Pod Therapy
Episodes
#334: Inheritance Guilt, Overdiagnosis, Trauma Resolution
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Whitney are back and we have questions on feeling guilty for inheritating a family member's millions, whether you can be overdiagnosed by ass...
#333: Extra-Relational Crushes, Therapeutic Skills at Work, Developing Social Skills
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim has replaced Nick and Whitney with cheap foreign labor. Also we have questions on extra-relational crushes, using therapist skills in non-clinical...
#332: Pre-Stress Prep, Avoiding Sad Friends, Maximizing Monthly Therapy
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another live studio audience and a guest appearance by Moxy Jillette as we answer questions about whether you can prepare for stressful experiences, t...
#331: How Therapists Cope, Adapting to Injury, ASMR
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a live studio audience as fans come to town for Scoop Fest, and we answer a question about how therapists find energy for family after doing s...
#330: Excommunicating Dad, Boba Tea Addiction, Expecting Apologies
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have a question from a son who's Dad joined the Trump Jan 6th insurrection, a boba tea addict, and a husband who expects apologies....
#329: Political Therapist, Talking to People, Dream Job Problems
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a question from a therapist who sees politics becoming too imposing in therapy, a person looking for advice on communicating, and a ...
#328: Imperfect Diets, Internet Delusions, Homicidal Ideations
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions about how we as therapists still have imperfect diets, whether self-reinforcing internet delusions should be allowed to ex...
#327: Gaslamping, Collateral Friendship Damage, Soft Voice
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back in this episode we have a question on how to change ones own gaslighting behavior, whether to end a friendship when that will cause colla...
#326: Supervision, Superficial Therapy, Mini Breakdowns
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Whitney's one year anniversary! This week we have questions on how therapists are supervised, whether to break up with a therapist after two year...
#325: Therapy for Therapists, Intrusive Thoughts, Mental Health First Aid
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it hard for therapists to find their own therapist? What to make of intrusive thoughts that become more specific? What should be used in mental hea...
#324: Husband Losing Sex Drive, Dad Guilt, Husband's Trauma Hurting Marriage
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's questions are a wife trying to reignite a husband's sex drive, a Dad with severe guilt issues, and a marriage struggling with trauma and d...
#323: Crying at Work, Interfaith Relationships, Teenage Depression
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions from somebody who cannot stop crying at work, somebody in an interfaith relationship who won't share about faith, and a wo...
#322: The Fidgets, EMDR for Trauma, Missing a Stalker
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have questions on having the fidgets during therapy, whether a therapist is doing EMDR correctly, and how to let go of your stalker...
#321: Grieving Miscarriage, Overcoming Addiction, Ruining Sister's Wedding
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time we have questions about grieving a miscarriage, overcoming addiction, and attending an estanged sister's wedding. If you are an Apple user ...
#320: Not Being Negative, Social Work Stress, Preparing for Future Trauma
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions about moving on after a long term relationship, the stress of being a social worker, finding a therapist for a future trau...
#319: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Cosmetic Surgery, Sci-Fi Shame
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time we answer questions seasonal affective disorder, cosmetic surgery and sci-fi shameIf you are an Apple user please rate us!If you are a Spoti...
#318: Terrible with Words, Comforting Others, Narcissistic Mother
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew discusses how to improve your speaking skills, how to comfort others without seeming superficial, and dealing with a narcissistic m...
#317: Therapist vs Life Coach, Vulnerability Weakness, How to Therapy
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This show we answer questions on the differences between therapists and life coaches, why being vulnerable is not weakness, and how to open up in ther...
#316: Codependent Parents, Trauma from Therapy, Meth induced Psychosis
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has questions on how to handle parents who are codependent on you during your visits, dealing with trauma from therapy in therapy, and me...
#315: Social Worker Supremacy, Self Talk vs Coping Skills, Social Invisibility
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 7! In this episode we answer questions about whether social workers are the best therapists, what to do when coping skills for negat...
#314: Professional Question Potpourri
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The crew answer questions about the profession of therapy and their experiences in the field.This week we've got questions on how to manage missing yo...
#313: Social Cues, Dealing with Delusions, Bursting Bubbles
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss helping a person who misses social cues, how to deal with people actively experiencing delusions, and when to burst a person's pe...
#312: Gender Expectations, Self Loathing Slow Progress, Therapy Priorities
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions about gender expectations, self loathing over slow progress, and prioritizing issues in therapy. If you are an Apple user please rate us on...
#311: Grieving, Estrangement from Parents, Maximizing Therapy
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday episode the crew answer questions on grieving loss, reunited after being estranged from a parent, and how to get the most out of thera...
#310: UNLV Shooting, Chronic Cheaters, Christmas Discipline
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jim shares the story of the UNLV shooting and the crew discusses how to respond, we also have questions on dating a chronic cheater and how ...
