This Isn’t Therapy

This isn't therapy, bro! It's an episode about the gnarly new film "Bros". In this episode, two bros Jake and Simon bro out to a discussion about the role of (hyper)masculinity in queer culture. For those who are unfamiliar, Bros is the first gay rom-com from a major film studio. The movie takes everything you love about Bridesmaids and Mean Girls and, with whip-smart comedy, shows us the power of queer representation on and off screen. The movie features the first all-LGBTQ+ cast and tackles some very important ~therapy themes~!

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Want to see for yourself? Click here to watch the trailer for Bros.

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This isn't therapy... it's an episode about being sexy online. In this day and age, some people are leading hypersexual double lives on the internet which is causing an array of mental health symptoms to crop up. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about social media pressure, hyperreality and hypersexuality, the pressures one might feel to engage in these behaviours, and why this might be occurring. Sex sells-- even on the internet-- and we're here to unpack it!

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Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣

Article: Why Some Queer Men Lead Hypersexual Double Lives Online 

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This isn't therapy...but this is an episode about learning from our mistakes. Jake and Simon reach into two #lovelylistener stories with their grubby little paws to discuss what it means to regret our mistakes vs. to not have any regrets at all (YOLO). What's the greatest mistake you ever made and why does it linger over us like a lil gassy cloud? Also, this episode may or may not feature a special guest from down under.

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Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣

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This Isn't Therapy but this is an episode about processing regrets and meeting our shadow parts! Ooooo, spooky! What are the feelings behind regrets? Why do they feel so bad? What are shadow parts?! What follows is a casual kelly convo between Jake and Simon as they dive into two #lovelylistener stories - one about cheating and one about not spending enough time with a loved one before they passed away.

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This isn't Therapy-- it's an episode about the not/new trend of "Quiet Quitting." In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about the pros and cons of quitting quietly. They also talk about "quiet firing", Gen-Z and the effect of social media on work culture, and the passive aggressive nature of  non-communication. Tune in to find out if quiet quitting is for you!

Article: Quiet quitting, firing, even dumping: Americans are falling in love with passive-aggression, and it’s hurting our careers, relationships, and mental health.

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This isn't therapy, baby, it's the two year celebration episode. In this episode, Jake and Simon answer listener questions and ask questions of each other. They talk about family grief, use of social media, what they hate about queer culture, and a very exciting announcement!

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This isn't Therapy but this is a conversation about working through grief and loss. Jake and Simon read two stories from our #lovelylisteners. The first, explores letting go of a partner and the other, about the recent loss of a loved one. What follows is a convo about the stages of grief (DABDA!) and so many metaphors - boulders, balls, and jars, oh my! Also, grab your spelunking gear because we're going down that rabbit hole: what function does loss and grief serve?! Okay, Wendy?!

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Hello, hi! This isn't therapy, it's a chitchat about how to navigate periods of change and growth. You know what they say: Change is inevitable and the only constant in life is change. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about how to stay the course when change is too destabilizing. They also talk about the four most effective ways of working through the big feelings that accompany change.

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Thissssss isn't therapy, y'all, it's the sequel to the episode about therapy myths. In this episode, Jake and Simon discuss more of the myths about therapy by answering the questions submitted by the lovely listeners. They tackle questions such as: What happens if you run into a client in public? Are you intentional about what you wear and how you design the therapy room? How do you keep stories straight? And do you ever not know what to say as a therapist?

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This isn't therapy... it's an episode about the end of "Forced Fun" in the workplace. Jake and Simon discuss a BBC article that discusses how "the pandemic put an end to required birthday cupcakes, team happy hours, and 'forced fun’ activities." Jake and Simon chat about whether forcing fun is good or bad for our cultures at work and what we can do to solve the problem of forced fun.

Article: The death of 'mandatory fun' in the office by Kate Morgan

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