

Pod Therapy
PodTherapy
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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Aug 29, 2022 • 4min
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Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
#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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Aug 18, 2022 • 57min
#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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 10min
#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 carefullyJoin 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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 14min
#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 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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 31min
#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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Jul 21, 2022 • 32min
#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 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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 3min
#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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 21min
#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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK

Jun 30, 2022 • 56min
#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.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuysResources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK


