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#151: Why do I Keep Doing this with Kati Morton

Polly Warren

On this week's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Kati Morton — licensed therapist, bestselling author, and one of the very first mental health professionals to step onto YouTube.

Since then, Kati's channel has grown to over a 1.5 million subscribers, not because she chased fame, but because people recognised her gift of making mental health feel accessible, human, and far less overwhelming.

In this conversation, Kati and I dive into the inner landscapes so many of us  find ourselves navigating — self-doubt, shifting identities, emotional load, and the patterns we cling to when life feels uncertain. 

We also explore her new book, Why Do I Keep Doing This?, a compassionate look at perfectionism, control, people-pleasing, and all the ways we try to keep ourselves safe.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode

  • The patterns of control many of us lean on (perfectionism, people-pleasing, overfunctioning) — and what they’re actually protecting us from.
  • How childhood blueprints shape the way we show up in adult relationships, especially during stressful life transitions.
  • The early warning signs of emotional overload: irritability, resentment, and the quiet “red flags” we often ignore.
  • Practical tools for managing anger and anxiety, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
  • Why accepting help feels so uncomfortable — and how to open to support without losing your sense of self.
  • The importance of modelling healthy conflict for our children, even if we didn’t grow up seeing it ourselves.
  • How to take small, compassionate steps towards breaking old patterns and building emotional resilience.

To discover more about Kati go to:

Kati's Youtube Channel

Kati's Website

Kati's Instagram

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