Courtney Lauver, LCSW and Jess Miller, LPATA

Mental Health Dumpster Fire

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Two therapists ditch the psychobabble and get real about how mental health shows up in our daily lives. Using current events and trending online stories, your hosts break down the psychology behind daily drama, communication problems, parenting frustrations and relationship complaints. Get expert takes through an unfiltered lens, and commiserate with us about how we're all screwed.

Author

Courtney Lauver, LCSW and Jess Miller, LPATA

Episodes

Episode 8: Therapist Talk Education (Part 1) 08.08.2024 1:16:04

Jess and Courtney discuss parenting trends that frustrate educators and provide their own education on how parents can step it up. Our recommendations this week are: @samacdonald on TikTok A Slob Comes Clean Podcast: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts/ Check out the article we read here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/modern-parenting-trends-teachers-opinions Follow us on Instagram (@me...

Episode 7: Teen Helps Create Law to Stop Child Exploitation 01.08.2024 1:09:00

CW: Child Exploitation This week, Courtney and Jess discuss new legislation to help prevent child exploitation on social media. They also talk about helping teens make friends and how technology makes it harder to socialize IRL. Our recommendations include @birchwoodarttherapy on Instagram! Check out Courtney's blog post on making friends as an adult here: https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/...

Episode 5: My Therapist Told Me To Neglect My Child! 18.07.2024 1:06:25

Content warnings for this episode: brief mentions of conversion therapy, child neglect, weight loss, sexual assault, religious trauma On this episode of MHDF, Jess and Courtney discuss the worst and best things people have heard from their therapists. This week's recommendations: Dr. Chelsey Hauge (@drchelsey_parenting on Instagram and TikTok) & Devon Rodriguez (@devonrodriguezart on Instagram...

Episode 4: Gender Identity, Chappell Roan, Playing with Your Kids, Oh My! 11.07.2024 52:22

How are we doin?! Welcome to episode 4 of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we talk about gender identity for school-aged kids, queer community spaces, how to play with kids when you yourself are an adult, and our love for Chappell Roan. Our recommendations for this week are @maistorybooklibrary and @redwoodcenterforchildren. Follow the show on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok...

Episode 3: Your Child is Not a Narcissist 03.07.2024 1:04:38

Jess and Courtney discuss quitting therapy, getting an accurate mental health diagnosis, using therapy language in casual conversation, what to put in a depression care package, and finding a balance between letting kids be kids and giving them responsibility. Our recommendations today are Dr. Josh Mirmelli, PsyD, @therapywithdrjosh on Instagram, and the book Mom's House, Dad's House by Dr. Isolin...

Episode 2: AITA Parenting Topics & First Time in Therapy FAQs 26.06.2024 56:46

CW: brief mentions of depression, suicide/suicidal ideation, homicide, abuse, and neglect. Hey there, it's Episode 2 of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we chat about teens who won't get out of bed in the morning, maintaining a united front for parents with toddlers, and we answer some FAQs about what to expect when starting therapy for the first time. We also introduce a new segment: Recommenda...

Episode 1: Get to Know Your Therapists 18.06.2024 53:27

CW: Brief mention of child abuse and suicidal ideationWelcome to the first episode of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we introduce ourselves and give you an idea of what to expect from future episodes. If you have any suggestions for topics for future episodes, message us on Instagram. Social Links:Jess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartsybrain/?igsh=MWQybGR0Zm04ZzRsaQ%3D%3DJess' Face...