Recorded November 18, 2024 This week we check out the Ask a Therapist subreddit and give our professional take. Then we dive into a discussion about hot people and how they are ruining our mental health (kidding, kind of). Tara Mooknee’s Video: https://youtu.be/-Vs3R-FhPUg?si=huwIfN5glD6DJD7E Dazed Article: https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/65066/1/too-much-exposure-to-hot-people-is-warping-our-dating-standards Goblin Tools: https://goblin.tools/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health....
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Recorded November 11, 2024 It's been a minute but we're still here! Today we wanted to prioritize laughter. We talked about funny things that have happened in therapy, our favorite memes, and answered some random hypothetical questions. Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode recorded November 4, 2024Today we discuss how to talk about politics with family members (and complain about the state of politics today). Then we read some Reddit stories about terrible boyfriends and step-moms. Article Jess Referenced: https://time.com/6958086/thanksgiving-election-2024-family-conflict/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, T...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We're back for 2025!Thank you so much to Dr. Rachel Buehner for joining us to talk about her role as a psychologist, how insurance can affect accessibility to therapy, Autism services, and some parenting advice. Check out Dr. Buehner on TikTok and YouTube! @bringlightpsychology1923 FEAT of Louisville: https://www.facebook.com/FEATofLouisville/Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)F...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Content Warning: PoliticsToday, your therapists discuss studies from r/Science: The psychology of the election & politics, senses of direction, gossip, and whether superhero movies make us better peopleThen we read AITA stories about being rude to service workers, HR getting involved in game night, and inviting an ex to your weddingRecommendations: The Art of Thriving Online by Amelia Knott - https://a.co/d/cx7YrpV How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids by Carla Naumburg, PhD - https://...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week, Jess and Courtney commiserate about our daily ADHD struggles. Then we talk about Halloween etiquette: How old is too old to trick or treat? Should we out disabled children? Is Coraline too scary for toddlers? Episode was recorded October 14, 2024 Check out our recommendations this week! Life is Good: https://www.lifeisgood.com/ Happyish Brand: https://www.happyishbrand.com/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Inst...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week, the therapists talk about the right and wrong ways to set and maintain boundaries. Our recommendations this week are: How to Not Be a Doormat: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide/comments/y94zui/how_to_not_be_a_doormat_a_guide_to_defining_your/ Values Sort: https://www.think2perform.com/values/ Dustin Poynter: https://www.instagram.com/dustinpoynter/?hl=en Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, T...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week we welcome Molly Fitz King to chat about neurodivergence, addiction, and advocating for our clients and ourselves. Check out Molly's website here: https://www.fitzkingtherapy.com/ Get information about People Advocating Recovery: https://peopleadvocatingrecovery.org/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week we gush about our new favorite movie, Inside Out 2! We tell you all about how accurate the movie is to real psychology and what we can learn about our own mental health through the film. Let us know what you thought of the movie and send us your creative creations! Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week, Jess and Courtney talk about people pleasing, parenting one-liners, and celebrating birthdays as a child of divorce. Check out our recommendations for this week! https://coffeeandcarpool.com/ https://www.screenzen.co/ https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens) https://www.courtn...
Oct 19, 2024•55 min
This week, Jess and Courtney read wild Reddit stories about violated boundaries and stay-at-home parents. Then they discuss Chappell Roan and how she deserves everything she ever wants. Our recommendation this week is: Your Child's Point of View by Kelsey Olds: https://a.co/d/8XulCxW Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverL...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min
It's our first guest episode! Thank you so much to Courtney Morgan, LPCC for joining us this week to talk about her method for helping clients with anxiety and self-worth. Check out Courtney's practice and social media, Counseling Unconditionally! www.counselingunconditionally.com https://www.instagram.com/counselingunconditionally/?g=5 Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtn...
Sep 05, 2024•54 min
This week, Jess shares about a new program for young adults interested in a mental health career. Then, your hosts dish about misogyny and why we don't offer individual therapy to adult men. Check out the Youth Mental Health Corps here: https://www.youthmentalhealthcorps.org/ Our recommendations are How to ADHD on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD And @art_therapy_irl on Instagram Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess o...
Aug 29, 2024•57 min
Double digits, baby!!! On this episode, Jess and Courtney discuss *real* gentle parenting, not the made up gentle parenting you see on TikTok. They also pet a cute dog. Our recommendations this week are the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/ and @theconsideratemomma on TikTok Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Jess and Courtney are back to finish discussing teachers' opinions on parenting. Check out the article we read here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/modern-parenting-trends-teachers-opinions Our recommendations this week are Bark (although take with a grain of salt because we learned about it as we were recording) https://www.bark.us/ & Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty https://crazyaarons.com/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Jess and Courtney discuss parenting trends that frustrate educators and provide their own education on how parents can step it up. Our recommendations this week are: @samacdonald on TikTok A Slob Comes Clean Podcast: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts/ Check out the article we read here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/modern-parenting-trends-teachers-opinions Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram and Faceb...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min
CW: Child Exploitation This week, Courtney and Jess discuss new legislation to help prevent child exploitation on social media. They also talk about helping teens make friends and how technology makes it harder to socialize IRL. Our recommendations include @birchwoodarttherapy on Instagram! Check out Courtney's blog post on making friends as an adult here: https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/post/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTo...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Content warnings for this episode: brief mentions of conversion therapy, child neglect, weight loss, sexual assault, religious trauma On this episode of MHDF, Jess and Courtney discuss the worst and best things people have heard from their therapists. This week's recommendations: Dr. Chelsey Hauge (@drchelsey_parenting on Instagram and TikTok) & Devon Rodriguez (@devonrodriguezart on Instagram and TikTok) Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpster...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min
How are we doin?! Welcome to episode 4 of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we talk about gender identity for school-aged kids, queer community spaces, how to play with kids when you yourself are an adult, and our love for Chappell Roan. Our recommendations for this week are @maistorybooklibrary and @redwoodcenterforchildren. Follow the show on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)! Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook @TheArtsyBrain and Courtney on In...
Jul 11, 2024•52 min
Jess and Courtney discuss quitting therapy, getting an accurate mental health diagnosis, using therapy language in casual conversation, what to put in a depression care package, and finding a balance between letting kids be kids and giving them responsibility. Our recommendations today are Dr. Josh Mirmelli, PsyD, @therapywithdrjosh on Instagram, and the book Mom's House, Dad's House by Dr. Isolina Ricci, Ph.D. Follow the show on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealth...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min
CW: brief mentions of depression, suicide/suicidal ideation, homicide, abuse, and neglect. Hey there, it's Episode 2 of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we chat about teens who won't get out of bed in the morning, maintaining a united front for parents with toddlers, and we answer some FAQs about what to expect when starting therapy for the first time. We also introduce a new segment: Recommendation Corner! Got any ideas for topics we should discuss? Give us a holler on our social media: Insta...
Jun 26, 2024•57 min
CW: Brief mention of child abuse and suicidal ideationWelcome to the first episode of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we introduce ourselves and give you an idea of what to expect from future episodes. If you have any suggestions for topics for future episodes, message us on Instagram.Social Links:Jess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartsybrain/?igsh=MWQybGR0Zm04ZzRsaQ%3D%3DJess' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558101075660&mibextid=LQQJ4dCourtney's Instagram:...
Jun 18, 2024•53 min
