Pod Therapy
Episodes
#235: Hair Cut, Dating a Widow, Fostering an Afghan Child
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Afgh...
#234: Addicted to Masturbating, Pregnant at 16, Losing Friends to Marriage/Kids
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#233: Betrayed by Therapist, Differential Diagnosis, Self Harming Teen
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 cond...
#232: Addiction vs Mental Health, People Pleasing, Asexual in Marriage
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim gets to learn words in this one. Also questions on the difference between addiction counselors and mental health counselors, whether people pleasi...
#231: Overtalking on Dates, Debating my Ex, Gambling on my Love Life
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fun time this week as the guys answer questions on overtalking vs overlistening when dating, debating a fictional version of your ex girlfriend, and d...
#230: Maintaining Mindfulness, Mother's Alzheimer's, Van Life
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great questions this week as the guys discuss how millenials have a dreadful future depression, the anxiety that comes with living through a pandemic,...
#229: Millennial Dread, Post Pandemic Anxiety, Exiting Relationship
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great questions this week as the guys discuss how millenials have a dreadful future depression, the anxiety that comes with living through a pandemic,...
#228: A Foursome goes wrong, is becoming a Therapist worth it?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick has died, may he rest in peace. So Jacob and Jim discuss a question about a foursome that went very wrong and another question about whether its ...
#227: Masturbation Depression, Long Haul Anxiety, Coping with Divorce
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Jacob have covid, the Reddit AMA was a huge success, and the guys answer questions about a woman's husband who has such high libido that he be...
#226: Brian Brushwood, Dating 3x Older, Selfish Husband, Overtalking in Therapy
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special extended episode features Brian Brushwood (shwood.com) and we answer questions from a woman dating a man 3x her own age, another woman ma...
#225: Dental Health, Pedophilia, Proselytizing Therapy
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**TRIGGER WARNING: As with all our shows, our intended audience are people 18 years and older. This episode contains content that many will find unsui...
#224: Borderline and Cannabis, Guilt for Cutting Ties, Discovering Bio-Dad is Alive
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick's sister Karie joins the convo this week to address questions on Borderline Personality Disorder and Cannabis, feeling guilt for cutting ties wit...
#223: Post Danger Brain Freeze, Fear of Ex Boyfriend, Mother Moves in While I Mourn
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys welcome Theraproducer Smitty Scoop to the studio and take on questions about brain freezes after a dangerous situation, fearing an ex boyfrie...
#222: Memory Loss, Getting More from a Therapist, Chronic Nerve Pain
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys deal with questions on experiencing memory loss, how to get th emost out of your therapist, and an update letter about experiencing...
#221: Abusive Mother, Job Search Despair, Spouse's Weight Gain
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some deep questions this week on making boundaries with an abusive mother, experiencing despair after years of job searching, and how to talk to your ...
#220: Deeper Therapy, EFT Tapping, Treating COVID Patient's Mentally
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one the guys discuss questions on how to go deeper in therapy as a patient, the use of Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping, and a Physical The...
#219: Emotional Affair, Socially Paralyzed, Ghosted my Therapist
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer questions on how to stop an emotional affair before it gets physical, dealing with social paralysis, and how to break up wit...
#218: Dr. Mike Todorovic - Psychophysiology of Pain
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by the awesome Dr. Mike Todorovic to discuss the psychology of pain!Check out Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast an...
#217: Job Search Anxiety, Lip Biting, Sexless Marriage
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys discuss the anxiety of searching for a new job, compulsive lip biting, and what to do when you're in a sexless marriage. Check out...
#216: Sexually Abused by Therapist, Paranoid Delusions, Dissociation in Creative Writing
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some deep questions this week. We discuss a letter from a person who was sexually abused by their therapist, another letter about a Step Father's para...
#215: Private Practice, Neurodivergence, Inside Jokes, Adoption
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys invite you to meet us in Las Vegas at www.ScoopFest.com! Also we answer questions on how to build a private practice, how to tell your therap...
