

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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Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 24min
#296: Morbid Curiosity, Leisure Therapy, Reason for Sobriety
This podcast discusses topics such as morbid curiosity and disturbing content, ethical concerns related to the bodies exhibit, therapy boundaries, the role of therapists in guiding therapy and setting goals, struggles with alcohol addiction, and exploring the role of alcohol in people's lives. The hosts also engage in casual conversations about fries, play word association games, discuss transgender rights and politics, and include announcements and reminders.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 23min
#295: Suffering Stoic, Unconditional Marriage, Anhedonia
Topics range from a stoic's emotionlessness ruining his marriage to using unconditional positive regard to fix a spouse, and tackling anhedonia. The hosts also discuss the importance of emotional communication, controversies surrounding politicians' views on transgender issues, and explore the concept of unconditional positive regard in therapy and personal relationships.

Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 19min
#294: 10 Year Suicide-iversery, Non Alcoholic Beer, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Whitney and Robert discuss premenstrual dysphoric disorder and whether non-alcoholic beers are good in recovery. They also celebrate Robert's 10-year anniversary of surviving suicide.

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 36min
#293: Gaslit Adoption, Wife Lost Attraction, Hiding Therapy
Topics discussed in this podcast include gaslit adoption and navigating family relationships, a wife losing attraction, and hiding therapy from a spouse. Other interesting topics include guilt about buying houses, replacing coping behaviors with fuel-based eating, and Nikki Haley's admiration for Hillary Clinton. The hosts also engage in trivia games and discuss joining a fantasy football league.

Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 28min
#292: Involved in Spouse's Therapy, Sex Ended Friendship, Improving Social Skills
Topics discussed include involving oneself in a spouse's therapy, importance of outside feedback in therapy, ending of a friendship due to a sexual encounter, history of face masks and McDonald's, improving social skills and making friends as an adult.

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 4min
#291: School Motivation, Distraction without ADHD, Affair Recovery
In this episode, the hosts explore topics such as regaining interest in school, staying focused despite distractions, and recovering from an affair. They discuss strategies for improving motivation, share personal experiences with education and learning, and provide advice for healing after infidelity.

Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 22min
#290: Frequency of Therapy, Exercise Motivation, Anxious Attachment
Therapartner Myra celebrates her birthday on this episode and the hosts discuss topics such as therapy frequency, exercise motivation, and anxious attachment. They also talk about the importance of physical movement for mental well-being and analyze attachment styles in relationships. Join the lively conversation and gain valuable insights on these subjects.

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 18min
#289: Middle Aged Dating, Death Emotionless, Why Divorce
Topics include middle-aged dating, being emotionless in the face of death, the reasons behind divorce, funny stories about the Ford Mustang, dating strategies for middle age, ranking Batman movies, famous film directors and their movies, discussion on Steven Spielberg movies, exploring what each partner gets from a relationship, and thanking supporters and encouraging engagement.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 34min
#288: Quitting Cigarettes, Poly vs Monogamy, Violence Anxiety
Topics discussed in this podcast include quitting cigarettes, polyamory, violence anxiety, addiction, finding alternatives to smoking, the influence of cigarette companies, the importance of emergency medical care, guessing top five movies of actors, asking the right questions in therapy, understanding cognitive distortion, and gratitude towards the podcast's supporters.

Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 19min
#287: Suicidal Friend, Friend Triad, Being a Better LGBTQ+ Ally
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts, Importance of Trained Responders, Feeling Left Out in a Group, Prioritizing Mental Health as an LGBTQ+ Ally, Consequences of Radical Decentralization, The Power of Curiosity


