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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

#214: Student Loan Woes, Toxic MH Instagram, Relationship during Mental Illness

This week the guys answer questions on the woes of student loan debt, why mental health instagram is toxic, and how to manage a relationship during a mental health crisis. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episo...

Feb 10, 20221 hr 19 min

#213: Child's Gender Identity and Alcohol Risk, Identity in Depression, Journal Therapy Ideas

Jim explains why changing a tire is on his fears list. Also, the guys answer questions about a child's gender identity and alcohol risk, finding your identity through severe depression, and journaling ideas. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.Pod...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 14 min

#212: Religious grad school; Getting rejected for a new job; Relationship puddle jumping

Jim's a bit late, but joins us in the first letter. In this episode, the guys discuss attending a religious graduate school program, how to deal with job application rejection, and what to do about relationship puddle jumping. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at...

Jan 27, 20221 hr 5 min

#211: Concerns in a new relationship; Faking it; My therapist is in a band!

Sydney Smith joins the show as our first ever Guest Co-Host! We answer listener mail about mental health concerns in a new relationship, faking it, and my therapist is in a band! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share thi...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 2 min

#210: Sleeping trouble, Concern for a teen, Getting over a toxic ex

The guys answer questions about dealing with sleeping anxiety, deciding how to handle concerns about a teenager, and getting over a toxic ex. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://api.spreake...

Jan 13, 202257 min

#209: Goals, Med School in your 30s, Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

The guys discuss their 2022 goals (Jim's is in the patreon), and answer questions on starting med school in your 30s and pre menstrual dysphoric disorder. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https:...

Jan 06, 20221 hr 10 min

#208: Creeping, Therapist Makes Me Cry, Bipolar 2

In this show we have questions on looking people up online - aka creeping - when a therapist makes you cry, and bipolar 2. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBa...

Dec 30, 20211 hr 2 min

#207: Toxic Sister in Law, Ghosted by a Therapist, Anti Vax Parent

After a pleasant xmas gift exchange the guys take on questions about a person who's sister in law is toxic, what to do when your therapist suddenly disappears, and how to manage an anti-vax parent when you have a baby on the way. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie night...

Dec 23, 20211 hr 13 min

#206: Jim's Gift, Internalized Stigma, Managing Expectations in Therapy

Nick gets Jim a birthday gift. Also questions on internalized mental health stigma and managing your expectations in therapy. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherap...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 17 min

#205: Jim's Mom, Feelings for Therapist, Social Anxiety

Jim's Mom is in the studio! Also questions on Jim's anxiety, having feelings for your therapist, and social anxiety so bad you cannot call your doctor's office. Come sign our Yearbook as we close out 2021: https://tinyurl.com/podtherapy Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab so...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 17 min

#204: Emotional Doc, ADHD Child, Boundaries with Friends

Its Jim's birthday! Make sure you send him good vibes on the socials! Also questions from an emotionally exhausted doctor, a parent of a child with ADHD, and a person setting boundaries with their friend. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodThe...

Dec 02, 20211 hr 20 min

#203: Caretaker Fatigue, Am I an Alcoholic, Depressed Roommate

In this one we discuss caretaker fatigue, how to know whether you are an alcoholic, and supporting a depressed roommate. Also, do you have questions for Jim's mom's guest appearance? Email PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Resources mentioned in this episode: The Anxiety Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Worry-Workbook-Cognitive-Behavioral/dp/160623918X Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang...

Nov 25, 20211 hr 24 min

#202: Awkward at Work, Not Being Yourself, Opprressive Mother

In this episode, feeling awkward at work, not feeling like yourself anymore, and Mom driving you crazy. Also, do you have questions for Jim's mom's guest appearance? Email PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBait...

Nov 18, 20211 hr 19 min

#201: Advice for a Student Intern, How to Help a Friend with Violent Thoughts

A therapy student intern write in for advice and a person asks about getting their friend into therapy. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt201-spreaker Sub...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 1 min

#200: A Therapist's Anxiety, Dissociative Spouse, Motorcycle Anxiety

In this one a therapist writes in about her own anxiety, a man asks about his wife with possible dissociative identity disorder and a person asks about their motorcycle anxiety. Want to check out the DES-II? Here it is: http://traumadissociation.com/downloads/information/dissociativeexperiencesscale-ii.pdf Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nig...