#214: Student Loan Woes, Toxic MH Instagram, Relationship during Mental Illness
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer questions on the woes of student loan debt, why mental health instagram is toxic, and how to manage a relationship during a ...
#213: Child's Gender Identity and Alcohol Risk, Identity in Depression, Journal Therapy Ideas
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim explains why changing a tire is on his fears list. Also, the guys answer questions about a child's gender identity and alcohol risk, finding your ...
#212: Religious grad school; Getting rejected for a new job; Relationship puddle jumping
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim's a bit late, but joins us in the first letter. In this episode, the guys discuss attending a religious graduate school program, how to deal with ...
#211: Concerns in a new relationship; Faking it; My therapist is in a band!
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Smith joins the show as our first ever Guest Co-Host! We answer listener mail about mental health concerns in a new relationship, faking it, an...
#210: Sleeping trouble, Concern for a teen, Getting over a toxic ex
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys answer questions about dealing with sleeping anxiety, deciding how to handle concerns about a teenager, and getting over a toxic ex. Check ou...
#209: Goals, Med School in your 30s, Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss their 2022 goals (Jim's is in the patreon), and answer questions on starting med school in your 30s and pre menstrual dysphoric disor...
#208: Creeping, Therapist Makes Me Cry, Bipolar 2
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this show we have questions on looking people up online - aka creeping - when a therapist makes you cry, and bipolar 2. Come sign our Yearbook as w...
#207: Toxic Sister in Law, Ghosted by a Therapist, Anti Vax Parent
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a pleasant xmas gift exchange the guys take on questions about a person who's sister in law is toxic, what to do when your therapist suddenly di...
#206: Jim's Gift, Internalized Stigma, Managing Expectations in Therapy
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick gets Jim a birthday gift. Also questions on internalized mental health stigma and managing your expectations in therapy. Come sign our Yearbook a...
#205: Jim's Mom, Feelings for Therapist, Social Anxiety
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim's Mom is in the studio! Also questions on Jim's anxiety, having feelings for your therapist, and social anxiety so bad you cannot call your doctor...
#204: Emotional Doc, ADHD Child, Boundaries with Friends
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Its Jim's birthday! Make sure you send him good vibes on the socials! Also questions from an emotionally exhausted doctor, a parent of a child with AD...
#203: Caretaker Fatigue, Am I an Alcoholic, Depressed Roommate
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this one we discuss caretaker fatigue, how to know whether you are an alcoholic, and supporting a depressed roommate. Also, do you have questions f...
#202: Awkward at Work, Not Being Yourself, Opprressive Mother
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, feeling awkward at work, not feeling like yourself anymore, and Mom driving you crazy. Also, do you have questions for Jim's mom's gu...
#201: Advice for a Student Intern, How to Help a Friend with Violent Thoughts
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A therapy student intern write in for advice and a person asks about getting their friend into therapy. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly...
#200: A Therapist's Anxiety, Dissociative Spouse, Motorcycle Anxiety
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this one a therapist writes in about her own anxiety, a man asks about his wife with possible dissociative identity disorder and a person asks abou...
#199: Anti-Vax/Mask Anger, Kids Death Talk, ADHD Self Care
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys take on the feelings of anger some feel toward anti-vax/mask members of the community, how to help a kid who uses suicide language ...
#198: Transitioning Therapists, Friend's Delusional Paranoia, Jealousy
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this one we discuss how to get a new therapist up to speed on your trauma work, helping a friend who has delusional paranoia and struggles to take ...
#197: Dating Friend's Ex, Weight Loss Validation, Alcoholic Mother
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys answer questions about whether its ok to date your friend's ex girlfriend, when your doctor doesn't acknowledge your weight l...
#196: Work friendships, Loss of Hobby, Loving an Alcoholic
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Questions on workplace friendships, losing interest in a hobby, and loving an alcoholic.Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" a...
