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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

#273: Depressive Crashes, Dreading Moving Home, Gifts for Therapists

Whitney and the Boys answer questions on sudden depressive questions, dreading returning home from college and whether its ok to get your therapist a gift. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 14 min

#272: Brogan and Wayne, Contacting the Banned, Look-At-Me People

This week we welcome Brogan and Wayne from "Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast". Also in Studio is Chris from Whoscoops podcast and Waynes Wife. We answer questions on whether to reconnect with somebody you've banned from your life and what to do about "look-at-me" people. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and ra...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 12 min

#271: Avoiding Burnout, Shadow Work, Girlfriends and Depression

This week the guys answer questions about how to avoid burnout and relax, what Shadow Work is, and how to talk to your anxious girlfriend when your depressed. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out ...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 11 min

#270: Friendships Fading, Geriatric Care, Phobia of Snakes

This week we answer questions about friends who are fading away and claiming boundaries, the guilt of having elders that need care, and how to deal with a phobia of snakes. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitne...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 8 min

#269: Codependent Family, Friend's Boyfriend, Sober Stuck Ups

Jim runs the Spirit-Frontier Airline gauntlet. Also questions on dealing with a toxic mother and alcoholic spouse, dealing with your best friend's boyfriend, and how to manage stuck up sober friends. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's ment...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 25 min

#268: Dad's Dementia, Ending Therapy, Communicating Spousal Chores

Jim finally gets a car. Also we have questions on whether to care with an aging parent with dementia, how to end therapy and how to communicate effectively with your spouse about tasks and expectations. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's m...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 29 min

#267: Borderline Husband, Spouse's Therapy Reluctance, Drawing a House

In this episode we discuss dealing with a husband's dangerous borderline personality disorder, how to manage a spouse who is reluctant to go to therapy, and whether drawing a house is useful in therapy. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's m...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 17 min

#266: Crisis Counseling, Fear for Children, Intrusive Thought Spirals

In this episode we discuss how to do crisis counseling, sorting out warning signs to protect kids, and managing intrusive thought spirals. SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Training Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitne...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 28 min

#265: Mourning Murders, Clutter Anxiety, Friend's Dark Side, Falling out of Love

Brenna and Nicole from Mourning Murders join us to answer questions on how to manage clutter anxiety, what to do when you see your friend's dark side, and how to fall out of love when a marriage is over. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health app...

Feb 02, 20232 hr 3 min

#264: Children and Disasters, Sexless Marriage, Healthcare Frustration

We discuss how to assist children through disasters, whether a marriage can last without sexual attraction, and dealing with the frustrations of navigating healthcare in the United States. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitnes...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 21 min

#263: Ideal Mourning, Modalities, Accurate Diagnosis (with ChatGPT)

The guys are joined by Artificial Intelligence robot ChatGPT to match their human skills against its inevitable superiority. We have questions how designing and ideal mourning ritual for a community, how to identify your therapeutic modality (theory), and the value of a proper mental health diagnosis. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, ...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 30 min

#262: Eating Disorders and C-PTSD, Grief and Funerals, Prevention Relationship Therapy

This week we answer questions on eating disorders and complex PTSD, grieving and funerals, and preventative relationship therapy. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com Check out Dr...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 8 min

#261: Body Image, ADHD Rx, Sex Talk with Therapist

The guys answer questions on body image and weight, whether to take ADHD meds from a friend, and whether its ok to talk about sex stuff with your therapist. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPerson...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 13 min

#260: Season 5 Finale (Pod Jeopardy)

Its the Season 5 Finale! We take a break from questions to welcome 5 Super Fans who compete in pod therapy trivia to see who will be crowned this season's biggest fan! Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.Ment...

