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By Xan Banker , Psy.D., L.P

This is a podcast about slowing down, understanding ourselves more deeply, and finding steadiness in a complex world. Hosted by Dr. Xan Banker, a licensed psychologist with decades of clinical experience, each episode explores mental health, psychotherapy, trauma, nervous system responses, relationships, and the inner patterns that shape how we cope. This is a space for reflection, emotional insight, and practical tools — not quick fixes, but meaningful change over time. This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional help.
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07/14/26

#86 The Self Doesn't Just Describe Who You Are—It Shapes How You Experience the World

#85 The Self as a Dynamic System: Understanding the Many Versions Within This episode explores how the self is more than static qualities; it is an active, ever-changing psychological system. By unraveling the layers of self-concept, self-processes, … Read more

07/01/26

#85 Who Are You? Exploring the Layers of Self-Identity

This episode explores the concept of self-identity, how it shapes our lives, and how understanding our self-concept can lead to greater resilience and self-awareness. Dr. Xan Banker guides listeners through reflective exercises and psychological insi… Read more

06/02/26

#84 Why You Struggle to Set Boundaries (Even When You Know Exactly What to Say)

Summary This episode explores the complex nature of boundaries from a psychodynamic and mentalizing perspective, emphasizing internal processes, common mistakes, and practical insights for setting healthy boundaries. Keywords boundaries, mentalizatio… Read more

04/27/26

#83 Social Anxiety: A Smaller World and a Crowded Mind

In this episode, Dr. Banker breaks down social anxiety beyond stereotypes—exploring what it truly looks like, how it forms, and what healing entails. Whether you struggle with it or want to understand someone who does, you'll come away with clarity a… Read more

04/06/26

#82 “Where Did My Anxiety Come From… and Does It Even Matter?”

This episode explores the nuanced understanding of anxiety, emphasizing the importance of identifying its root causes—biological, psychological, environmental, relational, and learned patterns—to enhance healing and reduce shame. Listen to hear why y… Read more

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