#195: Perfection in Marriage, Pet's Death, Friend in Abusive Relationship
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's questions are about whether perfection is harming a marriage, getting a new pet after a previous pet's death, helping a friend who is in an ab...
#194: Fear of Betrayal, Boredom Porn, Delta Variant Blues
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys answer questions about delta variant blues, dealing with the fear of abandonment and betrayal, and watching porn when bored. Vote Jim for Bes...
#193: Dissociated Identity Disorder, Successful Sibling Resentment, Violent Fantasies
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss whether a therapist can hide a Dissociated Identity Disorder diagnosis, dealing with financial resentment of a siblings success and h...
#192: Suicidal Sibling, Therapist in Therapy, Early Eating Disorder
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this one we get a letters from a woman who learns her sibling was suicidal, a therapist who is in therapy themselves, and a girl worried about her ...
#191: Fear of Failure, Loss of Interest, Gender Identity in Highschool
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss a therapist's fear of failure, a 15 year loss of interest, and a highschooler exploring their gender identity and career prospects. C...
#190: Covid Agoraphobia, Wife Attracted to Female Friend, Journaling
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's questions are about journaling, how covid has caused agoraphobia, and a married woman who is attracted to her female friend. Check out Dr....
#189: Confidentiality Breach, Disappointed Father, Bearing Children if Mentally Ill
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time the guys take a question from a college student who felt their mental health information was compromised, a person with ADHD living with his...
#188: Sexual Narratives, Alcoholic Breakup, Inherited Trauma
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time the guys answer questions about porn and sexual narratives, breaking up with an alcoholic, and whether inherited or generational trauma is r...
#187: Chronic Suicidal Depression, Anxiety about seeing a Therapist
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This this one the guys discuss a deep question about chronic suicidal depression, along with concurrent suicidal intrusive thoughts (very different fr...
#186: Emotionally Distant Father, Anxiety Medications, Relationship Needs
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys answer a question about an emotionally distant father, what medications help with anxiety, and how to discover your own relat...
#185: Delusional Paristolsis, Reconnecting Families, Hypochondria Eating Disorder
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this one the guys discuss delusional paristolsis, rebuilding broken family relationships and whether somebody has an eating disorder or hypochrondr...
#184: Terminal Illness, High Functioning Autism, Gratitude Journal
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys answer a question from a woman who's sister has been terminally ill for the past 12 years, a person with high functioning autism struggling i...
#183: Being Yourself, Brain Fog, Night Terrors
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take questions on being yourself, brain fog (plus some related lightning round questions), and Night Terrors. Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvi...
#182: 40 year old virgin, letting go of an ex girlfriend, graduate programs
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this one the guys discuss how to get over obsessing about your ex girlfriend, how to make friends and date people when you are a 40 year old virgin...
#181: Obsessed with a Girlfriend, Friendship Theory, Diagnosing OCD
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss questions about being obsessed with getting a girlfriend while having ADHD, attachment theory applied to friendships, and diagnosing ...
#180: Hidden Depression, Woo in Therapy, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys answer questions about dealing with hidden depression, the influence of woo-woo metaphysical ideas and practices in therapy, ...
#179: Therapist Training, Chronic Insomnia, Partner's Low Libido
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this show the guys answer a question from a new therapist on what extra training they should do, a question about chronic insomnia and its effect o...
#178: Pregnant Kinks, Future of Mental Health, Going to Therapy
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys answer a question about breeding kinks, the future of the mental health profession now that CVS and Better Help are taking ov...
#177: Job Search, Father Figure, Catastrophizing
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode the guys answer a question about confidence during a job search, how to look for a father figure, and now to deal with catastrophizing at...
#176: Psych Hospital Trauma, Porn Addiction, Dermatophagia
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys answer questions about the trauma of going to a psychiatric hospital, overcoming porn addiction and dermatophagia. Grab your ...
