We Could All Use Some Therapy

Welcome back! Jill and Isabelle start this new season with some free association. Join them as they muddle their way through the current state of the country, and find ways to process the 💩 storm through the lens of therapy and humor.

Jill and Isabelle conduct one more interview this season about the perception and experience of therapy... this time through the eyes of someone growing up in Brooklyn, NY in post-WWII.

Jill and Isabelle make a case for and against therapists using this highly cliché phrase.

Welcome back! To start of 2024, we explore the world of psychotropic medication, and share perspectives as therapists and clients.

Have you seen "Stutz"? Jonah Hill created a documentary that shares his relationship with his therapist. Jill and Isabelle share their many thoughts and opinions on how this therapeutic relationship is conveyed. Check out the trailer- let us know what you think! Send us an email! wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com

Jill and Isabelle talk about navigating the current Middle East conflict, how to find spaces that allow us to process the complicated feelings, and the value of therapy during times like this. Regarding our discussion about taking a stance, the NY Times Opinion section released a video addressing this: Pick a Side. Pick a Side. Pick a Side. Now. (NYT subscribers) Same video on YouTube Warning: Som...

Jill interviews Isabelle about her recent health journey, where they discuss some of the complicated aspects of navigating illness within the medical industry, and how it all impacts mental health.

Jill and Isabelle process how the loneliness epidemic has shown a dramatic drop in engagement with friends. Why is it hard to see friends- and why have these relationships been sidelined? Is it harder to make friends when you become a big kid? NYT linked articles:  How does one make meaningful friendships as an adult? ⁠Here are some suggestions⁠, ⁠useful tools⁠ and ⁠tips from an expert⁠. If you ar...

Jill and Isabelle talk through the Surgeon General's Advisory that recently came out on loneliness. They start to process what loneliness can look like, how prevalent it is, and why we need to start talking about it more. Surgeon General Advisory: Loneliness

Jill and Isabelle return for Season 2 of We Could All Use Some Therapy. They reflect on Season 1, what it's been like to create a podcast, and share a bit about what's coming this season. Welcome back!

We speak with Dr. Nikki Taylor and Dr. Staysha Veal about culturally responsive therapy and the importance of inclusive access, in particular for historically marginalized communities. Contact information: Dr. Taylor can be reached via the Connection Clinic , offering therapy as well as therapeutic resources. Visit Wholistic Expressions to contact Dr. Veal, also offering therapeutic support. Follo...

Jill and Isabelle talk about the cost of therapy, insurance coverage verses private pay and a little bit about why it's all so complicated. Therapy should not be reserved for only the privileged! *Please note there is brief discussion of suicidal ideation in the episode. Take care of yourself!* Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our ⁠⁠LinkT...

Jill and Isabelle tackle the new(ish) world of therapy apps ... who they serve,  how they serve, and where they fall short. "Therapist in Your Pocket" story Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our ⁠LinkTree⁠ for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound

Jill and Isabelle start to navigate the world of therapy on social media, what purpose it can serve, and what to be mindful of.  Spoiler alert- Isabelle does NOT do a TikTok dance. Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our LinkTree for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound

Jill and Isabelle dig into the origins of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, aka, the DSM, and its impact.  Unsolicited opinions, galore! References: History of the DSM Crazy Like Us Therapy Ghostbusters Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our LinkTree for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound

Jill and Isabelle interview Dr. Bridges, AKA Jill's father-in-law, about the field of Positive Psychology.  Although a lesser talked about practice, they discuss its value and application.  Do you strive for the Pleasant Life, the Good Life, the Meaningful Life... or all three? Check out the Authentic Happiness Website Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a s...

Jill and Isabelle venture into the strange and unfamiliar world of optimism.  They address what New Year's resolutions mean to them and how they show up in therapy. Referenced in episode:   White Supremacy Culture Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our LinkTree for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound

Jill and Isabelle breakdown and "impartially" review NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new plan to address the current crisis related to unhoused people, mental illness, and a spike in crime.   NPR: Eric Adams' new initiative (thumbs down emoji) - On Tuesday, Adams announced officials will begin hospitalizing more homeless people by involuntarily providing care to those deemed to be in "psychiatric...

Jill and Isabelle consider different portrayals of therapy on TV and in movies, for better and for worse . Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our LinkTree for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound

Jill and Isabelle try to stay impartial and open minded while doing some digging into Freud and his contributions to the origins of the mental health field.  They discuss power dynamics and its effects on modern day therapy. **Please note there are references in this episode to topics that may be activating to some such as suicide, self harm and hospitalization.** Email us at wecouldallusesom...

Jill and Isabelle start to explore some internal and external messages about mental health and therapy, and how stigma can create barriers to acknowledging when we need help.   Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our LinkTree for resources References: Rössler W. The stigma of mental disorders: A millennia-long history of social exclusion an...

Jill and Isabelle talk about navigating all the terrible things in the world, and what it looks like from the therapist POV. Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea!   Check out our LinkTree for resources   Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound

Jill and Isabelle share the odd and dysfunctional circumstances under which they met, how therapy means different things to different people, and is "therapize" an actual word? Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea!   Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound; “Chill-Relaxed-Feel-Good-Hiphop” by FineTune Music

This week Jill and Isabelle talk about how to find a therapist, things to consider to find the right fit, and how even they feel awkward in therapy sometimes.   Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea!   Check out our LinkTree for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound  “Chill-Relaxed-Feel-Good-Hiphop” by FineTune...

Welcome!  Jill (she/her) and Isabelle (she/her) make introductions, share their experiences as therapists, and explore perceptions of therapy. Email us at wecouldallusesometherapy@gmail.com with a question or a show idea! Check out our LinkTree for resources Music credits: "Bobby Swing" by Bladverk Band/Epidemic Sound “Chill-Relaxed-Feel-Good-Hiphop” by FineTune Music