This Isn’t Therapy... it's a podcast about it! Therapy themes are everywhere you look— they’re in your relationships, in the culture, and yes, inside of you, Mary! Each week, Jake Ernst and Simon Paluck peel back the therapy curtain to discuss the very things people are talking to their therapists about. Anxiety. Boundaries. People Pleasing. Their narcissistic mother. No topic is off limits! New episodes released every Thursday. The hosts: Jake: https://www.instagram.com/mswjake Simon: htt ...
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Gay Guy in LA comments on LA car chases! It’s ridiculous- and comedic. And real life. Living and driving in LA is a scary thing... and it never ends well. Welcome to 25 years after the OJ car chase the was heard around the world. Buckle up!
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Author inspired content, where we approach every day topics with a creative mindset. Since we’re all living in this matrix together, why not make it a better place while we have the chance? Author, full-time writer, and marketing coach Jordyn Snyder is here with a newly revamped podcast (formerly Her Call), to share writer, life, and marketing advice. On this side of the internet you’ll learn about how to find a healthy balance with social media, the best marketing tips for indie authors, ho ...
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Get an exclusive backstage pass to the world of a self-made content creator with “This Isn’t My Degree.” Join Original Dante as he shares his personal experiences and interview local creators who’ve defied expectations.
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This Isn't Normal! offers Real Play Podcasts for young, LGBT+ people. We strive to entertain and bring together others, so that we can all belong to a respectful and creative community. In season 3 [CURRENT], Iris, Chrys, and Cosmo become involved in a mysterious cross-country game. In season 1, Dandy, Earnest, Jimmy James, & Harvey try to stop Hell from leaking over into Earth. In season 2, Atticus, Cornelius, & Pheobe face off against an uncertain future and those who wish to shape it.
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Started in 2017, "This Isn't A Podcast" consists of Terrence and friends talking about the current and hot topics going on in the social media atmosphere, along with societal issues that occur in today's world.
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There is a lot of curiosity behind what I will be podcasting on. Listen and follow to stay updated. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real.ness/support
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This Isn't a Debate is a podcast featuring vehemence, apathy, and pithy quips in not-so-insightful reviews of Video Games, Movies, Anime, and TV Series. Hosts Reid, Cody, and Audio alternate hosting the show each episode. Totally unscripted, 90% Content, 10% talking over each other. Come play some videos games with us, Come watch a movie, and Enjoy!
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This Isn't Going Well is a podcast featuring lifelong best friends sharing memories, revealing stories, and coming to terms with the realities of becoming adults. Come join us (roughly) once a week for lively discussion about the lives of a photographer, a designer, and a complicated third guy with a signature mustache.
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A podcast about Albums. Sort Of.
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Owen Hobgood and Max Lamb land at a mysterious planet in attempt to discover what they can about it. Stay Tuned for this improv fantasy show as we interview planet locals, and meet exciting characters and antagonists along the way thisisntcolorado@gmail.com
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An inquisitive, authentic look into the relationship between justice and the built environment. Conversations with leaders, fighters, and everyday people hoping and working for change. Unapologetic, well-informed, and ready to challenge you.
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Dan and Chris talk about random stuff for about half an hour. That's... yeah, that's basically it.
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This Isn't Therapy... it's an *encore* episode about the pursuit of endless bliss. Many people arrive to therapy with a "fantasy goal" thinking they want to be calm, happy, and relaxed all the time. Through two #lovelylistener stories, Jake and Simon talk about how to find a realistic sense of joy, happiness, purpose, and pleasure and what we can (…
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A Fire Department Photographer Who Scales High-Rises? Meet Sekondtry.
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how urban decay can transform into mesmerizing art? Join us as we chat with Larry Bommarito, also known as Sekondtry, an urban photographer whose work breathes life into the forgotten corners of the cityscape. We read out some hilarious ChatGPT-generated descriptions of Larry which give you an up-close look at …
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The Olde Oak Tree - The Reflection Game Episode 50
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Concluding Team Bouquet's prison arc extravaganza, the team has a frog to defeat and some loose ends to tie up. Is everyone making it back to the present - consequence free? No. Almost certainly not.By This Isn't Normal!
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This Isn't Therapy... this is an *encore* conversation about becoming the stand-in parent for the people around you. Are you the one always making the plans? Do find yourself saying "don't forget to..." a lot? When did you sign up to coach the people around you into "becoming the better version of themselves"? Oh, mama. Let's talk. Take out your fi…
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The Shramp Family Cabin - The Reflection Game Episode 49
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Team Bouquet must hunker down against the forces of time while waiting for their week to expire. But what of Tempurina? And what of the frogs dead set on wiping them off the timeline? I'm sure it'll be a relaxing affair where nothing goes wrong.By This Isn't Normal!
