Secondhand Therapy

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Are you actually happy, or are you just relieved nobody's upset with you?

A Halloween game of uncomfortable questions leads Lou and Michael into people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, grief, and the pressure to earn other people's approval. From childhood experiences and family relationships to self-worth and the fear of disappointing others, they confront why keeping the peace can feel safer than being yourself.

It's a conversation about happiness, emotional safety, and the things we carry into adulthood—with plenty of inappropriate humor along the way.

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Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: Sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy. For members in the US, therapy may now cost less. With insurance, many members pay $15 or less. Some pay $0. If you don't have insurance or you don’t live in the United States, you can still get 10% off your first month. Insurance availability, coverage, and cost may vary by state, plan, provider network, therapist availability, and deductible status.

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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You can love someone, worry about them, and still have no idea whether you're helping or making everything worse. So where's the line between protecting someone and trying to control them?

Lou and Michael wrestle with addiction, grief, family loyalty, and the uncomfortable difference between empathy and enabling. When someone you love is struggling, how much responsibility belongs to you? And how do you set boundaries without feeling like you're abandoning them?

A candid, sometimes confrontational conversation about personal responsibility, complicated family relationships, coping with loss, and the uncomfortable ways love and control can get tangled together. With the usual inappropriate humor, because apparently even emotional baggage needs a punchline.

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti

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Aura: Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically. Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/sht

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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Why is it so hard to let go of control, stop overthinking, and feel comfortable with uncertainty? On Secondhand Therapy, we explore the messy realities of mental health, anxiety, grief, personal growth, and the complicated ways our minds shape everyday life. Through honest conversations, dark humor, and unfiltered reflections, we get into the psychology of fear, emotional healing, pessimism, optimism, gratitude, and learning to navigate life's challenges. If you're interested in self-awareness, relationships, emotional intelligence, and making sense of the human experience, join us for another conversation about figuring it all out — or at least trying to.

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti

Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Support the boys:

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Aura: Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically. Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/sht

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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How do we grow as people without overthinking every decision, taking everything personally, or feeling like we’re constantly falling short? On this episode of Secondhand Therapy, we get into personal growth, self-awareness, relationships, emotional intelligence, and the messy reality of trying to become a better version of yourself. From navigating expectations to understanding our own patterns, we explore the challenges of change, communication, and figuring out what actually matters. Because working on yourself is complicated, progress isn't always linear, and sometimes the best therapy comes with a few laughs.

Secondhand Therapy is a mental health and comedy podcast about relationships, self-improvement, vulnerability, personal development, and the everyday struggles of being human. Join us for honest conversations about emotional growth, self-worth, and navigating life with a little more awareness and a lot less pressure.

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti

Theme Music: Jamie Franks

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Aura: Your data is being sold right now. Let my sponsor Aura find the brokers selling it and remove you automatically. Try 14 days for free: https://aura.com/sht

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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What happens when love, grief, trauma, addiction, betrayal, and shame become impossible to separate?

In this episode of Secondhand Therapy, we get into the complicated reality of relationships, emotional healing, grief, vulnerability, and what happens when the past continues to shape the way we experience love in the present.

We talk about emotional trauma, complicated grief, addiction and relationships, trust, betrayal, guilt, shame, self-forgiveness, boundaries, control, fear, and the difficult process of moving forward after experiencing something that changes you.

It’s an honest conversation about relationships and mental health—and about the things we carry long after a relationship ends. Sometimes healing isn't about finding a perfect explanation. Sometimes it's about learning what you can control, what you can't, and how to live with everything in between.

Secondhand Therapy is a mental health and comedy podcast about relationships, vulnerability, anxiety, emotional growth, therapy, grief, and the messy parts of being human.

BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti

Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Trigger Warning: This episodes contains discussions containing substance abuse and self harm.

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Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

Follow us here:

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[email protected]

Text us: 818-850-2448

PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105

Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti

Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Support the boys:
PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod
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Play Q-Less: https://grandislegamesllc.sjv.io/k4AGz0

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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What happens when care turns into caretaking, expectations turn into resentment, and control starts to feel like safety?

