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#425: Testicular Health, Condolence Fatigue, Motivation Feb 27, 2026

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Whitney is gone and the boys are talking about their balls. We also have questions about the difficulty of hearing everybody say "Im sorry" when somebody dies and the challenge of getting motivated to do things we actually enjoy doing.
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#424: Perpetual stress, Audhd Burnout, Gender Identity Changes Feb 19, 2026

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Jim is back from a trip to Orlando. Also we have questions from a person living in real perpetual stress, a person whose autism and adhd comingle to produce depression and burnout, and a person whose friend's spouse keeps changing gender identities.
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Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
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OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#423: Therapy vs ICE, Anxiety Heart Rate, Father's End of Life Feb 12, 2026

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Nick is gone but the crew discusses how we view therapy in the age of ICE, the effect of an elevated heart rate on anxiety, and dealing with the end of life of ones father.
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Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
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OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#422: Daddy Issues, Political Anxiety, Punishing Austism Feb 05, 2026

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This week we answer questions from a female wondering if she should treat her daddy issues with a male therapist, a wife who's husband has political anxiety, and a mother whos autistic son is being denied food at church as a punishment.
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Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
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Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#421: Friends Hurting Friends, What is Trauma, Grieving Absentee Father Jan 29, 2026

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This week we discuss a person who's friend has hurt their other friends, we discuss what trauma is (trigger warning: childhood sexual trauma) and we hear a reply letter from a writer who chose not to reconcile with their father.
Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy
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If you are an Apple user please rate us!
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Submit a question to the show!
Help us reach #1 on Goodpods!
Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media:
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Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#420: Therapist Ex Girlfriend, Therapists Husband is Cheating Jan 22, 2026

Show notes

We've got questions from a writer who's Therapist ex girlfriend broke up with him and another who knows her Therapist's husband is cheating on her.
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If you are an Apple user please rate us!
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Submit a question to the show!
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Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com
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Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#419: Resenting a Teenage Frenemy, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Smoking cessation Jan 15, 2026

Show notes

This week the hosts answer questions from a writer who resents a frenemy from their youth, a parent who's child appears to have pathological demand avoidance, and a writer trying to quit smoking during their breaks from work.
Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy
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If you are an Apple user please rate us!
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Submit a question to the show!
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Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media:
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Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#418: Moving Away from Fiancé, Chronic Illness Isolation Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

Nick hates screen doors, Jacob, Whitney and Jim went to a football game. We've got questions about moving away from a fiance for a new job and the isolation of chronic illness.
Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy
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If you are an Apple user please rate us!
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Submit a question to the show!
Help us reach #1 on Goodpods!
Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media:
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Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

417: Responding to online haters, Returning to post conflict baseline Jan 01, 2026

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Kicking off season 9 with a question from a content creator who is catching hate and writer who feels escalated long after a conflict has been resolved
Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy
Join our patreon!
Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat!
If you are an Apple user please rate us!
If you are a Spotify user, please rate us!
Submit a question to the show!
Help us reach #1 on Goodpods!
Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media:
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Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#416: Season 8 Finale! Dec 25, 2025

Show notes

The crew reflects on their favorite memories from season 8, exchanges christmas gifts and has a PhD trivia showdown!
Check out Nick's "Fitness Challenge": https://www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy
Join our patreon!
Listen ad-free, get the show a day early and enjoy the pre-show hang out on the same app you're using RIGHT NOW at www.Patreon.com/Therapy where you can also access our vast library of deep dives, interviews, skill shares, reviews and rants as well as our live discord chat!
If you are an Apple user please rate us!
If you are a Spotify user, please rate us!
Submit a question to the show!
Help us reach #1 on Goodpods!
Interested in Nick's mental health approach to fitness? Check out www.MentalFitPersonalTraining.com
Check out Dr. Jim's book "Dadvice: 50 Fatherly Life Lessons" at www.DadviceBook.com
Grab some swag at our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com
Play Jim's Neurotic Bingo at home while you listen to the show, or don't, I'm not your supervisor.
Submit questions to:
www.PodTherapy.net
PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Resources:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (1-800-662-HELP (4357)
OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

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