

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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Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 25min
#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.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 14, 2022 • 1h 16min
#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 "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt231-spreakerSubmit 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 9, 2022 • 1h 20min
#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 Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.comGrab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt231-spreakerSubmit 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 2, 2022 • 1h 24min
#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.comJoin 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!Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt230-spreakerSubmit 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

May 26, 2022 • 1h 8min
#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.comJoin 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.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt229-spreakerSubmit 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

May 19, 2022 • 1h 7min
#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.comJoin 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.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt228-spreakerSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

May 12, 2022 • 1h 27min
#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.comJoin 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.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt227-spreakerSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

May 5, 2022 • 1h 55min
#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.comJoin 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.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt226-brushwood-spreakerSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 23min
#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.comJoin 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.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt225-spreakerSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 23min
#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.comJoin 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.comShare this episode easily: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt224-spreakerSubmit questions to:www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:www.Facebook.com/PodTherapywww.Instagram.com/PodTherapyGuyswww.Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys


