Therapist Chas Bugge joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest, heartfelt conversation about chronic illness, cancer, grief, and healing complicated family relationships. Together, they talk medical trauma, anticipatory grief, spirituality, and what it really means to be a therapist and still be human.

Hosted by licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT) and comedian Amber Autry.Subscribe for bonus episodes via the links in our bios.

In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, comedian Amber Autry and therapist Melanie Reese sit down with Piere Escargot for a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about survival, identity, and transformation. Piere opens up about growing up in Oakland, street life, love that changed his trajectory, and reconnecting with his biological father decades later. From strip-club bans to corporate jobs, this episode explores what happens when you pull the curtain back on who you had to be to become who you are.

In this week’s episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese sit down with Comedian Tamar Rubin for a honest, hilarious deep dive into the messy stuff we ALL deal with but rarely talk about. We cover ADHD medication, what happens when you get way too close to your therapist, navigating OCD spirals, and why “the tortured artist” narrative is total BS.

Tamar gets real about what happens on stage when you haven’t dealt with your personal life, Melanie helps guide on how to handle people being mad at you, and the group discusses why comedy hits different when you’re actually taking care of yourself. Expect raw truth, big laughs, and a ton of relatable moments for anyone juggling mental health, creativity, and being a human.

Perfect for fans searching for: ADHD podcast, OCD conversations, therapy boundaries, stand-up comedy struggles, women in comedy, mental health and humor, creative burnout, healing while performing, and comedians being real.

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This week on I’m Fine, It’s Fine, comedian Amber Autry and trauma therapist Melanie Reese dive into the wild, confusing, and low-key hilarious moments when someone lies to you…and you’re left absolutely shook.

We break down why being blindsided hits so hard, how to spot red flags faster, what these emotional plot twists teach us, and why your body often knows the truth before your brain catches up. Expect real talk, relationship insight, psychological tools, and of course—plenty of laughter.

If you’ve ever said “WAIT… they said what?” this episode is your emotional support buddy.

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This week on I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Comedian Amber Autry spills all the behind-the-scenes tea from her wedding and mini-honeymoon, while Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese takes us on her soulful, hilarious, and slightly chaotic journey through the mountains of Montana.

We’re talking love, relationship lessons, burnout recovery, emotional growth, and the healing power of getting the hell out of town.

It’s heartfelt, it’s hilarious, and it’s one of our favorite conversations yet.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, comedian Amber Autry opens up about the loss of her father and the profound impact it had on her life. From the raw moments of grief to the unexpected ways it shaped her path forward, Amber shares her journey with honesty, vulnerability, and—of course—humor. This isn't just a story about loss; it's about resilience, healing, and finding your footing when the ground disappears beneath you.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, comedian Amber Autry opens up about the loss of her father and the profound impact it had on her life. From the raw moments of grief to the unexpected ways it shaped her path forward, Amber shares her journey with honesty, vulnerability, and—of course—humor. This isn't just a story about loss; it's about resilience, healing, and finding your footing when the ground disappears beneath you.

Follow your hosts on Instagram for more:🎤 Amber Autry – @amberautrycomedy🧠 Melanie Reese, LMFT – @melaniereeselmft

Some conversations leave you buzzing long after they’re over, and this one with Derrek Phillips is exactly that. Derrek has spent his life behind the drums, from jazz clubs in New York to studio sessions with Mumford & Sons and Little Big Town, and now to creating from his own home studio in Nashville. But what makes this episode special isn’t just the music—it’s Derrek’s honesty about the struggles, lessons, and healing that have shaped him as a husband, father, and artist .

He talks about the hustle of taking $25 gigs while raising babies, the hard truth of growing up while trying to grow a marriage, and the deeper work that pulled him through shame and back toward love and authenticity. Derrek doesn’t shy away from the messy parts, and that’s exactly what makes this conversation so full of heart.

And if you’ve been following us a while, you’ll recognize the last name: Derrek is the dad of comedian Zavior Phillips, one of our past guests. Hearing how their creative worlds overlap; jokes and rhythms, timing and flow. It all makes this story even richer.

This is one of those episodes that feels like sitting with a friend who tells the truth in a way that makes you want to do the same.

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In this deeply honest episode, Amber and Melanie crack open the complicated relationships we have with our moms. From laughing about cough-sneezing in public to exploring how childhood wounds show up in adulthood, this conversation gets real. Melanie shares how therapy and psychedelic experiences helped her shift from resentment to empathy, and Amber reflects on what it means to love your mother fully, even after realizing she’s not perfect.

We talk emotional connection (or lack thereof), navigating boundaries with toxic or distant parents, and the grief that comes with letting go of the fantasy mom. Whether you have a strained relationship, an idealized one, or you’re somewhere in between, this episode invites you to look at your own “mom stuff” without shame.

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