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Pod Therapy

PodTherapywww.podtherapy.net
An explicit comedy and mental health question & answer show with real therapists. Balanced with equal parts irreverent humor and compassionate sincerity, Pod Therapy answers real people's questions about life, love, mental health, health and everything else every week. Ask your questions anonymously and read our show disclaimers at www.PodTherapy.net.
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Episodes

#124: Enneagrams and COVID Relationship Problems

The guys take a look at the popular new personality quiz, "Enneagrams." We also answer a question about early relationship problems and the challenges of dating during COVID-19. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD, PTHERADACTYL or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE C...

May 21, 202058 min

#123: RJ - The Baby Man from Mystere

This week the guys are joined by special guest RJ, who plays the baby-man in the long running Las Vegas Cirque du Soliel show "Mystere". The guys discuss gastric sleeves, showbiz psychology during the shutdown, and of course shrooms. The guys blow the A block, then answer a question about how stress is relative to circumstances and discuss an update about a relationship triad. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD, PTHERADACT...

May 14, 20201 hr 37 min

#122: Stress Relativity, Relationship Triad Update

The guys blow the A block, then answer a question about how stress is relative to circumstances and discuss an update about a relationship triad. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD, PTHERADACTYL or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/1031...

May 07, 202057 min

#121: Corona Suicide, Becoming a Therapist, Hypno Alien Abudction

How will corona virus likely effect the suicide rate? How does a person become a therapist? Can hypnosis be used to unlock memories of alien abduction? This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David Datascoop Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/use...

Apr 30, 20201 hr 2 min

#120: Partner Anxiety, Corona PTSD, Breakup for Quarantine

How can a person partnered with somebody with anxiety help? Can healthcare workers get PTSD from Corona treatment? Should I break up with my boyfriend for breaking quarantine? This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Kyla Lansbury and David Datascoop Villalon! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https...

Apr 23, 20201 hr 14 min

#119: Compassion Fatigue, Kids in Quarantine, Survivors Guilt

10 tips for dealing with compassion fatigue, how to entertain kids in quarantine, and dealing with survivors guilt with corona virus. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt119-spreaker...

Apr 16, 20201 hr 2 min

#118: Right v Left Brain, Noon Anxiety, Compassionate Pain

Is the right/left brain thing a myth? Also "how can I fix my afternoon anxiety" and "as an empath during coronavirus how can I deal with my compassionate pain"? This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker....

Apr 09, 20201 hr 4 min

#117: Prison Experiment, Healthcare Depression, ADHD Quarantine

The guys review the Stanford Prison Experiment, answer a question from a healthcare provider who is feeling depressed and a person with ADHD stuck in quarantine. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Datascoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spre...

Apr 02, 20201 hr 4 min

#116: 7 Stages of Coronavirus Grief, BFF stealing my GF, Canada Corona Anxiety

Jim explains how the 7 stages of grief apply to adapting to the effect on corona virus on people's lives, the guys answer a question from a person who's bestfriend is trying to steal his girlfriend, and a listener from Canada asks about corona anxiety. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Jr Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/Po...

Mar 26, 20201 hr 11 min

#115: The Research Behind AA, Missing Sports During COVID-19, Our Favorite Diagnoses

Jim manages to weasel out of his terrible bet after March Madness is canceled. We discuss the new research on Alcoholics Anonymous and the genius of car designer, Paulie Mustang. We also respond to listener mail about missing sports during COVID-19, our favorite diagnoses to treat, and we get an update on a previous letter. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sp...

Mar 19, 20201 hr 7 min

#114: COVID-19, Compulsive Lying, Stockholm Syndrome

With Bumper Sticker Madness looming the guys discuss corona virus, a letter from a compulsive liar, and whether Stockholm Syndrome is responsible for toxic relationships. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTION...

Mar 12, 20201 hr 2 min

#113: Psychology Today's Sexual Fantasies, Threatening Suicide After a Breakup, Advice to Students

Jim has a new car and makes an UNBELIEVABLE wager at the end of the show. We discuss the top sexual fantasies according to Psychology Today, and answer listener mail about threatening suicide during a breakup and giving advice to psychology students. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPA...

Mar 05, 20201 hr 6 min

#112: Improving Therapy from the Consumer's Perspective, and How to Help My Pregnant Sister.

The guys are joined by ex-officio board member, EZ Whip and discuss ways of improving therapy and access to care, and answer listener mail about how to help a pregnant sister and setting boundaries. ...and Jim does A LOT of his therapeutic "hmmm"s and "yeah"s. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A...

Feb 27, 20201 hr 29 min

#111: Impulsive Eating, Birth Order, Susceptibility to Mental Illness

Nick teaches us about the neurons behind impulsive eating, the guys discuss whether you are more vulnerable to other mental illness if you've suffered one already, and they have a lively discussion about birth order. Also Jim apologizes to dolphins. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or...