Nov 04, 20211 hr 12 min

#199: Anti-Vax/Mask Anger, Kids Death Talk, ADHD Self Care

This week the guys take on the feelings of anger some feel toward anti-vax/mask members of the community, how to help a kid who uses suicide language when angry, and self care strategies for ADHD. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBait...

Oct 28, 20211 hr 11 min

#198: Transitioning Therapists, Friend's Delusional Paranoia, Jealousy

In this one we discuss how to get a new therapist up to speed on your trauma work, helping a friend who has delusional paranoia and struggles to take their medications, and whether jealousy is natural or a form of anxiety. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our...

Oct 21, 20211 hr 11 min

#197: Dating Friend's Ex, Weight Loss Validation, Alcoholic Mother

In this episode the guys answer questions about whether its ok to date your friend's ex girlfriend, when your doctor doesn't acknowledge your weight loss achievements, and whether to have a relationship with an alcoholic mother. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag ...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 16 min

#196: Work friendships, Loss of Hobby, Loving an Alcoholic

Questions on workplace friendships, losing interest in a hobby, and loving an alcoholic. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt196-spreaker Submit questions to: www.PodTherapy.ne...

Oct 07, 20211 hr 27 min

#195: Perfection in Marriage, Pet's Death, Friend in Abusive Relationship

Today's questions are about whether perfection is harming a marriage, getting a new pet after a previous pet's death, helping a friend who is in an abusive relationship. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www...

Sep 30, 202158 min

#194: Fear of Betrayal, Boredom Porn, Delta Variant Blues

The guys answer questions about delta variant blues, dealing with the fear of abandonment and betrayal, and watching porn when bored. Vote Jim for Best of Las Vegas at www.VoteJim.net Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easil...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 4 min

#193: Dissociated Identity Disorder, Successful Sibling Resentment, Violent Fantasies

The guys discuss whether a therapist can hide a Dissociated Identity Disorder diagnosis, dealing with financial resentment of a siblings success and how to handle violent fantasies. Vote Jim for Best of Las Vegas at www.VoteJim.net Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www...

Sep 16, 20211 hr 14 min

#192: Suicidal Sibling, Therapist in Therapy, Early Eating Disorder

In this one we get a letters from a woman who learns her sibling was suicidal, a therapist who is in therapy themselves, and a girl worried about her friend's possible eating disorder. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easi...

Sep 09, 20211 hr 6 min

#191: Fear of Failure, Loss of Interest, Gender Identity in Highschool

The guys discuss a therapist's fear of failure, a 15 year loss of interest, and a highschooler exploring their gender identity and career prospects. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10...

Sep 02, 20211 hr 4 min

#190: Covid Agoraphobia, Wife Attracted to Female Friend, Journaling

This week's questions are about journaling, how covid has caused agoraphobia, and a married woman who is attracted to her female friend. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt190...

Aug 26, 20211 hr

#189: Confidentiality Breach, Disappointed Father, Bearing Children if Mentally Ill

This time the guys take a question from a college student who felt their mental health information was compromised, a person with ADHD living with his disappointed father, and a woman concerned that she shouldn't have children for fear of passing on her mental illness. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side proj...

Aug 19, 20211 hr 15 min

#188: Sexual Narratives, Alcoholic Breakup, Inherited Trauma

This time the guys answer questions about porn and sexual narratives, breaking up with an alcoholic, and whether inherited or generational trauma is really a thing. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spre...

Aug 12, 20211 hr 10 min

#187: Chronic Suicidal Depression, Anxiety about seeing a Therapist

This this one the guys discuss a deep question about chronic suicidal depression, along with concurrent suicidal intrusive thoughts (very different from depression Z) and then a question about feeling anxious about talking to a therapist. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our sto...

Aug 05, 20211 hr 4 min

#186: Emotionally Distant Father, Anxiety Medications, Relationship Needs

In this episode the guys answer a question about an emotionally distant father, what medications help with anxiety, and how to discover your own relationship needs. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spre...

Jul 29, 20211 hr

#185: Delusional Paristolsis, Reconnecting Families, Hypochondria Eating Disorder

In this one the guys discuss delusional paristolsis, rebuilding broken family relationships and whether somebody has an eating disorder or hypochrondria. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join us at www.Patreon.com/Therapy to access our pre show hang out, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Share this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/us...

Jul 22, 20211 hr 3 min
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