May & June Month in Review - Ep361May & June Month in Review - Ep361
Through a Therapist's Eyes Podcast
Chris Gazdik, Kyle King and Neil Robinson look back at recent conversations on grief, neurodivergent labels, hidden emotions and emotional safety in relationships. The chat blends humour with practical questions that invite reflection on how people feel, connect and seek support.
1:10:17•30 Jun 2026
Emotions, Labels and Feeling Safe: May & June Mental Health Round-Up
Episode Overview
- Embrace your unique interests and skills; there’s often a community out there that can offer connection and resilience.
- Be cautious about self-diagnosing as neurodivergent based solely on online content; stress, burnout and personality can mimic clinical symptoms.
- Remember that anger is often a secondary emotion covering hurt, fear or shame, so pausing to reflect can change how you respond.
- Emotional safety grows when people are curious, listen to understand rather than to correct, and avoid using someone’s vulnerability against them.
- Strong relationships aren’t free of conflict; they’re defined by repair, validation, accountability and the freedom to be fully yourself.
“Get curious about things, get curious about how you're processing things and then, you know, reflect.”
Curious about how others manage their mental health journey? This month-in-review chat from Through a Therapist’s Eyes pulls together a lively mix of light-hearted banter and serious reflection on how we relate to ourselves and other people. Chris Gazdik sits down with regulars Kyle King and Neil Robinson to talk about everything from ESPN oddities like outhouse races and slippery stairs to grief, learning struggles, and emotional safety.
Those quirky competitions aren’t just for laughs: they become a springboard for talking about community, uniqueness, and why finding “your people” matters when life feels heavy. The trio revisit recent episodes on dogs and grief, internet self-diagnosis, and parental anxiety around graduations. There’s a careful look at the current rush to call ourselves “neurodivergent”, with a reminder that stress, burnout or personality quirks might explain a lot more than an online label.
As Neil puts it, some people “try to label something… when they just, you know, you’re human. You think differently.” Professional assessment is framed as crucial, especially around things like ADHD, autism and dyslexia. A big chunk of the conversation tackles primary and secondary emotions: why we snap in anger when we’re actually hurt, afraid or ashamed underneath.
Chris uses the idea of emotional “colours” blending together and asks practical questions like, “Do you tend to express vulnerability or do you protect yourself from it?” They round things off by talking about emotional safety in relationships – that “golden egg” space where your experience isn’t weaponised and you can be fully yourself without fear of judgement. Curiosity, repair, validation and accountability all get highlighted as skills that help couples, families and friends handle the hard stuff together.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your reactions are “just human” or something more, this recap gives you plenty to think about – who makes you feel emotionally safe, and how can you be that person for someone else?
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