Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is going on hiatus from the pod to focus on stand-up and real life! This week’s guest is podcaster and comedian Meryl Klemow ( @merylklemow ), who shares her experience of working alongside a comedy podcast co-host, the advantages to embracing anxiety, her early experience of panic attacks, and learning to be less hard on yourself. The ladies discuss setting and maintaining boundaries, evaluate how nutrition affects your thinking, and consider trying a holistic app...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 153
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) shares stories from New York, including watching an alien rom-com and attending her sister’s bachelorette party. This week’s guest is actress, stage manager and screenwriter, Alexis Salem , who opens up about the difficulty of her current living situation between caretaking for a relative and driving around LA for work and school. The ladies discuss the complexities of the entertainment biz, including moving up the career ladder, trying to stay positive, and not wo...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 152
This week, Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is visiting her family in Long Island and removing some emotional baggage. This week’s guest is environmentalist and graduate student studying marriage and family therapy, Larisa Southerland ( @sustainablylarisa ). She tells us how she started her therapy journey after her mom called her out for some bitchy behavior. The ladies discuss coping with depression and what happens when a therapist breaks your trust. Larisa drops knowledge on confronting eco-an...
Jul 22, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is traveling to the East Coast, visiting Boston, and hiding in the forest. This week’s guest is stand-up comic and storyteller Gabe Mollica ( @GabeMollica ). They talk about rebelling against the TikTok algorithm, kicking drunk audience members out of a show, hosting vs. featuring, comedy goals, and the frustrations of American healthcare. Gabe shares his process of working on a solo show about male friendship , which is on tour now. ~ Follow Gabe Mollica! IG: @Gab...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 150
These days, Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is acting a little selfish and scheduling time for herself. She mentions The Power of Habit and her book club failure. This week’s guests include Jon Garner, mycologist, lab technician, and educator ( @the_meddlingmushroom ) and Christine Garner, hair styling professional and business owner of @theGratefullHead . This episode is co-hosted by Michele’s partner, Joseph, engineer and woodworker. The group shares their experience at the California music fes...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is back from vacation and apologizes for going MIA. She shares about her experience at the music festival Lightning in a Bottle, including maintaining uncomfortable eye contact during yoga, deep conversations with a hippie, a near catastrophe from dry ice, epiphanies while dancing, the saving grace of a saltine, playing Frick Frack Blackjack, and the sheer bliss of turning off your phone and being present in the desert. ~ Write a review! - ratethispodcast.com/thera...
Jun 10, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 148
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is beat up from her outdoor adventures. This week’s guest is LA stand-up comic Oliva Hill ( @freesampleolivia ). The ladies commiserate with Van Gogh and discuss Instagram museums. Olivia talks about sobriety, the open mic phenomenon, falling in platonic love with your therapist, the poisonous nature of TikTok, working as a pet sitter, feeding neighborhood cats, and taking up astrology as a hobby. ~ Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michelebaci ...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Trying to have more fun, Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) is learning how to roller skate. This week’s guest is David Khalili ( @RouseTherapy ) sex therapist and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness . David’s work as a therapist allows people to overcome anxiety in the bedroom. He digs into working through anxiety with a partner, the delicate nature of taking on triads as clients, dropping out of a PhD program, being a fan of therapy for life, new parenthood, and the special hell that is therapist...
Apr 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) talks about her business trip to Las Vegas and making new work friends out in the wild. This week’s guest is New York standup comic Stan Talouis ( @funnymanstan ). They discuss his calm demeanor, the last time he got angry, digging up repressed memories, trying to get validation from your mom, the woes of taking the bus, and how to outsmart a credit score. ~ Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michelebaci Standup Shows: https://linktr.ee/micheleba...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) talks about maintaining friendships, how much time goes into making a casual friend vs. a close friend, overcoming a fear of phone calls, and how friendships grow more important as we age. ~ Write a review! - ratethispodcast.com/therapy Send us an email! - therapyroulette@gmail.com ~ Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @michelebaci Standup Shows: https://linktr.ee/michelebaci ~ Follow Therapy Roulette! IG: @therapyroulettepod Twitter: @TherapyRoule...
