Chenelle Ellie
Reality Check Therapy Hour
Welcome to Reality Check Therapy Hour, the podcast where two licensed therapists dive into the fascinating world of reality TV! Join your hosts, Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C, and Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C, as they offer their unique blend of professional insights and personal opinions on the lives and dramas of your favorite reality show stars. Each week, Chenelle and Maggie analyze the latest episodes of popular reality TV shows, exploring the psychological dynamics and relationship patterns that unfold on screen. With their combined expertise in relationship anxiety, family dynamics, and emotional...
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Episodes
Summer House S 10 Ep. 3 and Tell Me Lies Series Finale Recap 22.02.2026 48:02
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the series finale of Tell Me Lies! They discuss Pipa's horrible reaction to Lucy's confession, why Lucy possibly left the wedding with Stephen, and of course Stephen's speech at the wedding. Then they dive into recaping this week's episode of Summer House. They discuss both Kyle and Amanda's perspective and Kyle's difficulty to address the issues Amanda is bringing up a...
Summer House S. 10 Ep. 1-2 and Tell Me Lies Recap 13.02.2026 1:20:50
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the downfall of Kyle and Amanda's marriage, Ciara's conversation about her childhood and how this affects her mental health, and the hilarious scenes with the bed bugs on Summer House. Then they discuss all the crazy drama on Tell Me Lies! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle a...
Season 4 Ep. 8 Recap! 06.02.2026 28:38
Chenelle and Maggie Rob and Candiance's game strategies and whether Rob made a good decision with choosing Eric as a traitor. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these no matter where you live! We will add those opp...
RHOSLC Reunion Part 3 and Traitors Recap 31.01.2026 47:11
Chenelle and Maggie discuss if they think they would be successful lawyers and how AI helps lawyers and therapists. Then they dive into the recap of Traitors where Chenelle admits that Maggie's predictions were correct about Rob back stabbing the rest of the traitors. Then they discuss the strain in the marriages of RHOSLC. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chene...
RHOSLC Season 6 Reunion Part 2 and Traitors Season 4 Ep. 6 Recap 23.01.2026 45:14
Maggie and Chenelle discuss mainly the last 15 minutes of Traitors where Rob possibly betrays Lisa! Then they dive into all of the drama during the second part of RHOSLC reunion! They continue to discuss Lisa and Meredith's alliance or "friendship", their appreciation for Mary's ability to consistently state what is right and what is wrong, and Brittany's emotional outburst at the end of the episo...
RHOSLC Season 6 Reunion Part 1 and Traitors Season 4 Ep. 1-5 Recao 16.01.2026 56:54
Chenelle gushes over 60 Days In and her anxiety while watching the entire series over Christmas break. Maggie and Chenelle discuss the recent season of Traitors so far and how much they are enjoying the dynamics of this cast. They also discuss part 1 of RHOSLC Reunion and how unhinged the ladies beviors are! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C...
RHOBH, RHOSLC, and Vanderpump Rules Recap 15.12.2025 1:06:43
Maggie and Chenelle continue to discuss the most recent season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! Then they discuss the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the cast's reactions to Garcelle's departure. They also discuss the first 2 episodes of Season 12 Vanderpump Rules. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Ch...
RHOSLC Season 6 Ep. 1-6 Recap 08.12.2025 52:25
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the most recent season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! They discuss the drama with Meredith and Brittany, Whitney's issues with her husband, and breifly discuss the drama on Secret Wive of Mormon Wives Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational grou...
MAFS Season 19 Reunion Recap 22.11.2025 1:07:09
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the last 3 episodes of the season! They discuss som mental health issues they noticed in the reunion and how the dynamics of some couples changed due to pets. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sig...
MAFS Season 9 Episodes 1-10 Recap 14.11.2025 1:15:32
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Golden Bachelor drama and Love Island Drama before diving into the recap of the current season of Married at First Sight so far. Tey discuss manipulative behaviors versus partners simply getting their needs met, dynamics within relationships regarding pets, among other things observed during the season. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.co...
Love is Blind Season 9 Reunion Recap 31.10.2025 1:30:05
Maggie and Chenelle recap the Season 9 Reunion Episode! First the ladies discuss Real Housives of Salt Lake City, Love is Blind drama, and Dancing with the Stars drama before diving into the recap. They discuss their different opionions on Alton, Edmond and KB's parent child dynamics, and their overall disappointment in the reunion in general. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflecti...
