Welcome to Thrift Therapy, a podcast about chasing dopamine through traveling and thrifting, but in sustainable ways that leave you in a good place. In this episode, I discuss best thrift spots, must see landmarks, and some thrifty travel tips for visiting Paris France.I LOVE PARIS, one of my favorite cities on earth and despite what you may have heard, there are cheap ways to visit and grab some one of kind vintage items. I have been to Paris three times and still have not seen it all, it is a ...
Mar 01, 2025•25 min•Season 7Ep. 6
New Logo, New goals, and music is back! I did my first vintage market popup since settling in Cyprus this August., and I will share with you what I learned. I have been getting to know the best thrift spots on the Island and making some susty friends. In this episode I will also share with you my favorite thrift shops and places to visit in Cyprus. www.thrifttherapypod.com www.instagram.com/ThriftTherapyStyle www.facebook.com/thrifttherapy www.tiktok.com/ThriftTherapy www.patreon.com/ThriftThera...
Jan 26, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Since settling in Cyprus this August, I have been trying to get motivated to work on the podcast again. But OMG so much has changed since we last talked! Including the tools I used to make the show, so bare with me for this episode while I relearn everything. I went to Italy recently to celebrate my anniversary, so what better time than now to dip the toes back into this medium? My partner in thrift crimes, and life, Marsh, decided to interview me about what makes Rome and other hotspots in Ital...
Dec 15, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 4
I must confess we went to Malaga for work and much to my delight, I loved this city and the thrifting was really great, much better than Ireland and on par with Portugal. The beaches were breathtaking, the architecture was stunning and the weather was lovely at that time of year, alternating between chilly and warm, , the sights were truly enchanting. I never took a train, bus or car, the city is very walkable (wear comfy shoes though). And my god the PASTRIES! We went all over the place but our...
Jul 19, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Giving you the lowdown on thrifting Dublin area, hint ...it's not all that. LaVee talk about their thrift adventures across February ..the second stop in their 2023-2024 World Tour of Thrift. You will learn about staying on the beach versus being in the city, kilo sale in Dublin, favorite small towns in the area and their secondhand scene, and CASTLES. Visit thrifttherapypod.com for picture of Ireland and our thrift treasures. World Tour: Thrift Therapy are going to be a different country each m...
May 07, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 3
LaVee and Marsh talk about their thrift adventures across January in Lisbon, Portugal...the first stop in their 2023-2024 World Tour of Thrift. You will learn about Humana Vintage, the huge discounts happening in January in Lisbon, garbage thrifting, and the general costs of eating in Lisbon (its cheap!). World Tour: Thrift Therapy are going to be a different country each month or two and will thrift most of what they need in each location. This series will feature the details of thrifting for e...
Feb 04, 2023•37 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Guess what?? Thrift Therapy is back! This time we are going global. Post pandemic episodes find your host LaVee traveling the world looking for thrift treasures to share with all you thrifters out there. First stop, Goodwill in Chicago Illinois USA. Our guest, Mike (not his real name) works at one of only TWO Goodwill stores in Chicago area and since he wanted to remain anonymous, you will have to guess which one. He spills the tea on pricing, impact of resellers, and we talk economics of non pr...
Dec 25, 2022•44 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Episode: I recount an epic thrift story that ends in friendship, announce LIMITED edition November Thrift Bags are now available (half of all proceeds go to BLM), and I interview Derek of Thrifted Gent, who discusses taking care of shoes, being a man on the thrift scene, and reselling ideas. Links: https://www.instagram.com/thriftedgent •twitter| @eb8que3 •tik tok| @thriftedgent Show Notes: www.thrifttherapypod.com/podcast...