#175: Chronic Cheating, Toxic Father, Student Debt
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys take questions from a person who can't stop cheating on her boyfriend, a person whose father creates a toxic home for younger sibli...
#174: Short Term Relationship Anxiety, Disappointing a Therapist, Sapphire's Panic
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our special extended cut to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode the guys answer questions about feeling anxious when y...
#173: Surviving Suicide with Robert Shields
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by long time Theraproducer Robert Shields (aka Robert Brownie Junior Mint) who shares his story of battling Major Depressive D...
#172: Paul Mattingly of Ice Cream Social
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys welcome Paul Mattingly, improv comedian, co host of Matt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social (www.HeyScoops.com), and man with too many toys. Th...
#171: Adult ADHD, EMDR, Discovering Adoption
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take a deeper dive into diagnosing ADD/ADHD and how diagnostics can get out of control, whether to get EMDR for trauma therapy and what to do...
#170: Rumination, Wasting Therapy, Sibling Trauma
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer questions about excessive rumination as a precusor to anxiety, how to not waste your therapy experience, and how to cope wit...
#169: Dr. Bandy X Lee get's Goldwatered, Shopping Addiction, Discipline Parenting
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 40th Birthday Nick! Also Dr. Bandy X Lee gets dropped from Yale, shopping addiction, and how to discipline children. The Pod Therapy Gift Shop i...
#168: Charlie Quinn Starling!
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by the marvelous Charlie Quinn Starling, a Las Vegas show girl and certified British person! Charlie tells her story of ...
#167: Tik Tok Diagnosis, Muslim Conversion Therapy, Sadsplosion
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show the guys discuss how Tik Tok diagnosing mental health is good and bad, and a very emotional response to a person being forced into...
#166: Therapist Negatives, Resistant Depression, Afternoon Delight
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer questions about the downside of the Therapist profession, how to deal with treatment resistant depression and how to know yo...
#165: Only Fans, Dating a Sex Offender
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL NOTE: This episode contains VERY explicit discussion about sexual content. It is strongly advised that audience members under 18yo not listen ...
#164: Brother's OCD; Toxic Masculinity; Talking to My Boss About My Mental Health
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Nick & Jacob Show! Jim had to leave, so Life Coach Jacob steps in to help Nick answer questions about dealing with a brother's OCD, tox...
#163: Matt Donnelly of Matt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys welcome magician, improv comedian and podcaster Matt Donnelly (www.HeyScoops.com) to share about his own mental health journey. Als...
#162: Passive Suicidality, Being Committed, Wandering Eye
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer a question about feeling passively suicidal, when its time to commit yourself to the mental hospital, and whether men's wand...
#161: Friends with Benefits, Toxic Coworker, Window shopping
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys answer a question about dating your best friend / roommate, how to confront a toxic work friend, and our ability to window shop wit...
#160: Political Conversations, How to Break Up Gently, Journaling
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys review tips for having a civil political conversation with those who differ from you, how to break up with somebody without hurting...
#159: Sleep Trouble, Qualified to be a Therapist, Male v Female Therapists
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys discuss how to overcome sleeping troubles, whether having mental illness disqualifies you from becoming a therapist, and if a women...
#158: COVID Burnout, Peace making, dog therapy
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode the guys discuss how to deal with professional COVID burnout, managing being the peace maker in a family, and whether dogs can get therap...
#157: New Year Goals/Objectives, Breakup with Therapist, Checking Empathy
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3! The guys discuss how to set new year goals/objectives, answer a question about breaking up with a therapist, and another about ho...
#156: Season 3 Finale, Year End Reflections
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reflect on the best moments of Season 3, do some end of year reflection and prepare for 2021! Also, the Pod Therapy Gift Shop is officially o...
#155: Holiday Party, Gift Exchange, Holidays After Divorce
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its the annual Pod Therapy Holiday Party! Join us for our gift exchange and a stirring round of Heads Up, also we answer a question dealing with holid...
