Therapy Roulette

Michele (@michelebaci) gripes about the unpredictability of home ownership. Today’s guest is books and culture writer Katie Tamola (@katietamola). The ladies discuss making awkward eye contact and the pinnacle moment of turning thirty and confronting society’s implied milestones. They talk about dissecting Instagram from reality, the pros of being single vs. in a relationship, calling yourself a goddamn writer and cutting out imposter syndrome. Katie opens up about her current writing project that revolves around grief and suggests some books on the subject. Michele advises that everyone should strive to date someone who has been to therapy before! They discuss how to convince yourself that you’re the sh*t and build up your confidence. Katie tells us how she got suspended from Twitter.
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Michele is BACK after a brief hiatus and a trip home to New York. Comedian and voiceover artist Rocky Powell tells us about her podcast Wild Nights. The gals swap tips on getting back into the comedy scene after taking time off. Rocky shares that she started therapy after a breakup, waiting out her apartment lease with her ex, returning to the dating world, and why some guys just didn’t work out. She tells us about finding herself high (her mom too!) on some strong CBD. Rocky talks about her future plans to build a career in radio. Both Rocky and Michele discuss bringing more females into comedy for some good ol’ gender equality. They discuss the rise of crime on the NYC subway. Rocky shares that she’s obsessed with the reality TV show Big Brother. 

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Michele spills about why she quit therapy recently and how she plans to take better care of herself. She shares her plans to combat her issues, including writing more by starting with an outline, and creating a writing routine that she can stick to. Exercise is another priority, as well as increasing intensity when she can handle it. Michele opens up about her reluctance to let go of her attachment to work, (including this podcast!), and trying so hard to make everything “perfect.” She talks about going on vacation to visit family and granting herself permission to take a break for her mental health.

Therapy Roulette is on a break! We’ll be back Thursday, July 1st 

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Michele is reading the book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski and taking steps to recharge, relax, and plan a goddamn vacation.

Today’s guest is Rob Kalwarowsky, a certified leadership coach, mental health advocate, and podcaster based in Alberta, Canada. Rob shares his struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and PTSD. He tells us how he opened up a pandora’s box of trauma that he’s currently processing and how he suffered for a while with depression before seeking help. He discusses his experience with EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), how it’s common for men to be reluctant about seeking mental health treatment, and what it’s like to work with a trauma specialist. Rob also talks about winning a water polo championship in college and the sense of helplessness he felt after achieving such a large goal. They discuss how intelligent overachievers often have trouble asking for help when they most need it and other problems with perfectionist tendencies.  

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Today’s guest is Michele’s boyfriend, Joseph. He opens up about sobriety, codependency, ADHD, and his recovery as a former stoner. Michele and Joseph discuss their experience in couples counseling and practicing their communication skills. Joseph talks about going back to therapy to heal his trauma and triggers. They talk about CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and the importance of a therapist challenging you. They also share details of their relationship, including their decision to buy a house together, how they survived the pandemic thus far in a one-bedroom apartment, how they met on Hinge and their first date, and their differences in politics.

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Michele vents about holiday traditions and the ongoing stress in her life, including her search to buy a house. 

Today’s guest is Erica Tafavoti, a digital marketer and host of the mental health podcast Unwell with Erica. She spills about her first consultation with a therapist and how it didn’t go the way she expected. They discuss the process of starting therapy, including getting a diagnosis, finding the right person to work with, and seeking out an older therapist with experience. Erica talks about moving to Portland and starting her food blog as a hobby and a way to make new friends. The ladies vent about marketing their podcasts and finding guests on Reddit. Erica tells us about an awkward IRL encounter and a heart-warming story about a man finding love on Nextdoor.  

Therapy Roulette is switching to a biweekly format- episodes drop every other Thursday.

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Michele is recovering from burnout and focusing on making the podcast even better! We’re joined by Michele’s friend Amanda today as a guest co-host. Amanda is a writer and arts educator based in Philadelphia and was previously on episode 105. They discuss the home buying process, their paths to home ownership, the pros and cons of marriage, and how their relationships with their significant others are affected. 

Today’s guest is Steven, host of the Ballistic Autistic podcast. Steven opens up about his childhood diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, misdiagnosis of ADD, and the behavioral therapist he had at school. Steven discusses his career as a dog groomer and how he’s always been honest about his autism in the workplace. He talks about his hobbies, including archery, photography, and videography. They dissect the TV show Love on the Spectrum, Sia’s film Music, and representations of autism in the media. Steven tells us how his autism has affected his outlook on dating, love, and his relationship with his wife.     

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Michele talks about how her priorities have changed since lockdown and how she misses performing stand-up comedy. 

Today’s guest is Dave Chawner, a best-selling author and stand-up comic based in the UK. Dave opens up about his eating disorder and his journey to recovery. He talks about how anorexia affected his sex drive, emotions, and relationships. He shares his struggle with suicide ideation, depression, and his moment of hitting rock bottom. He discusses gender norms and communication barriers. Dave talks about performing comedy and how it gave him a sense of community. He tells us about his favorite TV show and favorite film.

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Michele talks about ending couples therapy with her boyfriend and the importance of communication in a relationship. She shares her excitement about the Covid vaccine, anxiety about the pandemic ending, and her skeptic view of life returning to “normal.” She tells us that her lockdown experience has been relatively good (really!) in terms of career and growing in her relationship.

Today’s guest is Jedidah, a product marketer, social media strategist, and founder of the podcast HerCanvas, which helps to empower women. Jedidah tells us why she hasn’t sought out therapy herself, and how she loves to dance, especially Cuban salsa dance. She drops wisdom about starting a new activity like yoga or knitting, allowing yourself to be bad at it and accepting imperfection. She talks about parenting daughters and raising them to be independent. The ladies discuss the challenges of launching a podcast, the patience required to be an entrepreneur, and how to make progress on your goals. They discuss Peggy Orenstein’s book Girls & Sex. 

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