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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

#243: Addicted to Food, Anxious Personality, Moving for Boyfriend

Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! In this episode we discuss questions about being addicted to food along with depressed and lethargic, whether anxiety is an unchangeable personality trait, and whether to move in with a boyfriend when things still feel shallow. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and o...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 25 min

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Aug 29, 20224 min

#242: Therapist's Twitter, Criminal Anxiety, Scent and Sexuality

This time the guys answer questions about whether to follow your therapist's social media, having anxiety about past crimes in therapy, and the power of scent in sexuality memory. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBai...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 9 min

#241: Echo Thoughts, Reading People, Ruminating on Divorce

In this one the guys answer questions about echo thoughts, having trouble reading other people, and ruminating on divorce and whether it was the right decision. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Submit qu...

Aug 18, 202257 min

#240: Puppet Lady, Nurse Burnout, Is Cutting OK

This week we get a letter about a con-woman who used stuffed animals to say weird things, a nurse experiencing burnout in the ICU, and a person who wants to know if self harm is a valid strategy if done carefully Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swa...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 10 min

#239: Leading Him on in Couples Therapy, Post Therapy Suffering, EMDR and Trauma

This week we have questions on whether couples therapy is leading a person on, why people still hurt after getting therapy, and whether EMDR is a real technique for trauma. In this episode we discuss a writer who fears they will have late onset schizophrenia, another who wants to know what the hell "feeling our feelings" means, and last a person who is struggling with self sabotage. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book ...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 14 min

#238: Fearing confrontation and finding a good therapist

The guys answer questions on fearing confrontation and the difficulty of finding a good therapist. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Submit questions to: www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Follow...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 31 min

#237: Hereditary Schizophrenia, Feeling Your Feelings, Self Sabotage

Quick PSA: The Patreon version of this episode is not the full 2 hour conversation on religion. It was cut for brevity and comfort, so if you rush to patron the show hoping to access that, you will be disappointed. Sorry. In this episode we discuss a writer who fears they will have late onset schizophrenia, another who wants to know what the hell "feeling our feelings" means, and last a person who is struggling with self sabotage. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy t...

Jul 21, 202232 min

#236: Therapist Leaving Patients, Partner's Trauma, Lying to Therapist

In this show the guys hear from a therapist who is leaving their practice, a person who's partner opened up about their trauma, and a patient who keeps lying to their therapist. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitS...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 3 min

#235: Hair Cut, Dating a Widow, Fostering an Afghan Child

After a riveting discussion about Nevada during the pre-show, the guys answer questions on getting your hair cut, dating a widow and fostering an Afghan child. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com Submit que...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 21 min

#234: Addicted to Masturbating, Pregnant at 16, Losing Friends to Marriage/Kids

After a pre-show discussion of whether Jim could fight a gorilla, the guys discuss addiction to masturbating, a woman who was pregnant at 16 years old, and losing your friends when they get married or have kids. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag...

Jun 30, 202256 min

#233: Betrayed by Therapist, Differential Diagnosis, Self Harming Teen

This one the guys discuss and adult who felt betrayed by their therapist as a child, how to diagnose when there are multiple symptoms of multiple conditions, and a self harming teenager. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our store, www.PodThe...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 25 min

#232: Addiction vs Mental Health, People Pleasing, Asexual in Marriage

Jim gets to learn words in this one. Also questions on the difference between addiction counselors and mental health counselors, whether people pleasing (fawning) is unhelpful, and whether your marriage is doomed when you realize you are asexual and no longer trying to fix it. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvic...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 16 min

#231: Overtalking on Dates, Debating my Ex, Gambling on my Love Life

Fun time this week as the guys answer questions on overtalking vs overlistening when dating, debating a fictional version of your ex girlfriend, and deciding whether to stay in a stable friendly relationship or go explore the dating world in search of more. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life ...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 20 min

#230: Maintaining Mindfulness, Mother's Alzheimer's, Van Life

Great questions this week as the guys discuss how millenials have a dreadful future depression, the anxiety that comes with living through a pandemic, and how to successful exit a relationship without hurting the other person. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat!...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 24 min

#229: Millennial Dread, Post Pandemic Anxiety, Exiting Relationship

Great questions this week as the guys discuss how millenials have a dreadful future depression, the anxiety that comes with living through a pandemic, and how to successful exit a relationship without hurting the other person. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swag at our...

May 26, 20221 hr 8 min

#228: A Foursome goes wrong, is becoming a Therapist worth it?