#309: Neurotic Mess, Troubled Teen, Dignity for Developmentally Disabled
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A response letter from 269, a question about being neurotic about change, how to manage a troubled teenager, and whether the dignity of risk extends t...
#308: Talking to teens, Adulting, Finding a Therapist
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a response question from a SPED Teacher, a question about engaging with teens in a youth group, a question about the difficulty of adulting, a...
#307: Jim's Mom, Codependency, ADHD Teen, Spouses' Friends
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim's Mom makes the annual pod therapy pilgrimage via Spirit airlines. Also we have questions on whether a person is codependent, how to help an ADHD ...
#306: Re-training a friend's MH attitudes, Cannabis and CBT, Complications of being isolated
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The team answers listner questions about how to address a friend's attitudes toward mental health, cannabis use and CBT, and the complications of bein...
#305: Unpopular Opinions, Politicized Therapy, Situationships
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slurpie joins the crew as we take on questions about having unpopular opinions, whether therapy has become too political, and situationships If you ar...
#304: Missing a Therapist, Entitled Parents, Kids in Combative Divorce
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we've got questions on how to manage missing your therapist, what to do when your parents feel you owe them, and how to help children throug...
#303: Conspiracy theories, toxic volunteers, dismissive pen pals
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got questions on conspiracy theories, toxic volunteers, and dismissive pen pals. If you are an Apple user please rate us on iTunes! Submit a qu...
#302: External Validation, Planning my funeral, Swift Obsessed
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The gang is back together and we are answering questions on the difference between a love language of affirmation and seeking external validation, how...
#301: Best Man, Procrastination, Mentor Therapist
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are short one Whitney in this show but we cover dealing with your fiance's best man, how to beat procrastination and improving as a therapist when ...
#300: Reflection on Pod Therapy, Grieving a Pet, Motivating a Friend
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The crew (minus Jim) celebrates the 300th episode of this project. Also we have questions on grieving pets and how to motivate a stuck friend. If you ...
#299: In Law's Cancer, Therapist Shelf Life, Over Researching Therapy
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a blessedly Jim free episode the crew answers questions on whether to tell your mother in law you know about her cancer, whether a therapeutic rela...
#298: Mom's Rapid Remarriage, Age Gap Girlfriend, Happily Divorced
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have questions on a mother's rapid marriage, age gaps in relationships and finally getting divorced. Vote for Jim every day on every ...
#297: Social Over Thinking, 3 Hour Showers, Client Cancellations
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have questions on overthinking in social situations, a husband who takes 3 hour showers (twice a day!) and how therapists deal with cl...
#296: Morbid Curiosity, Leisure Therapy, Reason for Sobriety
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks questions are about confront the morbid curiosity to watch grotesque internet videos, whether its ok to see a therapist without a diagnosis...
#295: Suffering Stoic, Unconditional Marriage, Anhedonia
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team answers questions from a stoic who's emotionlessness is ruining his marriage, a former therapist using unconditional positive regar...
#294: 10 Year Suicide-iversery, Non Alcoholic Beer, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney isn't in studio, so the boys do their best to answer a question on premenstrual dysphoric disorder and whether non-alcoholic beers are a good ...
#293: Gaslit Adoption, Wife Lost Attraction, Hiding Therapy
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take on questions about being gaslit by your family about your adoption, when your spouse loses their physical attraction to you, and how...
#292: Involved in Spouse's Therapy, Sex Ended Friendship, Improving Social Skills
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The crew answers questions about whether to get involved in your spouse's therapy, what to do when sex ruins your friendship and how to improve social...
#291: School Motivation, Distraction without ADHD, Affair Recovery
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got questions this week on how to regain interest in school, how to focus when you're distracted and how to recovery from an affair. Submit a q...
#290: Frequency of Therapy, Exercise Motivation, Anxious Attachment
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Therapartner Myra joins us in studio to celebrate her birthday, also we have questions on how often to go to therapy, how to stay motivated to exercis...
#289: Middle Aged Dating, Death Emotionless, Why Divorce
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks questions are about how to date as a 40 year old introvert, whether its ok to be emotionless in the face of death, and exploring the why be...
#288: Quitting Cigarettes, Poly vs Monogamy, Violence Anxiety
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's questions are about how to help a loved one quit cigarettes when their health depends on it, what to do when you are poly amorous but your...
#287: Suicidal Friend, Friend Triad, Being a Better LGBTQ+ Ally
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions from a person who had to call 911 on their suicidal friend, what to do when two of you friends leave you out, and how to b...
#286: Connecting with Step Son, Trying a New Therapist, Replacing Bad Influences
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions on how to connect with your partner's son, how to talk to your new therapist about what hasn't worked for you in the past ...
