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A Therapeutic Dose

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A Therapeutic Dose - A prescription-strength Reality TV podcast that explores the intersection of TV and therapy, with hosts Ramona Ramirez and Margee Magee.
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RHOC S18E6: O.C. HGTV & Truck Show!

This week the Real Housewives of Orange County goes on the road to show us a mountain house, some desert real estate, and how utterly unlikable everyone is! This group has now been officially diagnosed with Intelligence Sepsis. Come for the skincare education, stay for the behavior condemnation. Time to grab a Diet Coke from a fountain (preferable), can (fine), or bottle (if you must), and tune in for this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Aug 20, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 59

RHOC S18E5: “Go For The Juggler”

This episode of RHOC offered us a dinner party with every iconic alcoholic/al-anon personality type gathered around one table! Meanwhile, Alexis is on an emotional Rumspringa and Emily stands her filthy shoes on top of her dresses and Ramona & Margee both need a max dose of penicillin just thinking about it! Time to scour the MLS for LA homes NOT for sale by The Agency while you tune into this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Aug 13, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 58

RHOC S18E4: In Memoriam: Season 17 Emily

Oh, Sandwich-In-A-Sauna Emily, how we miss thee. But fortunately, Katie has dropped right into the vacancy she left in the role of Likeable Housewife! We love her honesty, her vulnerability, her messiness, and… honestly? We just love how few f*cks she gives about Heather Dubrow. Time to call the paparazzi and pose yourself in flattering/unnatural angles as you listen to this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Aug 02, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 57

RHOC S18E3: Punch-Down Palooza

Jen may be inexperienced in downsizing, but she nailed right-sizing Gina with, “As a woman who lived in a Casita, I thought she would understand.” Legendary. Margee’s conspiracy theories go into overdrive in this episode, and Ramona advocates for Tamra’s dog’s right to eat coyote poo! Time to decide if you’d like Chick-fil-A or soup for dinner and tune into A Therapeutic Dose - the podcast that cares about facts, but leads with feelings!

Jul 30, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 3

RHOC S18E2, PART 1: FULL HYPS!

Holy Chic, hypocrisy abounds in Orange County! Between Gina, Tamra, Alexis, Emily, and Shannon, the truth/reality got real wobbly this week. Meanwhile, Katie continues to deliver, all of the kids continue to be adorable, and Eddie had a rare interlude of enlightenment! But the episode did leave us to contend one burning question… Would rag & bone emblazon a hat with their brand’s initials?? Time to pull a Johnny J and sit out the stairs while you plug into this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!...

Jul 23, 202458 minEp. 55

RHOC S18E2, PART 2: FULL HYPS!

Holy Chic, hypocrisy abounds in Orange County! Between Gina, Tamra, Alexis, Emily, and Shannon, the truth/reality got real wobbly this week. Meanwhile, Katie continues to deliver, all of the kids continue to be adorable, and Eddie had a rare interlude of enlightenment! But the episode did leave us to contend one burning question… Would rag & bone emblazon a hat with their brand’s initials?? Time to pull a Johnny J and sit out the stairs while you plug into this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!...

Jul 23, 202446 minEp. 56

RHOC S18E1, PART 2: The Parentification Trap

The Real Housewives of Orange County are back! And between Shredz, Gina’s accents, and a Johnnie J love triangle, the OC proves, once again, it is the coconut rum & Diet Pepsi of Southern California. Meanwhile, Margee is meeting new people, Ramona is getting ready for a birthday, and, say goodbye to our janky pill bottle, the podcast has a brand new logo!! So, don’t be a “doucher” - regurgitate your 2024 drink topper and tune in for this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Jul 15, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 2

RHOC S18E1, PART 1: The Parentification Trap

The Real Housewives of Orange County are back! And between Shredz, Gina’s accents, and a Johnnie J love triangle, the OC proves, once again, it is the coconut rum & Diet Pepsi of Southern California. Meanwhile, Margee is meeting new people, Ramona is getting ready for a birthday, and, say goodbye to our janky pill bottle, the podcast has a brand new logo!! So, don’t be a “doucher” - regurgitate your 2024 drink topper and tune in for this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!...