In this episode of Secondhand Therapy, Lou and Michael explore codependency, relationships, healthy boundaries, anxiety, emotional regulation, control, trust, self-trust, communication, accountability, and personal growth.

They unpack the complicated ways codependent relationships can create unspoken expectations, blurred boundaries, anxiety, guilt, and attempts to control how other people respond. The conversation also explores healthy relationships, emotional needs, empathy, relationship communication, intention versus impact, accountability, apologies, and learning how to communicate more effectively.

The episode also gets into emotional overwhelm, avoidance, coping mechanisms, self-sabotage, progress, motivation, and trusting yourself when everyday responsibilities feel bigger than they actually are. Along the way, Lou and Michael examine how fear, anxiety, uncomfortable emotions, and old patterns can affect the way we navigate relationships and personal growth.

This is an honest, funny, and relatable conversation about mental health, relationships, codependency, anxiety, boundaries, communication, self-awareness, emotional growth, and the process of becoming more aware of your own patterns.

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti
Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Support the boys:
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Play Q-Less: https://grandislegamesllc.sjv.io/k4AGz0

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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What happens when love, friendship, communication, and expectations all collide?

In this episode of Secondhand Therapy, a tense conversation turns into a deeper look at relationships, emotional triggers, anxiety, resentment, control, communication, and the expectations we place on the people we care about. Sometimes the conflict in front of us isn't the whole story—and sometimes our reactions are shaped by experiences that started long before the current situation.

Lou and Michael explore what it means to feel considered, misunderstood, supported, or judged in a relationship, while unpacking the difference between intentions and impact, spoken and unspoken expectations, and taking responsibility for your own emotions without taking responsibility for someone else's.

It's an honest, uncomfortable, and occasionally very funny conversation about relationship dynamics, boundaries, emotional regulation, family patterns, codependency, personal growth, and trying to communicate better with the people you love.

BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

Follow us here:
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Contact us:
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PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105

Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti
Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Support the boys:
PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod
MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.com

Play Q-Less: https://grandislegamesllc.sjv.io/k4AGz0

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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What happens when anxiety turns literally everything into a potential problem?

On this episode of Secondhand Therapy, Michael goes down the rabbit hole of anxiety, control, uncertainty, and the exhausting need to always have a plan. From needing an exit strategy to questioning every possible worst-case scenario, he starts looking at why his brain has such a hard time believing that things will be okay.

A therapy session introduces a surprisingly strange cast of characters from inside his own head—including an extremely anxious robot and a very unexpected voice of reason.

Lou and Michael unpack what anxiety is actually trying to accomplish, why uncertainty can feel so threatening, and what it takes to start trusting yourself when your brain keeps insisting that something could go wrong.

It's funny, uncomfortable, unexpectedly emotional, and filled with the kind of therapy revelations that make you stop and go, “...oh.”

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti
Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Support the boys:
PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod
MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.com

Psychic Source: Go to our sponsor https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10 and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!

BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored

If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

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http://vasectomyfarms.com — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources

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What if your intuition isn't random—and what if changing your life has less to do with willpower and more to do with paying attention to your patterns?

In this episode of Secondhand Therapy, we sit down with Laura Day to unpack intuition, manifestation, executive dysfunction, personal growth, healing your past self, and the psychology of real change. We explore whether some people are naturally more intuitive, how executive dysfunction may affect the way we process information, and where intuition overlaps with manifestation and intentional living.

The conversation gets especially interesting when we dig into why change can feel impossible even when you desperately want it. Instead of relying on belief, trust, or massive life overhauls, we talk about noticing small changes, gathering evidence, and creating a feedback loop that builds confidence over time. We also explore the difference between trying to force yourself to change and understanding the patterns that are already shaping your behavior.

Plus: discipline vs. motivation, core values, minimalism, authenticity, kindness vs. niceness, and why being “nicer” might actually be harder than it sounds.

If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, struggled to trust yourself, felt stuck trying to change, or questioned whether your intuition is actually telling you something, this episode is for you.

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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti
Theme Music: Jamie Franks

Topics include: intuition, manifestation, executive dysfunction, self-awareness, personal growth, healing your past self, behavioral patterns, discipline, intentional living, core values, authenticity, confidence, emotional healing, self-improvement, and therapy.