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In a solo episode, Melissa shares some exciting news followed by talking RHOBH, Southern Charm and Summer House. Specifically, YBT talks Amanda Francis weaponizing her degree, Craig’s superficial charm and manipulation and Ben Vs. Baily on Summer House. Melissa talks mental health, masking, manipulation and more. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support! Please follow YBT podcast and give a...

Melissa and Amy discuss Karen Huger’s appearance on the final part of RHOP reunion. Melissa notes red flags based on Karen’s behaviors and discusses her incongruent statements. Amy and Melissa also discuss controversy about Craig’s behaviors, leading to discussion about parasocial relationships, addiction and recovery At the end, Melissa shares 12 core psychological characteristics shared by Olymp...

TW: Suicide & DV At the top of the episode, Melissa discusses the recent loss of Robert Cosby Jr, Katherine Short and Robert Carradine. Through this MH, addiction, and suicide are discussed. Melissa shares personal experiences with depression and gives a MH pep talk sharing helpful tips and insights. Melissa then discusses Southern Charm specifically Craig and Venita. Melissa discusses the rol...

Melissa and Nyemade talk Summer House; breaking down the disintegration of Amanda and Kyle’s marriage. They also discuss the newbies and the overall focus of mental health. Melissa shares clinical information about underpinnings of Kyle’s behaviors. The pair then discuss RHOP reunion part one, weighing in on the fandoms split on Stacey. They also discuss Karen Huger and she is about to return for...

Melissa and Mary Payne start by discussing Jill Zarin and Taylor Armstrong under fire after racist remarks leading Jill to be fired from E! They also discuss the death of James Van Der Beek, explaining how cancer can bankrupt families due to systemic failing of the American health care system. Mary Payne and Melissa discuss personal life-threatening illnesses leading to discussion about healthcare...

Please enjoy this solo episode where YBT breaks down the relational dynamics of Amanda Batula and Kyle Cook. Specifically, outlining relationship red flags throughout the first episode, relational rupture, emotional abandonment, and more. YBT also discusses the high EQ of Summer House with welcomed discussions about anxiety and MH, YAY! Summer is back! YBT then talks RHOBH, including how Rachel Zo...

Melissa and Amy discuss Karen Huger’s interview with Andy Cohen. Melissa provides psychoeducation about 12 step programs, addiction, recovery, antidepressants, denial, withdrawal and more. Melissa outlines red flags throughout the interview and highlights some of Karen’s honest moments. If you watched the interview and couldn’t put your finger on why it felt strange…this podcast is for you! THANK...

Melissa and Mandy talk Southern Charm. Melissa shares interpretations of Austen and Craig’s relational dysfunction, sharing psychological theories about what leads to their “circle jerk of acrimony”. The pair also discuss Austen’s conversation with his mom, including why she encouraged Austen to have children. (TW: Discussion of child loss and sibling loss) Melissa and Mandy then chat RHOP, specif...

Melissa and Amy discuss GG’s recent admission about using 1 ounce of marijuana every two days totaling $4,000 per month. Melissa discusses addiction, psychological vs physiological dependence and dissociation. Melissa and Amy discuss RHOP including the trip from hell, Monique projecting her trauma onto Angel and Melissa’s take on Angel and Bobby. Melissa and Amy end discussing Amanda from RHOBH. T...

Melissa discusses thoughts on Amanda and Kyle’s recent divorce announcement, and Brooklyn Beckham’s social media post outlining family duysfunction. YBT talks family dysfunction, parental estrangement and the pain that comes from family trauma. At the end of the podcast, Melissa shares some health updates. TW: discussion of cancer I hope you enjoy the episode. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all t...

Melissa, Lyndsay and Brady have a supersized kiki about all things Bravo. First up, the group discusses real housewife’s ultimate road trip and Karen Huger’s return to the RHOP reunion. The group then discuss the season finale and reunion part 1 of RHOSLC, The Bravo Docket’s recent podcast on Britani Bateman (TW: discussion of DV and SA) and Nick Viall and Natalie Joy’s lack of response to the bac...

Caitlin shares her experience with the Tik Tok awards and being featured in the new Mary Cosby Doc. Caitlin discussed the controversy when she and other content creators were involved without knowledge and consent. Melissa and Caitlin discuss Austen Kroll’s recent interview on the Viall Files that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Melissa discusses the importance of focus on mental health over...

