Your Bish Therapist

TW: discussion of cancer, death and C-PTSD. YBT shares a raw and vulnerable peek inside the experience of a cancer patient during the recent NIH cuts to cancer funding and research. YBT shares how this will impact her life, and the lives of millions of other patients. Through this, YBT talks coping skills, anxiety reduction techniques and ways to cope. Thank you for holding space for YBT For all S...

YBT shares hot takes and clinical interpretations of southern charm, summer house premiere and RHOP part 1. YBT shares behind the scenes drama that goes down in the DM’s and talks parasocial relationships with bravolebs. YBT discusses Ciara/West, Lindsay/Carl and Paige/Craig dynamics. YBT also discusses the projection/deflection/lying seen on RHOP. Through this, YBT talks depression, anxiety, trau...

TW: Discussion of suicide, trauma, and SA YBT shares hot takes and clinical interpretations of RHOBH, RHONY and RHOSLC. YBT also dives into the Minkoff's dark family background in Scientology. This episode covers major storylines across each franchise and through this talks narcissism, gaslighting, CPTSD, SA, childhood trauma, projection, intent vs. impact and so much more.  For all Spreaker Suppo...

This BSB contains health updates, ways to manage stress, the power of acceptance, plans for the season and MORE. Thank you all for coming back…I AM SO HAPPY TO BE BACK! For all Spreaker supporters, please go to Patreon to join the community for free if you would like to participate in group chats, submitting questions and more! Follow YBT podcast and please give a 5-star rating! Please follow @you...

TW: Discussion of SA, trauma, addiction and mental health.   Hello friends! YBT is back for the Season 4 premiere with the amazing Mandy Slutsker for a M&M hour covering RHOBH and RHONY. Melissa and Mandy mention it all when it comes to the dark turn RHONY took; leading to a discussion about Brynn’s trauma and intent versus impact. Melissa and Mandy also talk RHOBH; covering communication, apo...

TW: Discussion of cancer, treatment facilities, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide In the supersized season finale, YBT does a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Finch, former writer for Grey’s Anatomy, who is the subject of the Peacock docuseries “Anatomy of Lies”. YBT gathered information from the docuseries, Finch’s Ankler interview, research s...

Please enjoy Part 2 of M&M hour…Part 1 can be found on ‘Is This Real Life?’ With Mandy Slutsker. This episode covers RHOC reunion part 3 and RHOP. Melissa and Mandy discuss Shannon Beador vs. Karen Huger and the underlying psychology of addiction and recovery. First discussing RHOC and the 36 hours later bomb…YBT outlines implications of the new information and why it’s so dangerous RHOP is di...

YBT shares tips and tricks for surviving family gatherings during the holidays. Through this, grief, generational trauma, emotion regulation, and boundary setting are discussed. Hope you all have a happy holiday season! During YBT's holiday break episodes will be available via Spreaker Supporters Club. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break:  https://www.sprea...

YBT starts by recapping the premiere episode of RHOBH talking addiction, recovery, grief, sexual identity, fluidity and more! YBT will continue to cover RHOBH and Southern Charm on Spreaker Supporter’s club. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support YBT then recaps RHOSLC discussing Bronwyn &...

YBT shares valuable lessons learned as season 3 wraps up. YBT discusses reasons behind breaks and discusses plans for the end the season 3, and season 4. Thank you all for your support and hopefully the vulnerability YBT shared helps you all! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT  To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus...

Regarding OC, YBT discusses mean girl behavior vs. gossip (including derivation of the word gossip), Gina and Travis’ family issues, Heather Vs Katie, Shannon’s role in her chaos carousel, and Alexis’s history of falling on a patriarchal sword for her men (both of whom have been featured on RHOC)   YBT then turns to RHOSLC and shares thoughts about Lisa Barlow’s lack of emotional regulation, Todd...

Jeff Lewis went on WWHL and fired shots about Brynn’s behaviors. YBT mentions it all by sharing what was said and providing clinical interpretations. Through this, YBT discussed RHONY prank gate, scientology, Brynn’s sexy baby routine rooted in unresolved trauma, sexual fluidity, queerbaiting and much more! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating  Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Ins...

