Pod Therapy

This week the hosts answer questions from a writer who resents a frenemy from their youth, a parent who's child appears to have pathological demand avoidance, and a writer trying to quit smoking during their breaks from work.  Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show...

Nick hates screen doors, Jacob, Whitney and Jim went to a football game. We've got questions about moving away from a fiance for a new job and the isolation of chronic illness.  Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW...

Kicking off season 9 with a question from a content creator who is catching hate and writer who feels escalated long after a conflict has been resolved Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Thera...

The crew reflects on their favorite memories from season 8, exchanges christmas gifts and has a PhD trivia showdown!  Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our...

This week's questions are from a husband whose wife has changed her mind on wanting children, and a writer who experiences shame spirals because they've lost so much weight.  Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at ...

This week the crew answers questions from a writer who is overwhelmed caring for her elderly father, and another writer who's boyfriend's ex girlfriend is trying to reconnect with him.  Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RI...

Jim is leaving his 30s behind and we are nearing the end of season 8. This week we have questions from a person unsure whether to return to their previous therapist, another who fears they are a joyless workaholic, and a spouse interested in sex therapy for their partner's chronic pain.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you'...

Happy Thanksgiving! To help get you through turkey day and the long weekend we've got questions from a listener who wants to hire a professional dominatrix, another who has a friend who gives alcohol to children, and finally a PhD student who is at the end of her rope Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW a...

This week we have questions from a writer who struggles with accountability vs self compassion, another who has felt stuck in a slump for a long time, and lastly a fellow therapist who's colleague treats Spanish speaking patietns with google translate Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.c...

Jim's closing in on his birthday as we answer questions from a writer who is always feeling shame, another who flirts with their friend annually, and then a question from a perfectionist.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our vast library of deep...

This week the crew answers questions from a writer who wants advice on studying, another who wonders how you teach common sense to somebody who lacks it, and finally a writer working through their self pity.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our v...

Its Halloween week! We have questions from a writer whose friends moved out of their purple state to a blue state and won't shut up about it, a writer who got off SSRIs and experienced brain zaps, and a writer whose spouse refuses to show them their bank accounts.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at ...

This week we answer a question from a 19 year old college student rooming with her boyfriend but needing to breakup with him, and a person with ADHD, ASD and OCD managing their symptoms and their child Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our vast lib...

This week the team answers questions from a person who notices they cannot orgasm on SSRIs, another person reckoning with a drunken night of regrets, and a writer who is polyamory but fears their partners will reject them.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can al...

This week the crew answers questions from a patient who found (and enjoyed) his therapist's only fans, another writer who is grieving the loss of a pet, and a writer who wonders if therapists can physically touch their clients in ethical ways.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Ther...

The team is fresh off the heels of scoopfest 2025 and has stories to tell. Also we have questions from a person who became depressed watching Jim dance and another person with autism who feels dehumanized by the current administration.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  whe...

The crew is gearing up for scoopfest and we've got questions from a listener who is attracted to her mentors and another who asks the crew to reflect on being content creators after prominent personality Charlie Kirk was murdered during a live event.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.c...

This week the crew answers questions on whether taking medicine for ADHD prevents a person from "recovering" from it, a question from a writer who's husband and dog have cancer and how little sympathy people have for the dog, and a writer who's mother in law appears to have health issues but won't look into them and also uses them as an excuse. Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day...

This week the team launches the "Save Peter" campaign - check our store, www. PodTherapyBaitShop.com for incoming designs. Also we have questions from a divorcing father who's daughter wants to spend more time with him, a mother who's teen is depressed, and a laid off worker searching for the role commensurate with their title.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy...

This week the crew hears about Jim meeting his Uncle and we have questions from a person who's breakup with her boyfriend was vague, a truck driver who has accepted life on the road, and a cancer survivor who is confused about life now.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  wh...

This week we have questions on dealing with chronic pain, whether solution focused brief therapy can work with grief, and losing desire in a 30 year marriage.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shar...

Join the crew this week as they discuss a therapist who is doubting themselves, a sister who is the victim of domestic violence, and feeling obligated to stay connected to a father.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our vast library of deep dives,...

A great week to join the patreon, but if you insist on not, we've got questions on a man who has female friends, a therapist being evicted from her office and a person with doctor anxiety.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can also access our vast library of deep...

Jim's gone, but the show goes on! This week we have questions from a writer who hyperfixates on the death of her husband, a writer looking for sex advice, and another who needs to tell Mom how dissappointed they are in her.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can a...

Whitney is in Portugal, but the boys answer questions on how to effectively use love languages, finding a life passion when your previous one is burning out, and a therapist asking when and how to be direct with patients.  Join our patreon! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at  www. Patreon.com/Therapy  where you can als...