My Sister's A Therapist- Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor

Well...what are you afraid of, anyway? References: The Shadow Work Journal: A Guide To Integrate and Transcend Your Shadows How Evolution Designed Your Fear:  Mathias Clasen Why do people worry?: Mark Freeston  Wikipedia: Urbach–Wiethe disease  The rare disease that stops people from feeling fear: Jasmin Fox-Skelly Rare Brain Disorder Prevents All Fear: Laura Sanders Why worrying doesn’t work — an...

We can figure out why a fascist is surrounded by rich friends, and we've discussed how they get regular people to do their dirty work-in OBEY- but we don't talk about the need for loyal losers in any autocrat's mid-level bureaucracy! Pete Hegseth? RFK? Matt Gaetz? Who are these idiots? References: "The engines of autocracies? Mediocre employees"-By Amanda Taub “Making a Caree...

Why are we obsessed with the good old days? References: Johno Verity: Interview with Aaron, The Gas Lamplighter Why Millions Are Watching Dr. Parkinstine Live Like It’s 1915: Ashley Fike Subway Takes: The Fight Against Cobblestones: Ft. Gabriella Karefa Johnson Why are we so obsessed with the past?: Joelle Maillard Why Are People Suddenly Obsessed With Life in the Middle Ages?:  Tanner G arrity Wh...

Did you ever hear of behavioral economics? Do you think a series of quarters landing heads are more likely to land on tails? What else do you think you're probably wrong about? Find out now! References: Stanford Coin Experiment- 2023-Persi Diaconis Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases by Daniel Kahneman, Paul Slovic, and Amos Tversky Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health...

An extra-long show with the brilliant, funny, and talented Lu Chekowsky- we talk about fatphobia, how advertising makes us hate ourselves, and the perils of Sun-In addiction. Her book is so great, it's out June 9th and she's also got it on audiobook on Audible! References: Don't Buy What I'm Selling, by Lu Chekowsky Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/W...

Why am I fighting in the comments section- again?? Where outrage addiction comes from and why it's bad for you! References: Your Addiction to Outrage is Ruining Your Life The anger feels so good, but it’s insidious Pete Williams Maddiction: Addiction to Self-Righteous Outrage Jeremy E. Sherman Du Mez, Kristen Kobes (2020) Jesus and John Wayne: How white Evangelicals corrupted a faith and fractured...

We all think we're so special, so unique- but human problems are pretty universal! References: Am I Normal?: Josie Glausiusz Why do people find it difficult to realize that every other person has the same fundamental problems that they do? Sashi Gavani & David Hunter Your problems are not unique. : Michael Dermer  Why Do I Feel Different From Others? (And How to Cope): Viktor Sander Why Some P...

What's up with tradwives, and why is seeking gendered family roles so dangerous for women? REFERENCES:  Tradwife account ‘Patriarchy Hannah’ apologizes for lies, says she was ‘not who I presented myself to be’ Kalhan Rosenblatt The Tradwife Trend Is a Risky Throwback- Psychology Today--Marika Lindholm Ph. D. The Fury of the Tradwife:  Adapted from an Annenberg School for Communication news article...

Are love songs bad for your mental health? Why does Sting find stalking so romantic? Who is the clean-up woman? All these questions and more answered here! We review the mental issues exhibited by Squeeze, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Lola Young, Bel Biv Devoe, and many more! References: Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems: SAMHSA How to Stop Objectifying Women: Integr...

Why do some people lose themselves in travel? Why can't either of the sisters handle pot? Why is Venice Syndrome so deadly? These questions and more answered here! #seeker syndrome #mental health #sisters #therapy #international travel Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/...

Listener Samantha writes in with a great topic- what are the hard parts of healing? Why don't I feel like TikTok told me I would? And other great questions. References: Healing: A Journey, Not a Destination: Lindsay Paulsen What Does it Mean When Someone Says “Healing Isn’t Linear”?: Pivotal Counseling  How Long Does It Take for a New Behavior to Become a Habit?: Scott Frothingham  Progress Isn’t...

Do people get what they deserve? Why does it feel so much better to think so? Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness

Why don't people take good advice? We talk about bad habits and intractable people. References: What's the origin of the phrase 'You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink?”: Phrase Finder 4 Hacks for Dealing With Difficult People: Martin Lanik 5 Vital Steps to Help You Overcome Resistance: Nina Ahuja, MD The 3 Most Powerful Ways To Change People Who Don't Want...

Laura and Virginia break down the Manosphere documentary by Louis Theroux. Louis, if you're reading this, just know that we love you Theroux and Theroux. Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness/Misogyny/Cult Behavior

A listener asks- how do tell my husband about my thumb-sucking? And other secrets worth discussing. Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness

The girls talk about the hottest tips and trends in restorative sleep, sleepmaxxing, the importance of taking care of yourself. References: 201 hours awake: The DJ who dared to defy sleep: by Sasha Spencer Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness

As soon as you were born, your Mom told you how important it is to meet a man and get married. Movies told you. Television told you. Even the toys you played with told you. But now, we're not so sure! Should we center ourselves in our own lives? Listener Maria asks how to engage with a partner without losing herself! References: The Artist's Way- Julia Cameron Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Wome...

What would it take for you to become a jackbooted government-funded thug? The answer might surprise you! Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness/ICE/Epstein Files

Dr. Carrick comes on to discuss NET, EMDR, the mind-body connection, chiropractors, and Rene Descartes! References: Netmindbody.com lauraryan.org And How Did That Make You Feel? Podcast: Dr. Kim Makoi Stressed: A Documentary Film: The ONE research foundation  Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine: Candace B. Pert Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma...

On the eternal attraction of sad, depressed men- Robert Smith, you have set me up for failure: How dating a man with poor self-esteem will destroy your life as well as his! Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness/Goth/Self-Esteem/Relationships/Narcissism

This week, architect and designer Lane Hicks joins us to talk about the effects of scale on human interaction. She advises on what makes a good church, comedy club, or Chili's, and Laura holds forth for Hobbiton. References: Why Has All The Color Gone Out Of The World? Jason Pargin 'Millennial Gray' Is the Color Trend an Entire Generation Can’t Get Enough Of, Move over “sad beige,&quot...

Are we on a different timeline, is it mass hypnosis, or do we just not know how to spell Bearenstain? Common examples and some explanations for the Mandela Effect. Features a special guest appearance from Star Wars expert Scott Kirkwood. Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapis...

How can you tell whether a friend is toxic? What if you're the toxic friend? With special guest Maria Bamford! Maria is the star of Lady Dynamite, Comedians of Comedy, and the new Judd Apatow documentary, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story References: Chelsea Marie: Tik Tok How to make friends? Study reveals how many hours it takes: Rick Hellman 13 Signs Your Best Friend Is Toxic- Bust...

Lily Allen released one of 2025's top albums after being recklessly played by her husband, David Harbour. What happened? What does Virginia suspect? What can we learn about narcissists, narcissist discard, infidelity, and bad boundaries from this record? We also talk about our own rocky relationships, P.Diddy, why men can't stand to see you shine, and much more. References: West End Girl b...

Is the age of AI the end of the expert? What does it take to achieve mastery of something, and why do we want it so much? References: Outliers: The Story of Success: Malcolm Gladwell It's All In Your Head: How To Achieve Mastery And Improve Performance: Chris Cancialosi How to Level Up At Anything: Using Science to Approach Mastery: Jacqueline M. Kory-Westlund How To Achieve Mastery: Three Ste...