Control—and How to Let Go with Kati Morton, LMFT

Why do we cling to control even when it keeps us stuck?

In this powerful episode of The Dude Therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist and bestselling author Kati Morton joins me to break down the psychology of control, the root of self-sabotaging habits, and how we can start unlearning patterns that no longer serve us.

Kati opens up about her own Mental Health journey, including her recovery from an eating disorder and what inspired her to become a therapist. We explore how control shows up in our lives—especially during times of Anxiety, Trauma, or uncertainty—and how letting go can actually be the first step toward healing.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with perfectionism, disordered eating, emotional overwhelm, or a constant need to “keep it together.”

• How control becomes a coping mechanism—and a barrier to Growth

• Kati Morton’s personal story of healing and becoming a mental Health advocate

• The link between eating disorders, anxiety, and control

• Signs you’re stuck in unhelpful patterns (and how to break them)

• Why vulnerability is a powerful tool for personal transformation

• Practical mental health strategies for creating change and building emotional resilience

Kati Morton, LMFT, is a leading voice in mental health Education. With millions of followers across YouTube and Instagram, she’s known for making mental health conversations accessible, relatable, and empowering. Kati has been featured on The TODAY Show, Dr. Phil, Call Her Daddy, CBS The Doctors, and more.

🔗 Follow Kati on Instagram: @katimorton
🌐 Website: www.katimorton.com

• Are u ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health

• Traumatized: Identify, Understand, and Cope with PTSD and Emotional Stress

• Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy (Coming soon!)

If you’re looking for real tools to understand your mental health, improve your relationship with control, and finally feel unstuck—this episode is your starting point.

🎧 Tune in now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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