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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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Feb 13, 2020 • 58min
#110: Magic Mushrooms as Treatment, What to do with an old diary, and toxic friendships
The guys discuss psilocybin as a treatment for depression and anxiety and answer listener mail about what to do with an old diary, and toxic friendships. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep110

Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 15min
#109: How Horror movies Exploit Psychology, Taking a Break From Marriage, Contemplating Suicide
The guys discuss research on how horror movies exploit the inner workings of the brain, and answer listener mail about taking a break from marriage and dealing with suicidal thoughts. SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep-109

Jan 30, 2020 • 55min
#108: Out Of Network Therapy, Therapist Friends, Intrusive Thoughts
The guys unpack news that more Americans are going out of network for mental health care than ever before and go into the weeds of what that means for patients and providers (https://www.marketwatch.com/story/americans-are-increasingly-going-out-of-network-for-mental-health-coverage-2019-11-22)Also: Is it ok to attend therapy for companionship and be friendly with your therapist? What are intrusive thoughts and can therapy change your brain's biochemistry (https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/psychotherapy/how-psychotherapy-changes-brain)? SUPPORT DAVID DATASCOOP VILLALON'S NAMI WALK HERE: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=300492This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt108-spreaker

Jan 23, 2020 • 1h 13min
#107: Luxury Impostor Syndrome, Feelings for an Ex, Using Suboxone
New research shows that luxury purchases can fuel the 'Impostor Syndrome.' The guys discuss the findings and answer listener mail about having feelings for an ex and using Suboxone for opioid recovery. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schnieder!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep107

Jan 16, 2020 • 1h 10min
#106: Evolutionary Purpose, ADHD, Up and At 'Em
Jim shares his S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2020, we respond to listener mail about emotional support and discuss whether parents should lie to their children about Santa. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD or ex officio THERAPRODUCER atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt106-spreaker

Jan 9, 2020 • 60min
#105: Goals for 2020; Emotional Support; Should you lie to your child about Santa?
Jim shares his S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2020, we respond to listener mail about emotional support and discuss whether parents should lie to their children about Santa. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Schneider!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep-105

Jan 2, 2020 • 1h 8min
#104: Season 2 Finale, Addicted Daughter, Holiday Estrangement
We celebrate 2 years of Pod Therapy with holiday gift exchange, a stroll down memory lane with season 2's highlights, and JACOB'S LIFE COACH JINGLE is debuted! Also we answer a question about an addicted daughter and holiday estrangement. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt104-spreaker

Dec 25, 2019 • 57min
#103: Teenage Marijuana Use, Abusive Dating Patterns
Teenage marijuana use is on the rise as are hospitalizations for marijuana induced psychosis. Also the guys answer a question about reliving abusive dating patterns.This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt103-spreaker

Dec 19, 2019 • 37min
#102: Jim's Kids, Wanting Divorce, Hot Therapist
Jim's kids guest host the episode, also it turns out video games don't make you depressed, is it ok to have resentments and want divorce, and what to do if your therapist is hot. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep100

Dec 12, 2019 • 58min
#101: Jims Spirit, Anxiety Rx, Future of Therapy
Jim discusses his flight on spirit airlines and trip to Florida, also whats the deal with anxiety medicine and what is the future of therapy? Oh, and Jacob officially is a life coach now. This week's THERAPRODUCER sponsors are Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD atwww.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS atwww.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysTO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/ep100