Jul 15, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S1E54: SUMMER HOUSE - The Designated Patient Problem

In the final installment of the Summer House reunion, Amanda’s depression apparently excuses Kyle’s bad behavior? And Lindsay weaponizes Carl’s addiction AND recovery! Well, Ramona & Margee both have experience being the “designated patient,” so they have plenty to say about how being open about tending to your mental health can sometimes turn you into a bit of a target. Time to hop a primary color train to Reality TV/Mental Health Junction for this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Jun 18, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 54

S1E53: SUMMER HOUSE - West Went South

Ample amounts of midriffs and backpedaling on stage at the Summer House reunion part one. Lindsay and Carl put on a masterful demonstration of dysfunction. Ciara and Paige put West in the doghouse. And Balloon Guy got put to bed forever, we hope. Because, ew. Time to grab a Loverboy product from the "non-alc space" and tune in for this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Jun 08, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 53

S1E52: VANDERPUMP RULES - That Was A Lala-Lot.

Ariana reminded us that, “The only way out is through,” and we did it! We’ve now all made it through Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules! The final installment of the reunion took us from “Eat a d*ck” to eating sandwiches, and along the way Lala informed us that she is the most important mom/person/nanny-needer in the whole wide world and nobody is behaving accordingly! Ariana, Katie, Brock and James still have our hearts. While Lala, Scheana, Schwartz, Sandoval, and LVP, have a standing invitation to...

Jun 01, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 53

S1E51: VANDERPUMP RULES - Good Boundaries and Bad Sandwiches, Bruv.

The second installment of the Vanderpump Rules reunion brought gaslighting galore from Schwartz and Lala. Meanwhile, Ally’s astrology business is thriving! Jo’s Covid alibi was a failure. Ann gets thrown under the bus! Mya brings out the dog in James. Time to book your seminar session with The Ally Bally Experience, tell Dancing With The Stars you’re not available til you’re 40, and tune in for this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

May 24, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 52

S1E50: VANDERPUMP RULES - “It Is What It Was”

It’s our Demi-Centennial episode! Was the first installment of the Vanderpump Rules reunion celebrating A Therapeutic Dose with all the talk of mental illness/wellness? Either way, it was great to see significant airtime devoted to discussions around anxiety, depression, and OCD! Meanwhile, Tom Sandoval continues to channel Robert Durst, Lala may be with child but she is still full of sh*t, and LVP has never been less irrelevant and more misogynistic. Time to fire your PR team, line up for a Som...

May 18, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 51

S1E49: PART 2 - VANDERPUMP RULES - The Performative of a Lifetime!

The season finale of Vanderpump Rules brought about the first DOUBLE dose of A Therapeutic Dose! In this 2-part episode, Ramona & Margee go in on Lala, Schwartz, Sandoval, and Scheana - the champions of The Awful People Olympics. But they also give Katie her flowers for being the No-BS GOAT of the season. And they touch on other points of interest, from the Kardashians to Snidely Whiplash! Time to grab a bread bowl, pour a beer (in whatever way bloats you the least), and settle in for this w...

May 10, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 50

S1E49: PART 1 - VANDERPUMP RULES - The Performative of a Lifetime!

The season finale of Vanderpump Rules brought about the first DOUBLE dose of A Therapeutic Dose! In this 2-part episode, Ramona & Margee go in on Lala, Schwartz, Sandoval, and Scheana - the champions of The Awful People Olympics. But they also give Katie her flowers for being the No-BS GOAT of the season. And they touch on other points of interest, from the Kardashians to Snidely Whiplash! Time to grab a bread bowl, pour a beer (in whatever way bloats you the least), and settle in for this w...

May 10, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 49

S1E48: Vanderpump Rules - By The Power of Greyrock!

