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- Grief (Part II) / Music Triggers & Healing Over Time When the World Won’t Stop | #085
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MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comLouie opens up about how music can unexpectedly trigger waves of grief — and reflects on the strangely beautiful reality that the world keeps moving after someone dies. Michael shares how his own experience of loss has shifted over time, revealing how grief evolves and reshapes our sense of self. Together, they explore the many forms grief can take — from deep sorrow to unexpected moments of connection and hope — and how it intersects with our mental health. Whether you're grieving a loved one, a relationship, or a version of yourself, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder that you're not alone.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy45 min - Therapy Intake Questions, ADHD Struggles, and Starting with a New Therapist | #084
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MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comSocial media boundaries in therapy, ADHD shutdowns, and how productivity shame messes with your self-worth. Starting therapy with someone new can feel… awkward. Louie shares about his first session with a new therapist, and the surprising comment he received on Instagram that sparked a deeper conversation. Should therapists follow you on social media? Meanwhile, Michael opens up about his ongoing struggles with ADHD, productivity shame, and what it’s like to emotionally shut down when tasks pile up. In this episode, we unpack:
- Awkward first sessions with new therapists
- Should your therapist follow your Instagram?
- Therapy intake forms: too much too soon?
- ADHD, executive dysfunction, and self-worth
- The emotional weight of productivity culture
If you've ever questioned your therapist, your brain, or your to-do list — this one's for you.
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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti
Theme Music: Jamie Franks
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy58 min - Sitting in Discomfort: How Therapy Is Changing Our Relationships | #083
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MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comLouie opens up about a vulnerable conversation with his girlfriend that challenged their relationship — all through the lens of parts work therapy. He shares how sitting with discomfort, rather than avoiding it, is transforming the way he shows up in partnership. Michael reflects on his own experience with parts work, revealing emotional memories connected to his mother — and how facing discomfort in therapy is reshaping his sense of self. This episode explores:
- Why discomfort in therapy can be your biggest breakthrough
- Real-life relationship challenges during inner work
- How childhood parts show up in adult dynamics
Whether you're in therapy or curious about how emotional healing affects love, this one goes deep. New episodes weekly — follow to stay on your healing journey.
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MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comLouie has bronchitis and found his therapists Instagram — and why that might be a red flag. Michael dives deep into his fear of commitment, the emotional tension around flirting in monogamous relationships, and why he struggles with being perceived as “in trouble” for noticing other women. Together, they explore the blurry line between attraction and objectification, and how abandonment issues can sabotage intimacy. A raw, honest look at modern masculinity, emotional growth, and the complexity of romantic relationships.
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Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy47 min - 12 min
- Replay - Family Dysfunction and EMDR with Lara Beitz
Support the pod: http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod http://secondhandtherapypod.com Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod http://instagram.com/itsloubear http://instagram.com/malonecomedy Contact us: [email protected] 818-850-2448Support the pod: PATREON - Join Patreon for Exclusives MERCH - Shop Merch Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod http://instagram.com/itsloubear http://instagram.com/malonecomedy Contact us: [email protected] 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105
BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod
Contact us: [email protected] 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105 Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti Theme Music: Jamie Franks
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr - 11 min
- Live Show 001
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr 20 min - You Probably Think This Story’s About You: It Started as a Love Story
*Some names and details have been changed to conceal the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous. When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hingesparks fly. Their first date revealed an instantconnection and chemistry.Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the mostguarded heart—plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It’s as if the universe has conspired to bring them together, two soulmates destined to find each other. The couple spends the next five months diving fast into a whirlwind romance. Their connection so intense and their bond so deep that it seems like Brittani’s fairytale has finally found its happy ending. Until one weekend that changed her life forever. Executive Producer Brittani Ard Follow [email protected] on all platformsThis episode contains mentions of suicide.If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the resources below. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988Support the pod: PATREON - Join Patreon for Exclusives MERCH - Shop Merch Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod http://instagram.com/itsloubear http://instagram.com/malonecomedy Contact us: [email protected] 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105
BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod
Contact us: [email protected] 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105 Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti Theme Music: Jamie Franks
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy36 min - First Live Show Dread | Other SHT Show #6Support the pod:
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About Secondhand Therapy
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Secondhand Therapy is a funny, honest mental health podcast where two unlicensed best friends unpack their weekly therapy sessions. Join Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone as they explore anxiety,…
ADHD, grief, masculinity, and emotional growth—with humor, heart, and total transparency. Each episode blends raw self-reflection with real time takes on therapy, trauma, relationships, and the messy process of healing. It’s real talk about mental health in the modern world, and why personal growth is so damn hard.
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