The Therapist and the Wildcard

At 36 years old, her life took a turn she never saw coming. In this episode, she shares her journey with endometrial cancer—how she found out, the shock of the diagnosis, and what it meant to face a hysterectomy and the reality of not being able to have children. The conversation openly explores the grief that followed—not just the physical loss, but the loss of the future she once imagined. The q...

In this episode, we dive into contamination OCD — not the watered-down version, but the reality of living with it. Vit talks openly about the fear, avoidance, compulsions, and mental toll that come with contamination OCD. This is a raw, honest conversation meant to shed light on a disorder that’s often misunderstood and minimized. The Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast hosted...

This episode focuses on the experience of going home after loss. Vit shares what it was like to move back into her house without Chris after staying with her brother, and how grief and OCD collided during that time. From safety, routines, and fear to the emotional impact of being back in a place full of memories, this is an honest conversation about a transition no one prepares you for. The Therap...

This episode continues the conversation with Kara and focuses on the aftermath — the funeral, the days that followed, and what it’s really like to be the friend of someone grieving deeply. We talk about showing up when there are no right words, navigating grief from the outside, and staying present long after everyone else goes back to their normal lives. Kara shares what it means to support someo...

In this episode, Vit is joined by her best friend Kara to talk about the month leading up to Chris’s death and the day everything changed — from the perspective of someone standing beside it all. This conversation is about what it’s like to watch someone you love go through unimaginable pain, to sense that something isn’t right, and to show up anyway. Kara shares what she noticed, what she carried...

In this episode, we discuss why we started The Therapist & The Wildcard, how Vit found Jen, and how grief isn’t just a physical loss. We talk about how grief can change a person, including Vit’s shift away from a Type A mindset, and explore virtual versus in-person therapy. An honest conversation about grief, growth, and healing. The Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast host...

In this episode, Vit shares the story of Chris — who he was, how they met, and what their relationship meant. This conversation is about more than a timeline; it’s about honoring a person, a connection, and the moments that mattered. Together, Jen and Vit talk through memories, context, and the importance of talking about someone who is no longer here — not just how it ended, but how it began. Thi...

This episode continues the conversation about Chris and focuses on the day everything changed. Vit shares what she can about the day Chris died, how it unfolded, and what it was like to begin grieving in real time. With care and intention, Jen helps guide the conversation through shock, loss, and the moments that stay with you. This episode is raw, honest, and heavy — and it’s shared to honor trut...

In this episode, we talk honestly about the funeral — what it was like to show up, sit through it, and survive a day that feels impossible. There’s no romanticizing grief here. Just real emotions, shock, love, and the heaviness of saying goodbye in front of other people. This is a raw conversation about loss, discomfort, and what that day actually felt like. The Therapist & The Wildcard is a m...

The Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast hosted by a therapist and a wildcard. Through honest conversations, lived experience, and professional insight, we talk about grief, healing, relationships, and what it really means to be human. No scripts. No perfection. Just real conversations. The Therapist & The Wildcard is a mental health podcast hosted by a therapist and a wildc...