Nov 08, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this episode I talk about limited release Thrift Bags for November, a Chicago Thrift trip I took in September and an epic cape I found there for $8, and interview Brenda of Chic City Girl brand. Links: https://thechiccitygirl.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thechiccitygirl/ https://www.thrifttherapypod.com/podcast NOTE: Any advertising revenues earned on this episode between 10/24/2021 and 12/31/2021 will be donated to Black Lives Matter #blacklivesmatter #thriftersunite #blackthrift...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 2
This week I tell you about my most recent thrift trip finds, the problems with Anchor sponsorship due to changes since the pandemic, and I talk with Keyana Michel pronounced (Key-Yana) (Me-Shell). Key is a 29 year old resale fashion entrepreneur from Boston, Massachusetts. She runs are sale fashion media brand called Key To Fashion and the community organization Blacks Who Thrift, inspired by her Narts conference trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2017. As a Black woman, what stuck with her was t...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Instagram influencer and international thrifter Norbyah drops in to tell us what thrifting is like in Hong Kong and some of her favorite reasons to shop sustainably. And also to remind you that the most sustainable garment is the one you already own. Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imanorbyah/ #thrifting #preloved #sustainablefashion Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for future episodes and leave us a review on itunes! Happy Thrifting! SHOW NOTES https://www.thrifttherapyp...
Sep 26, 2021•53 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Decor Series--Interview with mastermind of colorful walls Racheal, Banyon Bridges. Visit her work at https://banyanbridges.com/ also on Instagram @banyanbridges
Aug 20, 2020•41 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this episode of the decor series, Jenasie of Ms Vicious Design stops by to tell us about her vintage home style, her DIY projects, and being bold with her choices. I also chat about online thrifting and current thrift obsessions. https://msviciousdesign.com/ https://www.saltandhoneymarket.com/ https://m.facebook.com/haightashburyhome/ I’m a vintage treasure hunter, interior obsessed, mother of 3, wife, and owner of Ms Vicious Design. I have an eclectic style that comes from creating a space u...
Jun 26, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this episode, I discuss ALL THE THINGS: quarantine, BLM movement, and thrifting in 2020. Hannah of @hanzian_bus stops by and tells us all about living in a conversion bus with her partner as a thrifter, DIYer, mom of (update 3). https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hanzian_bus https://www.thrifttherapypod.com/store
Jun 12, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this episode, I talk curbside thrifting in quarantine, making cool stuff out of garbage, and chat with Seren of Vintage Coop. @vintage_coop thrifttherapypod.com
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this episode I do a record review of Calvin Valentine's "Eugine" which I no picked up at the Dusty Groove in Chicago, and chat with Ally of Thriftredqueen about thrifty decor, diy, and collecting Pyrex. https://www.dustygroove.com/ https://soundcloud.com/calvinvalentine https://www.thriftedqueen.com/ Extended show notes at https://www.thriftherapypod.com/shownotes/
Mar 20, 2020•51 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome Back! Season 5 is a miniseries of 6 episodes focused on thrifted decorand DIY; in this episode I spill the tea on my Chicago thrift trip and talk with Sarah Ramberg of Sadie Season Goods. She has been featured Flea Market Decor Magazine, Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Magazine, Countryliving.com, Goodhousekeeping.com, and HGTV.com (and more!). We talk repurposing thrift, managing projects, and DIY fails (we all have them). Be sure and visit www.thrifttherapypod.com for extended show not...
Mar 06, 2020•57 min•Season 5Ep. 1
It is the end of Season 4 of Thrift Therapy and as a special treat to end Instagram Fashion Season, I have a panel of thrift influencers who identify as male. We discuss why style is important across genders, how social justice issues effect self expression, and what man-repelling is to name a few. And they each use Instagram to document and inspire other average guys to put their personalities on display using fashion, please give them a follow and cheer them on. For extended show notes www.thr...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This Thanksgiving Day episode has me #grateful for thrifting trips with my bestie and my Patreon supporters, #ungrateful for genocide and colonialism, plus Anaya The Thrifting Diva stops by to discuss style on a budget and balancing her busy life as a stylist, mom, influencer, and JAG lawyer. http://www.thriftingdiva.com/ For extended show notes visit www.thrifttherapypod.com SPONSORS https://thriftbossbabestrial.respond.ontraport.net/ AnchorFM.com Spotify.com...
