Melissa and Mandy discuss Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including a discussion on cultural, religious and geographical social mores within Utah and the LDS church. Through this a discussion is had about sexual and reproductive health, religious trauma, how fame impacts psychology, mean girls, narcissitic parents and more. M&M then discuss The Valley; specifically, Kristen Doute’s misguided empathic avengers’ approach, Jesse and Jax’s psychology and Jasmine vs. Danny. Lastly, M&M discuss ...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Please join Melissa and Caitlin Marshall (@bestiesbycaitlin) for a discussion about SLOWM season 2. Caitlin discusses MomTok and Mom-fluencing culture in Utah, including the social media drama that spills over from the show. Caitlin shares verified tea, interactions with cast members, and shares her experience of having her TikTok post featured on the finale episode of the show! YBT shares clinical interpretations of cast members' behaviors featured on the show leading to discussions about menta...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min
YBT and Recap Rodeo break down Love Hotel, The Valley and SLOMW (season 2). The trio have a hilariously fun discussion while YBT interjects clinical interpretations. Specifically, YBT talks scarcity trauma and how this may have impacted Nia (The Valley), Love Hotel being a breath of fresh air, and a larger discussion about mental health (SLOMW). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!! TW: Discussion of depression & suicide, religious trauma, abuse, DV and addiction. Follow YBT & Recap Rodeo please giv...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 4Ep. 22
YBT breaks down Shannon recreating past relational issues and conflict in the Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses The Valley, specifically focusing on Jesse & Michelle, Danny & Nia and Jax & Brittany. Through this is a discussion on narcissism, binge drinking, addiction, rehabilitation, codependency and more. Finally, YBT talks Summer House Lexi Vs. Jesse and Lindsay’s “freedom dinner”. TW: Discussion of abuse, DV and addiction. Follow YBT and please give a 5-star rating (it re...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 21
YBT starts by sharing MH and physical health updates, sharing healthy skills to use when struggling. YBT shares Bravo news, including a theory about Shannon’s picker on Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses Summer House; specifically, Lexi & Jesse, Ciara being fed up with king babies and West’s grief. YBT then talks the Valley; specifically, Jax rage texting from rehab and YBT discusses how this is allowed TW: discussion of abuse, DV and addiction. Follow YBT and please give a 5-star rat...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 20
M&M first talk Summer House, including discussion on Jesse’s victim behaviors and the juxtaposition of summer house vs. the valley. M&M also discuss West and Jesse’s illuminating discussion about pornography and theorize how this impacts them with real life women. M&M then discuss The Valley, outlining the behaviors of Jax, Jesse and Danny. YBT also discusses Brittany on WWHL after the episode, outlining some negative updates she gave on Jax. TW: discussion of addiction, DV and abuse...
May 06, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Hi friends! YBT is still sick but wanted to release an episode for you all covering a myriad of topics across the bravoverse. Specifically, YBT talks Bravo’s toxicity on shows like The Valley, RHOA & RHOBH. YBT briefly talks Love Hotel, the new dating show with Shannon, Gizelle, Ashley and Luann and discusses tea Gizelle dropped on WWHL. Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating (it really helps)! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Patreon F...
Apr 29, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Hi friends! YBT is back with another bite size bish episode providing personal and health updates. Following this, YBT discusses Jax’s abusive behaviors featured on the Valley leading to a discussion about DV. Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating (it really helps)! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Patreon For full unedited video (ad free, unedited & early releases) please visit YBT Patreon or Spreaker Supporters Club Patreon: https://...
