Pod Therapy

Patrick and Chelsea join Jim for a mock couples therapy session and discuss needs, love languages, and making love last. Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdwBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt-pandc-spreaker

Dr. Sarah Steelman is a marriage and family therapist who specializes in LGBTQ issues, you can learn more about her at https://www.Facebook.com/DrSarahSteelmanRead our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdwBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/sarah-steelman

Gemma Andaya is a mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor, you can learn more about her at www.pojwellness.comRead our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdwBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/gemma-andaya

This week the guys launch Mental Health Awareness Month, announce the reboot of Book Club, discuss what to do to prep for your first therapy session, and address misophonia. Share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdwToday's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Daughn! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt70-spreaker

This week the guys take the "Dark Triad" test to find out their levels of psychopathy, narcissism and machiavellianism then reflect on the validity of the test itself. Also a letter about a family member being admitted to a psych hospital for what appears to be a schizophrenic episode. Take the Dark Triad test here: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/SD3/Read the Miller study here: https://psyarxiv.com/mbkr8/Do you want Jim's Mom to make you a Pod Therapy tumbler? Email her at TheRoostersAttic@gmail.com and tell her what you want. Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers David "Data Scoop" Villalon and Judi Scheider! Check out David's blog at www.WGDavid.comBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt-69-spreaker

In this week’s episode Jim's Mom is in the studio to address our deepest concerns about Jim, Jim tells his vasectomy story, and we answer listener mail about an on-again-off-again relationship.Do you want Jim's Mom to make you a Pod Therapy tumbler? Email her at TheRoostersAttic@gmail.com Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Jake Kyla Lansbury! Big "Thank You" to Scott and LEVEL 9 Studios for hosting us!!! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/episode-68

In this weeks episode the guys revisit Psychology Study Show-N-Tell to discuss Cognitive Dissonance, and answer listener mail about how to deal with differences in political ideology in a marriage, and our thoughts on Dr. Jordan Peterson. Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! Big "Thank You" to Scott and LEVEL 9 Studios for hosting us!!! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/episode-67

In this weeks episode the guys break down PAUSE - a tool that goes with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:PREDICTION:- What is the worst that could happen? Could you technically live through that?- What is the best that could happen?- What is the most realistic thing that will happen?ALTERNATION: - How are you currently interpreting the situation (Zebra)?- What is another way to interpret the situation (Horse)?UNDERSTAND: - What might you do if you believe the feeling? - What might you do instead if you choose not to believe it?SUGGESTION:- What would you tell your friend in this exact same situation?EVIDENCE:- What proof is there for this feeling being a fact?- What proof is there against this feeling being a fact? Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Nathan's Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan!BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE

This week Nick and Jim are never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna turn around and desert you.

The guys welcome special guest therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb to discuss her new book "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" - available for preorder here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1328662055/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 This weeks THERAPRODUCERS are David "Datascoop" Villalon and Judi Scheider! Check out David's blog at www.WGDavid.comBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt65-spreaker

"Comedy as a defense mechanism", "How to deal with verbal abuse as a baseball umpire", "What do I do when counseling takes me to a deep dark place?"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/episode-64

"How do I get out of this affair", "Getting through low moods and self-harm", "When is it time to cut down on therapy?"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/episode-63

Solution Focused Brief Therapy's Exceptions to the rules, "I'm desperate to find a therapist", "How do I convert my work success into personal happiness?"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Nathans Hotdog Scoop and Dr. Ben Doughan! Jim's primer on SFBT: https://prezi.com/38vgibmigdxi/sfbt-training/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copyBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt61-spreaker

"How can I deal with my relationship anxiety?"; "I got depressed over my sports team leaving"; "My political rage is out of control"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers David Datascoop Villalon and Judi Schneider! Read David's Blog at www.WGDavid.comBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt61-spreaker

In this episode the guys have some guests in the studio and discuss externalization, "How do I motivate people who are unmotivated", and "Should I read my dead mother's diary?"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Paulson (via Robert Brownie Junior Mint) and Kyla Lansbury! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt60-spreaker

In this episode the guys discuss communication strategies for couples, "I'm unhappy in my open relationship", and "My husband and I are depressed, should we give up?"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Smitty Scoop and Jake Schneider! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/pt59-spreaker

In this episode the guys discuss Cognitive Distortions, and also answer "how can I help a struggling teen?" and "how do I break up with my therapist?"Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Grae Whittaker and Ben Doughan! BECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK 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/episode-58

In this episode the guys explain how to create a Trauma Timeline, and also answer "should I confront my family member on their terminal alcoholism?" and "how can I deal with my paranoid jealousy?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Judi Schneider and David Villalon! See David's blog post here: https://wgdavid.com/2019/01/05/short-people-at-brothels/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/pt57-spreaker

The guys share a list of healthy coping skills that will forever change your life! Maybe not, but at a minimum they should be a little helpful. Also in this episode: "How to manage long-distance relationships" and "What should I share with my employer about my health issues?" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Robert Brownie Junior Mint and Kyla Lansbury! 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/pt56-spreaker_1

The guys review the American Psychological Associations's new guidelines on dealing with boys and men. Buckle up because this is a deep dive! Read the report here: Also in this episode: "Should we cut Grandpa out of our family?" and "Why are all the therapists booked?!" Today's episode is brought to you by our Theraproducers Smitty Scoop and Jake 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/pt55-spreaker