Love is Blind Season 9 Wedding Episode Recap 25.10.2025 1:31:53
Maggie and Chenelle recap the Season 9 Wedding Episode! First the ladies discuss Real Housives of Salt Lake City so far before diving into the recap. They discuss how to make a relationship work when there are differences in finances and the heartwarming scene with Edmond and his former teacher. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfc...
Love is Blind Season 9 Ep. 7-11 Recap 17.10.2025 1:21:05
Maggie and Chenelle recap Season 9 episodes 7-11. They discuss whether step parents should have a say in parenting, why you should never beg someone to be with you, and how KB is getting her needs met by trying to fix her fiance. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups an...
Love is Blind Season 9 Ep. 1-6 Recap 10.10.2025 52:09
Maggie and Chenelle recap Season 9 episodes 1-6! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these no matter where you live! We will add those opportunities to our show notes so you can sign up! Want to join one of Chenell...
More Love Island Drama, Love Beyond the Villa S 1 Recap, and AITAH! 05.09.2025 1:11:06
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Love Island USA drama, Love Island Beyond the Vila, and AITAH! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these no matter where you live! We will add those opportunities to our show not...
Love Island USA Season 7 Recap 29.08.2025 1:49:00
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Love Island USA Reunion and all of the drama from TikTok! Theyalso discuss Love Island Beyond the Vila and some other shows they've been watching recently. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You ca...
Love Island Season 7 Episodes 31-36 Recap! 16.07.2025 1:21:56
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 31-36 of Love Island and all of the drama from TikTok! They also discuss Huda's behavior and some therapeutic considerations. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these...
Love Island Season 7 Episodes 26-31 Recap! 08.07.2025 1:45:41
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 26-31 of Love Island and all of the drama from TikTok! They also breifly discuss all of the drama in Bachelor Nation. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these no matter...
Love Island S.7 Episodes 20-26, Next Gen NYC S. 1 Ep 4-5, and The Valley Recap 03.07.2025 1:24:30
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 20-26 of Love Island! They discuss the obvious game play strategies, the Chelly and Huda drama, and Austin's attempt to challenge Ace during the most recent episode. Then the ladies briefly discuss Next Gen NYC touching on the Charlie/Georgia drama and Adriana/Ava Drama. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie...
Love Island Season 7 Ep. 15-20 and Next Gen NYC Episodes 1-3 Recap 26.06.2025 1:34:09
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 15-20! They discuss the cast playing games versus actually finding connections and the difference in Casa Amor this season. They also discuss ways where they initiate culturally relevant conversations with their therapy clients. Then the ladies discuss Next Gen NYC and their plans to recap The Ulimatum Queer Love and The Valley next week. Maggie Black...
Love Island S. 7 Ep. 7-14 Plus AITAH! 19.06.2025 1:13:57
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 7-14! They discuss Huda crashing out for 5 episodes straight and the dynamics with the rest of the couples. Then they do an AITAH discussing roomate dynamics Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the y...
Season 7 Ep. 5-6 Love Island USA Recap! 09.06.2025 43:57
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 5 and 6 of Love Island USA! They discuss whether Huda was being manipulative by not telling Jeremiah that she has a daughter, Ace's messy behavior, and the Nick, Bell-a, Ciera triangle! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups a...
Bravo and Love Island Recap 06.06.2025 1:33:10
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their excitement about returning to their podcast after a two-week break and the abundance of reality TV shows to cover, including Love Island, The Valley, and Summer House reunions. They shared their thoughts on Suits, with Chenelle expressing frustration with the characters' self-righteousness. Chenelle updated Maggie on the drama surrounding Teen mom, including Tyl...
Did Jessi Love Bomb Lexi? Plus Love Hotel Recap and AITAH 23.05.2025 1:01:23
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the drama between Lexi and Jessi. This leads into a discussion on manipulative patterns and emotional maturity. They explore the complexities of identifying and addressing manipulative behavior in relationships, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and accountability. Then they briefly discuss Wale's jealousy on Love Hotel and finish up on...
S1 Ep. 3 Love Hotel Recap Plus AITAH 16.05.2025 1:02:53
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the new Bravo show "Love Hotel" focusing on some of the drama with some of the couples. Then the ladies dived into this week's AITAH where they discussed a husband making negative comments about his wife's post baby weight. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenell...
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