
Your Bish Therapist
Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome! Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Latest episodes

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
Season 4, Episode 4: Southern Charm, Summer House and RHOP reunion part 1
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 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=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSpreaker Supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseYour Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership subscriptions. To subscribe, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Feb 11, 2025 • 57min
RHOBH, RHONY and RHOSLC recaps
TW: Discussion of suicide, trauma, and SAYBT 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 chats, submitting questions and more! Follow YBT podcast and please give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YTPatreon: https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSpreaker Supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseYour Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership subscriptions. To subscribe, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Feb 7, 2025 • 21min
Bite Size Bish: Welcome back, Bish!
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=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSpreaker Supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase Your Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership subscriptions. To subscribe, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
Season 4 Premiere M&M Hour: RHOBH & RHONY
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 “Is This Real Life with Mandy Slutsker” where RHOP and RHOSLC are discussed! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! 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! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT Patreon:https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSpreaker Supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support Links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseYour Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership subscriptions. To subscribe, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
SEASON 3 FINALE: ANATOMY OF LIES
TW: Discussion of cancer, treatment facilities, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and suicideIn 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 outlines the multilayered manipulative web she spun. YBT provides insight into the psychological underpinnings of these behaviors; including a discussion of pathological lying, personality disorders, factitious disorder, and malingering.THANK YOU ALL for your support…Can’t wait to see what season 4 brings in 2025! YBT will be covering RHOBH and Southern Charm during breaks via Spreaker Supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/supportPlease follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating!Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YTTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Dec 3, 2024 • 56min
M&M Hour: A Tale of Two DUI’s
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 dangerousRHOP is discussed, YBT breaks down Karen’s legal charges and explains exactly what she is fighting. YBT talks Gordon’s Mental illness, Bipolar 1 disorder, and outlines how Mia weaponizes his MH. Lastly Stacey and TJ’s dynamic is examined. Hope you all enjoy!To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/supportFollow YBT podcast and Is this Real Life? With Mandy, please give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YTTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Nov 27, 2024 • 18min
Bite Size Bish: Holiday Survival Guide
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/supportPlease follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating!Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YTTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Nov 26, 2024 • 59min
RHOBH, RHOSLC & RHONY recap
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/supportYBT then recaps RHOSLC discussing Bronwyn & Todd’s dynamic (including a discussion about misogynistic gaslighting, emotional gatekeeping and emotional abandonment), Angie’s trauma (through this a discussion of addiction, recovery and grief are discussed), Mary Vs. Meredith, Bronwyn Vs. Heather and Britani’s primal scream for attention. Lasty, YBT talks RHONY giving thoughts about the franchise as a whole...are Raquel & Mel saving this fanchise? YBT also talks Jessel and Pavit’s couples therapy session and the prank from hell. Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YTTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Nov 22, 2024 • 17min
Bite Size Bish: Lessons Learned as Season 3 wraps
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/supportTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Nov 19, 2024 • 42min
RHOC Reunion Part II and RHOSLC recap
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 Robert Jr.’s addiction and more!Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YTTo join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/supportTo find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistPodcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapistBrand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.