XO, Your Unlicensed Therapists
by Kate Coffey and Robin Dunavant
Join Robin & Kate as they chat about all being a THERAPIZED GIRLY in their 20s. From what makes being a girls girl so important, why finding a side hustle while pursuing a broadway dream that doesn’t suck your soul is key, to what kind of rat girl you are, you’ll be left feeling thoroughly entertained and perhaps concerned.
Episodes
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11: boundary setting and baseball feat. Gracie Cashman
Everyone, meet Gracie. Known to many as the host of a New York Emmy Award Winning show on the YES network "The Story of My Number", but to Kate? She's her best friend. Kate's Northwestern partner-in-chaos (thanks, NU) and, yes, now a host at the YES Network and professional film/tv actress. Get…
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10: outgrowing dreams and how to cope
On today’s episode, Kate opens up about what it really looks like to walk away from the dream you’ve carried since childhood. From seeing Wicked at age four to training at Northwestern, acting defined her life for over two decades—until it didn’t. Kate shares the grief, the spirals, the identity...
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9: being a mother isn't the end. it's the beginning. feat. Bella DeNapoli
Being a mom isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. On today’s episode, Kate sits down with the radiant Bella DeNapoli—vocal powerhouse, songwriter, and proud new mama—who you might recognize from The Voice (Team Ariana, duh). Bella opens up about breaking the mold of what it means to be a mom in the...
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8: dreams can change (and it's okay) feat. Veronica Stern
In this special episode of XO, Your Unlicensed Therapist, Kate is joined by guest co-host Veronica Stern—actor, podcaster, and all-around dream re-evaluator. Together, they dive deep into what it means to pivot, pause, and reimagine success as a creative in today’s world. From leaving national...
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7: evict them!
This week, Kate is diving into the friendships that shape us—for better or worse. Some friendships ebb and flow, while others slowly fade for a reason. So how do you know if it’s just a rough patch or a friendship that’s run its course? From what a healthy friendship actually looks like to the...
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6: becoming an IRL wellness girly (it's not what you think)
Wellness culture is everywhere—morning routines, matcha lattes, perfectly lit meditation corners. But is all of this actually making us well? In this episode, Kate pulls back the curtain on the curated world of social media wellness, breaking down why we’re so obsessed with these aesthetics, the...
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5: relationship advice from a girl who had chronically bad taste
This week Kate dives into the messy, chaotic, and sometimes painfully hilarious dating history before landing in a healthy relationship (truly its a miracle). From toxic situationships to mistaking red flags for fireworks, she reflects on the patterns that kept her stuck, the turning points that...
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4: creative burnout: common, but deadly
This week, Kate gets real about creative burnout and why rest is just as important as the work. She talks hustle culture, the pressure to monetize your art, and how to reclaim joy in your creative process. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like your creativity is just another box to…
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3: The Psychosis of Audition Season (feat. Cara Rose DiPietro)
The queen of pink and advocating for self-care within the theater industry, Cara Rose DiPietro, joins us today to talk all things audition season. Those dreadful 4-5 months of winter in NYC where every professional theater actor makes a home in the halls of Pearl Studios or Ripley Grier. Join…
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2: Are you REALLY a girls girl? (or just toxic and not self aware)
So... the question still stands: Are you REALLY a girls girl? Let's find out. Kate is flying solo this week (don’t worry— your double unlicensed therapist team will be back in action next week). Let’s talk about the hot button topic that is being a girls girl. Kate defines what a girls girl is...
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1: 2024 is for Mental Stability
If your life was made into a movie, would your therapist be a character? Meet Kate & Robin, your unlicensed therapists, and hosts— Join them in their first of many girling sessions, where they discuss their friendship, their journeys in therapy, and why 2024 is for mental health and clarity.
About this show
Join Robin & Kate as they chat about all being a THERAPIZED GIRLY in their 20s. From what makes being a girls girl so important, why finding a side hustle while pursuing a broadway dream that doesn’t suck your soul is key, to what kind of rat girl you are, you’ll be left feeling thoroughly entertained and perhaps concerned.
Hosted by
Kate Coffey and Robin Dunavant