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.  Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram and to join the supporters club, click the link below:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support

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

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TW discussion of abuse domestic violenceIn this extra-long episode, YBT and Mandy have a hilariously fun discussion about all things Bravo. Through this, YBT shares clinical interpretations on summer house, VPR and the valley; discussing ‘King/Queen baby’ phenomenon, abuse/domestic violence, avoidant communication patterns, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and boundaries. Mandy discusses recent drama spilling over from the shows to behind the scenes on WWHL, social media and podcasts. YBT and Mandy discuss Kyles appearance on WWHL and breaks down ‘spritz’ gate. Mandy and YBT also address recent comments and accusations Schwartz made about Jo on Brittany and Jax’s podcast, which leads to discussion about conflict avoidance, boundaries, and vibe checks.We had a blast, laughed a lot, and hope you did too!Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review Click the links below to find ways to support YBT: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapisthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support

Summer house, VPR, and The Valley with Mandy Slutsker

TW: Concepts of suicidal ideation, SA/grooming, Post Partum OCD/depression, and DV are discussed. Resources for each are provided.YBT mentions it all by discussing the topic of suicidal ideation and speaks on the debate about whether or not Tom weaponized Ariana’s suicidal ideation. YBT discusses Scheana’s postpartum OCD, providing psycho-education on this largely misdiagnosed and misunderstood mental health condition. YBT provides definitions of grooming, outlines how adults CAN be groomed and shares grooming patterns/red flags.YBT then talks the Valley, outlining Jesse’s continued half measures in the pursuit of healing and egregious personal space violations. YBT addresses Jax’s verbally aggressive behaviors and shares clinical interpretations of underlying issues that may lead Jax to protect, deflect and evade accountability. YBT talks GI gate and shares theories about how Brittany’s somatic issues may be related to her relationship issues. Through this YBT talks self-neglect, neurodivergence, developmental needs and more.  Please leave the podcast a 5 Star reviewClick the links below to find ways to support YBT:https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapisthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support

VPR reunion and The Valley

YBT apologizes for and explains audio issues from last episode. Following this, YBT shares what is to come in the next few weeks and announces two special guests who will be on the pod.YBT then explains speaker’s supporters club. This podcast is posted publicly so all the supporters can listen to the special perks of the club and how to find subscribers only episodes. I walk you through it and once everyone is comfortable, I will post another subscriber only episode. Thank you all for the support!Please leave the podcast a 5 Star reviewClick the links below to find ways to support YBT:https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapisthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support

Audio issues, podcast news and Spreaker Supporter’s Club explained

TW: Concepts of complicated grief, infertility, cancer/medical trauma, generational trauma, addiction, and narcissistic abuseThere’s been SO MUCH happening in the bravoverse lately and YBT is here to mention it all! YBT talks Bethenny Frankel’s complex grief journey after the loss of her mother and the ending of her engagement. YBT also discusses RHOBH news surrounding Kyle, Dorit and PK discussing emotional abandonment and neglect. YBT then outlines some Bravo men who are a breath of fresh air in a toxic cloud of Bravo men (I forgot to add Craig Conover!)YBT then talks The Valley, VPR finale and Summer House. When discussing VPR finale, YBT talks about the ‘grey rock’ phenomenon (seen in memes about Scandoval) and outlines healthy boundary setting. YBT discusses how ‘grey rock’ involves surviving abuse, outlines the limitations, and provides resources for DV. YBT also talks Jesse Solomon’s emotional rollercoaster of cancer survivorship and provides resources for cancer survivors and caregivers.Please leave the podcast a 5 Star reviewClick the links below to find ways to support YBT:https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapisthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support

What in the Bravo hell?!

TW: Concepts of trauma, addiction, recovery, boundary setting, and parasocial attachments are discussed.In this episode, YBT shares housekeeping updates Season 2 of YBT, Supporter’s Club and plans for future episodes. YBT discusses reasons behind the decision to refrain from covering season 14 of RHONJ; primarily due to increased toxicity as a result of social media drama. Specifically, YBT discusses information shared by Carlos King in a recent podcast, in which he shares receipts from Melissa’s Old Nose on Twitter. YBT discusses increased toxicity surrounding Jersey and outlines parasocial interactions and relationships that lead to unhealthy power dynamics between Bravolebs and content creators.YBT then talks Summer House; discussing attachment theory and how abandonment wounds have widespread and long-lasting impacts in adult relationships. YBT also discusses conflict avoidance, and how this behavior can remain following recovery from addiction.Please leave the podcast a 5 Star reviewClick the links below to find ways to support YBT:https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support

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

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