On Vanderpump Rules, Ariana is a boundaries hero and a say-what-you-mean-but-don’t-say-it-mean queen. Her powers of Grey Rock-ing combined with The Tao of Dan result in an invaluable example of a mental health power couple, whether they go the distance or not. Meanwhile, Margee is flush with new LVP conspiracy theories, and Ramona finds herself plunged into a family mystery - what IS her husband’s name?? We invite you now to supplement the time you spend on Reddit - or your Emotional Support App...

May 03, 20241 hr 57 minEp. 48

S1E47: VANDERPUMP RULES - Don’t Judge A Meal-Prep Guy By His Cover

Eat sh*t, Shakespeare – Brock Davies is OUR Bard. On this week's Vanderpump Rules, Brock shows up all humble & honest & thoughtful and finally wins over Ramona! Sandoval, Jax, and Schwartz, however, all continue to disappoint in new and nauseating ways. And time to add another member to the supporting cast – the Burbank jet stream! That flight path has gotten more than enough airtime (pun intended) to merit a place in the opening titles. So make your appointment with legitimate San Diego...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 47

S1E46: VANDERPUMP RULES -Cryo Me A River

Lala weeps about being a good mom, while being a bad friend. Sandoval is bad at singing, and friendship, and the truth. Scheana is also bad at singing, but better at friendship when she shows up to help Ariana declutter her physical & mental space. Allie & James win Miss Integrity & Mr. Maturity this week! And, after yet another appearance on Vanderpump Rules, will we soon see Cryobank Brian added to the opening title sequence, sloshing a vial of sperm as he makes his slo-mo turn to ...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 45 minEp. 46

S1E45: VANDERPUMP RULES - VanderPuppet Rules

On this week's episode of Vanderpump Rules Lala is extra messy again, leading us to wonder if she’s just a field producer for LVP this season? Either way, this episode confirmed that hot dogs are great, paintball is dumb, and always bleach your roots last! Time to dump Schwartz, call your dad, and tune in to A Therapeutic Dose!

Apr 12, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 45

S1E44: VANDERPUMP RULES - Sandy’s UN-Apology Tour 2024

After watching Vanderpump Rules, Ramona shows up with a tiny decaf and a cry-angle, and Margee enters the space with an ALL CAPS attitude. They both agree that Sandoval’s psychosis is on parade, Ariana’s pain is palpable, and everyone’s discomfort with anger is unfortunate. But the episode brings some important questions into the conversation: What is the effect of family time on butt-dimple consciousness? Does an outdoor box of water count as a “cold plunge”? Did they really order Pizza Hut?? T...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 44

S1E43: VANDERPUMP RULES - There’s Nothing About Her

Vanderpump Rules gave us a quintessential Team Nobody episode! Katie blames Jo and Scheana for her failed marriage, then sleeps with her ex’s best friend. Scheana blames Jo and Brock for hiding braids and sharing location intel. Sandoval blames Mya for being a dog, Lala blames liars for lying, and Schwartz blames Katie for everything. And the sandwich shop continues to blame permitting for never opening. It’s time to secure your 5,000 laxatives in a pet-safe place, turn OFF your location service...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 43

S1E42: VANDERPUMP RULES - Every Party Needs A Pooper, That’s Why… Tom.

On Vanderpump Rules, Tom announces he has to take a sh*t. Then Tom announces he took a sh*t. And Ramona & Margee are reminded Tom IS a piece of sh*t. Tom takes advantage of Ann’s time. Scheana takes advantage of Ariana’s patience. And Jax tests our bullsh*t meter… and, obviously, fails. So, time to storm out of the Belmont, have a quick cry in your closet, then tune into this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Mar 22, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 42

S1E41: RHOBH - Sutton Drink Your Juice

All that really happened in part three of the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills reunion was that Kathy came to the stage, Sutton & Garcelle went to the ER, and Andy yawned at Dorit… some more. The third part only proved it could’ve been accomplished in two. But that left plenty of room for Ramona & Margee to eulogize the Arclight, discuss the healthiest way to scorn Scientology, and figure out where Ariana Grande’s Oscar dress falls on the scale of Cotton Candy to Prolapsed Butthole. Time...

