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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#121: Corona Suicide, Becoming a Therapist, Hypno Alien Abudction 30.04.2020 1:02:14

How will corona virus likely effect the suicide rate? How does a person become a therapist? Can hypnosis be used to unlock memories of alien abduction? This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David Datascoop Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.co...

#120: Partner Anxiety, Corona PTSD, Breakup for Quarantine 23.04.2020 1:13:40

How can a person partnered with somebody with anxiety help? Can healthcare workers get PTSD from Corona treatment? Should I break up with my boyfriend for breaking quarantine? This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Kyla Lansbury and David Datascoop Villalon! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuy...

#119: Compassion Fatigue, Kids in Quarantine, Survivors Guilt 16.04.2020 1:02:19

10 tips for dealing with compassion fatigue, how to entertain kids in quarantine, and dealing with survivors guilt with corona virus. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTh...

#118: Right v Left Brain, Noon Anxiety, Compassionate Pain 09.04.2020 1:04:12

Is the right/left brain thing a myth? Also "how can I fix my afternoon anxiety" and "as an empath during coronavirus how can I deal with my compassionate pain"? This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Face...

#117: Prison Experiment, Healthcare Depression, ADHD Quarantine 02.04.2020 1:04:18

The guys review the Stanford Prison Experiment, answer a question from a healthcare provider who is feeling depressed and a person with ADHD stuck in quarantine. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Datascoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com...

#116: 7 Stages of Coronavirus Grief, BFF stealing my GF, Canada Corona Anxiety 26.03.2020 1:10:32

Jim explains how the 7 stages of grief apply to adapting to the effect on corona virus on people's lives, the guys answer a question from a person who's bestfriend is trying to steal his girlfriend, and a listener from Canada asks about corona anxiety. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Jr Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www....

#115: The Research Behind AA, Missing Sports During COVID-19, Our Favorite Diagnoses 19.03.2020 1:06:50

Jim manages to weasel out of his terrible bet after March Madness is canceled. We discuss the new research on Alcoholics Anonymous and the genius of car designer, Paulie Mustang. We also respond to listener mail about missing sports during COVID-19, our favorite diagnoses to treat, and we get an update on a previous letter. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.o...

#114: COVID-19, Compulsive Lying, Stockholm Syndrome 12.03.2020 1:01:59

With Bumper Sticker Madness looming the guys discuss corona virus, a letter from a compulsive liar, and whether Stockholm Syndrome is responsible for toxic relationships. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME...

#113: Psychology Today's Sexual Fantasies, Threatening Suicide After a Breakup, Advice to Students 05.03.2020 1:06:05

Jim has a new car and makes an UNBELIEVABLE wager at the end of the show. We discuss the top sexual fantasies according to Psychology Today, and answer listener mail about threatening suicide during a breakup and giving advice to psychology students. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This we...

#112: Improving Therapy from the Consumer's Perspective, and How to Help My Pregnant Sister. 27.02.2020 1:28:49

The guys are joined by ex-officio board member, EZ Whip and discuss ways of improving therapy and access to care, and answer listener mail about how to help a pregnant sister and setting boundaries. ...and Jim does A LOT of his therapeutic "hmmm"s and "yeah"s. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=3004...

#111: Impulsive Eating, Birth Order, Susceptibility to Mental Illness 20.02.2020 1:17:21

Nick teaches us about the neurons behind impulsive eating, the guys discuss whether you are more vulnerable to other mental illness if you've suffered one already, and they have a lively discussion about birth order. Also Jim apologizes to dolphins. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This wee...

#110: Magic Mushrooms as Treatment, What to do with an old diary, and toxic friendships 13.02.2020 57:56

The guys discuss psilocybin as a treatment for depression and anxiety and answer listener mail about what to do with an old diary, and toxic friendships. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or T...

#109: How Horror movies Exploit Psychology, Taking a Break From Marriage, Contemplating Suicide 06.02.2020 1:15:00

The guys discuss research on how horror movies exploit the inner workings of the brain, and answer listener mail about taking a break from marriage and dealing with suicidal thoughts. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Jud...

#108: Out Of Network Therapy, Therapist Friends, Intrusive Thoughts 30.01.2020 55:12

The guys unpack news that more Americans are going out of network for mental health care than ever before and go into the weeds of what that means for patients and providers ( https://www.marketwatch.com/story/americans-are-increasingly-going-out-of-network-for-mental-health-coverage-2019-11-22) Also: Is it ok to attend therapy for companionship and be friendly with your therapist? What are intrus...

#107: Luxury Impostor Syndrome, Feelings for an Ex, Using Suboxone 23.01.2020 1:12:51

New research shows that luxury purchases can fuel the 'Impostor Syndrome.' The guys discuss the findings and answer listener mail about having feelings for an ex and using Suboxone for opioid recovery. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schnieder! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.ne...

#106: Evolutionary Purpose, ADHD, Up and At 'Em 16.01.2020 1:10:11

Jim shares his S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2020, we respond to listener mail about emotional support and discuss whether parents should lie to their children about Santa. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Fa...

#105: Goals for 2020; Emotional Support; Should you lie to your child about Santa? 09.01.2020 59:33

Jim shares his S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2020, we respond to listener mail about emotional support and discuss whether parents should lie to their children about Santa. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy...

#104: Season 2 Finale, Addicted Daughter, Holiday Estrangement 02.01.2020 1:07:35

We celebrate 2 years of Pod Therapy with holiday gift exchange, a stroll down memory lane with season 2's highlights, and JACOB'S LIFE COACH JINGLE is debuted! Also we answer a question about an addicted daughter and holiday estrangement. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at ww...

#103: Teenage Marijuana Use, Abusive Dating Patterns 25.12.2019 56:57

Teenage marijuana use is on the rise as are hospitalizations for marijuana induced psychosis. Also the guys answer a question about reliving abusive dating patterns. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/P...

#102: Jim's Kids, Wanting Divorce, Hot Therapist 19.12.2019 36:53

Jim's kids guest host the episode, also it turns out video games don't make you depressed, is it ok to have resentments and want divorce, and what to do if your therapist is hot. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/P...

#101: Jims Spirit, Anxiety Rx, Future of Therapy 12.12.2019 58:02

Jim discusses his flight on spirit airlines and trip to Florida, also whats the deal with anxiety medicine and what is the future of therapy? Oh, and Jacob officially is a life coach now. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Faceb...

#100: Celebrating Our 100th Episode, How To Enjoy My Job 05.12.2019 49:51

We celebrate our 100th episode by playing a game meant to encourage conversation between couples in therapy, and answer a question about finding enjoyment in one's job. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy...

#99: Exercise & the Brain, Girlfriend's Wardrobe, Girlfriend Bought a Dog 28.11.2019 41:59

In this week's episode, the guys discuss talk about the benefits exercise has on the brain and we answer questions about a guy who's upset about the way his girlfriend dresses, and another who is concerned about his girlfriend buying a dog without discussing it with him. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are... no one. Sorry, this was a bank episode and we didn't know when we'd be using it. BECOM...

#98: Thanksgivingmageddon, Focusing, Helping a Friend 21.11.2019 54:46

Tips for surviving the holidays with family, how to focus at work, how to help a friend who won't get help. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David Datascoop Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE...

#97: Procrastination, Mom's Mental Health, Fat Therapy 14.11.2019 56:31

The guys break down techniques for treating procrastination and answer questions about a Mom's mental health and getting therapy for weight. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuy...