The Dr. Sylvia K Show
The Dr. Sylvia K Show
Dr. Sylvia K
Hosted by Dr. Sylvia K—therapist, speaker, and author of Lonely AF – A Therapist’s No BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone—this podcast is an honest, compassionate exploration of what it means to be human in a world that often teaches us to disconnect from our feelings, from each other, and from ourselves.Dr. Sylvia K wrote Lonely AF to create a meaningful resource and offer practical tools to help people better manage loneliness, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being. Rooted in the themes explored in the book, this show reframes loneliness not as a personal failure, but as an important signal—one that points us back toward connection, self-trust, and wholeness.Through the lens of brain science, attachment theory, trauma-informed psychology, mindfulness, and lived experience, each episode offers grounded insight, real talk, and tools you can actually use in your daily life—especially in your relationships and family systems. If you’re ready to move beyond self-limiting beliefs, stop performing your life, and begin living with more meaning, deeper connection, and grounded confidence—The Dr. Sylvia K Show is for you.✨ Lonely AF: A Therapist’s No-BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone is available to order on Amazon.
From Resentment to Freedom: Forgiveness Through Creativity and Imagination with Paul Lubicz
In this powerful and deeply transformative episode, I sit down with Paul Lubicz, founder of Return to True Nature, to explore the profound connection between forgiveness, healing, imagination, and personal transformation. Paul works with high-capacity founders, leaders, and creatives to break through limiting beliefs and remove the emotional and structural blocks that impact clarity, performance, and overall well-being. With more than two decades of experience, his approach focuses on restori...
Jun 22
58 min
Understanding Depression: Tools for Healing and Supporting Loved Ones with Dr. Z
This is a very special and heartfelt episode focused on depression, hope, recovery, and healing. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Lisa Zielbauer, PharmD, also known as Dr. Z, owner of Root Cause Rx and the voice behind Instagram accounts @RootCauseRx and @theMINDfulFARMacist. A Doctor of Pharmacy and Functional Medicine Consultant, Dr. Z courageously shares her personal journey with depression and anxiety, which began in high school and eventually led to a severe depressive...
Jun 4
47 min
Slow Down to Become with Dara Steinberg
Dara’s perspective on sensitivity as physiology rather than personality offers a powerful and refreshing conversation that so many women need to hear. In this deeply informative and supportive episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show, I sit down with Dara Steinberg to explore what it truly means to be a highly sensitive woman and how understanding your nervous system can become the foundation for healing, self-trust, and deeper connection. We dive into what the nervous system actually is, how it infl...
May 27
52 min
Dr. Kim - Parenting Through Play
In this episode, we dive into the powerful insights of Dr. Kim, also known as “The Parentologist,” and her transformative approach to raising emotionally connected, confident children. Drawing from her clinical work and her new book Parenting Through Play, we explore how play is truly the language of childhood—and how, as adults, we often forget its importance. Dr. Kim reminds us that while parents tend to rely on words, children communicate through play. When we meet them in that space, we u...
May 4
37 min
Beyond Food Noise: Connection Over Control with Dr. Vanessa Scaringi
In this deeply meaningful episode, I sit down with Dr. Vanessa Scaringi—licensed psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist, and co-owner of CALM Counseling in Austin, Texas—for a conversation that feels both grounding and transformative. Vanessa brings her relational approach to the forefront as we explore what it really means to feel connected—to ourselves, to others, and to our relationship with food. We dive into her upcoming book, Hungry for Connection, and unpack the powerful t...
Apr 20
41 min
Rewire Your Nervous System: Jessica Ortner on Tapping, Emotional Healing & Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Triggers
What if you could calm your nervous system in minutes—without overthinking, forcing positivity, or “figuring it all out”? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Jessica Ortner, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of The Tapping Solution, to explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, can help you regulate your nervous system, release emotional blocks, and build deeper self-compassion. Jessica shares the incredible origin story of...
Apr 16
51 min
Your Loneliness is Trying to Tell You Something, and How to Listen
In this solo episode, I explore something we all crave but rarely practice deeply enough: truly listening. I dive into the art of listening—not just to respond, but to understand. From reflective listening to the simple (but powerful) act of putting your phone down, I share practical ways we can show up more fully for the people in our lives. And when we can’t? How to communicate that honestly, without disconnecting. At the heart of this episode is something even deeper: the transformational ...
Mar 30
29 min
Identity Reset with Author Ashley Olivia Nelson
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with author and grief specialist Ashley Olivia Nelson to celebrate the release of her debut book, The Identity Reset, publishing March 16, 2026. Ashley’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. A two-time widow who has walked through profound personal loss, she has transformed her lived experience with grief into compassionate guidance for others navigating life’s most disorienting seasons. Her work reminds us that grief isn’t just...
Mar 16
37 min
When Family Love Comes With Strings: The Beckham Feud Through a Family Therapist's Lens Episode
What if the Beckham family “feud” isn’t about drama, entitlement, or ingratitude—but about something much deeper? In this episode, we unpack emotionally immature parents, family enmeshment, and differentiation using simple, everyday language anyone can understand. Through the lens of Bowen family systems theory (don’t worry—we keep it sixth-grade friendly), we explore how growing up too fast, carrying adult responsibilities as a child, and prioritizing family image can shape parenting—and fam...
Jan 23
18 min
Lonely Isn’t a Failure — It’s a Threshold, 8 Minute Meditation
This is not your usual podcast episode. This is a guided meditation designed to meet you in the quiet places—the tiredness that lingers in your body, the loneliness that doesn’t always have words, and the moment in life where something old no longer fits, but something new hasn’t fully arrived yet. This episode is part of a special meditation series created to complement the work inside Lonely AF: A Therapist’s No BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone. Here, loneliness is not treated as a problem to...
Jan 21
8 min
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