YBT shares some housekeeping and updates as season 3 comes to an end at the top of the episode. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes on breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support Afterwards,YBT talks about part 1 of the OC reunion including Heather/Emily/Katie drama triangle, Shannon versus Tamra and Jen & Ryan. Through this topics of addiction...

Kathy Riojas is a Texas native raising three children across the lifespan with her husband. Following an autism diagnosis of her youngest child, Kathy traded an almost 15-year career in public education for a new career in mental health. Today Kathy operates a solo private practice, is a freelance writer for Dallas Moms and Denton County Moms and operates an Instagram page, WithLove. Kat, where sh...

YBT thoughtfully discusses neurodiversity and neurodivergence, sharing conditions under the umbrella term of Neurodivergence; specifically ADD, ADHD, ASD are discussed. YBT shares psycho-educational research, statistics, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR) and answers questions about which professionals are fit to diagnose. A discussion of misogyny leading to a disparity in care for neurodivergent fema...

YBT celebrates Halloween by sharing her personal story of living in a haunted home. Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes: h...

Introducing M&M hour with Melissa and Mandy; a monthly collaboration where the dynamic duo cover topics from Bravo and beyond. Part 1 of the collab was featured on Mandy's Podcast "Is this real life?" covering RHOP and RHOSLC. This part 2 episode, covers RHONY and RHOC. We hope you love this monthly mashup! Specifically, YBT and Mandy discuss colorism (and the psychological impacts), childhood...

TW: Discussion of breast cancer, mammograms and cancer survivorship In honor of breast cancer awareness month, YBT discusses mammograms and the role of self-advocacy when it comes to cancer prevention. YBT shares her experience, strength and hope by discussing ways to manage survivorship, C-PTSD and anxiety. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Ia...

YBT welcomes Kristen to share her experiences of falling in love with a Mormon, converting and what the LDS church means to her. She is also a bravoholic and secret lives of Mormon wives and real housewives of Salt Lake City are discussed. Specifically, Kristen Shares her insights into how Mormonism can be misinterpreted and shares how she reconciles inclusivity, advocacy and living as a good citi...

YBT accidentally became the center of controversy after reposting Tamra’s reel, sharing clinical interpretations and deleting the post. YBT shares the story of what happened and provides some context. YBT also shares some WILD updates of this not being the wildest event that happened this week. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand...

YBT and Mandy discuss notable moments from each franchise. Through this, various topics are discussed such as Mary Cosby's connection to Jeffrey Dahmer, Mandy's connection to the bobble head museum featured on SLC, Meredith's Bat Mitzvah, drama triangles, mental health, toxic relationships, mean girls, and more! Hope you enjoy YBT and Mandy's signature banter and Kiki Please follow and give the po...

You weighed in and the answer is clear...YBT shorts are now Bite Size Bish! Thank you all to those who weighed in. YBT shares various updates; about the show, health and the bravo sphere. YBT discusses news about Jen Shah's early release date, Mary Cosby and House of Villians; specifically Tiffany Pollard (New York) vs. Teresa Guidice.  Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Am...

TW: Includes discussion of domestic violence, abusive relationships and corercive control YBT recaps episodes 4-6 of SLOMW (a new ackronym iykyk). Through this, YBT discusses coercive control, toxic relaitonships, king baby, ego, interpretation of religion and values, and so much more! Please FOLLOW the podcast and share a 5 star review Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for c...

TW: Discussion of domestic violence, cycle of abuse and NPD  Today’s episode is extra special because it is a Drama Darling x YBT collaboration! Melissa and Amy have a KiKi while discussing the last two episodes in the series. YBT talks narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the cycle of abuse, and so much more. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check...

YBT shares her experience, strength and hope through discussing lessons learned after another challenging week dealing with chronic illness (mental and physical). YBT shares insights gained in hopes of validating and helping others. Thank you so much for listening 😊  Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a pu...