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#374: Neurodivergent Grief, Narcissistic Mother, Emergency Care Mar 06, 2025

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This week we answer questions on how neurodivergent people grieve differently, dealing with an intrusive and critical mother, and when to seek emergency mental health care.
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#373: Values in Therapy, Impactful Therapists, PTSD Feb 27, 2025

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We've got questions on how to utilize personal values in therapy, what to look for in a therapist who makes a positive impact, and treating PTSD
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#372: Growing in your 30s, Post Election Friendships, Self Deprecating Humor Feb 20, 2025

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This week the crew discusses how to grow when you feel stuck in your 30s, maintaining friendships with people who voted differently than you, and how to stop beating yourself up with humor.
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#371: Planning for Bad Days, Snacking Intervention Feb 13, 2025

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Its Valentines week! We've got questions on planning for a bad day as a therapist and how to intervene in your partner's annoying snacking habits. Fixed.
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#371: Planning for Bad Days, Snacking Intervention Feb 13, 2025

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Its Valentines week! We've got questions on planning for a bad day as a therapist and how to intervene in your partner's annoying snacking habits.
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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.
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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

#370: Ending Friendship, Fear of Parenting, Forgiving My Father Feb 06, 2025

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This week we learn how to end a friendship you've outgrown, managing fears about having children, and whether to forgive an abusive father for the sake of the family.
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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
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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

#369: Scammed by Terminally Ill Sister, New Doc Old Meds, Chronic Pain Jan 30, 2025

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This week's questions are about a writer being scammed by her terminally ill sister, a person with anxiety trying to find the right medication, and a writer with chronic pain navigating pain medications.
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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
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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

#368: Quitting Family Company, Rejecting Older Man, Accepting Averageness Jan 24, 2025

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This week we have questions from a man who wants to quit his family business, a woman who doesn't feel connected to an older man who cares about her, and a writer who is struggling to accept being average.
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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.
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255.
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OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline - 1 (800) 273-TALK
U.S. Mental Health Resources Hotline - 211

#367: Hypochondria, Feelings v Facts, Friends' Terrible Therapist Jan 16, 2025

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This week the crew answers questions from a man who struggles to have a sense of humor, a writer who's father became seriously injured and has become emotionally abusive since, and a couple who has violently mugged in their city.
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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:
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Resources:
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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

Special Announcement: PT Fitness Challenge 2025 Jan 12, 2025

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The Pod Therapy Fitness Challenge is back for 2025!!!! $40 gets you 2 months access to the MentalFit app, the 8-week workout program, 3 workouts per week, live chat with other participants. No workout experience required. The program starts on 2/3/25, so sign up today at www.mentalfitpersonaltraining.com/podtherapy
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