Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome! Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and i ...
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Bite Size Bish: Jeff Lewis Vs Brynn Whitfield RHONY beef
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Jeff Lewis went on WWHL and fired shots about Brynn’s behaviors. YBT mentions it all by sharing what was said and providing clinical interpretations. Through this, YBT discussed RHONY prank gate, scientology, Brynn’s sexy baby routine rooted in unresolved trauma, sexual fluidity, queerbaiting and much more! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-st…
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YBT shares some housekeeping and updates as season 3 comes to an end at the top of the episode. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes on breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support Afterwards,YBT talks about part 1 of the OC reunion including Heather/Emily/Katie drama triangle, Shannon versus Tamra an…
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Kathy Riojas is a Texas native raising three children across the lifespan with her husband. Following an autism diagnosis of her youngest child, Kathy traded an almost 15-year career in public education for a new career in mental health. Today Kathy operates a solo private practice, is a freelance writer for Dallas Moms and Denton County Moms and o…
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YBT thoughtfully discusses neurodiversity and neurodivergence, sharing conditions under the umbrella term of Neurodivergence; specifically ADD, ADHD, ASD are discussed. YBT shares psycho-educational research, statistics, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR) and answers questions about which professionals are fit to diagnose. A discussion of misogyny lead…
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YBT celebrates Halloween by sharing her personal story of living in a haunted home. Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase To j…
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M&M Hour: RHONY & RHOC with Mandy Slutsker
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Introducing M&M hour with Melissa and Mandy; a monthly collaboration where the dynamic duo cover topics from Bravo and beyond. Part 1 of the collab was featured on Mandy's Podcast "Is this real life?" covering RHOP and RHOSLC. This part 2 episode, covers RHONY and RHOC. We hope you love this monthly mashup! Specifically, YBT and Mandy discuss color…
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Bite Size Bish: Mammograms and Mental Health
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TW: Discussion of breast cancer, mammograms and cancer survivorship In honor of breast cancer awareness month, YBT discusses mammograms and the role of self-advocacy when it comes to cancer prevention. YBT shares her experience, strength and hope by discussing ways to manage survivorship, C-PTSD and anxiety. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-…
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SLOMW, RHOSLC and Mormonism 101 with Kristen Gardiner
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YBT welcomes Kristen to share her experiences of falling in love with a Mormon, converting and what the LDS church means to her. She is also a bravoholic and secret lives of Mormon wives and real housewives of Salt Lake City are discussed. Specifically, Kristen Shares her insights into how Mormonism can be misinterpreted and shares how she reconcil…
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YBT accidentally became the center of controversy after reposting Tamra’s reel, sharing clinical interpretations and deleting the post. YBT shares the story of what happened and provides some context. YBT also shares some WILD updates of this not being the wildest event that happened this week. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! B…
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RHOSLC, RHOC and RHONY with Mandy Slutsker
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YBT and Mandy discuss notable moments from each franchise. Through this, various topics are discussed such as Mary Cosby's connection to Jeffrey Dahmer, Mandy's connection to the bobble head museum featured on SLC, Meredith's Bat Mitzvah, drama triangles, mental health, toxic relationships, mean girls, and more! Hope you enjoy YBT and Mandy's signa…
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Bite Size Bish: Updates and random Bravo news
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You weighed in and the answer is clear...YBT shorts are now Bite Size Bish! Thank you all to those who weighed in. YBT shares various updates; about the show, health and the bravo sphere. YBT discusses news about Jen Shah's early release date, Mary Cosby and House of Villians; specifically Tiffany Pollard (New York) vs. Teresa Guidice. Please follo…
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives episode recap (4-6)
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TW: Includes discussion of domestic violence, abusive relationships and corercive control YBT recaps episodes 4-6 of SLOMW (a new ackronym iykyk). Through this, YBT discusses coercive control, toxic relaitonships, king baby, ego, interpretation of religion and values, and so much more! Please FOLLOW the podcast and share a 5 star review Brand Ambas…
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Drama Darling x YBT Collaboration: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recap (7-8)