Feb 20, 20201 hr 17 min

#110: Magic Mushrooms as Treatment, What to do with an old diary, and toxic friendships

The guys discuss psilocybin as a treatment for depression and anxiety and answer listener mail about what to do with an old diary, and toxic friendships. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTher...

Feb 13, 202058 min

#109: How Horror movies Exploit Psychology, Taking a Break From Marriage, Contemplating Suicide

The guys discuss research on how horror movies exploit the inner workings of the brain, and answer listener mail about taking a break from marriage and dealing with suicidal thoughts. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492 This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therap...

Feb 06, 20201 hr 15 min

#108: Out Of Network Therapy, Therapist Friends, Intrusive Thoughts

The guys unpack news that more Americans are going out of network for mental health care than ever before and go into the weeds of what that means for patients and providers ( https://www.marketwatch.com/story/americans-are-increasingly-going-out-of-network-for-mental-health-coverage-2019-11-22) Also: Is it ok to attend therapy for companionship and be friendly with your therapist? What are intrusive thoughts and can therapy change your brain's biochemistry ( https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/psy...

Jan 30, 202055 min

#107: Luxury Impostor Syndrome, Feelings for an Ex, Using Suboxone

New research shows that luxury purchases can fuel the 'Impostor Syndrome.' The guys discuss the findings and answer listener mail about having feelings for an ex and using Suboxone for opioid recovery. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schnieder! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE CO...

Jan 23, 20201 hr 13 min

#106: Evolutionary Purpose, ADHD, Up and At 'Em

Jim shares his S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2020, we respond to listener mail about emotional support and discuss whether parents should lie to their children about Santa. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreake...

Jan 16, 20201 hr 10 min

#105: Goals for 2020; Emotional Support; Should you lie to your child about Santa?

Jim shares his S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2020, we respond to listener mail about emotional support and discuss whether parents should lie to their children about Santa. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep...

Jan 09, 20201 hr

#104: Season 2 Finale, Addicted Daughter, Holiday Estrangement

We celebrate 2 years of Pod Therapy with holiday gift exchange, a stroll down memory lane with season 2's highlights, and JACOB'S LIFE COACH JINGLE is debuted! Also we answer a question about an addicted daughter and holiday estrangement. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE...

Jan 02, 20201 hr 8 min

#103: Teenage Marijuana Use, Abusive Dating Patterns

Teenage marijuana use is on the rise as are hospitalizations for marijuana induced psychosis. Also the guys answer a question about reliving abusive dating patterns. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt103-spreaker...

Dec 25, 201957 min

#102: Jim's Kids, Wanting Divorce, Hot Therapist

Jim's kids guest host the episode, also it turns out video games don't make you depressed, is it ok to have resentments and want divorce, and what to do if your therapist is hot. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/1...

Dec 19, 201937 min

#101: Jims Spirit, Anxiety Rx, Future of Therapy

Jim discusses his flight on spirit airlines and trip to Florida, also whats the deal with anxiety medicine and what is the future of therapy? Oh, and Jacob officially is a life coach now. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.c...

Dec 12, 201958 min

#100: Celebrating Our 100th Episode, How To Enjoy My Job

We celebrate our 100th episode by playing a game meant to encourage conversation between couples in therapy, and answer a question about finding enjoyment in one's job. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep...

Dec 05, 201950 min

#99: Exercise & the Brain, Girlfriend's Wardrobe, Girlfriend Bought a Dog

In this week's episode, the guys discuss talk about the benefits exercise has on the brain and we answer questions about a guy who's upset about the way his girlfriend dresses, and another who is concerned about his girlfriend buying a dog without discussing it with him. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are... no one. Sorry, this was a bank episode and we didn't know when we'd be using it. BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTher...

Nov 28, 201942 min

#98: Thanksgivingmageddon, Focusing, Helping a Friend

Tips for surviving the holidays with family, how to focus at work, how to help a friend who won't get help. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David Datascoop Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt98-spreaker...

Nov 21, 201955 min

#97: Procrastination, Mom's Mental Health, Fat Therapy

The guys break down techniques for treating procrastination and answer questions about a Mom's mental health and getting therapy for weight. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep97-spreaker...

Nov 14, 201957 min

#96: Conversion Therapy Again, Suicidal Intrusive Thoughts, Having Kids

Jim masochistically deep dives back into why laws against conversion therapy aren't effective, and the guys answer a question about suicidal ideation and knowing when its time to have children. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/u...

Nov 07, 20191 hr 7 min

#95: Halloween Movies, Decision Help, How to Help My Daughter

Happy Halloween! We do a wrap-up of Sober October, talk about mental health in Halloween movies, we answer some questions about making big decisions and how to help a teenage daughter. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 6 min
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