Bad Therapist

Part Two of Two on Hysteria. Ash and Rachel seek knowns and unknowns about the contested origins of Hysteria finding its way into the emergent psychological annals. Golden Siggie takes the lead. Find metaphors doing *the most* in a teen’s dreams, and more! This is the last of our current season. If Bad Therapist is pleasing to your psyche, please rate, review and subscribe. We hope to see you for Season 2! SOURCES Gilman, Sander L., Helen King, Roy Porter, G. S. Rousseau, and Elaine Showalter. Hysteria Beyond Freud. University of California Press, 1993. Scull, Andrew. Hysteria: The Disturbing History. Oxford University Press, 2021. Freud, Sigmund. Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria. Touchstone, 1997 (originally published 1905). Malcolm, Janet. "Trouble in the Archives—II: The Battle Over Sigmund Freud's Secret." The New Yorker, December 12, 1983. Produced by Zoe Kurland. Music by Flock of Dimes. 

Part One of Two on Hysteria. Ash and Rachel dig into the tangled history of this complex and ever-evolving diagnosis, starting with its medical origins. From ancient theories to outdated treatments, we’re pulling from the antiquated archives to unpack the evolution of this so-called malady. Stay tuned for Part Two next week—Freud on Hysteria! SOURCES: Gilman, Sander L., Helen King, Roy Porter, G. S. Rousseau, and Elaine Showalter. Hysteria Beyond Freud. University of California Press, 1993. Acocella, Joan. Creating Hysteria: Women and Multiple Personality Disorder. Jossey-Bass, 1999. Scull, Andrew. Hysteria: The Disturbing History. Oxford University Press, 2021. Produced by Zoe Kurland. Music by Flock of Dimes. 

This week, in honor of St. Valentine’s Day, Bad Therapist makes a special guest appearance on a favorite podcast, You’re Wrong About, to get to the bottom of Emotional Labor— a sociological and labor-related construct that has snuck its way into impersonal realms and colloquialisms. And in doing so, we solve the entire country’s relationship problems— you’re welcome. Hosted by Sarah Marshall. Produced by Carolyn Kendrick    RESOURCES: Hochschild, Arlie Russell. The Managed Heart: Commercialization of Human Feeling. University of California Press, 1983.    Hackman, Jess. "Where’s My Cut? On Unpaid Emotional Labor." The Toast, July 13, 2015.  [MetaFilter Discussion: "Where’s My Cut? On Unpaid Emotional Labor"](https://www.metafilter.com/151267/Wheres-My-Cut-On-Unpaid-Emotional-Labor).  Hackman, Rose. Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power. Flatiron Books, 2023.    

Delving into the trendy concept of polarity, the hosts critique its New Age interpretations of gender dynamics. They discuss peculiar advice like tickling angry women and explore the commodification of spirituality. The conversation spans evolving gender roles, highlighting the tension between traditional traits and modern individuality. Personal anecdotes illuminate the struggles of navigating societal expectations, particularly around the trad wife phenomenon. With a mix of humor and skepticism, they challenge conventional views on masculinity and femininity, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of relationships.

Ash and Rachel tackle two bad therapists (or one bad therapist and one flawed-but-relatable ex-therapist) who worked with the rich and famous: Eugene Landy, the man who trapped and swindled Brian Wilson, and Phil Towle, Metallica’s “performance enhancement coach.” Warning: lots of anti-Metallica slander in this ep!  Sources: Berlinger, J., & Sinofsky, B. (Directors). (2004). *Metallica: Some Kind of Monster* [Film]. IFC Films.   Hilburn, R. (1988, June 26). *Brian Wilson: Surfacing Again.* *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-26-tm-8498-story.html   Oppenheimer, M. (2006, December 31). *Dr. Landy’s Cure for Brian Wilson.* *The New York Times Magazine*. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/31/magazine/31barrett_landy.t.html   Piccalo, G. (2004, April 21). *The Complex Legacy of Brian Wilson and Dr. Eugene Landy.* *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-apr-21-et-piccalo21-story.html   Pohlad, B. (Director). (2014). *Love & Mercy* [Film]. Lionsgate.  

Rachel and Ash make a guest appearance on one of their favorite podcasts, Culture Study, to chat with Anne Helen Petersen about the rise of therapy speak, their least-favorite therapized buzz words, and why this kind of language has become so frustratingly prevalent.  Hosted by Anne Helen Petersen. Produced by Melody Rowell. 

This one’s a little different: First, Rachel talks to her uncle, John Monroe, who was subjected to conversion therapy in the 1970s. Then Rachel & Ash discuss a few of the harmful pseudoscientists who have tried (and failed) to use psychology to turn queer people straight over the years. SOURCES: -Arana, G. (2012.) My So-Called Ex-Gay Life. American Prospect. Retrieved from https://prospect.org/civil-rights/so-called-ex-gay-life/ -Roughgarden, J. (2004). Evolution’s Rainbow: Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People. University of California Press.  -Waidzunas, T. (2015.) The Straight Line; How the Fringe Science of Ex-Gay Therapy Reoriented Sexuality. University of Minnesota Press.  -Yoshino, K. (2002). Covering. Yale Law Journal, 111(4), 769–939. Retrieved from https://www.yalelawjournal.org/article/covering   Bad Therapist's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badtherapistpod     Produced by Zoe Kurland. Music by Flock of Dimes.

Dive into the bizarre backstory of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, featuring unexpected twists like erotic Carl Jung fanfiction. Discover a poignant mother-daughter dynamic shaped by grief and obsession in early 20th-century parenting. Journey through ambitious women breaking societal norms as they defy domestic expectations. Unravel the ethical dilemmas of personality testing in corporate settings while reflecting on personal identities and the cultural roots of personality theories. Get ready for insights mixed with humor!

Rachel and Ash discuss the astonishing abundance of coaches via an exploration of The Life Coach School, a glossy (and expensive!) program with some MLM-esque overtones.    SOURCES:   - I’m a Life Coach, You’re a Life Coach: The Rise of an Unregulated Industry - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/06/life-coaching-brooke-castillo-unregulated-industry - LifeCoachSnark subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeCoachSnark/ - The Dream podcast - season 3 - https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-dream - The Life Coach School - https://www.thelifecoachschool.com/  - The Life Coach School podcast - https://www.thelifecoachschool.com/podcast - Live Coaching Highlights with Brooke Castillo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Pc4CXBMiU&t - The International Coaching Federation - https://coachingfederation.org/   Produced by Zoe Kurland. Music by Flock of Dimes. 

Ash and Rachel dive into the intriguing world of shadow work, exploring its rise on TikTok. They dissect how social media influences self-perception and the commercialization of psychological concepts. Childhood experiences shape our shadows, providing insight into societal norms and acceptance. The fusion of true crime with wellness culture reveals the complexities of self-identity. They critique the oversimplification in the self-help industry and emphasize the necessity of genuine self-discovery and emotional honesty in personal growth.