Summer is over! But fret not. Class is in session as fan of the show and personal friend, Ritu, comes into the offices to tell us the dirty secrets of academia, what it's like moving to America from Dubai, and what a PhD program in English really looks like. Warning: we do shit talk that one playwright, Shakespeare. You've heard of him, probably. 

Follow Ritu on Twitter: @murdermongress

Intro and Outro Music: "Summer's Eve" by The Swisher-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvUUhQnZkQA

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We throw it back to an enthralling episode of summer's past as Mr. Lovely and Mary Jane talk to the one and only Katie Stone. This one is for all the AD(h)D lovers out there. Dreamers and under believers alike, we embrace you! Just make sure you're wearing headphones cuz we nasty like that.

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Check out Katie's very own podcast, 'Yeah, But Are You Happy?': https://m.twitch.tv/coldtownetv/videos

Follow Katie on Twitter and IG- @katiestone42

Intro and Outro Music: "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEM7cWqiKqM

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We were more than delighted to have esteemed industry mover and shaker, Zig! It might be his first time in therapy, but he quickly makes himself at home as we hit the gambit from childhood struggles to writing for some of the biggest shows and comic books in the world. 

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Follow Zig on Twitter: @yayforzig

Keep up to date with new therapy sessions thru IG: @cultureshocktherapycast

Intro and Outro music: "Regular Show Theme Song"-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l13QI3mzRXE

I've been trying to get today's client in the Culture Shock offices since its founding! Alas, Destiney is finally here-- and it's even better than I hoped. We discuss Atlanta v Chattanooga, the magic of music, and Des unfolds the secrets to her happiness. ~Positive Vibes Only~

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Follow Des on Twitter: @aldesgo

Check out Destiney's art page on IG: @destinysdreamland

Intro and Outro Music: "RISE!" by Tyler, The Creator-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znwgjl4wuPo

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It was a pleasure to bring in the creator of The Mexcellence for a turbo ultra therapy session. Sammy opens up his heart and brings his iconic brand of candor into the offices. There's something for everyone in this one, press play if you dare! 

CW (self-harm): 35:40-36:50

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Visit https://mexmerch.com/ for Sammy's legendary tee shirts and swag and catch his live recordings at https://m.twitch.tv/the_mexcellence

Intro and Outro music: "Suavemente" by Elvis Crespo

Season Finale. And emotional goodbye and a sign of what's to come in the culture shock offices. All secrets will be revealed, tune in! 

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Follow us on Instagram: @cultureshocktherapypod

To be in the presence of Twitch Royalty is to be graced. Enjoy a therapy session unlike any other. Intimate and approachable. I mostly promise you won't regret it. 

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Follow Megan on Twitch: 

https://www.twitch.tv/elleski

Follow Megan on Twitter: @_elleski

Intro Music: "COME THRU" by Joji 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QrEkeXZJLg

Outro Music: "curve" by Digital Kintsugi:

https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/curve

This episode is another first for the culture shock therapists as we welcome a true healthcare professional for a session that covers topics like skateboarding and growing up outside of 'Murca. Jose tells it how it is, listen closely truth-seekers! If you enjoy lies, please listen anyways, it'll be good for optics. 

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Intro and Outro track: 'drip' by Digital Kintsugi:

https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/drip

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The very first "after hours" culture shock therapy session featuring friend of the show, Keion from South Korea. If you like topics like 80's anime, death and despair and racism-- smash that play button and strap in. We hope you enjoy the tremendous ignorance :)

CW: Suicide and bullying discussed in the second half of the recording. 

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Intro and Outro music: "ctrl" by Digital Kintsugi-

https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/ctrl

Oh boy howdy, let's get into some mental health discussion! We're talkin' mentor/mentee bonds, toxic relationships, and ghetto motherfuc*ing sandwiches. Don't be shy, just hit play.

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Film recs relevant to today's therapy session: Whiplash (2014), Madeline's Madeline (2018), Shirkers (2018).

Intro and Outro music: "masque" by Digital Kintsugi-

https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/kisses