Your Therapist is Not Okay
Episodes
Your Therapist Wants New Therapists to Know This
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Ryan sit down to share the advice they wish someone had given them when they first stepped into psychotherapy training. They talk about how b...
Your Therapist Should be Decolonizing Therapy (Part 2)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Ryan pick up where they left off, this time getting into what it actually looks like to decolonize therapy in practice. They talk through dif...
Your Therapist Should be Decolonizing Therapy
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this long-awaited episode, Jess and Ryan dive into how they’ve come to understand the colonial roots of modern therapy — not through theory alo...
Your Therapist is Off The Clock
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone finds out they’re talking to a therapist at a party? Jess and Ryan have been there — and it’s never boring 😂 In thi...
Your Therapist Wants You to Know This About Self Harm
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-harm is one of those topics that can feel scary to talk about — for clients and therapists. Today's conversation is a tender one. We’re e...
Your Therapist is Not Trying to Bankrupt You
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real — therapy can be expensive, and it can feel frustrating when the bill keeps adding up. In this episode, Jess and Ryan get honest abo...
Your Therapist's Healing Got Trippy [ft. Monica Lau]
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what exactly psychedelic therapy is all about? In this episode, we sit down with a special guest, Monica Lau - an expert therapist in ps...
Your Therapist Ghosts Their Therapist Too
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's like for your therapist to see their own therapist? 👀Spoiler alert: it's just as messy for them as it is for you. I...
Your Therapist Talks About Doing It
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Ryan are going there.In this episode, they open up about how the topic of sex shows up in the therapy room in all it's complicated and un...
Your Therapist is a Dating Disaster
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is FINALLY over! Season 3 is here! Jess and Ryan kick things off by diving headfirst into the messy, funny, and sometimes cringeworthy world ...
Bonus Episode: PRIDE Month Special!
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Pride Month hits different. Between rising political tensions, safety concerns, and the growing weight of being “out” in public, the usual ra...
Season 2 Finale (Part 2): Producer's Cut!
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re wrapping things up with Part 2 of our season finale - and yes, Denise is once again putting us in the hot seat! As our producer (an...
Season 2 Finale (Part 1): Producer's Cut!
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re switching things up! Denise, our producer (and professional question-asker), steps out from behind the scenes for our special seaso...
Am I Causing My Therapist's Burnout?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Jess and Ryan get real about the reason behind for our recent break from the podcast - burnout. They open up about what bur...
Can Narcissism Be 'Healed' by Therapy?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan dive deep into the world of personality disorders - what they are, how they’re diagnosed, and how therapy can (or can...
How Do Therapists Work with Internalized Homophobia?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan sit down for an honest, heartfelt conversation about internalized homophobia - what it is, where it comes from, and why...
What Do Therapists Really Think About 'Self-Actualization'?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen the morning routine trend videos that are everywhere? 😂 Well, this week we’re talking about the concept of self-actualization.The c...
Will My Therapist Get Me Involuntarily Committed?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a flood of comments on one of our social posts about lying in therapy, Jess and Ryan dive into a topic that clearly hit a nerve: the fear of bei...
Why Do Therapists Always Blame Parents?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan get into the theory behind why this is such a popular therapy trope and the pressures that come with wanting to have ki...
Do Therapists Really Think 'Miracle Cures' Work? (ft. Gina Lihou)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From viral self-help hacks to controversial "miracle cures," there's no shortage of promises for quick mental health fixes. But do therapists actually...
Why Do Men Avoid Therapy?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do men often avoid therapy? 🤔In this episode, Jess and Ryan dig deep into the reasons behind men’s struggles with seeking help both in and ou...
Is it Possible to Overshare in Therapy?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to overshare in therapy? 🤔In this episode, Jess and Ryan dive into the so-called‘taboo’ topics of the therapy room, why therapis...
Rapid Fire Q&A — You Asked, We Answered!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special rapid-fire Q&A episode, we’re tackling the questions you sent in on Instagram. We tackled questions like: do therapists ever get...
What is the Role of Social Media in the Therapy Room?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media has brought therapy into the mainstream, making conversations about mental health way more accessible than ever before. But has it also m...
Am I Wasting My Therapist's Time?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our seventh episode of the season, Jess & Ryan explore what clients and therapists consider ‘time-wasting’ in therapy, where these beliefs ...
What if I Lied to My Therapist?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there — holding back the full truth in therapy, whether out of fear, shame, or just wanting to avoid discomfort. But what happens w...
What is the Role of Laughter/Play in the Therapy Room?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan explore how therapists use humor and playfulness to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create moments of relief...
What is the Role of Politics in the Therapy Room?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan explore the ways major political events like the #MeToo movement, the Scotland referendum, and the recent US elections ...
What is in My Therapist's Notes?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what your therapist is jotting down during your sessions? In this episode, Jess and Ryan dive into the world of therapy notes. They expl...
How Do Therapists Deal with Imposter Syndrome?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that even the most qualified professionals aren't immune to self-doubt? In this episode, Jess and Ryan explore the complex and often hidd...
How Do I Find a Good Therapist?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaaand WE'RE BACK! We're kicking off Season 2 by tackling one of the most common (and daunting) questions: How do I find a good therapist? In this ep...
Season Finale: Client Asks EVEN MORE Tough Questions (Part 2)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this VERY special season finale of Your Therapist is Not Okay, we take a step back and reflect on the last 6 episodes of the season. We are joined...
Season Finale: Client Asks Tough Questions (Part 1)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this VERY special season finale of Your Therapist is Not Okay, we take a step back and reflect on the first five episodes of the season. We are jo...
Thank You!
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening to our podcast!
Why Do Therapists Avoid Giving Advice?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself frustrated because your therapist won’t just tell you what to do? In this episode, Jess and Ryan dive into the reasons ...
How Do Therapists Navigate Relationships Outside the Therapy Room?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan explore how they show up differently for their friends and loved ones compared to their clients, what parts of themselv...
How Do Therapists Deal with Attraction in the Therapy Room?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan explore a nuanced and often completely overlooked aspect of psychotherapy—attraction in the therapy room. They discu...
Will My Therapist Be Replaced by AI?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our eighth episode, Jess and Ryan dive into the future of therapy as AI technology continues to advance. Can artificial intelligence really replace...
How Do Therapists Deal with Eating Disorders in the Weight Loss Drug Era?
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan delve into the complexities of treating eating disorders amidst the growing popularity of weight loss drugs. They bre...
How Do Therapists Deal with Body Dysmorphia?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan shares their experiences with body dysmorphia as a non-binary individual, discussing how societal expectations of gender impact ...
What if I Trigger My Therapist?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into what happens when a client unintentionally triggers their therapist, and how therapists navigate these moments to uphold...
Do Therapists Struggle with Mental Health Issues too?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Therapists are often seen as the ones with all the answers, but they face their own mental health challenges too. In Episode 4, Jess and Ryan explore ...
Does My Therapist Really Care About Me?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess and Ryan dive into the complex dynamics of the therapist-client relationship, asking a question many clients wonder: "Does My Th...
Can My Therapist Fix Me?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into one of the most common questions people ask about therapy: "Can My Therapist Fix Me?" We explore the idea of being "fix...
We're Not Okay
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our debut episode of Your Therapist is Not Okay, we dive deep into the heart of what it truly means to sit on the other side of the therapy couch a...
Your Therapist is Not Okay Trailer
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Ryan as they dive deep into the heart of what it truly means to sit on the other side of the therapy couch as a "wounded healer" ✨