Mar 16, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 41

S1E40: RHOBH - The Cauc-acity Of Dopes

In the second installment of the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills reunion, Annemarie was a ghost (what’s new?), we learned PK stopped drinking (but probably won’t stop PK-ing), Sutton insists there’s more to her than cashmere and Santos (namely vodka), and Andy was all of us when he yawned at Dorit. Also, Ramona & Margee share how clothes (dog costumes and/or Barbie couture) can be legitimate anti-depressants! So get all your carcasses out, sign any paperwork your husband puts in front of yo...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 40

S1E39: RHOBH - Un- burstable Bubble

Beverly Hills’ resident Unconscious-Karen/Delusional-Fashionista was front and center in the first reunion episode of RHOBH. And while Dorit’s Dumb Dress upstaged most everything/everyone else, we still got some classic Season 13 lesbian speculation and Nurse Anesthe-pissed content here and there. Time to palm your amber/poo-colored crystals, light up some ethically sourced Palo Santo, just say “no” if Andy offers you blow, and tune into this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Mar 01, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 39

S1E38: RHOBH - A Mau-ment Like This

It was dark times at the White Party in the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills season finale this week. Kyle and Mau are no more. Dorit and PK are on the rocks. And Erika Jayne is tone deaf - in every way. Ramona’s Sutton-colored glasses are starting to slip off. Margee appreciated Garcelle’s reminder that “There’s other Steves in the fish.” And both Ramona & Margee marvel at kids who really love their dads! It’s time to comb your dress and do the Sutton Stumble over to the dance floor to join...

Feb 24, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 38

S1E37: RHOBH – Sloshed Sutton, Stately Santos, and the Surly Goat: a Tale of a Tiny Booze Hound

Therapy is our eternal Valentine! And it seems the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are starting to embrace it, too! We got to see Erika’s insightful therapist offer her guidance, and then watch Erika apply none of it. We got to hear how much FUN Mauricio is having in couples therapy, and then watch Kyle actively detest everything about him. Meanwhile, vodka is Sutton’s therapist. Time to help yourself to a crab leg & a Belgian waffle, wash it down with your BYOOcean-Spray, and steady yourse...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 37

S1E36: RHOBH - Power Blouse > Red Dresses

The Beverly Hills Housewives wrap up their trip to Spain with Sutton saying a heartfelt farewell to her past, Erika taking the express train from Expectation City to Resentment Town, and Ramona & Margee discovering that the origin story of “cringe” is… Dorit! For added entertainment, Ramona’s phone took today’s recording session to show off all the noises it can make! So grab a Coca-Cola Normale, position yourself up-wind of any scattering ash, and “take a moment” for this week’s A Therapeut...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 36

S1E35: RHOBH – The Father, The Son, and the Hypertension

Lord Have Merce -y! Grief got us good this week. Most of the Housewives cried in this episode, as do ALL of the hosts of A Therapeutic Dose. From “sleeper ketamine” to birth trauma, from overpriced ancient fans to the most boring paella feast of The Mighty Erudite-y, Ramona & Margee get into it all! So take a Zofran (per Ramona), drink your fluids (per Rob), and have a listen to this week’s A Therapeutic Dose!

Feb 02, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 35

S1E34: RHOBH - Storm's Comin'

In an episode where the answer to the question “What are you wearing?” is “I slept for one hour,” everything was a nonsensical mess in this week’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Sutton was doing prop comedy with a man’s ashes in a snack bag. Dorit was speaking cartoon-grade Spanish. And Annemarie just continues her reign as Queen Turd of the world. There were threats of ghosts, and glimpses of glam, but other than that, the Beverly Hills Housewives seemed to go all the way to Spain just to se...

Jan 27, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 34
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