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#405: Therapist's Only Fans, Grieving a Pet, Hugging a Client Oct 09, 2025

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This week the crew answers questions from a patient who found (and enjoyed) his therapist's only fans, another writer who is grieving the loss of a pet, and a writer who wonders if therapists can physically touch their clients in ethical ways.
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#404: Scoopfest '25, Social Depression, Autistic Dehumanization Oct 02, 2025

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The team is fresh off the heels of scoopfest 2025 and has stories to tell. Also we have questions from a person who became depressed watching Jim dance and another person with autism who feels dehumanized by the current administration.
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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
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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

#403: Attracted to Mentors, Podcasting Post Charlie Kirk Assassination Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

The crew is gearing up for scoopfest and we've got questions from a listener who is attracted to her mentors and another who asks the crew to reflect on being content creators after prominent personality Charlie Kirk was murdered during a live event.
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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
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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

#402: Recovery from ADHD, Dog and Husband's Cancer, Helpless Mother in Law Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

This week the crew answers questions on whether taking medicine for ADHD prevents a person from "recovering" from it, a question from a writer who's husband and dog have cancer and how little sympathy people have for the dog, and a writer who's mother in law appears to have health issues but won't look into them and also uses them as an excuse.
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

#401: Daddy's Girl Divorce, Teenage Depression, Laid Off Job Searching Sep 11, 2025

Show notes

This week the team launches the "Save Peter" campaign - check our store, www.PodTherapyBaitShop.com for incoming designs. Also we have questions from a divorcing father who's daughter wants to spend more time with him, a mother who's teen is depressed, and a laid off worker searching for the role commensurate with their title.
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

#400: Moving on from Breakup, Human Turtle, Confused after Cancer Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

This week the crew hears about Jim meeting his Uncle and we have questions from a person who's breakup with her boyfriend was vague, a truck driver who has accepted life on the road, and a cancer survivor who is confused about life now.
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

#399: Kratom Chronic Pain, Solution Focused Grief Therapy, Postmenopausal Loss of Desire Aug 28, 2025

Show notes

This week we have questions on dealing with chronic pain, whether solution focused brief therapy can work with grief, and losing desire in a 30 year marriage.
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

#398: Self Doubting Therapist, Sisters Domestic Violence, Obligation to Father Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

Join the crew this week as they discuss a therapist who is doubting themselves, a sister who is the victim of domestic violence, and feeling obligated to stay connected to a father.
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

#397: Opposite Gender Friends, Evicted Therapist, Doctor Anxiety Aug 14, 2025

Show notes

A great week to join the patreon, but if you insist on not, we've got questions on a man who has female friends, a therapist being evicted from her office and a person with doctor anxiety.
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

#396: Imagining Spouses' Death, Sex Books, Disappointed in Mom Aug 07, 2025

Show notes

Jim's gone, but the show goes on! This week we have questions from a writer who hyperfixates on the death of her husband, a writer looking for sex advice, and another who needs to tell Mom how dissappointed they are in her.
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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