Nov 29, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Lindsey, Shannon, and Trisha stop by to tell us all the things about being educators, living on an educator's budget, and spreading the word to their Arizona community that thrifting is for everyone. I also discuss the domains of self care, see website for extended show notes and resources. https://www.thrifttherapypod.com/home https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrifttherapy/ https://www.thriftywitches.com/home SPONSORS Thrift Boss Babes https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriftbossbabes/ Spotify htt...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 10
I dish on shopping my closet for Conversations with Nick Cave, review his Germany Live record, which I thrifted of course, and Sammy D tells us all the things about how to thrift across Europe on the cheap. MEETUP LOCATION : Family Thrift Outlet 2011 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78213 . For extended shownotes visit https://www.thrifttherapypod.com
Oct 17, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode, I talk thrift outlet haul (twenty five cent day y'all), the psychology of values, and Alex Sadrow, CEO of Relovv stops by to tell us how her company hopes to improve our fashion waste situation. Links https://relovv.com/ https://www.f6s.com/relovv https://www.instagram.com/sustainabae
Oct 12, 2019•59 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This is the return of Season Four episode and it is packed with Thrifty goodness! Thrift updates, record review, and DEBRA RAPPAPORT of Advanced Style fame stops by to give us all the insights from decades of thrift, art, academia, and living in NYC, including the 4 T's she has learned to live by. Psychology discussed on this episode include the Inner Child and aspects of Jungean Psychology. LINKS https://www.discogs.com/Janis-Joplin-Pearl/master/72235 http://debrarapoport.com/ https://lonerwolf...
Sep 20, 2019•58 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This is the last episode before my vacation, I will be back September 29th. In this episode, I review some sweet tunes from Barry White on a record I got for $1.50 at Sts. Peter and Paul's Thrift Store in New Braunfels TX. I also talk about a couple thrift hauls, and Angelique Thrift Store Stylist stops by. We discuss the importance of mental wellness, self acceptance, and living your best life in a sustainable way through the power of style. The therapy tools of the week are self love related. ...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode, I talk thrifting my way to Austin to attend the lovely Caftan and Cocktails party, and all the levels of thrifting there is to enjoy, what makes them different, and why you should shop them all. Roxy of Elevated Layers stops by to talk how she hopes to help social media style influencers keep it fresh in luxury second hand clothes by harnessing the power of a sharing economy. Check out her website and get your own box of preloved goodies to wear, love, tag on insta, and then sen...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week, I chat with Michelle Raven of When Thrifters Thrift (WTT), which is an exciting Instagram community of colorful and stylish thrifters influencing and supporting each other. Michelle started her career as a young thrift stylist, providing style consultations to customers of a local thrift store when she was just a teenager! After creating success for both her and the thrift chain, she branched out into her own thrift styling brand, and just recently launched WTT. I also talk thrift hau...
Jul 14, 2019•50 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, Lexi of lexigoesthrifting.com talks mental health, thrifting, and what popups do to your back. I also review Honky Chateau by Elton John that I snagged for .95 $ --OMG! and give you the inside knowledge on the hierarchy of therapists in case you are looking for one or want to become one. See thrifttherapypod.com for more show notes and some resources for selecting a therapist. LEXI lexigoesthrifting.com www.instagram.com/lexigoesthrifting RECORD https://www.discogs.com/Elton-Joh...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 3
I review a record I thrifted by Eric Robertson Presents Magic Melodies II (yes, there was more than one!!) with a whole bunch of eighties movies ' theme songs (contest alert) : CONTEST__ first person to name (on Instagram thread) all the movies/shows the song clips in the mashup are from gets a free $20 thrift bag! I also set down with Hannah Rupp of The Outfit Repeater--we talk Instagram, positivity, weight loss and plus size thrifting. Her power word is SHINE, what's yours? For more show notes...
Jun 17, 2019•43 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Kicking off Season 4 with a record review of Dusty Springfield "Wishin' and Hopin'" I bought for 99 cents at a Salvation Army, and Beth Jones of BJonesStyle. We talk thrift life, style icons, and the THRIFT that got away. I also share what has been going on between seasons, who is coming on this season, and a rollercoaster of a thrift haul. For pictures related to today's episode and show notes, visit https://www.thrifttherapypod.com/ Record https://lp.reverb.com/listings/11376763/listings?gclid...
Jun 03, 2019•59 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this final episode of Season Three, it also happens to be the one year anniversary of Thrift Therapy! So I review the record Strangeways Here We Come by The Smiths (yes, I thrifted it) with my all time favorite birthday song on it, and have three former guests return to chat all things thrift and psychology with me. We get silly y'all. Be sure and stay subscribed for updates and the release schedule for Season 4. Until we meet again, stay thrifty! Join Thrift Therapy community https://www.fac...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 12
