My Sister's A Therapist- Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor

A listener asks- how do tell my husband about my thumb-sucking? And other secrets worth discussing.

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The girls talk about the hottest tips and trends in restorative sleep, sleepmaxxing, the importance of taking care of yourself.

References:

201 hours awake: The DJ who dared to defy sleep: by Sasha Spencer

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As soon as you were born, your Mom told you how important it is to meet a man and get married. Movies told you. Television told you. Even the toys you played with told you. But now, we're not so sure! Should we center ourselves in our own lives?

Listener Maria asks how to engage with a partner without losing herself!

References:

The Artist's Way- Julia Cameron

Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward―Shifting the Narrative on Emotional Labor and Gender Roles in Partnerships: Gemma Hartley

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What would it take for you to become a jackbooted government-funded thug? The answer might surprise you!

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Dr. Carrick comes on to discuss NET, EMDR, the mind-body connection, chiropractors, and Rene Descartes!

References:

Netmindbody.com

lauraryan.org

And How Did That Make You Feel? Podcast: Dr. Kim Makoi

Stressed: A Documentary Film: The ONE research foundation

 Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine: Candace B. Pert

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On the eternal attraction of sad, depressed men- Robert Smith, you have set me up for failure:

How dating a man with poor self-esteem will destroy your life as well as his!

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This week, architect and designer Lane Hicks joins us to talk about the effects of scale on human interaction. She advises on what makes a good church, comedy club, or Chili's, and Laura holds forth for Hobbiton.

References:

Why Has All The Color Gone Out Of The World? Jason Pargin

'Millennial Gray' Is the Color Trend an Entire Generation Can’t Get Enough Of, Move over “sad beige," this is the hottest (slightly more depressing) color scheme.

By Leslie Corona  

Designing for the Mind: How Architecture Impacts Mental Health

Rene Janssen

The Power of Scale: How Proportions Shape Human Experience: Camilla Ghisleni

Why Are European City Centers So Much Nicer Than American Ones?: AUSTIN CLINK

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, and Murray SilversteinRevolutionizing everyday life through community-centric design

by Jennifer Wegner

How Does Architecture Affect Mental Health?  Annie Pierson 

How Urban Design Can Impact Mental Health & Well-being: Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series): Christopher Alexander, et al

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Are we on a different timeline, is it mass hypnosis, or do we just not know how to spell Bearenstain? Common examples and some explanations for the Mandela Effect. Features a special guest appearance from Star Wars expert Scott Kirkwood.

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How can you tell whether a friend is toxic? What if you're the toxic friend? With special guest Maria Bamford!

Maria is the star of Lady Dynamite, Comedians of Comedy, and the new Judd Apatow documentary, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

References:

Chelsea Marie: Tik Tok

How to make friends? Study reveals how many hours it takes: Rick Hellman

13 Signs Your Best Friend Is Toxic- Bustle

10 signs of toxic friendships: Calm.com

How to End a Friendship While Protecting Your Heart

BY ZEE KRSTIC

Imago/Maria Bamford/Toxic Friends/Borderline Personality Disorder/BPD/12 Step/Overeaters Anonymous/Anorexia/Bulimia/Addiction/Mental Health/Friendship Dynamics/Toxic Relationships/Self Care/Communication Skills

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Lily Allen released one of 2025's top albums after being recklessly played by her husband, David Harbour. What happened? What does Virginia suspect? What can we learn about narcissists, narcissist discard, infidelity, and bad boundaries from this record? We also talk about our own rocky relationships, P.Diddy, why men can't stand to see you shine, and much more.

References:

West End Girl by Lily Allen

David Harbour*Cluster B* Bipolar*Madeline*Burn Track* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist*P.Diddy* Narcissism*NPD*Narcissistic Personality Disorder*EMDR*Healing*Hopper*Stranger Things*Kendrick Lamar*Infidelity*Relationship Issues*Self Esteem Issues

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