Dec 29, 20221 hr 28 min

#259: Madi, Specific Phobia, Therapist Maternity Leave, Advice for Future Psychologist

Jim's sister is in the studio and we have questions about specific phobias, what to do when your therapist goes on maternity leave and advice for future psychologists. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.Ment...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 32 min

#258: Gaslighting Ninja, Therapist Thoughts, Gifts from Patients

In this one we answer questions from a person who believes they are being gaslighted by their partner, a person who wonders what their therapist really thinks of an epiphany, and what happens when patients give a therapist a gift. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested ...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 28 min

#257: ADHD Testing, Relationship Development, Loaning Money

This week we hear questions on getting psychological testing for ADHD, fear that a spouse isn't self-help minded in relationship, and anxiety about asking people to repay money you've lent them. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to ...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 59 min

#256: Physical Anxiety, Gender Identity Teen, Friendless Marriage

Jim's Mom is in studio helping the guys answer questions about whether you can have anxiety without worry, parenting a gender identity exploring teen, and fixing a relationship that lacks friendship. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approac...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 24 min

#255: ADHD Child, Ex GF Thoughts, Having Real Problems

In this episode the guys answer questions from a parent of an ADHD child who says they have suicidal thoughts, a person who has intrusive thoughts of his toxic ex girlfriend, and a woman who feels ashamed for getting therapy when she doesn't have "real" problems like other people. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat!...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 15 min

#254: Passively Suicidal, Mom's Divorce Depression, Betrayed by GF

This week the fellas take questions from a person who wonders if their disregard for their health is passive suicidality, a woman worried for her mother during a tumultuous divorce, and a man who was betrayed by his highschool sweetheart when they met up later in life. Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested ...

Nov 17, 20221 hr 23 min

#253: Very Bad Therapy, Anti-Therapy Attitudes, Anger Control, Feelings for Boss

We are joined by Ben and Carrie from the Very Bad Therapy podcast to discuss what happens when therapy goes wrong! We also answer questions on how to confront anti-therapy attitudes online, how to manage anger while recovering from being a doormat, and what to do when you have feelings for your boss. Listen to the Very Bad Therapy Podcast: https://www.verybadtherapy.com/ Check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/verybadtherapy Sentio Counseling Center: https://www.sentiocc....

Nov 10, 20222 hr

#252: Work/Life Balance, Deescalating Wife, Chronic Pain

This go round the fellas answer questions from a person looking to understand a therapist's work/life balance, a husband trying to deescalate his wife during arguments, and a woman living with chronic pain. Enjoy the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: ...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 20 min

#251: Failing Med School, Asexual Confusion, Motivation to Exercise

The gentlemen offer advice regarding a person who is struggling in medical school, another who is experiencing asexuality in his marriage, and lastly a person who is struggling to find motivation to exercise. Enjoy the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 24 min

#250: Relaxation Guilt, Anti-Vax Mother, Bipolar Psychotic Girlfriend

This week the guys are joined by Karie (Nick's sister) and Laura (Nick's girlfriend) to answer questions on how to relax without feeling guilty about it, what kind of boundaries to draw with an anti-vax parent, and whether to continue dating a girlfriend with bipolar psychosis. Enjoy the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check o...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 26 min

#249: Dreams, Judging Potential Therapists, Quitting Anti Depressants

This week we discuss whether dreams have memory (and the 15 most common dreams), judging potential therapists by their internet profiles, and when to stop using anti depressants. Enjoy the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 8 min

#248: Rediscovering Life Direction, Alcoholic Father, Emotional Abuse

Great questions in this episode about rediscovering your life direction during a crisis, managing an alcoholic father, and defining emotional abuse. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some ...

Oct 06, 20221 hr 34 min

#247: Curing Pedophilia, Keeping Friendships, Healing from Grief

In this one we get an expert's advice on whether pedophilia can be cured, how to maintain friendships, and when your grief is complete. Join the pre-show hang out at www.Patreon.com/Therapy and enjoy our vast library of deep dives, interviews, special side projects and our live discord chat! Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com Grab some swag at our s...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 19 min

#246: Delusional Jealousy, Is Therapy Worth It, Endless Paperwork

Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! This week the guys discuss a husband with delusional jealousy, whether going to therapy is worth it to unlock repressed sexual abuse, and how to cope with mountains of paperwork. 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! Interested in Nick's mental...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 18 min

#245: Behavioral Activation, Food Addiction, Adult Autism

Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! The guys welcome Andrea and Kevin Anderson to the studio and answer questions how to activate behaviors to influence feelings, how to break an addiction to food, and identifying and addressing adult autism spectrum disorder. 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 ...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 2 min

#244: Religious Trauma, Herbal Remedies, Relationship OCD

Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! This time the guys discuss the experience of religious trauma and how to address, the danger of herbal remedies for mental health, and how to address relationship OCD. 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 ...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 20 min
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