If you have an Instagram account, you’ve probably seen those beautifully curated infographics explaining "trauma,” “attachment theory,” and "boundaries" in 100 words or less... but when does mass-disseminating parasocial mental health advice on social media become cultish? This juicy episode dives into the world of Instagram therapists: mental health experts ... Show More
Oct 6
The Cult of Dancing With The Stars
This week, Reese and Iman cha cha slide straight into the surprisingly culty world of Dancing With the Stars, where celebrities come for career rehab, pros become stars in their own right, and millions of viewers suddenly believe they are qualified to critique a Paso Doble from t ... Show More
42m 52s
May 2023
The Instagram Effect with Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab
We’d be lying if we said we didn’t LOVE Instagram. Hell, maybe we’re even a little addicted to it, but can Instagram make us greedy? Can seeing tropical vacations, big new houses, and beautiful weddings leave us with extreme FOMO and envy? This week we’re speaking to therapist, N ... Show More
46m 47s
Dec 2021
Dating and Trauma Therapist "So My Mom's a Therapist"
From Dating and Relationship struggles to dealing with Anxiety, Trauma and Depression, Lisa with “So My Mom’s a Therapist” has quickly become a trusted voice for hundreds of thousands of people online. We talk dating difficulties, couples counseling, dealing with social anxiety a ... Show More
57m 50s
Mar 2024
Mohamed Ma'andi | The difference between a therapist, a coach, and a scammer
Ask your question or share your story Therapy has been in high demand over the past few years, as people have started prioritized their mental health. That being said, there has also been an influx of imposters and people posing as therapists and coaches to ride the social media ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2025
the IFS takedown: my unfiltered response to the psych industry’s victory lap
When New York Magazine dropped its viral feature “The Therapy That Can Break You,” in The Cut on October 30th, 2025, the internet exploded with hot takes. Psychiatrists and psychoanalysts flooded X (Twitter) with posts claiming they’d been “right about IFS all along.” In this epi ... Show More
1h 25m