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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

For those of you in committed relationships, What do you think is the #1 challenge couples have feeling that spark and intimate desire they crave?

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

A different way to begin the year. How Do You Want to Live? An existential orientation—not a resolution. Join me January 11 at 6pm CT for a FREE live, reflective Zoom workshop focused on meaning, desire, and how you want to show up in your life this year. zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

4 early voting days left, Davidson! Get out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social! Make being a decent human normal again!

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

This made me almost spit out my tea. 🤣🤣🤣

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

@maddow.msnbc.com The Nashville #NoKings protest was truly incredible! It was well organized, peaceful and had the best energy of neighbors turning out to support their neighbors. @50501nashtn.bsky.social

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Funny how “Don’t tread on me” turns into “stay silent” when it’s not your rights being trampled. Where are the liberty lovers when ICE skips due process? Freedom isn’t just a flag. And it’s only real if it applies to everyone. Silence in the face of injustice isn’t neutrality. It’s consent.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Pretty sure that’s not what happened with the Jan 6th insurrectionists. They harmed our LEOs and got a Presidential pardon. Every. Single. One.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Remember all those trucks that had 3% decal on them. All “molon labe” and “We the People” stuff? Where are they now? Oh that’s right… They’ve BECOME the people they were promising to fight.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I am devastated for our trans military families. You all deserve so much better than this.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Reclaiming Your Body After Trauma 💕💪 Your body belongs to you. Always. Reclaiming it after trauma isn’t about timelines. It’s about agency, trust, and what feels right for you. #TraumaRecovery #BodyReclamation #EmbodiedHealing #TherapyForSurvivors #SAAPM #traumainformedtherapy #mindbody

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

This book by @florencewilliams.bsky.social is absolutely exquisite (and I’m not just talking about the 16 pages of 6pt font references). 😍 #booksky #books #bibliophile

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Mozzie is officially over the torrential rain, and the cyclonic winds. Fortunately he loves being toweled off. It’s a small pleasure for enduring the indignity of having to go outside rn. #nashvilletn #dogsofbluesky

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

This is why my PR team hates me. 🤣 (They don’t actually—but also…)

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Happy Friday! Starting off my day with coffee, candles and journaling. I am clinging to small joys these days.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I never believed the whole “dogs resemble their owners” thing, but then I caught my dog throwing massive shade today 😒 and now I can see it. #rescuedog #nashvillepups

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

After an unscheduled hiatus re: the state of *gestures vaguely* I am bringing back my Substack, The Intimate Philosopher! It is completely free and has an audio edition for every episode. Please check it out at emmasmithphd.substack.com

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Finally got around to making my Valentine’s wreath. It’s HUGE. 😂 Oh well. We could use a little more love these days. ❤️

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Mozzie’s on duty. There will be no fascist squirrels entering this yard any time soon.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

On the heels of my dissertation award travel, I have the opportunity to be with so many incredible LGBTQ+ leaders at the LGBTQ Task Force’s #CreatingChangeConference2025 It’s so beautiful, inspiring and a great reminder to stay engaged.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Living the dream = when your partner knows you love Valentine’s Day and buys you heart-shaped chocolate the first day she sees it. 🥰❤️

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I’ve been undergoing a rebrand and THIS is the first sneak peek of my new office space on Music Row! ☺️❤️ Did they have me a “built-in bookcases”? Yes. Yes they did. You can follow the whole reveal on IG @emmasmithphd #Nashville #psychotherapist #musiccity

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

It’s officially a SNOW DAY! Was I up at 2 am, 3 am, 5 am checking to see if it had started? Yes. Because apparently my inner 8 year old is alive & well. #snowday #nashville #snowismyfavoriteseason

Small brown and white stripped bird sitting in a tree with snow coming down around it.

Landscape view of a black aluminum fence, a small tree and a shrub. The grass is covered in snow, but still poking through.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Q for my fellow therapists, do you burn sage & incense in your end of year meetings with clients or are they all straight? 🤣🌿 Obviously I’m joking… okay, half joking. I do it with basically all of them if desired. #queertherapist #newyears #ritual #mentalhealth

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

10,000 to 20,000 mental health apps?! Holy 🐑! When it comes to treating depression, I believe in incorporating as many support strategies as possible. Have you tried any MH apps? Any you really like or gave you positive results? LMK #mentalhealth #depression #psychology

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

How I feel everyday from Dec 1 - Mar 1 when I wake up and there isn’t any snow. ❄️

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Sometimes I get to do cool things— tomorrow I’ll be on the Psychobabble Radio show (WXNA FM 101.5) at 12pm talking about all things Seasonal Affective Disorder! (Listen or stream @ WXNAFM.org)

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Curled up with two of my presents (a book and a blanket) and totally relaxed.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

One of the prettiest loaves I’ve ever made— originally planned to serve tomorrow. But decided instead to give my partner and her little brother the gift of warm bread fresh from the oven. 3/4 of a loaf will have to do tomorrow. 🩷 #italianchristmaseve

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

My second year with Unravel Your Year by @susannahconway.bsky.social 🩷 I love the thoughtful reflection of reviewing the past year and preparing to welcome in the new year with intention and groundedness. #therapistlife #unravelyouryear #growth

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I’m probably way too proud of how all over the place my music tastes are. Music for all moods. #SpotifyWrapped

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Continuing my therapeutic endeavor… the 🦚 Peacock Tree is up. I can’t remember if it was Plato or someone else, but I remember this quote from PHIL101: “Without Beauty, the Soul dies.” This tree makes my soul feel very very alive. 🥰 #christmastree #healing #queertherapist

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

First winter in Nashville and people inevitably keep asking “Does it get cold there?” After years of living all over the country, and meeting people from all over the world, I have learned to never answer this question with a simple yes/no. 😂 I’ll let you decide for yourself. #nashville #itsatrap

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Who knew putting up a tree would be its own kind of therapy? 🥰 I love decorating trees, but this year it just hit different. December is going to be a cocooning month for me this year— investing in the things I can influence 3ft in any direction. Small things. #healing #queertherapist #christmastree

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Happy Saturday — just some light CEUs for this Saturday.

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Emma Smith, PhD @emmasmithphd.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

The last 10 days have been a lesson in what it’s like to be a philosophy major taking a nihilism course. 🥵

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