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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.

09/12/26

Why One Mistake Can Become Your Identity

When a Setback Becomes an Identity: The Feared Self, Beliefs, and the Stories We CarryThis episode looks at why insight alone often does not change behavior, even when someone knows exactly what they “should” do. Dr. Banker explains how setbacks can Read more

09/04/26

#89 The Stories You Tell Yourself Are Not Facts

This solo guided reflection invites listeners to step back from rigid self-definitions and consider who they are becoming. You are not stuck with the story you’ve been telling yourself. This short guided reflection helps you loosen old labels, questiRead more

08/19/26

#88 Motivation and the Self: Who We Think We Are Shapes What We Do

This is the 4th Episode in a Self Series: Motivation and the Self: How Who I Am Influences What I DoEpisode #1: Answering the Question Who am I? What is Your Self-Concept  Episode #2: The Self-Concept is Dynamic  Episode #3: The Secret to PsychologicRead more

07/31/26

#87 The Secret to Psychological Freedom: Strengthening the Part of You That Knows

In this episode of Talking Your Way to Change, Dr. Xan Banker dives deep into the fascinating nature of self-awareness, emphasizing how our ability to observe and reflect on ourselves is uniquely human and vital for growth and resilience. If you've eRead more

07/14/26

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

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, and the different versions of ourselves, we gain tools for healthier selfRead more

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