Pod Therapy

This week we get a letter about a con-woman who used stuffed animals to say weird things, a nurse experiencing burnout in the ICU, and a person who wants to know if self harm is a valid strategy if done carefullyJoin 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

This week we have questions on whether couples therapy is leading a person on, why people still hurt after getting therapy, and whether EMDR is a real technique for trauma. In this episode we discuss a writer who fears they will have late onset schizophrenia, another who wants to know what the hell "feeling our feelings" means, and last a person who is struggling with self sabotage. 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

The guys answer questions on fearing confrontation and the difficulty of finding a good therapist. 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

Quick PSA: The Patreon version of this episode is not the full 2 hour conversation on religion. It was cut for brevity and comfort, so if you rush to patron the show hoping to access that, you will be disappointed. Sorry. In this episode we discuss a writer who fears they will have late onset schizophrenia, another who wants to know what the hell "feeling our feelings" means, and last a person who is struggling with self sabotage. 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

In this show the guys hear from a therapist who is leaving their practice, a person who's partner opened up about their trauma, and a patient who keeps lying to their therapist. 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

After a riveting discussion about Nevada during the pre-show, the guys answer questions on getting your hair cut, dating a widow and fostering an Afghan child. 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

After a pre-show discussion of whether Jim could fight a gorilla, the guys discuss addiction to masturbating, a woman who was pregnant at 16 years old, and losing your friends when they get married or have kids. 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

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

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

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