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TW: Discussion of domestic violence, cycle of abuse and NPD Today’s episode is extra special because it is a Drama Darling x YBT collaboration! Melissa and Amy have a KiKi while discussing the last two episodes in the series. YBT talks narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the cycle of abuse, and so much more. Please follow and give the podcasts…
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YBT shares her experience, strength and hope through discussing lessons learned after another challenging week dealing with chronic illness (mental and physical). YBT shares insights gained in hopes of validating and helping others. Thank you so much for listening 😊 Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check…
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Overview
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TW: Discussion of DV, miscarriage and religious trauma This episode is an overview of the popular Hulu series that has taken the internet by storm. In this episode, YBT discusses backstories of each cast member including their family systems, application of religion and personality types. YBT shares some information about Mormonism to provide conte…
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recap (eps 1-3)
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TW: Discussion of DV, coercive control, verbal abuse, addiction and sex/love/porn addiction As promised this is a more in-depth look at episodes 1-3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. YBT breaks down core issues of each cast member and discusses concepts of coercive control, unconditional vs conditional love, king baby syndrome, sexual health, addict…
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Hi Friends! This YBT short tells the story of YBT being reposted by Kyle Richards and now, Emily Simpson. Specifically, YBT shares the posts that she reposted; which includes a discussion of weight bias, thin privilege and body inclusivity and acceptance. RHOC is briefly discussed and YBT shares her experience, strength and hope regarding body imag…
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Introducing YBT Shorts: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Hi Friends! In the spirit of trying to create more content for you, allow me to introduce YBT shorts; a 15-minute podcast that will be posted IN ADDITION to the normal weekly one-hour podcast. Each episode will have different topics weekly, and this episode is about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). YBT talks living with MDD and SAD and shares som…
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Surreal Live: Villa of Secrets with Lyndsay Lime from Recap Rodeo
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TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide, sexual abuse and human trafficking (briefly when discussing the recent arrect of Sean Combs) This episode, as promised, is a more in depth look at each individual cast member of this iteration of Surreal Life (Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Chet Hanks, Johnny Weir, Macy Grey, Tyler Posey, Ally Brooke, OT Gena…
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YBT updates, Jax’s mental health diagnoses and RHOC
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Hi Friends! Your Bish is back with a solo episode providing some personal updates. YBT shares her experience, strength and hope by discussing challenges of healing, radical acceptance, and managing perfectionism. YBT discusses lessons learned throughout her podcasting and health journey. YBT then discusses Jax’s recent announcement about mental hea…
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Interview with standup comedian (and fellow bravoholic) Tammy Pescatelli
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*TW: Discussion of sexual assault and DV. This episode features two discussions of domestic violence/intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Tammy recalls an encounter with a sexual predator and shares her experience with DV (around 50:00 and 1:05:00) * Tammy Pescatelli is an elite standup comedian but she’s also a bravoholic, writer, produce…
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RHOC recap and Grief 101 with Ryan Bailey
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*This episode is for Becky Bailey. Ryan recorded on the one-year anniversary of his mother’s passing, sharing his experience, strength and hope. TW: discussion of grief and parent loss* Thank you to Ryan for sharing about his grief journey, which leads to an encompassing discussion on grief including how it can be pervasive, transformative and snea…
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Season 3, episode 4: RHOC and Surreal Life with Lyndsay Lime from Vanderpodrecaps
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YBT and Lyndsay recap episode 6 of RHOC, outlining thoughts on the dueling girls’ trips. YBT breaks down the Gina, Heather, Katie drama triangle and shares thoughts on Alexis’s behaviors giving flashbacks of esophogate. The episode contains discussions of stages of change and addiction from a harm reduction model. YBT and Lyndsay also discuss seaso…
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Behind the RHOSLC scenes with Dallon from Salty Housewives Podcast
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Recently a video of Monica Garcia went viral where she alleges Bravo wanted to bring her back but certain cast members threatened to quit if she returned…among other accusations. Meredith Marks and Andy Cohen went on Jeff Lewis Live with their response to Monica’s claims; YBT shares these quotes. Dallon attended the event and recorded the viral vid…
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Your Bish is Back….with special guest Mandy Slutsker!