Mar 11, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Welcome to season 2! Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) shares some of her goals for the new year, including a yoga challenge and going outside more. This week’s guest is Canadian journalist Ama Scriver, host of the pop culture podcast High Low Brow . Ama spills some hot goss and educates Michele on the Kardashians. She discusses setting boundaries, embracing your chosen family, body acceptance, giving less of a f*ck as you age, and what happens when your couples therapist doesn’t read the intake fo...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) talks about returning to standup comedy and overcoming stage fright. This week’s guest is clinical psychologist, relationship and psychosexual therapist, Dr Amani Zarroug . Dr Zarroug dissects the reality TV show Blue Therapy and the Gottman book Eight Dates . She opens up about the difficulties of conducting couples therapy, as well as being a Libra and having an indecisive nature. She also vents about the lack of fertility equality regarding IVF treatments throug...
Dec 06, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Michele ( @michelebaci ) is celebrating her birthday, BUT ALSO scheduling time to rest. This week’s guest is Eddie Carrillo, licensed therapist and co-host of the Millenium Mental Health Channel . Eddie and Michele discuss how representation leads to normalization, how gen Z is the most empathetic generation yet, the old school (and white) POV in academia, and the drive to improve inclusivity. Eddie opens up about the difficulties of trying to stay true to yourself as a POC in a predominantly wh...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Michele ( @michelebaci ) feels threatened by her dermatologist, but in a good way. This week’s guest is Skyler Glordano, host of the space opera drama Omega Star 7 . Skyler shares how his ADHD ties into his creative projects, including podcasting, writing, and music. They discuss the strange joy of starting a podcast in 2020. Skyler shares his experience with Twitch streaming, the pressures of being in a band, manic depression, coming off of medication, being diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, and pa...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Michele ( @michelebaci ) shares an update on her new therapist and how she’s binging the dramedy This Way Up . This week’s guest is musician, mom, and dungeon master, Melissa Lusk ( @melissajlusk ). Melissa shares her experiences of coming out as bisexual as an adult, her recent trauma of a miscarriage, balancing motherhood. and exactly how much it costs to have a baby. She also explains the allure of RPGs such as Dungeon & Dragons and speculates as to how horny you can get while playing the...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 139
It’s the one-year anniversary of Therapy Roulette! Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) shares that she’s found not only a new therapist, but also a new doctor! This week’s guest is couples therapist, Paige Bond, LMFT. She explains the power behind the WAIT acronym, different attachment styles, and how her work as a therapist influences her relationship. She tells us about her ADHD diagnosis as an adult and how she manages it. Paige also shares her interest in killer whales and gives relationship advi...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Michele ( @michelebacicomedy ) tells us about seeing Joe Rogan live. She talks to host of @ambitionradiopodcast Chris Tondevold, who opens up about seeking help for depression and realizing he needed therapy and medication. Chris shares a vulnerable story about regaining consciousness in the middle of a suicide attempt. He talks about the importance of finding people who are supportive when you’re getting sober and cutting people out who suck. Chris also reminisces about seeing live entertainmen...
Sep 17, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Today’s guest is Michele’s partner, Joseph, a civil engineer and woodworker. They talk about how goddamn tired they are between DIY home improvement projects, painting rooms, learning feng shui, and living like absolute slobs. They discuss reaching a breaking point with stress levels, admit there’s too much chaos, and that they’ve been neglecting their health. They talk about Ted Lasso , Rick and Morty , and Final Space . Joseph tells us why he stopped going to EMDR therapy. They celebrate get...
Sep 03, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Michele ( @michelebaci ) catches up with writer, comedian and actor Sophie Spiers ( @sophiespierscomedy ). Sophie tells us how she first started therapy when she moved to Los Angeles, opens up about her experience with panic attacks, the wonders of medication, talk therapy, and learning how her body reacts to anxiety. She explains her motivation for doing standup, why she’s totally fine with bombing on stage, creating outrageous characters, and filming funny videos for YouTube and social media. ...
