Two therapists ditch the psychobabble and get real about how mental health shows up in our daily lives. Using current events and trending online stories, your hosts break down the psychology behind daily drama, communication problems, parenting frustrations and relationship complaints. Get expert takes through an unfiltered lens, and commiserate with us about how we're all screwed.
Episode 34: Mental Health Emergencies w/ Taylor Ryan, LCSW
Recorded November 10, 2025
CW: substance use, pregnancy, severe mental illness
This week Taylor Ryan, LCSW joins us to talk about her work in emergency psychiatric services, her experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, and her research on mental health for first-time parents. We go into systems that need to change and the process for getting help for a loved one experiencing a mental health emergency.
Check out Taylor’s practice here: nexuscounselingclinic.com
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This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
10 Feb 2026
Episode 33: This Therapy Connects People with Passed Loved Ones w/ Jenny Townsend, LCSW
Recorded November 3, 2025
This week Jenny Townsend, LCSW explains some of the services she offers in her practice, including Induced After Death Communication, Reiki, and Walk-and-Talk Sessions. Check out Jenny’s info below!
https://www.jennytownsendlcsw.com
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This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
5 Jan 2026
Episode 32: “Therapy Speak” Terms Defined By Actual Therapists
Recorded October 20, 2025Before you use the words “gaslighting,” “triggered,” or “OCD” in casual conversation, learn what they actually mean with Jess and Courtney, two actual therapists. What pop psychology “therapy speak” words should we define next? References:@igototherapy on InstagramFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
1,049
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
17
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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