Apr 18, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Melissa and Amy collaborate to discuss the psychological underpinnings of women who fake cancer; Belle Gibson (the focus of Netflix’s ‘Instagram’s Worst Con Artist’ and ‘apple cider vinegar’), Scamanda, and Elizabeth Finch. This podcast examines social, emotional, and psychological factors that led Belle to become one of the most prolific cancer scam artists, fooling both Apple and Penguin Publishing. Specifically, Melissa and Amy discuss factitious disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, a...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Sorry for the podcast delay, YBT was down for the count with food poisoning but she hath risen. This episode is a wildly hilarious kiki with Lyndsay Lime and Brady Wolsiffer from Recap Rodeo, talking RHOA, RHOBH and Teen Mom. Please follow YBT podcast & Recap Rodeo with Lyndsay Lime and Brady Wolsiffer. Please give both a 5-star rating (it really helps)! Please follow @yourbishtherapist, @recaprodeo and @vanderpodrecaps on Instagram For full video (ad free & early releases) please visit ...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Melissa and Mandy discuss Summer House, including discussion of dynamics between Craig & Paige, Craig & Kyle, Carl & Lil, Jesse & Lexi, West & Ciara, Imrul & women and more. This leads to a discussion of king babies, polyamory, toe sucking, infidelity and more. For part 2 of this podcast covering RHOBH & RHOA please visit “Is This Real Life” with Mandy Slutsker. Please follow YBT podcast & Is This Real Life podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbish...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 14
YBT discusses cultural differences between Southern Charm and Summer House leading to drastically different perspectives on Paige and Craig’s break up. YBT discusses differences in NYC & Charleston culture, leading to a discussion of how cultural differences impact mindset and perpetuate misogyny. YBT then talks RHOBH discussing how it’s taken a turn; like a traitors/housewife’s hybrid. Conflict rersolution styles, mean girls, cliques, avoidance, projection, and deflection are discussed. Ple...
Mar 25, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 13
YBT shares updates about physical, mental and emotional health. YBT shares insights gained, ways to resist through radical self-care and tips and tricks to manage emotional health in the current climate. Concepts of healing, recovery, gratitude, mindfulness, grounding and more are discussed. Thank you all for being a part of my support team!! Please follow Your Bish Therapist podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT For full videom ad free &a...
Mar 20, 2025•26 min
YBT starts by sharing breaking Bravo news including Jax and Brittany’s dueling solo podcasts, Jax’s “mind of a man tour” and the Valley Premiere. YBT also discusses Tamra Judge rejoining RHOC after announcing she quit (again). YBT then discusses RHOA leading to a discussion on infertility, miscarriage and maternal mortality rates among Black women. Following this, YBT discusses RHOBH feeling off this season and shares theories as to why. Finally YBT discusses Southern Charm leading to a discussi...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 11
YBT shares breaking Bravo news including Tamra Judge abruptly quitting RHOC 24 hours ago, following filming with Shannon and Gretchen in NOLA. Andy Cohen since commented noting that he can’t address this as they are still filming but intimated Teddi’s cancer battle may underlie this decision. YBT also discusses James Kennedy’s cancellation and Denise Richard’s husband Aaron Phypers allegations of fraud (detailed in two different lawsuits) YBT then discusses Southern Charm outlining deflection, p...
Mar 11, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this extended BSB, YBT covers Jax Taylor’s addiction including Brittany’s response, leading to a discussion of addiction and recovery. YBT also briefly talks RHOP reunion part 3 including a discussion of king babies, delusion & addiction. YBT then talks King baby Kyle Cook versus Hannah Berner, leading to a discussion of the importance of understanding our role. Please follow Your Bish Therapist podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Melissa and Mandy discuss all things RHOBH and Southern Charm including discussion of dynamics between Sutton/Dorit, Dorit/Boz, Kyle/Mau, Shep/Sienna, JT/Venita and more. Justice for Venita who was as victim of shady editing & production. The discussion features concepts of addiction, recovery, mental health, sexual fluidity, ego, and more. For part 1 of this podcast covering RHOP & Summer House please visit “Is This Real Life” with Mandy Slutsker. Follow YBT & Is This Real Life podc...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 8
YBT shares breaking news about Karen’s sentencing and being immediately remanded to jail for one year, following her fourth DUI conviction. YBT discusses deadly denial, addiction and recovery. Through this, YBT discusses the complex process of psychotropic medications, removing stigma and providing psycho-educational information. YBT also discusses the recent episode of RHOBH that led to some polarizing views about Sutton’s behaviors. For all Spreaker Supporters, please go to Patreon to join the...
Feb 28, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
YBT shares a Reality Blurb Article about Karen Huger revealing this is her FOURTH DUI and she went to a luxury resort instead of rehab. YBT shares all the receipts, deets and addresses her claims of “abusing” antidepressants (spoiler alert: there’s no such thing). This leads to a discussion about mental health, addiction, recovery, deadly denial, PAWS, and more. YBT also discussed part two of the reunion including king baby Greg, Mia’s accountability circle, Stacie and TJ and more… YBT then disc...
Feb 25, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 6
TW: discussion of cancer, death and C-PTSD. YBT shares a raw and vulnerable peek inside the experience of a cancer patient during the recent NIH cuts to cancer funding and research. YBT shares how this will impact her life, and the lives of millions of other patients. Through this, YBT talks coping skills, anxiety reduction techniques and ways to cope. Thank you for holding space for YBT For all Spreaker Supporters, please go to Patreon to join the community for free if you would like to partici...
