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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#72: Living with Bipolar Disorder, Trans in Trumpland 23.05.2019 59:27

Special guest Frozen 49th Scoop shares her story of bipolar disorder and the guys answer a question from a trans person who is isolated and depressed living in Trump's America. Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw 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 QUESTIO...

The Goldwater Rule with Andrew Torrez 20.05.2019 1:17:04

Jim discusses the ban on diagnosing Donald Trump with real-life-lawyer Andrew Torrez, host of Opening Arguments https://openargs.com/ Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw 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...

Living In Recovery with Junior Rodriguez 18.05.2019 1:09:59

Nick sits down with Junior Rodriguez, an active member of Narcotics Anonymous in the Las Vegas area, to talk about addiction and recovery. Junior describes his life; from homeless in Florida to 15 years clean and sober. Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@g...

#71: Suicidal Ideation, Rx Reminders, 5 Client Lessons 16.05.2019 1:02:53

Special guest David Datascoop Villalon shares his story of mental health, the guys discuss how to spot suicidal thinking and what to do about it, how to remember to take your prescriptions, and five lessons they've learned from their clients. Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Scheider! BECOME A THERAPAL or T...

Couples Therapy with Patrick and Chelsea 13.05.2019 1:32:40

Patrick and Chelsea join Jim for a mock couples therapy session and discuss needs, love languages, and making love last. Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw 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: https...

Trans Therapy with Dr. Sarah Steelman 09.05.2019 58:10

Dr. Sarah Steelman is a marriage and family therapist who specializes in LGBTQ issues, you can learn more about her at https://www. Facebook.com/DrSarahSteelman Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw 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...

Personality Disorders with Gemma Andaya 06.05.2019 43:48

Gemma Andaya is a mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor, you can learn more about her at www.pojwellness.com Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw 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: h...

#70: Mental Health Month, First Therapy Session, Misophonia 02.05.2019 1:00:32

This week the guys launch Mental Health Awareness Month, announce the reboot of Book Club, discuss what to do to prep for your first therapy session, and address misophonia. Share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdw Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Daughn! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www...

#69: Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Sister's Schizophrenia 25.04.2019 55:55

This week the guys take the "Dark Triad" test to find out their levels of psychopathy, narcissism and machiavellianism then reflect on the validity of the test itself. Also a letter about a family member being admitted to a psych hospital for what appears to be a schizophrenic episode. Take the Dark Triad test here: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/SD3/ Read the Miller study here: https://psyar...

#68: Jim's Mom, Jim's Vasectomy, Serial Affairs 18.04.2019 1:00:09

In this week’s episode Jim's Mom is in the studio to address our deepest concerns about Jim, Jim tells his vasectomy story, and we answer listener mail about an on-again-off-again relationship. Do you want Jim's Mom to make you a Pod Therapy tumbler? Email her at TheRoostersAttic@gmail.com Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Jake Kyla Lansbury! Bi...

#67: Cognitive Dissonance, Politics in Relationships, Dr. Jordan Peterson 11.04.2019 55:46

In this weeks episode the guys revisit Psychology Study Show-N-Tell to discuss Cognitive Dissonance, and answer listener mail about how to deal with differences in political ideology in a marriage, and our thoughts on Dr. Jordan Peterson. Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! Big "Thank You" to Scott and LEVEL 9 Studios for hosting us!!! BECOME A...

#66: PAUSE, Affair Update, Death Disrupts Family 04.04.2019 1:03:17

In this weeks episode the guys break down PAUSE - a tool that goes with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: PREDICTION: - What is the worst that could happen? Could you technically live through that? - What is the best that could happen? - What is the most realistic thing that will happen? ALTERNATION: - How are you currently interpreting the situation (Zebra)? - What is another way to interpret the sit...

BONUS: Are you dating a Sociopathic Narcissist? 01.04.2019 7:03

This week Nick and Jim are never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna turn around and desert you.

#65: NYT Bestselling Author Lori Gottlieb! 28.03.2019 49:13

The guys welcome special guest therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb to discuss her new book "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" - available for preorder here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328662055/ref =dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 This weeks THERAPRODUCERS are David "Datascoop" Villalon and Judi Scheider! Check out David's blog at www. WGDavid.com BECOME A THERAPAL or...

#64: Comedy as a Defense Mechanism, Sports Officiating Stress, Vulnerability in Therapy 22.03.2019 57:18

"Comedy as a defense mechanism", "How to deal with verbal abuse as a baseball umpire", "What do I do when counseling takes me to a deep dark place?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers 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...

#63: Ending an Affair, Self-Harming Teen, Completing Therapy 14.03.2019 52:08

"How do I get out of this affair", "Getting through low moods and self-harm", "When is it time to cut down on therapy?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers 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/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS E...

#62: Exceptions, Desperate for Therapy, Converting Happiness 07.03.2019 53:08

Solution Focused Brief Therapy's Exceptions to the rules, "I'm desperate to find a therapist", "How do I convert my work success into personal happiness?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! Jim's primer on SFBT: https://prezi.com/38vgibmigdxi/sfbt-training/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreo...

#61: Relationship Anxiety, Sports Depression, Political Rage 28.02.2019 51:39

"How can I deal with my relationship anxiety?"; "I got depressed over my sports team leaving"; "My political rage is out of control" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers David Datascoop Villalon and Judi Schneider! Read David's Blog at www. WGDavid.com BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Fac...

#60: Externalization, Motivating Others, Reading Mom's Diary 21.02.2019 56:34

In this episode the guys have some guests in the studio and discuss externalization, "How do I motivate people who are unmotivated", and "Should I read my dead mother's diary?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Paulson (via Robert Brownie Junior Mint) and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www. PodTherapy.net...

#59: Couples Communication, Open Relationships, Marriage Depression 14.02.2019 59:16

In this episode the guys discuss communication strategies for couples, "I'm unhappy in my open relationship", and "My husband and I are depressed, should we give up?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers 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/PodThe...

#58: Cognitive Distortions, Teen Mental Health, Breaking Up With Your Therapist 07.02.2019 1:02:55

In this episode the guys discuss Cognitive Distortions, and also answer "how can I help a struggling teen?" and "how do I break up with my therapist?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Grae Whittaker and 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 Twitter.com/...

#57: Trauma Timeline, Terminal Alcoholism, Paranoid Jealousy 31.01.2019 51:35

In this episode the guys explain how to create a Trauma Timeline, and also answer "should I confront my family member on their terminal alcoholism?" and "how can I deal with my paranoid jealousy?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Judi Schneider and David Villalon! See David's blog post here: https://wgdavid.com/2019/01/05/short-people-at-brothels/ BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAP...

#56: Coping Skills, Distance Relationships, Employee Privacy 24.01.2019 56:57

The guys share a list of healthy coping skills that will forever change your life! Maybe not, but at a minimum they should be a little helpful. Also in this episode: "How to manage long-distance relationships" and "What should I share with my employer about my health issues?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or...

#55: Fixing Masculinity, Ditching Grandpa, Insurance Sucks 17.01.2019 1:07:22

The guys review the American Psychological Associations's new guidelines on dealing with boys and men. Buckle up because this is a deep dive! Read the report here: Also in this episode: "Should we cut Grandpa out of our family?" and "Why are all the therapists booked?!" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www. Pa...

#54: Sensory Overload, Military Marriage, Divorce Hangups 10.01.2019 51:33

"Do I have Sensory Processing Disorder?", "My military husband is returning from deployment, what should I do?", "I'm still in love with my ex-wife" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Grae Whittaker 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 Twitter.co...