

Secondhand Therapy
PonyBear Studios
Secondhand Therapy is a funny, honest mental health podcast where two unlicensed best friends unpack their weekly therapy sessions.Join Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone as they explore anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity, and emotional growth—with humor, heart, and total transparency. Each episode blends raw self-reflection with real time takes on therapy, trauma, relationships, and the messy process of healing.It’s real talk about mental health in the modern world, and why personal growth is so damn hard.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 56min
Little Boy on the Beach Gave Me a Panic Attack | #017
Michael talks about a dream he recently had that really messed with him before contemplating how he’s processed his grief. Lou and Michael debate what showing emotion actually looks like while sharing their difficulties crying in front of people. Lou talks about an exercise from his therapy session that sent him into a panic attack before he and Michael talk about their childhoods.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 45min
Hi, I Protect Myself by Making Jokes | #016
Michael talks about his new confidence since getting his teeth fixed and how his therapist tied it back to his struggle with self-love. Lou and Michael discuss self-awareness when it comes to showing up in relationships. Lou figures out why he can’t be late before his therapist gets into the weeds regarding his lifelong use of humor as a shield.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 58min
ADHD with Laurie Singer | #015
We welcome Behavioral Specialist Laurie Singer to the sleuth today to talk all things grief, anxiety, self-worth, ADHD and more.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 50min
The Correct Way to do Empathy | #014
Lou starts off discussing having prepared answers ready for vulnerable conversations before talking about calling his therapist out for using “therapy talk.” Lou and Michael discuss empathy; Lou finally figured out why he struggles with it. Michael and Lou discuss social media and how their opinions on it differ. Michael talks about a big takeaway from the book he’s currently reading.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
Monogamy and the Idea of Having Children | #013
Michael ponders his struggle with anxiety and control before unpacking how he protects his partners from his flaws in relationships. Lou and Michael discuss monogamy and the idea of legacies. Lou talks about his recent thoughts regarding having kids before taking you through an anxiety-filled exercise from his recent therapy session.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 59min
Men and Women are Different, Ya Know? | #012
Lou recaps the final session with his current therapist before he moves on with a new therapist. Michael and Lou ponder what “normal” life looks like before contemplating the differences between men and women. Michael opens up about his experience with losing interest in past relationships. Lou and Michael debate what the majority or romantic relationships look like.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 48min
A Small Crush and an Old Journal | #011
Lou didn’t have therapy this week and Lou really needed therapy this week. Lou talks about how a small crush led him into his feelings of the past. Lou and Michael discuss the stresses of moving and difficulties of finding a place to live in Los Angeles. Michael talks about uncovering an old journal and the entries sending him into reflection about his past.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
Disneyland is for Idiots, Let’s Fight | #010
Lou is in a mood and we never really find out why. Lou talks about his recent day at Disneyland. Michael and Lou talk about the viral 75 Hard Challenge and Michael’s take on his own version before discussing the likelihood of implementing permanent change. Lou talks about his new revelation from therapy that there are no good or bad decisions. Finally, Michael has had enough and the boys fight.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 43min
The Anxiety of Being One Minute Late | #009
Michael and Lou discuss some negative feedback they received about the podcast before they get into Michael’s addiction to inner conflict. Lou hates being late and discusses his recent hypocrisy-filled rage situation. Lou discovered he needs to find a new therapist.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 53min
Grief (Part 1) | #008
We couldn’t avoid it any longer. We’re talking about grief this week.
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