Feb 20, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 5
YBT shares hot takes and clinical interpretations of southern charm, summer house premiere and RHOP part 1. YBT shares behind the scenes drama that goes down in the DM’s and talks parasocial relationships with bravolebs. YBT discusses Ciara/West, Lindsay/Carl and Paige/Craig dynamics. YBT also discusses the projection/deflection/lying seen on RHOP. Through this, YBT talks depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility, grief, addiction, alcoholism, emotional manipulation and more! For all Spreaker Sup...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
TW: Discussion of suicide, trauma, and SA YBT shares hot takes and clinical interpretations of RHOBH, RHONY and RHOSLC. YBT also dives into the Minkoff's dark family background in Scientology. This episode covers major storylines across each franchise and through this talks narcissism, gaslighting, CPTSD, SA, childhood trauma, projection, intent vs. impact and so much more. For all Spreaker Supporters, please go to Patreon to join the community for free if you would like to participate in group ...
Feb 11, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This BSB contains health updates, ways to manage stress, the power of acceptance, plans for the season and MORE. Thank you all for coming back…I AM SO HAPPY TO BE BACK! For all Spreaker supporters, please go to Patreon to join the community for free if you would like to participate in group chats, submitting questions and more! Follow YBT podcast and please give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT Patreon: https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium...
Feb 07, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 2
TW: Discussion of SA, trauma, addiction and mental health. Hello friends! YBT is back for the Season 4 premiere with the amazing Mandy Slutsker for a M&M hour covering RHOBH and RHONY. Melissa and Mandy mention it all when it comes to the dark turn RHONY took; leading to a discussion about Brynn’s trauma and intent versus impact. Melissa and Mandy also talk RHOBH; covering communication, apologies, addiction and so much more. SO HAPPY TO BE BACK! For part two of M&M Hour please check out...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 1
TW: Discussion of cancer, treatment facilities, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide In the supersized season finale, YBT does a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Finch, former writer for Grey’s Anatomy, who is the subject of the Peacock docuseries “Anatomy of Lies”. YBT gathered information from the docuseries, Finch’s Ankler interview, research studies on pathological lying and more! YBT breaks down Elizabeth Finch’s decades long grifts and out...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Please enjoy Part 2 of M&M hour…Part 1 can be found on ‘Is This Real Life?’ With Mandy Slutsker. This episode covers RHOC reunion part 3 and RHOP. Melissa and Mandy discuss Shannon Beador vs. Karen Huger and the underlying psychology of addiction and recovery. First discussing RHOC and the 36 hours later bomb…YBT outlines implications of the new information and why it’s so dangerous RHOP is discussed, YBT breaks down Karen’s legal charges and explains exactly what she is fighting. YBT talks ...
Dec 03, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 31
YBT shares tips and tricks for surviving family gatherings during the holidays. Through this, grief, generational trauma, emotion regulation, and boundary setting are discussed. Hope you all have a happy holiday season! During YBT's holiday break episodes will be available via Spreaker Supporters Club. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rati...
Nov 27, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 30
YBT starts by recapping the premiere episode of RHOBH talking addiction, recovery, grief, sexual identity, fluidity and more! YBT will continue to cover RHOBH and Southern Charm on Spreaker Supporter’s club. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support YBT then recaps RHOSLC discussing Bronwyn & Todd’s dynamic (including a discussion about misogynistic gaslighting, emotional gatekeeping and...
Nov 26, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 29
YBT shares valuable lessons learned as season 3 wraps up. YBT discusses reasons behind breaks and discusses plans for the end the season 3, and season 4. Thank you all for your support and hopefully the vulnerability YBT shared helps you all! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support To find...
Nov 22, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Regarding OC, YBT discusses mean girl behavior vs. gossip (including derivation of the word gossip), Gina and Travis’ family issues, Heather Vs Katie, Shannon’s role in her chaos carousel, and Alexis’s history of falling on a patriarchal sword for her men (both of whom have been featured on RHOC) YBT then turns to RHOSLC and shares thoughts about Lisa Barlow’s lack of emotional regulation, Todd and Bronwyn’s tense martial dynamic (including a discussion of trauma responses), Mary’s grief about R...
Nov 19, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 27
