Therapy language that was once meant to foster clarity and connection has quietly shifted into a defensive tool that often creates distance rather than understanding.

• Clinical terms like "gaslighting," "toxic," "narcissist," and "trauma" are frequently misunderstood and misused in everyday conversations
• The real definition of gaslighting involves psychological manipulation that causes someone to question their reality, not simple disagreement
• "Narcissist" isn't just someone self-absorbed, but a personality disorder requiring five or more specific DSM-5 criteria
• Trauma bonding isn't connecting over similar traumas, but a psychological attachment formed through cycles of abuse and positive reinforcement
• The critical difference between boundaries (which protect) and ultimatums (which control)
• Using therapy language can become emotional avoidance when we label others instead of expressing our own vulnerable feelings
• True emotional maturity isn't about mastering vocabulary but learning to sit with discomfort and take responsibility for our reactions
• When holding space for others, focus on being present rather than analyzing or fixing them
• Before using therapy terms, ask yourself: "Am I naming a pattern or reacting to a moment?"
• One of the most healing phrases isn't clinical at all: "That sounds really hard. I'm here with you"

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🎙️ Licensed and Unfiltered | Episode Title: Main Character Syndrome – The Rising Trend in Therapy Offices

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In this episode of Licensed and Unfiltered, we dive into the viral TikTok phenomenon known as Main Character Syndrome — and how it’s showing up in therapy sessions across the country. From emotional disconnection in relationships to the glamorization of self-importance on social media, we unpack how this trend is impacting real people in real relationships.

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• Personal stories and cautionary tales
• Real Reddit threads dissected
• Insightful commentary from a licensed therapist
• The difference between narcissism and learned self-centered behavior
• Tips for navigating relationships where one partner dominates emotional airtime

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• What is Main Character Syndrome?
• Why it's trending in therapy and pop culture
• Emotional equity and respect in relationships
• Strategies to manage self-focus and build empathy
• How toxic advice on social media is hurting intimacy

Whether you're navigating a one-sided relationship or just curious why this trend has therapists raising eyebrows, this episode breaks it all down — candidly and unfiltered.

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Dislike for your partner doesn't mean your relationship is doomed — it means you're human.

In this episode of Licensed and Unfiltered, Lina breaks down what it really means when you’re irritated, resentful, or just plain tired of your partner. From passive-aggressive dishwasher fights to Reddit confessions and emotional cycles in long-term love, we explore the difference between disconnection and destruction.

🔎 In this episode, we cover:

• What your fights are really about (Hint: It’s not the trash)
• Why you sometimes feel like you “don’t like” your partner
• Relationship repair cycles: closeness, distance, and reconnection
• The role of comparison culture and social media on intimacy
• Listener confessions and the truth behind relationship irritation
• Therapist-approved tools to reconnect (without losing your mind)

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