Aug 19, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Michele ( @michelebaci ) has moved into her new house and it’s been a MESSY process. She shares an article about introverts with “rainforest minds,” which can refer to people with so many interests that they have trouble focusing on just one at a time. She tells a story about writing on her lunch break and trying to carve out a window of alone time every day. Write a review! - ratethispodcast.com/therapy Email us! - therapyroulette@gmail.com Follow Michele Baci! IG: @michelebacicomedy Twitter: @...
Aug 05, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Michele ( @michelebaci ) gripes about the unpredictability of home ownership. Today’s guest is books and culture writer Katie Tamola ( @katietamola ). The ladies discuss making awkward eye contact and the pinnacle moment of turning thirty and confronting society’s implied milestones. They talk about dissecting Instagram from reality, the pros of being single vs. in a relationship, calling yourself a goddamn writer and cutting out imposter syndrome. Katie opens up about her current writing projec...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Michele is BACK after a brief hiatus and a trip home to New York. Comedian and voiceover artist Rocky Powell tells us about her podcast Wild Nights. The gals swap tips on getting back into the comedy scene after taking time off. Rocky shares that she started therapy after a breakup, waiting out her apartment lease with her ex, returning to the dating world, and why some guys just didn’t work out. She tells us about finding herself high (her mom too!) on some strong CBD. Rocky talks about her fut...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Michele spills about why she quit therapy recently and how she plans to take better care of herself. She shares her plans to combat her issues, including writing more by starting with an outline, and creating a writing routine that she can stick to. Exercise is another priority, as well as increasing intensity when she can handle it. Michele opens up about her reluctance to let go of her attachment to work, (including this podcast!), and trying so hard to make everything “perfect.” She talks abo...
May 20, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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May 14, 2021•1 min
Michele is reading the book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and taking steps to recharge, relax, and plan a goddamn vacation. Today’s guest is Rob Kalwarowsky, a certified leadership coach, mental health advocate, and podcaster based in Alberta, Canada. Rob shares his struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and PTSD. He tells us how he opened up a pandora’s box of trauma that he’s currently processing and how he suffered for a while with depression before seeking help. He disc...
May 06, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Today’s guest is Michele’s boyfriend, Joseph. He opens up about sobriety, codependency, ADHD, and his recovery as a former stoner. Michele and Joseph discuss their experience in couples counseling and practicing their communication skills. Joseph talks about going back to therapy to heal his trauma and triggers. They talk about CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and the importance of a therapist challenging you. They also share d...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Michele vents about holiday traditions and the ongoing stress in her life, including her search to buy a house. Today’s guest is Erica Tafavoti, a digital marketer and host of the mental health podcast Unwell with Erica. She spills about her first consultation with a therapist and how it didn’t go the way she expected. They discuss the process of starting therapy, including getting a diagnosis, finding the right person to work with, and seeking out an older therapist with experience. Erica talks...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Michele is recovering from burnout and focusing on making the podcast even better! We’re joined by Michele’s friend Amanda today as a guest co-host. Amanda is a writer and arts educator based in Philadelphia and was previously on episode 105 . They discuss the home buying process, their paths to home ownership, the pros and cons of marriage, and how their relationships with their significant others are affected. Today’s guest is Steven, host of the Ballistic Autistic podcast. Steven opens up abo...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Michele talks about how her priorities have changed since lockdown and how she misses performing stand-up comedy. Today’s guest is Dave Chawner , a best-selling author and stand-up comic based in the UK. Dave opens up about his eating disorder and his journey to recovery. He talks about how anorexia affected his sex drive, emotions, and relationships. He shares his struggle with suicide ideation, depression, and his moment of hitting rock bottom. He discusses gender norms and communication barri...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Michele talks about ending couples therapy with her boyfriend and the importance of communication in a relationship. She shares her excitement about the Covid vaccine, anxiety about the pandemic ending, and her skeptic view of life returning to “normal.” She tells us that her lockdown experience has been relatively good (really!) in terms of career and growing in her relationship. Today’s guest is Jedidah , a product marketer, social media strategist, and founder of the podcast HerCanvas , which...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 125