#285: Intrusive Work Thoughts, Therapy while Unemployed, Dignity to Fail
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's questions are about having intrusive thoughts about work, how to find therapy while you're unemployed and what the meaning of "dignity to fail...
#284: Post Adoption Divorce, Phone Friendships, CBT Gaslighting
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions about a writer's sister who is divorcing her husband soon after adopting a child, a person struggling to maintain phone fr...
#283: Work Stress, Starting Couples Therapy, Relationship Bare Minimum
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney is on a girls trip so the guys are unsupervised after a long night of watching Finals Hockey over beers. This week we have questions on how to...
#282: Silencing Social Anxiety, Do Men Want Kids, Healthy Codependency
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great show this week with questions on how social anxiety causes a person not to find common interests with others, whether men actually want kids, an...
#281: Inevitable Breakup, Root Understandings Fixing Problems, Painful Lack of Sex
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This show we take questions on whether a relationship's breakup is inevitable, whether a Jungian approach to therapy which focuses on understanding th...
#280: Relationship Trouble, ASD Brother Conflict, Agoraphobia
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time we have questions from a husband who's relationship is on the verge of divorce after he lied about finances, a sister who's autistic brother...
#279: Therapist wants Therapy, Bad Neighbor, Neurodivergent Burnout
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have questions from a therapist seeking therapy for themselves, wondering if one is a bad neighbor, and how to deal with neurodivergent b...
#278: Post Partum Depression, Medicine Requests, Pity Party Friend
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses how to help a friend with post partum depression, how to talk to your therapist about medicine, and how to deal with a friend who i...
#277: Losing Interest in Friends, Whether to be a Mother, Unhearing Boyfriend's Sexual Thoughts
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The crew takes on questions about when friends become tasks, whether to have a baby at 39 years old, and unhearing a boyfriend's sexual fantasies. Lis...
#276: Draining Friends, OCD, Losing Libido in Relationship
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The crew readies for their Reddit AMA on May 3rd. We have questions on lettign go of friends, defining OCD, and loss of sex in a relationship. Listen ...
#275: Back Seat Drivers, ADHD Excuses, Feedback from Friends
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney and the boys are joined by OG Theraproducer Smitty Scoop to answer questions on how to deal with backseat drivers, how to handle a spouse who ...
#274: Lust in Marriage, Loneliness, Existential Nihilism
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team is answering questions on loneliness, bringing back lust in marriage, and how to deal with existential nihilism. Listen ad-free, g...
#273: Depressive Crashes, Dreading Moving Home, Gifts for Therapists
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney and the Boys answer questions on sudden depressive questions, dreading returning home from college and whether its ok to get your therapist a ...
#272: Brogan and Wayne, Contacting the Banned, Look-At-Me People
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Brogan and Wayne from "Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast". Also in Studio is Chris from Whoscoops podcast and Waynes Wife. We answer questi...
#271: Avoiding Burnout, Shadow Work, Girlfriends and Depression
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer questions about how to avoid burnout and relax, what Shadow Work is, and how to talk to your anxious girlfriend when your de...
#270: Friendships Fading, Geriatric Care, Phobia of Snakes
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer questions about friends who are fading away and claiming boundaries, the guilt of having elders that need care, and how to deal wi...
#269: Codependent Family, Friend's Boyfriend, Sober Stuck Ups
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim runs the Spirit-Frontier Airline gauntlet. Also questions on dealing with a toxic mother and alcoholic spouse, dealing with your best friend's boy...
#268: Dad's Dementia, Ending Therapy, Communicating Spousal Chores
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim finally gets a car. Also we have questions on whether to care with an aging parent with dementia, how to end therapy and how to communicate effect...
#267: Borderline Husband, Spouse's Therapy Reluctance, Drawing a House
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss dealing with a husband's dangerous borderline personality disorder, how to manage a spouse who is reluctant to go to therap...
#266: Crisis Counseling, Fear for Children, Intrusive Thought Spirals
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how to do crisis counseling, sorting out warning signs to protect kids, and managing intrusive thought spirals. SAMHSA Cris...
#265: Mourning Murders, Clutter Anxiety, Friend's Dark Side, Falling out of Love
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brenna and Nicole from Mourning Murders join us to answer questions on how to manage clutter anxiety, what to do when you see your friend's dark side,...
#264: Children and Disasters, Sexless Marriage, Healthcare Frustration
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how to assist children through disasters, whether a marriage can last without sexual attraction, and dealing with the frustrations of navig...
#263: Ideal Mourning, Modalities, Accurate Diagnosis (with ChatGPT)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are joined by Artificial Intelligence robot ChatGPT to match their human skills against its inevitable superiority. We have questions how des...
