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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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#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...

#196: Work friendships, Loss of Hobby, Loving an Alcoholic 07.10.2021 1:27:18

Questions on workplace friendships, losing interest in a hobby, and loving an alcoholic. 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www. PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episo...

#195: Perfection in Marriage, Pet's Death, Friend in Abusive Relationship 30.09.2021 57:44

Today's questions are about whether perfection is harming a marriage, getting a new pet after a previous pet's death, helping a friend who is in an abusive relationship. 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side pr...

#194: Fear of Betrayal, Boredom Porn, Delta Variant Blues 23.09.2021 1:03:43

The guys answer questions about delta variant blues, dealing with the fear of abandonment and betrayal, and watching porn when bored. Vote Jim for Best of Las Vegas at www. VoteJim.net 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and...

#193: Dissociated Identity Disorder, Successful Sibling Resentment, Violent Fantasies 16.09.2021 1:13:53

The guys discuss whether a therapist can hide a Dissociated Identity Disorder diagnosis, dealing with financial resentment of a siblings success and how to handle violent fantasies. Vote Jim for Best of Las Vegas at www. VoteJim.net 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, psychology mo...

#192: Suicidal Sibling, Therapist in Therapy, Early Eating Disorder 09.09.2021 1:06:19

In this one we get a letters from a woman who learns her sibling was suicidal, a therapist who is in therapy themselves, and a girl worried about her friend's possible eating 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and...

#191: Fear of Failure, Loss of Interest, Gender Identity in Highschool 02.09.2021 1:04:23

The guys discuss a therapist's fear of failure, a 15 year loss of interest, and a highschooler exploring their gender identity and career prospects. 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swa...

#190: Covid Agoraphobia, Wife Attracted to Female Friend, Journaling 26.08.2021 1:00:00

This week's questions are about journaling, how covid has caused agoraphobia, and a married woman who is attracted to her female 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our sto...

#189: Confidentiality Breach, Disappointed Father, Bearing Children if Mentally Ill 19.08.2021 1:15:18

This time the guys take a question from a college student who felt their mental health information was compromised, a person with ADHD living with his disappointed father, and a woman concerned that she shouldn't have children for fear of passing on her mental illness. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www. DadviceBook.com Join us at www. Patreon.com/Therapy to access...

#188: Sexual Narratives, Alcoholic Breakup, Inherited Trauma 12.08.2021 1:10:03

This time the guys answer questions about porn and sexual narratives, breaking up with an alcoholic, and whether inherited or generational trauma is really a thing. 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side project...

#187: Chronic Suicidal Depression, Anxiety about seeing a Therapist 05.08.2021 1:03:55

This this one the guys discuss a deep question about chronic suicidal depression, along with concurrent suicidal intrusive thoughts (very different from depression Z) and then a question about feeling anxious about talking to a therapist. 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, psychol...

#186: Emotionally Distant Father, Anxiety Medications, Relationship Needs 29.07.2021 1:00:06

In this episode the guys answer a question about an emotionally distant father, what medications help with anxiety, and how to discover your own relationship needs. 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side project...

#185: Delusional Paristolsis, Reconnecting Families, Hypochondria Eating Disorder 22.07.2021 1:02:37

In this one the guys discuss delusional paristolsis, rebuilding broken family relationships and whether somebody has an eating disorder or hypochrondria. 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, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab som...