PodTherapy

Pod Therapy

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An explicit comedy and mental health question & answer show with real therapists. Balanced with equal parts irreverent humor and compassionate sincerity, Pod Therapy answers real people's questions about life, love, mental health, health and everything else every week. Ask your questions anonymously and read our show disclaimers at www. PodTherapy.net.

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#221: Abusive Mother, Job Search Despair, Spouse's Weight Gain 31.03.2022 1:28:27

Some deep questions this week on making boundaries with an abusive mother, experiencing despair after years of job searching, and how to talk to your spouse about their weight gain. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly...

#220: Deeper Therapy, EFT Tapping, Treating COVID Patient's Mentally 24.03.2022 1:13:25

In this one the guys discuss questions on how to go deeper in therapy as a patient, the use of Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping, and a Physical Therapist from Canada writes in about the difficulty of dealing with COVID patient's mental health challenges. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre sho...

#219: Emotional Affair, Socially Paralyzed, Ghosted my Therapist 17.03.2022 1:32:15

This week the guys answer questions on how to stop an emotional affair before it gets physical, dealing with social paralysis, and how to break up with a therapist rather than ghosting them. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs...

#218: Dr. Mike Todorovic - Psychophysiology of Pain 09.03.2022 1:37:20

This week the guys are joined by the awesome Dr. Mike Todorovic to discuss the psychology of pain! Check out Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast and Youtube Channel at https://drmattdrmike.com.au/ Follow Dr. Mike on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmiketodorovic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketodorovic/channel/ Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. Dad...

#217: Job Search Anxiety, Lip Biting, Sexless Marriage 03.03.2022 1:09:47

This week the guys discuss the anxiety of searching for a new job, compulsive lip biting, and what to do when you're in a sexless marriage. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Gr...

#216: Sexually Abused by Therapist, Paranoid Delusions, Dissociation in Creative Writing 24.02.2022 1:27:24

Some deep questions this week. We discuss a letter from a person who was sexually abused by their therapist, another letter about a Step Father's paranoid delusions, and a third on dissociating during creative writing. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychol...

#215: Private Practice, Neurodivergence, Inside Jokes, Adoption 17.02.2022 1:13:37

The guys invite you to meet us in Las Vegas at www. ScoopFest.com ! Also we answer questions on how to build a private practice, how to tell your therapist you are neurodivergent, we finally explain a bunch of inside jokes, and we answer a bonus question on adoption - kind of. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy t...

#214: Student Loan Woes, Toxic MH Instagram, Relationship during Mental Illness 10.02.2022 1:18:42

This week the guys answer questions on the woes of student loan debt, why mental health instagram is toxic, and how to manage a relationship during a mental health crisis. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interview...

#213: Child's Gender Identity and Alcohol Risk, Identity in Depression, Journal Therapy Ideas 03.02.2022 1:14:21

Jim explains why changing a tire is on his fears list. Also, the guys answer questions about a child's gender identity and alcohol risk, finding your identity through severe depression, and journaling ideas. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie n...

#212: Religious grad school; Getting rejected for a new job; Relationship puddle jumping 27.01.2022 1:05:14

Jim's a bit late, but joins us in the first letter. In this episode, the guys discuss attending a religious graduate school program, how to deal with job application rejection, and what to do about relationship puddle jumping. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives,...

#211: Concerns in a new relationship; Faking it; My therapist is in a band! 20.01.2022 1:02:03

Sydney Smith joins the show as our first ever Guest Co-Host! We answer listener mail about mental health concerns in a new relationship, faking it, and my therapist is in a band! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly in...

#210: Sleeping trouble, Concern for a teen, Getting over a toxic ex 13.01.2022 57:28

The guys answer questions about dealing with sleeping anxiety, deciding how to handle concerns about a teenager, and getting over a toxic ex. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects....

#209: Goals, Med School in your 30s, Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder 06.01.2022 1:10:19

The guys discuss their 2022 goals (Jim's is in the patreon), and answer questions on starting med school in your 30s and pre menstrual dysphoric disorder. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special si...

#208: Creeping, Therapist Makes Me Cry, Bipolar 2 30.12.2021 1:02:08

In this show we have questions on looking people up online - aka creeping - when a therapist makes you cry, and bipolar 2. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, bo...

#207: Toxic Sister in Law, Ghosted by a Therapist, Anti Vax Parent 23.12.2021 1:13:12

After a pleasant xmas gift exchange the guys take on questions about a person who's sister in law is toxic, what to do when your therapist suddenly disappears, and how to manage an anti-vax parent when you have a baby on the way. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us a...

#206: Jim's Gift, Internalized Stigma, Managing Expectations in Therapy 16.12.2021 1:17:06

Nick gets Jim a birthday gift. Also questions on internalized mental health stigma and managing your expectations in therapy. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights,...

#205: Jim's Mom, Feelings for Therapist, Social Anxiety 09.12.2021 1:16:43

Jim's Mom is in the studio! Also questions on Jim's anxiety, having feelings for your therapist, and social anxiety so bad you cannot call your doctor's office. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical d...

#204: Emotional Doc, ADHD Child, Boundaries with Friends 02.12.2021 1:19:48

Its Jim's birthday! Make sure you send him good vibes on the socials! Also questions from an emotionally exhausted doctor, a parent of a child with ADHD, and a person setting boundaries with their friend. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nigh...

#203: Caretaker Fatigue, Am I an Alcoholic, Depressed Roommate 25.11.2021 1:24:17

In this one we discuss caretaker fatigue, how to know whether you are an alcoholic, and supporting a depressed roommate. Also, do you have questions for Jim's mom's guest appearance? Email PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Resources mentioned in this episode: The Anxiety Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Worry-Workbook-Cognitive-Behavioral/dp/160623918X Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly...

#202: Awkward at Work, Not Being Yourself, Opprressive Mother 18.11.2021 1:19:12

In this episode, feeling awkward at work, not feeling like yourself anymore, and Mom driving you crazy. Also, do you have questions for Jim's mom's guest appearance? Email PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book...

#201: Advice for a Student Intern, How to Help a Friend with Violent Thoughts 11.11.2021 1:00:43

A therapy student intern write in for advice and a person asks about getting their friend into therapy. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www. PodT...

#200: A Therapist's Anxiety, Dissociative Spouse, Motorcycle Anxiety 04.11.2021 1:11:34

In this one a therapist writes in about her own anxiety, a man asks about his wife with possible dissociative identity disorder and a person asks about their motorcycle anxiety. Want to check out the DES-II? Here it is: http://traumadissociation.com/downloads/information/dissociativeexperiencesscale-ii.pdf Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us...

#199: Anti-Vax/Mask Anger, Kids Death Talk, ADHD Self Care 28.10.2021 1:11:13

This week the guys take on the feelings of anger some feel toward anti-vax/mask members of the community, how to help a kid who uses suicide language when angry, and self care strategies for ADHD. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book...

#198: Transitioning Therapists, Friend's Delusional Paranoia, Jealousy 21.10.2021 1:10:52

In this one we discuss how to get a new therapist up to speed on your trauma work, helping a friend who has delusional paranoia and struggles to take their medications, and whether jealousy is natural or a form of anxiety. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psy...

#197: Dating Friend's Ex, Weight Loss Validation, Alcoholic Mother 14.10.2021 1:15:43

In this episode the guys answer questions about whether its ok to date your friend's ex girlfriend, when your doctor doesn't acknowledge your weight loss achievements, and whether to have a relationship with an alcoholic mother. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dive...