Pod Therapy

"Should I ignore my new girlfriend's redflags even though I'm recently divorced?"; "Should my husband and I try Emotion Focused Therapy?"; "How can a newly divorced dad survive the Holidays?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers David Villalon and Judi Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt48-spreakerDONT FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR SONG REQUESTS FOR JIM'S KARAOKE BIRTHDAY PARTY ON OUR PATREON!

"How can I overcome the trauma caused by my horrible boss?"; How can I find a therapist when I live overseas?"; "What should I study to become a therapist, and how can I support others who struggle with suicide?"; "Why do politics cause anxiety?" Today's episode is brought to by our Theraproducers Dr. Ben Doughn and Grae Whittaker! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt47-spreakerLISTEN TO JIM's NPR APPEARANCE re: President Trump and anxiety here: https://soundcloud.com/user-971029107/post-election-anxiety?in=user-971029107/sets/jim-on-the-radio

No science this week - too many good questions! "What should I do about my girlfriends ex-husband who threatened to kill me?"; "How can I overcome my relationship with food?"; "What can I do to defeat stage fright?" Today's episode is brought to by our Theraproducers Judy Schneider and Grae Whittaker! BECOME A THERAPAL, or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt46-spreaker

Beginning with new data that discusses the existence of desirability leagues and who the data says are the most desirable people (http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/4/8/eaap9815), Nick and Jim take on some great questions like: "Should my family drink around my son after he gets out of rehab for drug abuse?""I feel unwanted when I'm around other people, how can I overcome this?" Today's episode is brought to by our Theraproducers Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt45-spreaker

Nick is flying all over the country on his nerd-world-tour so the guys taped this one in advance. This week:"How to fight materialism in adolescents""Is my addicted sister future tripping by refusing treatment?""What episodes would you recommend for my new listener girlfriend?""How do I deal with adult bullying and its after effects?" Today's episode is brought to by our Theraproducers Jake Schneider and Smitty Scoop! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt44-spreaker

Taped a few days in the past, this one has some amazing questions. "How can anxiety be useful?""I'm an alpha male reconciling with me too""What do you think about online therapy like Better Help?" "Am I playing video games too much?" Today's episode is brought to by our Theraproducers Grae Whittaker and Dr. Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt43-spreaker

Fresh off the heels of their live performance before nearly 200 listeners at Scoop Fest, the guys reflect on how far the podcast has come and the milestone of performing alongside Penn Jillette, Piff the Magic Dragon, Ice Cream Social, and other great shows. Also this week:[17:00] - How can I stop being grumpy? [30:00] - I'm a powerless step mom with a manipulative teenage daughter. [46:00] - Can I train myself to be mentally tough, or am I born a certain way? Today's episode is brought to by our Theraproducer, Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysSHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt42-spreaker

Its a live audience in fabulous Las Vegas with real people on the microphones! Special thank you to our Therapals, Therapods and Theraproducers from all over the world who came to the show and gave us so much support! BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysSHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/scoopfest-spreaker

Theraproducer Smitty Scoop joins us at our new studio, The Churn - home of the Ice Cream Social Podcast - as the guys prepare for their live performance at Scoop Fest 2018 in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada! This week:[11:00] - How can I make my wife happy?[25:00} - How can I cope with impostor syndrome at a joyless job?[45:00] - How should a man respond when women say #MeToo?BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuysSHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt41

This week the guys unpack the curious case of Marine Le Pen, the runner up in the French election who is now being ordered by her rival to get a mental health evaluation due to her tweets. Also: [26:25} - Did I commit sexual assault?[47:10} - I feel ashamed of my sexual fantasies. BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

So many letters! This week we answer:[04:45] - How can I stop binge eating?[26:00] - How do I stop myself from saying the first thing that comes to mind?[43:30] - My anxiety is causing insomnia, how can I fix both? BECOME A THERAPAL, THERAPOD or THERAPRODUCER at...www.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

This week the guys discuss Narrative Therapy and a new study that uses fMRI to watch the brain tell stories. And also:[22:00]* - How can I cope with my cat having cancer? [33:00]* - I'm a white male college student experiencing reverse racism. This week's episode is produced by Jake Schneider from Atlanta, our THERAPRODUCER of the week from our Patreon community. If you would like to become a supporter and enjoy a special uncut/unedited version of the show with bonus content before and after the episode, please visit www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