#154: Christmas Movies, Negative Memories, Forbidden Sexual Desires
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a review of favorite Holiday movies, the guys discuss how to combat negative memories and intrusive thoughts, then how to deal with forbidden se...
#153: Attachment Theory, Left out of Xmas, Money in Relationships
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Attachment Theory! Being left out of the family xmas decor! Earning more money than your mate during COVID! Go to www.DadviceBook.com and pick up "Dad...
#152: Personality Tests; Change vs. Acceptance; Life Coaching vs. Therapy
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take the DiSC Personality Test and share their thoughts, and answer questions about when to change versus when to practice acceptance, and t...
#151: Holiday Tips, Hypnotherapy, Neuroplasticity
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JIM'S BOOK PUBLISHES ON DECEMBER 1ST AT 12:01 AM EST! GO TO WWW.DADVICEBOOK.COM AND HELP JIM BECOME AN "AMAZON BEST SELLER"! In this episode the guys ...
#150: Dr Victoria Hartmann, Kinky Fetishes, Personal Growth
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys welcome Dr. Victoria Hartmann back to the show to discuss a question about kinky sexual fetishes, they also discuss personal growth and read ...
#149: Election Grief, Quitting Teaching, Distance Breakup
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the stages of grief as it relates to election defeat, Jim answers a question about why he quit teaching, and then the guys answer a q...
#148: Selfish Boyfriend; Therapists Decompressing; Asking for a Raise
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys answer listener questions about how to deal with a selfish boyfriend, how do therapists decompress, and dealing with the discomfort of asking...
#147: Venting, Cohabitation, Fearing Friends Don't Like You
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss a new study that came out linking depression during COVID to money in savings, and we answer listener questions about helping a liste...
#146: Depression During COVID Linked to Savings, Getting Help For My Dad, Cheating and Honesty
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss a new study that came out linking depression during COVID to money in savings, and we answer listener questions about helping a liste...
#145: 25th Amendment, Attachment to Therapist, Obsessive Thoughts
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the new bill from Congressman Raskin on the 25th Amendment to remove the President from power if his mental health is in question, al...
#144: Suspecting Husband of Being in Love With a Co-Worker; Dealing with Disturbing Images; Cuckolding and Mental Health
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys answer questions about a woman suspecting her husband was in love with a recently deceased co-worker, an attorney that has to look at disturb...
#143: Procrastination, Juvenile Depression, Baby Mama Drama
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss how to beat procrastination in law school, recognizing and addressing juvenile depression, and difficulties in a relationship with a ...
#142: Losing Friends; Video Gaming and Marriage; PT Guys Grammar Lesson
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From a place of desperation, Jim agrees to a return of the Bumper Sticker Challenge to gain more votes to become Best of Las Vegas (votejim.net). The ...
#141: Teenage Recovery, Sadness Food and Pain, Dr. Bandy X Lee
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the teenage recovery show 16 and Recovery and MTV, dealing with sadness and pain with food, and whether or not mental illness is cont...
#140: Values Inventory, Psych Effects of COVID, Fake News
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go over their personal values and you can too! Also we share about how COVID has effected our mental health and how to deal with fake news in...
#139: SFBT Deep-Dive; EMDR and In-Person Therapy Not Coming Back Fast Enough
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys do a deep-dive into Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and why it is helpful, and respond to listener mail about EMDR not being ...
#138: Therapists in the Media; Emotional Eating; Schizophrenia from Anxiety
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys discuss the portrayal of therapists in the media and answer questions about emotional eating, and if Anxiety can turn into S...
#137: Eating Disorders, Modalities, Existential Dread
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys invite colleage Debbie Scofield to teach them about eating disorders, discuss a question about picking a therapeutic modality...
#136: Assisted Suicide, Therapist Friends, Romantic with a Therapist
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys discuss assisted suicide, why its hard to be friends with a therapist, and a letter from a person who had a romantic relation...