Nick has died, may he rest in peace. So Jacob and Jim discuss a question about a foursome that went very wrong and another question about whether its worth it to become a therapist. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy 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...

May 19, 20221 hr 7 min

#227: Masturbation Depression, Long Haul Anxiety, Coping with Divorce

Jim and Jacob have covid, the Reddit AMA was a huge success, and the guys answer questions about a woman's husband who has such high libido that he becomes depressed when he doesn't masturbate, a question from a person with long haul anxiety (and whether mental health programs are work are bogus), and coping with divorce while being waitlisted for therapy. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and...

May 12, 20221 hr 27 min

#226: Brian Brushwood, Dating 3x Older, Selfish Husband, Overtalking in Therapy

This special extended episode features Brian Brushwood (shwood.com) and we answer questions from a woman dating a man 3x her own age, another woman married to a very selfish man, and whether talking about yourself too much in therapy is bad. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab s...

May 05, 20221 hr 55 min

#225: Dental Health, Pedophilia, Proselytizing Therapy

**TRIGGER WARNING: As with all our shows, our intended audience are people 18 years and older. This episode contains content that many will find unsuitable for general audiences and perhaps emotionally triggering for themselves.** This week the guys discuss how dental health effects mental health, a writer who confesses to be attracted to children, and how to share the gospel of mental health with your coworkers. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 23 min

#224: Borderline and Cannabis, Guilt for Cutting Ties, Discovering Bio-Dad is Alive

Nick's sister Karie joins the convo this week to address questions on Borderline Personality Disorder and Cannabis, feeling guilt for cutting ties with a toxic brother, and discovering your deceased father wasn't actually your father. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy topical deep dives, psychology movie nights, book clubs, monthly interviews, and special side projects. Grab some swa...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 23 min

#223: Post Danger Brain Freeze, Fear of Ex Boyfriend, Mother Moves in While I Mourn

The guys welcome Theraproducer Smitty Scoop to the studio and take on questions about brain freezes after a dangerous situation, fearing an ex boyfriend will harm us, and dealing with your mother while your mourning 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,...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 2 min

#222: Memory Loss, Getting More from a Therapist, Chronic Nerve Pain

This week the guys deal with questions on experiencing memory loss, how to get th emost out of your therapist, and an update letter about experiencing chronic pain and following through with mental health care. 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....

Apr 07, 20221 hr 12 min

#221: Abusive Mother, Job Search Despair, Spouse's Weight Gain

Some deep questions this week on making boundaries with an abusive mother, experiencing despair after years of job searching, and how to talk to your spouse about their weight gain. 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 ...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 28 min

#220: Deeper Therapy, EFT Tapping, Treating COVID Patient's Mentally

In this one the guys discuss questions on how to go deeper in therapy as a patient, the use of Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping, and a Physical Therapist from Canada writes in about the difficulty of dealing with COVID patient's mental health challenges. 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 s...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 13 min

#219: Emotional Affair, Socially Paralyzed, Ghosted my Therapist

This week the guys answer questions on how to stop an emotional affair before it gets physical, dealing with social paralysis, and how to break up with a therapist rather than ghosting them. 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.c...

Mar 17, 20221 hr 32 min

#218: Dr. Mike Todorovic - Psychophysiology of Pain

This week the guys are joined by the awesome Dr. Mike Todorovic to discuss the psychology of pain! Check out Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast and Youtube Channel at https://drmattdrmike.com.au/ Follow Dr. Mike on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmiketodorovic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketodorovic/channel/ 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, ...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 37 min

#217: Job Search Anxiety, Lip Biting, Sexless Marriage

This week the guys discuss the anxiety of searching for a new job, compulsive lip biting, and what to do when you're in a sexless marriage. 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....

Mar 03, 20221 hr 10 min

#216: Sexually Abused by Therapist, Paranoid Delusions, Dissociation in Creative Writing

Some deep questions this week. We discuss a letter from a person who was sexually abused by their therapist, another letter about a Step Father's paranoid delusions, and a third on dissociating during creative writing. 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 sto...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 27 min

#215: Private Practice, Neurodivergence, Inside Jokes, Adoption

The guys invite you to meet us in Las Vegas at www.ScoopFest.com ! Also we answer questions on how to build a private practice, how to tell your therapist you are neurodivergent, we finally explain a bunch of inside jokes, and we answer a bonus question on adoption - kind of. 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 interv...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 14 min
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