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This Isn't Therapy...this is an *encore* episode about some hard truths learned in therapy. Ever wonder how to give your therapist some feedback?! Or even how would my therapist react if I gave them some feedback?! Through a story posted by an anonymous reddit user, Jake and Simon examine a therapists' struggle after they received some challenging …
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Team Bouquet vs Team Bouquet - The Reflection Game Episode 48
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In a battle the team is all to familiar with, it's up to them to stop themselves from ruining the timeline. I'm sure given the collective stability of the team and how well everyone works together, the whole thing shouldn't take more than a few minutes to wrap up. Surely. Surely...By This Isn't Normal!
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This Isn't Therapy... it’s an *encore* discussion about the importance of mattering. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about mattering, a feeling of meaningful significance to others, and what that looks like, sounds like, and feels like in relationships. Jake walks us through the questions he asks his clients when they report that, or he gets t…
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Corrective Actions - The Reflection Game Episode 47
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After the most successful state fair imaginable, the team has to figure out the ever so slight problem of... How to correct the massive issues they've caused in time and space. Perhaps a forceful correction, or perhaps... Something a little more unorthodox...By This Isn't Normal!
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Is There a "Normal" Life After Being on Love is Blind? | Iyanna McNeely
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a reality TV show? Get ready for an eye-opening journey as we chat with Iyanna McNeely, a former participant on Netflix's "Love is Blind." Iyanna takes us through her incredible transition from a career in social services to the unexpected twists and turns of reality TV.…
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This Isn't Therapy... it's the *encore* episode about AI therapists and if they can ever replace the real thing. In this episode, Jake and Simon discuss a recent BBC article about why teens are seeking out AI therapist bots and what that means for the future of mental health. Conversational AI or, in other words, "chatbots with a personality" are g…
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The Sky Piano - The Reflection Game Episode 46
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Pebble Stonington, Turbo Stonington, and Rock Pebblington get stuck between some rough family affairs. Hopefully they can help these two wacky siblings get back on good terms before someone loses it! All this is to say, Cosmo, Iris, and Chrys better get Tem sorted out ASAP before something real bad happens. But it's a state fair, what could possibl…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is a fun, flirty, fab, encore conversation about loneliness versus being alone. Through two #lovelylistener stories, Jake and Simon explore feelings around how we can feel lonely even though we're surrounded by people we love. Also, how being alone does not always mean you are lonely. P.S. Don't forget: Submit a quandary, …
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The Butterfly Effect - The Reflection Game Episode 45
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Finding themselves in another strange new world, Team Bouquet scouts their surroundings and figures out their next moves. I'm sure there is no way it could go badly. I'm sure there's no way they could screw it up. I'm sure there's no need to intimidate the locals, right?By This Isn't Normal!
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This Isn't Therapy... it's the encore episode about the overuse of therapy language and the impact its having on our relationships. Gaslighting? Triggered? Trauma-bonding? What do these words actually mean!? And are we using them correctly? Listen to find out. Also, Jake and Simon welcome special guests: Dr. Miriam-Webster, Tammy Toxic, and Gary Ga…
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Echoes Through Time - The Reflection Game Episode 44
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Team Bouquet finds itself on the other side of the wormhole after a completely unpreventable and daring escapade. What they see on the other side may test them more than expected. The real question is: can any of them stick to the plan? Chrys follows his heart. Cosmo... does their best. Iris thinks outside the confines of space and time.…
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Jack Kaye's Journey to 5 Million Subscribers
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lively and humorous chat as we sit down with Jack, a YouTube sensation with a whopping five million subscribers, who breaks down his extraordinary journey from reviewing Legos at seven to captivating millions with his content today. Jack shares his secrets on balancing ambition, creativity, and technology to keep th…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is our *final* episode until the summer break!! On this weeks eppy, Jake and Simon asked "how do you navigate change?" Through two #lovelylisteners stories, they explore the honest struggle that comes with sudden change and how defaulting to "old habits" isn't necessarily a bad thing. Juicy! Sidebar: if you're a first time…
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Conversations with Dangerous Women - The Reflection Game Episode 43
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The team must use their expert wit to navigate the twisted inner workings of St. Basil's. What sort of mischief will they find in the land of the magically mischievous? What will they learn about themselves along the way? Not much, I'd wager.By This Isn't Normal!