#262: Eating Disorders and C-PTSD, Grief and Funerals, Prevention Relationship Therapy
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer questions on eating disorders and complex PTSD, grieving and funerals, and preventative relationship therapy. Listen ad-free, get...
#261: Body Image, ADHD Rx, Sex Talk with Therapist
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys answer questions on body image and weight, whether to take ADHD meds from a friend, and whether its ok to talk about sex stuff with your ther...
#260: Season 5 Finale (Pod Jeopardy)
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its the Season 5 Finale! We take a break from questions to welcome 5 Super Fans who compete in pod therapy trivia to see who will be crowned this seas...
#259: Madi, Specific Phobia, Therapist Maternity Leave, Advice for Future Psychologist
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim's sister is in the studio and we have questions about specific phobias, what to do when your therapist goes on maternity leave and advice for futu...
#258: Gaslighting Ninja, Therapist Thoughts, Gifts from Patients
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one we answer questions from a person who believes they are being gaslighted by their partner, a person who wonders what their therapist reall...
#257: ADHD Testing, Relationship Development, Loaning Money
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear questions on getting psychological testing for ADHD, fear that a spouse isn't self-help minded in relationship, and anxiety about as...
#256: Physical Anxiety, Gender Identity Teen, Friendless Marriage
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim's Mom is in studio helping the guys answer questions about whether you can have anxiety without worry, parenting a gender identity exploring teen,...
#255: ADHD Child, Ex GF Thoughts, Having Real Problems
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys answer questions from a parent of an ADHD child who says they have suicidal thoughts, a person who has intrusive thoughts of ...
#254: Passively Suicidal, Mom's Divorce Depression, Betrayed by GF
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the fellas take questions from a person who wonders if their disregard for their health is passive suicidality, a woman worried for her moth...
#253: Very Bad Therapy, Anti-Therapy Attitudes, Anger Control, Feelings for Boss
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Ben and Carrie from the Very Bad Therapy podcast to discuss what happens when therapy goes wrong! We also answer questions on how to ...
#252: Work/Life Balance, Deescalating Wife, Chronic Pain
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This go round the fellas answer questions from a person looking to understand a therapist's work/life balance, a husband trying to deescalate his wife...
#251: Failing Med School, Asexual Confusion, Motivation to Exercise
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gentlemen offer advice regarding a person who is struggling in medical school, another who is experiencing asexuality in his marriage, and lastly ...
#250: Relaxation Guilt, Anti-Vax Mother, Bipolar Psychotic Girlfriend
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by Karie (Nick's sister) and Laura (Nick's girlfriend) to answer questions on how to relax without feeling guilty about ...
#249: Dreams, Judging Potential Therapists, Quitting Anti Depressants
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss whether dreams have memory (and the 15 most common dreams), judging potential therapists by their internet profiles, and when to ...
#248: Rediscovering Life Direction, Alcoholic Father, Emotional Abuse
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great questions in this episode about rediscovering your life direction during a crisis, managing an alcoholic father, and defining emotional abuse. J...
#247: Curing Pedophilia, Keeping Friendships, Healing from Grief
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one we get an expert's advice on whether pedophilia can be cured, how to maintain friendships, and when your grief is complete. Join the pre-s...
#246: Delusional Jealousy, Is Therapy Worth It, Endless Paperwork
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! This week the guys discuss a husband with delu...
#245: Behavioral Activation, Food Addiction, Adult Autism
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! The guys welcome Andrea and Kevin Anderson to ...
#244: Religious Trauma, Herbal Remedies, Relationship OCD
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! This time the guys discuss the experience of r...
#243: Addicted to Food, Anxious Personality, Moving for Boyfriend
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to visit www.VoteJim.net and vote for Jim every day on every device for Best of Las Vegas! In this episode we discuss questions about bei...
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29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim asks for your help to win Best of Las Vegas 2022! Go to www.VoteJim.net and vote with only one click on every device, every day! Thank you for all...
#242: Therapist's Twitter, Criminal Anxiety, Scent and Sexuality
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This time the guys answer questions about whether to follow your therapist's social media, having anxiety about past crimes in therapy, and the power ...
#241: Echo Thoughts, Reading People, Ruminating on Divorce
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one the guys answer questions about echo thoughts, having trouble reading other people, and ruminating on divorce and whether it was the right...
#240: Puppet Lady, Nurse Burnout, Is Cutting OK
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
#239: Leading Him on in Couples Therapy, Post Therapy Suffering, EMDR and Trauma
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#238: Fearing confrontation and finding a good therapist
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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/Thera...
#237: Hereditary Schizophrenia, Feeling Your Feelings, Self Sabotage
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#236: Therapist Leaving Patients, Partner's Trauma, Lying to Therapist
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 keep...