Happy New Year! In the first Darling, Bish Hour of 2026 Melissa and Amy delve into the documentary about Mary Cosby, exploring the manipulative tactics used by cults, within Mary’s church, the generational trauma that influences her behavior, and the psychological profile of a would-be cult leader. Newly revealed audio is released, revealing new dimensions to Mary & Robert Cosby and Faith Temp...

Hi friends wanted to give some updates about my recent health challenges and wanted to spread a message of hope, love and support. THANK YOU ALL for all your support and cannot wait to see what 2026 brings for our beautiful community. Wishing you all a healthy 2026! Sick of Ads? Want more Bish? Subscribe on Patreon, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Supporter Club and Youtube!  Patreon: https://patreon.com/...

In the final M&M Hour of 2025, Melissa and Mandy discuss their holidays and intentions for 2026. Through this, they discuss the Taylor Swift Eras tour docuseries, White House Correspondence Dinner, share some personal updates and discuss Wendy’s dynamic with her mother on RHOP. Check out part one of this podcast on “Is This Real Life?” with Mandy Slutsker We hope you enjoy the episode. THANK Y...

TW: Discussion of religious trauma, cults, SA, child abuse and pedophilia  In the final Darling, Bish Hour of 2025 Melissa and Amy discuss Surviving Mormonism docuseries with Heather Gay. Melissa shares clinical concepts regarding cults and the manipulation tactics they utilize, the harm of “conversion therapy” and abuses of the LDS church. Through this Melissa and Amy share the stories of survivo...

Melissa, Lyndsay and Brady have a supersized Kiki talking all things RHOSLC and RHOBH. They group start out discussing breaking news that Bronwyn and Todd are separating. They also discuss the most recent episodes of both franchises diving into Lisa’s crippling insecurity, Meredith’s inability to own anything, Kyle’s recent admission, Dorit’s communication style, the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ cultur...

In the first episode of the Darling Bish Hour, hosts Melissa Reich and Amy Phillips dive into the latest Bravo news, focusing on Kandi and Todd's split. The conversation shifts to prenups and financial dynamics in relationships, before transitioning to the Potomac franchise. The hosts discuss the ongoing journey of personal growth and healing, particularly in the context of Monique's return to the...

In this episode, Melissa welcomes Mary Payne Gilbert from Pink Shade Podcast to discuss her experiences at BravoCon. They delve into the legal troubles of Wendy Osefo and Meghan King's custody issues, as well as the drama from the RHOC reunion Part III and Southern Charm. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusivity within the Bravo fandom. Melissa and Mary Payne delve into the dynami...

M&M discuss breaking Bravo news about Kelly Dodd and Megan King. Following this, they discuss RHOSLC including Britani and Olivia’s therapy session leading to a discussion on generational trauma. YBT also shares theories about Bronwyn and Muzzy’s generational trauma leading to current issues in her marriage with Todd marriage. M&M then discuss Southern Charm, including Craigs addiction, Au...

This episode was originally made for Patreon but it was too good not to share. Please enjoy a brief life update followed by a full one-hour episode with Mandy Slutsker. Mandy shares her experiences at BravoCon, discussing the highlights of meeting various Bravo-lebs and content creators. M&M also explore family dynamics, the future of Bravo shows, and insights from panel discussions. The episo...

Spoiler alert and TW: Discussion of SA, Sexually Explicit material, Suicide, and Abuse Melissa and Amy discuss Netflix’s smash hit “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish”. The pair provide a synopsis and discussion of the documentary, please note spoilers are discussed immediately. Netflix missed an opportunity to have a professional break down the psychological aspects of this story, so Melissa...

In this episode, Melissa shares her personal journey through grief after the loss of her grandmother. She discusses the emotional challenges she faced, the impact of her grandmother's passing on her life, and the importance of support during difficult times. Melissa also reflects on the lessons learned from her experiences with grief, including the significance of self-care and the necessity of al...

Enjoy this solo recap of Real Housewives of Miami and Orange County. Melissa recaps the last five episodes of RHOM and the most recent episode of RHOC. YBT explains “naked wasted” and how this rears its ugly head as a storyline 10 years later. YBT also discusses clinical concepts such as chaos addict, narcissism, mean girl group dynamics, manipulation, grief, love bombing and so much more. THANK Y...

In this episode of Your Bish Therapist Podcast, Melissa Reich welcomes Rob Schulte, a podcast host of Vanderpump Robs and Halfsies. They discuss the cultural differences in reality TV including the generational perspectives on shows like Vanderpump Rules and Southern Hospitality. This episode discusses Season 8, Ep 17 of VPR “First comes love, then comes marriage” leading to a discussion about the...