PSYCHO THERAPIST

As a child, Brittny was treated more like her mother's employee than her daughter. Despite the fact that her mom has not been able to participate in repairing the relationship, Brittny is currently thriving - well, on paper, anyway. She asks Renee for guidance in navigating the anger and anxiety left behind from her childhood, emotions which are now manifesting in both her mind and body. Rene...

Corey has worked hard to resolve his childhood trauma, both on his own and in therapy.  Now, after a failed attempt at EMDR, his healing has stalled. He takes Renée on a circuitous route, dodging the real content with jokes and hilarious anecdotes. But never fear! Halfway through, Renée figures out where the blocks are, and by the end of the episode, Corey has new therapeutic goals and a new treat...

Renee likes to say, "There are only two things that cause suffering: trauma and capitalism." So far, she has talked to many guests about trauma. This week, Libby joins her to talk about trying to reverse the damage that capitalism has done to her body and soul. Renee narrates the psychological aspects of this massive undertaking and wrestles with her own rampant consumerism in the meanti...

This week: perfectionism, codependency, Fox News parents, medication confusion, and more. Kell (not to be confused with Kelley from Episodes 1 and 4) was overwhelmed by a recent PTSD diagnosis and unsure about treatment options. Renée helps her map a specific path to healing while they manage, as always, to do a lot of laughing. Support the show

Adam, a screenwriter/actor, has been Renée's client for the last year. During that time, he realized many of his relationships in Hollywood were reenactments of his childhood trauma. So he did an existential 180! He and Renée talk about his decision to leave LA - and he takes a few swings at Hollywood in the process! Trauma, narcissism, sexual abuse, Al Qaeda, harassment, Mormonism... these a...

From secrets and lies to freedom through psychedelics! Jackie has been Renee's client since 2018. When they met, Jackie "didn't believe in therapy." But when her husband died unexpectedly, Jackie dove deeper into her work with Renee. Since then, she has rebuilt her life, only to have the shadows of her trauma return. In this episode, Renee talks to Jackie about her story, from...

Following his mother's death, Paul embarked on a mission to resolve the trauma he held after decades of his father's abuse against both his mother and himself. After finding his voice, publicly acknowledging the abuse he endured, and diving into his own healing, Paul finds himself in the midst of a divorce. In this episode, Renée helps him identify the wounds that still need healing as w...

This week we take a break from childhood trauma. A palate cleanser, if you will! In Episode 8, Renée turns a psychological lens on the intense last year of Julia's life. This guest - our first Australian caller - goes where most won't. Marriage, infidelity, reclamation: Julia's candor makes for a fascinating conversation. Support the show

For the first time on the podcast, Renée talks with one of her real-life psychotherapy clients! Ari explains how their work in therapy on childhood trauma and identity has led to a major family conflict. It's an intense story peppered with a lot of laughing. Support the show

Family conflict, grief, gender, sexuality, addiction, parenting, abuse, humor - Sam brings it all! Support the show

Renée talks to new guest, Rachel, about the childhood trauma and abuse that are interfering with her current relationships and the unprocessed anger she struggles to control. Rachel's stunning vulnerability and insight make for an intense, compelling, and at times laugh-out-loud funny episode. Support the show

Therapy, psychology, nutrition and assorted irreverences Support the show