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This Isn't Therapy... it's a doomy episode about the ever-evolving landscape of doomslang. Doomslang, coined by author and linguist Amanda Montell, is a term used to describe dystopian jargon like “dumpster fire” and “doomscroll” and “bed rot”. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about how the constant conjuring of End Times is having surprising, …
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Sticks and Stones - The Reflection Game Episode 42
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Team Bouquet works to infiltrate one of the most secure facilities in the known world. Surely their skill, professionalism, and attention to the plan will help for a smooth execution, right? Surely... they all remember the plan, right? Chrys shares a traumatic memory. Iris scolds Cosmo. Cosmo breaks new boundaries in mind-to-moth combat.…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is a fun, flirty, fab conversation about the control paradox! Arg! How do I get more control? Why must I try to fix everything?! Through two #lovelylistener stories, Simon and Jake explore the paradox of managing our fear of not having control by trying to get more of it. Also, what happens when we try to rush to resolve e…
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Misery - The Reflection Game Episode 41
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Team Bouquet heads out to St. Basil's Institute for the Magically Mischievous. But it wouldn't be a road trip without stopping at some questionable eating establishments on the way!By This Isn't Normal!
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This Isn't Therapy... it's a long-overdue convo about inner worlds and inner children! What is an inner child? Does everyone have one? How do I know if I have one? In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about how to reconnect with our inner kids and how to know whether or not our inner child needs healing, attention, connection, or care. What follows…
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Let's Go Yell at Brad! - The Reflection Game Episode 40
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Team Bouquet yells at Broad Shouldered Short Businessman in a Suit or whatever his full name is. They also do a plan with Dees! Their next mission should go swimmingly I would imagine.By This Isn't Normal!
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The eerie hype of self-improvement influencers
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This Isn't Therapy...this is an (accidental) deep dive into self-improvement influencers and the impact they're having on men: "how to be more alpha by yelling at the ocean!! How to get a six pack by eating a pound of raw liver a day!! Why being sad is a state of mind so go chew on a football!!!! Oh no!! Don't fret though, Simon and Jake keep it fl…
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Doesn't Everyone Speak Latin? - The Reflection Game Episode 39
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Team Bouquet spends some time de-stressing after... everything. Hopefully they can get some good, drama free rest in before their next big mission. Who am I kidding, that's not going to happen. Iris goes skating. Cosmo and Ozma get coffee. Chrys and Mouse catch up.By This Isn't Normal!
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Fine Arts Degrees Really ARE Useless, If We're Being Honest
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Send us a Text Message. Uncovering a dusty congratulations note from my graduation triggered not just nostalgia, but an entire episode's worth of discussion with my guest, Jayvn. Are graphic design degrees still relevant? Should you even consider college anymore? The conversation gets real as we consider the possibility that graphic design might be…
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This isn't therapy... it's an episode about the six types of play everyone needs. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about the growing rates of play deprivation and how we've become starved of this essential ingredient for wellbeing. They cover the three types of play we need in infancy and childhood and discuss the three types of play we need in…
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WSJ Calls St. Louis a "Real Estate Nightmare" and... They're Not Wrong
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Send us a Text Message. As the heart of St. Louis pulses with a complex beat, Jayvn Solomon (mastermind behind), Juwan Rice (business owner in Downtown St. Louis), and I (business owner and creator in the city) peel back the layers of the city's evolving narrative. We tackle the stark realities of urban decline, known as the "Doom Loop," and the im…
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This Isn't Therapy... it's a conversation about becoming a confident, capable, and emotionally mature adult. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about the mirage of adulthood and the search for the "real adults". If you're feeling the pressure to perform a certain brand of adulthood, you don't want to miss this one. Jake and Simon dive into an art…
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Cosmo Gets Therapy - The Reflection Game Episode 38
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Gregs collide as the team settles back into as much normality as a magical liminal hotel can offer. With some time to reflect (no pun intended), what will everyone do? In typical description fashion, I'll give you a quick rundown. Cosmo gets therapy! Chrys gets more financial advice. Iris seeks a diagnosis.…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is a flirty fab conversation about loneliness versus being alone. Through two #lovelylistener stories, Jake and Simon explore feelings around how we can feel lonely even though we're surrounded by people we love. Also, how being alone does not always mean you are lonely. P.S. Don't forget: Submit a quandary, query, or ques…
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Otherside - The Reflection Game Episode 37
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Iris is missing! Some other stuff happens too, but honestly this is what you're here to find out about right? Nothing else?By This Isn't Normal!
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Great Taste in Content, Very Controversial Taste in Food | Lisa Camp
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Send us a Text Message. Ever find yourself caught in a passionate argument about the superior breakfast cereal, only to end up strolling down memory lane on a nostalgia-fueled bike ride with a lizard pouch inside of your grandparents' house? That's exactly where we kick things off in our latest episode. Our special guest, Lisa Camp, joins the fray,…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is the second-half of a convo about needs (we love a Part 2!!) In this episode, Jake and Simon are piggy backing off last week's episode about uncovering our needs and are now exploring what happens when our needs lead to comparison or conflict. You know her, you love her, she's a little messy: please welcome to the stage.…
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Team Bouquet plays D&D with Wilbur and Dees!By This Isn't Normal!