This week the guys discuss new research that says people like you way more than you think they do after a first impression. And also:[20:00]* - Should I get a friend with benefits to compensate for my girlfriend's lack of libido? [35:20]* - What should I do about toxic mother? *NOTE: This portion of the podcast is "explicit" which means it is inappropriate for people under 18 years old and not safe for work due to the topics discussedThis week's episode is produced by Smitty Therapal, our THERAPRODUCER of the week from our Patreon community. If you would like to become a supporter and enjoy a special uncut/unedited version of the show with bonus content before and after the episode, please visit www.Patreon.com/therapy ASK YOUR QUESTIONS at...www.PodTherapy.netPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comFacebook.com/PodTherapyTwitter.com/PodTherapyGuys

This week the guys discuss new research that suggest a particular quality leads to wealth and success. And also:[25:15] - How can I reject a guy who is romantically interested in me and still be friends?[42:30]* - What should I do about my sex addicted and overly flirty fiance? *NOTE: This portion of the podcast is "explicit" which means it is inappropriate for people under 18 years old and not safe for work due to the topics discussedFor Patrons a special uncut/unedited version of the show is available at www.Patreon.com/therapy If you'd like to join you can do so at any level below:$1 / Month = THERAPAL - Therapals are the official fan club of Pod Therapy who help make the weekly show possible. A Therapal is an advocate for mental health, wellness, and sending good vibes to the people who write in about their problems each week. **WHAT THEY GET** Therapals get a special thank you by name on the show the first week they pledge and access to any bonus content created for Patreon. $5 / Month = THERAPOD - Thera

This week Nick and Jim take on some really interesting topics, including an article written by Dr. David Ley for Psychology Today which claims that porn addiction isn't real because of religious shame(1). Also in this episode:[25:00] - My sister is pro ana (anorexia), what should I do?(2)[40:00] - My girlfriend of two years refuses to post pictures of me online, she wants me kept a secret. Also our BIG announcement: We have launched our Patreon! You can become a supporting member of our community and help us spread mental health support around the world! Check out our patreon levels at www.patreon.com/therapy or look below: $1 / Month = THERAPAL - Therapals are the official fan club of Pod Therapy who help make the weekly show possible. A Therapal is an advocate for mental health, wellness, and sending good vibes to the people who write in about their problems each week. **WHAT THEY GET** Therapals get a special thank you by name on the show the first week they pledge and access to any bonus content created f

This week Nick and Jim talk about the debate in the NBA as to whether team owners have a right to know about their players mental health, and even request the notes from a therapist. This leads to a larger question: should President Trump be required to be mentally evaluated? Also: [24:00] - Is it ok to dwell on sad emotions and let the emotion win?[36:00] - How can I find good therapists or rehabs when the reviews are faked? [46:00] - How much should I know about my therapist's personal life? What can I ask?

This week Nick and Jim look at how men get sad after sex, and also: [15:00] - How can I apply and interview better in job seeking? [48:00] - My wife refuses to wear her wedding ring or take my last name. Ask your questions at: www.PodTherapy.netfacebook.com/podtherapytwitter.com/podtherapyguysPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comDon't forget to sign up for our live show in Las Vegas! Visit www.heyscoops.com/therapy and get your discount! Share this episode by copy/pasting:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt33

Nick and Jim review the "gas lighting" phenomenon, and also: [31:20] - My dad body shamed me, verbally abused and abandoned me.[49:10] - Is addiction a disease, and is intimacy anorexia real? Don't forget you can join us for a live show in fabulous Las Vegas for SCOOP FEST 2018! Enjoy a discount when you purchase your tickets using the website, www.HeyScoops.com/therapy Submit your questions to the show at:www.PodTherapy.netFacebook.com/podtherapyTwitter.com/podtherapyguysPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comShare this episode by copying/pasting:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt32

This week the guys discuss new research into the most effective ways to get ahead at work (hint: its not sucking up), and also: [25:30] - I'm stuck in my 20s at a job I hate missing the man I love. [45:35] - What is the difference between DBT and CBT, is one more effective? Dont forget you can join the guys live in fabulous Las Vegas in October at SCOOP FEST 2018, just visit www.HeyScoops.com and use the discount code "therapy" to buy your tickets online. To submit your questions, visit:www.PodTherapy.netfacebook.com/podtherapytwitter.com/podtherapyguysPodTherapyGuys@gmail.comTo share this episode, copy/paste:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/pt31

This week the guys discuss new research which shows that even 4 year olds have a problem with freeloaders, and also: [18:45] - I have panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, and thyroid disorder, I'm discouraged and don't know what to do. [44:15] - Is it possible to be too empathetic? [50:20] - What are other examples of self-harm besides cutting? This week the guys also read ALL the facebook and itunes reviews people have left for them and invite you add your reviews to have them read on-air next time! Submit your questions to: www.PodTherapy.netfacebook.com/podtherapytwitter.com/podtherapyguysPodTherapyGuys@gmail.com