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The aftermath of Real Housewives lies with Christina aka @thebravobabe (2nd Upload) Jul 16, 2025

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YBT interviews the “blogger” behind the storyline seen in the premiere episode of RHOC. Christina aka the ‘Bravo Babe’ shares her story about what really happened with RHOC’s Katie Ginella behind the scenes. Christina shares how her mental health has been impacted by lies perpetuated on national TV and on social media. Christina disputes claims made and shares the truth behind the reality show.
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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 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.
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.

Season 4 Finale: M&M Hour: SLOMW, The Valley and Summer House Jun 03, 2025

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Melissa and Mandy discuss Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including a discussion on cultural, religious and geographical social mores within Utah and the LDS church. Through this a discussion is had about sexual and reproductive health, religious trauma, how fame impacts psychology, mean girls, narcissitic parents and more.
M&M then discuss The Valley; specifically, Kristen Doute’s misguided empathic avengers’ approach, Jesse and Jax’s psychology and Jasmine vs. Danny. Lastly, M&M discuss summer house reunion including Imrul’s bad edit leading him to experience negative consequences in his family.
For part 1 of this podcast covering RHOA, The Valley & Summer House visit “Is This Real Life” with Mandy Slutsker.
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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.

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Caitlin Marshall from @bestiesbycaitlin Jun 02, 2025

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Please join Melissa and Caitlin Marshall (@bestiesbycaitlin) for a discussion about SLOWM season 2. Caitlin discusses MomTok and Mom-fluencing culture in Utah, including the social media drama that spills over from the show. Caitlin shares verified tea, interactions with cast members, and shares her experience of having her TikTok post featured on the finale episode of the show!
YBT shares clinical interpretations of cast members' behaviors featured on the show leading to discussions about mental health, self-esteem, sexual/reproductive health, swinging, and more. TW: Discussion of infertility, consent, religious trauma, misogyny, DV and SA.
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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 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.
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.

Love Hotel, The Valley and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo May 27, 2025

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YBT and Recap Rodeo break down Love Hotel, The Valley and SLOMW (season 2). The trio have a hilariously fun discussion while YBT interjects clinical interpretations. Specifically, YBT talks scarcity trauma and how this may have impacted Nia (The Valley), Love Hotel being a breath of fresh air, and a larger discussion about mental health (SLOMW). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!
TW: Discussion of depression & suicide, religious trauma, abuse, DV and addiction.
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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 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.
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.

Love Hotel, The Valley and Summer House May 20, 2025

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YBT breaks down Shannon recreating past relational issues and conflict in the Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses The Valley, specifically focusing on Jesse & Michelle, Danny & Nia and Jax & Brittany. Through this is a discussion on narcissism, binge drinking, addiction, rehabilitation, codependency and more. Finally, YBT talks Summer House Lexi Vs. Jesse and Lindsay’s “freedom dinner”. TW: Discussion of abuse, DV and addiction.
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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 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.
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.

Love Hotel, Summer House and The Valley May 13, 2025

Show notes

YBT starts by sharing MH and physical health updates, sharing healthy skills to use when struggling. YBT shares Bravo news, including a theory about Shannon’s picker on Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses Summer House; specifically, Lexi & Jesse, Ciara being fed up with king babies and West’s grief. YBT then talks the Valley; specifically, Jax rage texting from rehab and YBT discusses how this is allowed TW: discussion of abuse, DV and addiction.
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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 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.
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.

M&M Hour: Summer House and The Valley May 06, 2025

Show notes

M&M first talk Summer House, including discussion on Jesse’s victim behaviors and the juxtaposition of summer house vs. the valley. M&M also discuss West and Jesse’s illuminating discussion about pornography and theorize how this impacts them with real life women.
M&M then discuss The Valley, outlining the behaviors of Jax, Jesse and Danny. YBT also discusses Brittany on WWHL after the episode, outlining some negative updates she gave on Jax. TW: discussion of addiction, DV and abuse
For part 1 of this podcast covering RHOA & The Valley visit “Is This Real Life” with Mandy Slutsker. Follow YBT & Is This Real Life podcasts and please give a 5-star rating (it really helps!)
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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 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.
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.

Bravo Toxicity, Love Hotel and The Valley Apr 29, 2025

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Hi friends! YBT is still sick but wanted to release an episode for you all covering a myriad of topics across the bravoverse. Specifically, YBT talks Bravo’s toxicity on shows like The Valley, RHOA & RHOBH. YBT briefly talks Love Hotel, the new dating show with Shannon, Gizelle, Ashley and Luann and discusses tea Gizelle dropped on WWHL.
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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 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.
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.

Bite Size Bish: Updates and The Valley Apr 18, 2025

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Hi friends! YBT is back with another bite size bish episode providing personal and health updates. Following this, YBT discusses Jax’s abusive behaviors featured on the Valley leading to a discussion about DV. Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating (it really helps)! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Patreon For full unedited video (ad free, unedited & early releases) please visit YBT Patreon or Spreaker Supporters Club Patreon: https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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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 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.
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.

YBT x Drama, Darling collab: Belle Gibson Apr 15, 2025

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Melissa and Amy collaborate to discuss the psychological underpinnings of women who fake cancer; Belle Gibson (the focus of Netflix’s ‘Instagram’s Worst Con Artist’ and ‘apple cider vinegar’), Scamanda, and Elizabeth Finch. This podcast examines social, emotional, and psychological factors that led Belle to become one of the most prolific cancer scam artists, fooling both Apple and Penguin Publishing.
Specifically, Melissa and Amy discuss factitious disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder and psychopathology, outlining the psychology that underlies this type of behavior. This leads to a discussion about epigenetics, childhood trauma, attention seeking and more. Melissa also tells a personal story of being impacted by a scammer, TW: ED discussed.
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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 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.
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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