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A Very Saint Louis Chat with Ozzie Smith, Cardinals Hall of Famer
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Send us a Text Message. Strap in for a riveting journey as we sit down with the ever-iconic Ozzie, who opens up about the highs and lows of social media fame. You'll get a rare glimpse behind the curtain of online personas, where Ozzie reveals how he strikes a delicate balance between sharing his life with fans and preserving his own privacy. We di…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is a two-part conversation about meeting your needs. What are my needs? What are your needs? How do we meet each others needs?! Oh boy!! In this fun, flirty, fab *throwback* episode, Jake and Simon chat through Primal, Survival, and Growth needs: their evolutionary purpose, self-care, and the difficulty of figuring out wha…
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Go Hopital - The Reflection Game Episode 36
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The team has a lot on their plates right now. As heads of security, they must stop the creature terrorizing the building. They need to locate Chrys' nephew, still lost in the inner workings of Hart & Stone. They must try and complete their obligations to The Reflection Game, if that's even possible. And maybe, just maybe, try to figure out what's u…
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This Guy Accidentally Became a Brutally Honest Food Critic | Luke London
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Send us a Text Message. Picture this: a makeup artist turned food vlogger, with a secret penchant for dropping beats on SoundCloud—meet Luke, our Renaissance man, whose eclectic life is a treasure trove of creativity and surprises. We peel back the curtain on Luke's unconventional path, revealing the vibrant tapestry of hobbies and passions that fu…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is a critical look at the argument that children need less therapy, not more, and how this "mental heath culture" is stripping parents of autonomy, ultimately causing more harm than good. In this episode, Jake and Simon dive into a review (written by Anna Nordberg for Slate) for a book by a right-leaning conspiracy theoris…
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Weapons & Vengeance - The Reflection Game Episode 35
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Team Bouquet descends into the heart of Hart & Stone to face off against their goopy adversary one last time, and prove once and for all that the Stone's are up to no good. Because they gotta be, don't they? There's going to be proof. It's gotta be down there. For real this time.By This Isn't Normal!
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Should We Leave St. Louis... For Good? | A Conversation with Darius Cooks & Juwan Rice
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Send us a Text Message. When Darius Cooks walks into the room, you can't help but feel the presence of someone who's poured their soul into their craft. And believe me, joining him in today’s conversation is Juwan Rice, whose culinary ventures have left a mark on the food landscape here in St. Louis. These two don't just cook; they transform famili…
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This Isn't Therapy... it's the episode about mimetic desire: why we want what other people want. Human beings learn everything, including our desires, from imitation. In this episode, Jake and Simon go deep and peek behind the comparison curtain to reveal the reasons why we come to want what other people have. If you've ever thought "Ooh, I want th…
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This Isn't Therapy...this is an episode about some hard truths learned in therapy. Ever wonder how to give your therapist some feedback?! Or even how would my therapist react if I gave them some feedback?! Through a story posted by an anonymous reddit user, Jake and Simon examine a therapists' struggle after they received some challenging feedback …
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The Security Detail - The Reflection Game Episode 34
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The team is tasked with escorting a mysterious double down to the security level. What is the deal with this strange lookalike, and what horrors will they uncover when they arrive? Maybe some pieces of the worlds worst birthday mystery will start coming together.By This Isn't Normal!
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Thin Stairwell - The Reflection Game Episode 33
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Team Bouquet (and Wilbur) (and Mango) face off against a gooey and metallic threat in what is clearly established to be a thin stairwell. That's it, that's all it is. How could this thing become even more terrifying? Maybe ominous breaking and horrible appendages may help!By This Isn't Normal!
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He's Probably Met Your Favorite Celebrity | Luke Strege's Videography Journey
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Send us a Text Message. When Luke Strege and I first crossed paths amidst the chaos of 2019, little did we know that our shared zest for videography would be the kindling for a friendship and professional camaraderie that spans from whimsical wedding shoots to the glitz of Los Angeles. This episode is a nostalgic trip and a treasure trove of insigh…
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This Isn't Therapy... it's the surprise solo session with Jake! In this episode, Jake shares two snippets from his weekly newsletter Just Trying To Help. Jake walks us through his theories for how social media is re-wiring our brains, reshaping our moods, and changing how we connect. P.S. Happy Leap Year! Ribbit Ribbit! Read the full articles here:…
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