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Your Bish Therapist

Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome!

Full video content can be viewed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel, Patreon and Spotify

Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

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Latest Episodes:

BONUS EP Online therapy platforms: Helping or Harming? Mar 26, 2024

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In this special bonus episode, YBT deep dives into the world of online therapy platforms, such as Better Help (which YBT accidentally calls better ‘health’ due to health on the brain, sorry!), Talkspace, and others. YBT sheds light on the dark side of the online therapy business, such as ethical issues including HIPAA violations. YBT outlines pros/cons for both patients AND practitioners, and shares many anonymous testimonials from people who have been negatively impacted by these platforms.
YBT shares resources by outlining excellent platforms that are certified and accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and are Hitrust-certified. In addition, YBT provides resources for inclusive and reputable online therapy finder services, to help ALL people access they help they need and deserve.
Therapy should help, not harm. YBT loudly advocates for patients and providers and sends love and support to those who have been negatively impacted.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Bracing for 2024: How to stay sane during this year's election season with Mandy Slutsker Mar 26, 2024

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In this episode, YBT welcomes special Guest Mandy Slutsker host of “Is this real life” podcast to discuss how to effectively use our voices and advocate for ourselves/others. Mandy discusses her day job of federal advocacy in Washington D.C.; advocating for children’s healthy globally with the federal government. Mandy discusses her advocacy efforts and shares her input on how to advocate at federal, state AND local levels.
Specifically, Mandy and YBT provide perspective from their respective fields, on how to manage the upcoming 2024 election cycle in healthier, more productive ways. While Mandy and YBT have personal views, this episode focuses on how to compromise, come together and advocate for marginalized groups and communities. Trigger Warning:
Mandy and YBT tackle the topic of gun violence, outlining ways to engage in affecting change. YBT shares information from “The Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health” which addresses gun violence as a public health emergency and utilizes objective, non-partisan research to develop solutions which inform, fuel and propel advocacy to measurably lower gun violence. YBT shares statistics about MH in regards to gun violence with the goal of decreasing stigma and providing accurate, updated information on the topic.
One last note, this episode is meant to be informative, helpful and non-divisive. Hope you all enjoy!
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Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

BONUS EPISODE: YBT talks Rachel goes rogue, summer house and RHOBH reunion pt. 3 Mar 19, 2024

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In this special bonus episode, YBT shares her experiences being a guest on Rachel goes rogue podcast and being featured in US weekly and the daily mail. YBT shares insights and clinical impressions of Rachel through a lens of respect, compassion and empathy.
Following this, YBT discusses the new episode of Summer House and provides clinical interpretations of relationship issues between Lindsay and Carl. YBT also discusses RHOBH reunion part 3 and shares a different take than most about the finale.
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Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Summer House and YBT origin story with Amy Phillips Mar 19, 2024

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YBT welcomes the talented Amy Phillips to share the origin story of YBT and discuss a spiritual connection between Amy and Melissa. YBT shares behind the scenes information about her process of preparing for deep dives, plans for the future and pros/cons of practicing versus podcasting.
YBT and Amy also briefly discuss the relationship between Lindsay and Carl on Summer house. YBT shares clinical interpretations and hot takes on it all!
Please check out @meetamyphillips on Instagram and Drama, Darling podcast available on Patreon
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Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Vanderpump rules...for therapy with guest Lyndsay Lime Mar 12, 2024

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TW: Concepts of trauma, post-partum MH issues, and reproductive challenges discussed
YBT starts by sharing another exciting professional announcement…. tune in to hear all about it!
YBT welcomes Lyndsay Lime from Vanderpodrecaps to discuss self-improvement measures featured on VPR. Lyndsay has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work, and shares her personal experience with post-partum MH issues.
Specifically, YBT and Lyndsay discuss stigmatizing comments Scheana made about couples therapy on Jeff Lewis Live. Lyndsay utilized transcripts to ensure comments were not taken out of context and YBT provides psychoeducational information on EMDR, psychotherapy (couples and individual), psychotropic medication management, and psychedelic assisted trauma therapy. Information from scientific journal articles was used regarding each of these topics
Please follow Lyndsay @vanderpodrecaps on Instagram and TikTok and check her out on reddit as well.
Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram and on YouTube where full video of this podcast can be viewed. Please give YBT a 5-star rating wherever you listen to podcasts. THANK YOU!!!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

RHOBH reunion and Bravo News roundup with Ryan Bailey Mar 05, 2024

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YBT is joined by the talented and hilarious Ryan Bailey from So bad it's good with Ryan Bailey podcast and Jeff Lewis Live Extended after show!
Ryan and YBT tackle headlines and bombshells from the bravo-verse and discuss RHOBH reunion part 1.
Ryan shares a more personal side through discussing his grief journey following the death of his mother and allowing us a peek into underlying challenges podcasters experience. Please tune in for a hilarious, fun, and authentically raw interview
Please follow Ryan on instagram @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey and YBT on instagram @yourbishtherapist
For more links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Announcement and RHOBH Feb 27, 2024

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Your Bish was quoted in the New York Times!!!!!!! YBT shares the experience of being asked for quotes about Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky for a story in the New York Times style section. Following this, YBT discusses the RHOBH finale and shares clinical intepretations of issues underlying marital issues.
YBT discusses recent projects and shares what is in the works over the next few weeks!
And of course, YBT talks mental and physical health advocacy
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Munchausen Syndrome, Malingering, Factitious Disorder, oh my! Feb 20, 2024

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TW: Discussion of child abuse, SA, medicalabuse/trauma, and homocide
Your bish finishes discussing Paris in Love, specifically focusing on why Paris hid Pheonix from everyone, inclusing her family.
Following this, YBT breaks away from our beloved Bravo shows to cover a news story that took the world by storm. YBT covers the full story behind Gypsy Rose and DeeDee Blanchard and outlines how underlying disorders, familial dysfunction and systemic medical failures led to murder. YBT discusses Munchausen Syndrome by proxy, now called Factitious Disorder imposed on another, as well as malingering, to provide a full insight into the disorders that underly these types of situaitons.
YBT provides a signature deep dive into the Blanchard family and outlines potential obstacles Gypsy faces following her release from prison. Hope you all enjoy!
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Paris in Love Part 2: Teenage Hell Camps Feb 13, 2024

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TW: Discussion of SA, physical abuse, neglect, trauma, and instututional and generational trauma
Part two of Paris in Love focuses on Paris' traumatizing experiences in the 'wilderness camps' she was sent to as a teen. YBT shares excerpts from Paris's memoir about her horriyfying experiences fighting for survival, and includes informaiton from Netflix's "Teen Hell Camp"; which features similar horror stories about these types of troubled youth camps. YBT shares personal and professional stories about working in the toubled teen industry including insights into how these egregious programs persist today.
Please follow @yourbishtherapist on instagram and YouTube and give the podcast a 5 star rating. Thank you!
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Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Paris in Love: Generational wealth and trauma Feb 06, 2024

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TW: Discussion of SA, grooming, emotional/physical abuse, and trauma.
In this season 2 premiere episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of Paris, Carter, Kathy and the rest of the Hilton family. YBT gives in in depth look at the Hilton family through discussing the role socioeconomic status plays in family dysfunction and generational trauma. YBT discusses Paris being a cycle breaking and outlines ways to navigate family dysfunction. Your Bish is back with a bang!
Please subscribe, give the podcast a 5 start rating and follow YBT on instagram @Yourbishtherapist
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support.
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

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