Content Warning: This episode discusses misogyny, incels, racism, and transphobiaWe're back for season 2!!! We kick off our new season with a new format. Courtney talks about the psychology of toxic masculinity and incel culture. Then Jess reads reddit stories for today's theme.Let us know what you think of the new format and what we should cover this season!Follow 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.

Recorded November 18, 2024

This week we check out the Ask a Therapist subreddit and give our professional take. Then we dive into a discussion about hot people and how they are ruining our mental health (kidding, kind of).

Tara Mooknee’s Video: https://youtu.be/-Vs3R-FhPUg?si=huwIfN5glD6DJD7E

Dazed Article: https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/65066/1/too-much-exposure-to-hot-people-is-warping-our-dating-standards

Goblin Tools: https://goblin.tools/

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Recorded November 11, 2024 It's been a minute but we're still here! Today we wanted to prioritize laughter. We talked about funny things that have happened in therapy, our favorite memes, and answered some random hypothetical questions. Follow 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/

Episode recorded November 4, 2024Today we discuss how to talk about politics with family members (and complain about the state of politics today). Then we read some Reddit stories about terrible boyfriends and step-moms. Article Jess Referenced: https://time.com/6958086/thanksgiving-election-2024-family-conflict/ Follow 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/

We're back for 2025!Thank you so much to Dr. Rachel Buehner for joining us to talk about her role as a psychologist, how insurance can affect accessibility to therapy, Autism services, and some parenting advice. Check out Dr. Buehner on TikTok and YouTube! @bringlightpsychology1923 FEAT of Louisville: https://www.facebook.com/FEATofLouisville/Follow 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/

Content Warning: PoliticsToday, your therapists discuss studies from r/Science: The psychology of the election & politics, senses of direction, gossip, and whether superhero movies make us better peopleThen we read AITA stories about being rude to service workers, HR getting involved in game night, and inviting an ex to your weddingRecommendations: The Art of Thriving Online by Amelia Knott - https://a.co/d/cx7YrpV How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids by Carla Naumburg, PhD - https://a.co/d/cAUx4RD Links are not affiliate links. Recorded October 21, 2024Follow 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 week, Jess and Courtney commiserate about our daily ADHD struggles. Then we talk about Halloween etiquette: How old is too old to trick or treat? Should we out disabled children? Is Coraline too scary for toddlers?

Episode was recorded October 14, 2024 Check out our recommendations this week! Life is Good: https://www.lifeisgood.com/ Happyish Brand: https://www.happyishbrand.com/ Follow 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 week, the therapists talk about the right and wrong ways to set and maintain boundaries. Our recommendations this week are: How to Not Be a Doormat: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide/comments/y94zui/how_to_not_be_a_doormat_a_guide_to_defining_your/ Values Sort: https://www.think2perform.com/values/ Dustin Poynter: https://www.instagram.com/dustinpoynter/?hl=en Follow 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/