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Hello everybody and welcome back to the season 3 premiere of Your Bish Therapist Podcast!! In the first half of the episode, YBT and Mandy talk RHOC. Specifically, the nuances and spectrum of addiction is discussed. YBT outlines a theory that Shannon, Vicki and Tamra have gotten themselves into a drama triangle, followed by discussion about what on…
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I'm so happy to be back from my break and ready to bring weekly episodes! YBT missed 4 RHOC eps while on break so this episode is a recap of all four episodes. YBT provides her signature clinical interpretations and hot takes on it all! TW: discussion of body image, disordered eating and orthorexia Please leave the podcasts a 5 Star review Your Bis…
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TW: Discussion of grooming, sexual assault, physiological responses to SA, statistics about SA in males, stalking, mental health and personality disorders. In this extra long season finale, YBT tackles the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer, covering the vast clinical concepts featured throughout the show. YBT provides a synopsis of the show, discusses key …
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This bonus episode is a giant THANK YOU for listening and supporting YBT. YBT shares some personal health updates and explains reasons for breaks in between seasons. YBT also shares plans and hopes for the future of YBT, and provides a full episode description of all 41 episodes of YBT podcast. Lastly, YBT shares ways to continue to listen to episo…
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Summer House Reunion and Lois Rinna (Lisa Rinna's mother) surviving the trailside killer
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YBT covers summer house reunion part two, focusing on providing clinical interpretations of the deleted scene wherein Lindsay called out Carl’s drug use. This leads to a discussion about sobriety, co-dependence and relational chaos. YBT also discusses thoughts about West’s behaviors, Jesse’s shame around crying leading to a discussion about men’s m…
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Summer House reunion and The Valley Finale
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TW discussion of domestic violence, SA, consent, and verbal and emotional abuse YBT breaks down West and Ciara’s relationship, through discussing gamophobia (fear of commitment) and personality characteristics of people with this phobia. This includes a discussion of consent and emotional coercion. YBT also discusses Captain Lee’s accusations again…
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Interview with Ann Maddox and Amanda Lifford from “We Signed an NDA”
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YBT had the honor of interviewing Ann and Amanda from WSANDA podcast. Ann shares her experiences being featured on Season 11 of VPR and how this impacted her mental health (carefully of course …due to her NDA). Amanda and Ann also share stories of the dark underbelly of LA and Hollywood assistants. Throughout the discussion C-PTSD, trauma, infideli…
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Summer house, VPR, and The Valley with Mandy Slutsker
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TW discussion of abuse domestic violence In this extra-long episode, YBT and Mandy have a hilariously fun discussion about all things Bravo. Through this, YBT shares clinical interpretations on summer house, VPR and the valley; discussing ‘King/Queen baby’ phenomenon, abuse/domestic violence, avoidant communication patterns, conflict resolution, fi…
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TW: Concepts of suicidal ideation, SA/grooming, Post Partum OCD/depression, and DV are discussed. Resources for each are provided. YBT mentions it all by discussing the topic of suicidal ideation and speaks on the debate about whether or not Tom weaponized Ariana’s suicidal ideation. YBT discusses Scheana’s postpartum OCD, providing psycho-educatio…
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Audio issues, podcast news and Spreaker Supporter’s Club explained
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YBT apologizes for and explains audio issues from last episode. Following this, YBT shares what is to come in the next few weeks and announces two special guests who will be on the pod. YBT then explains speaker’s supporters club. This podcast is posted publicly so all the supporters can listen to the special perks of the club and how to find subsc…
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TW: Concepts of complicated grief, infertility, cancer/medical trauma, generational trauma, addiction, and narcissistic abuse There’s been SO MUCH happening in the bravoverse lately and YBT is here to mention it all! YBT talks Bethenny Frankel’s complex grief journey after the loss of her mother and the ending of her engagement. YBT also discusses …
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TW: Concepts of trauma, addiction, recovery, boundary setting, and parasocial attachments are discussed. In this episode, YBT shares housekeeping updates Season 2 of YBT, Supporter’s Club and plans for future episodes. YBT discusses reasons behind the decision to refrain from covering season 14 of RHONJ; primarily due to increased toxicity as a res…
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In this episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of Summer House & The Valley. Specifically, YBT covers relationship issues between Carl and Lindsay & Kyle and Amanda. YBT outlines Danielle’s communication issues and discusses relational concepts; outlining important factors in building and maintaining successful romantic relationships. YBT the…
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RHOP and Monica Garcia on Viall Files
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TW: Concepts of trauma, generational trauma, narcissistic abuse, parental no contact and DV are discussed. In this episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of the RHOP finale, both the finale of the show and finale of the franchise. YBT discusses bipolar disorder and applauds Gordon's honesty and MH advocacy. YBT then breaks down the three-hour…
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In honor of YBT's 43rd birthday AND 25-year cancer-versary, this episode focuses on celebrating milestones through sharing life lessons learned, tips for successfully navigating challenging life events, and a current health update. YBT talks radical acceptance, acting opposite and the ancient philosophy of stoicism. YBT also briefly talks meeting t…
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Bracing for 2024: How to stay sane during this year's election season with Mandy Slutsker
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In this episode, YBT welcomes special Guest Mandy Slutsker host of “Is this real life” podcast to discuss how to effectively use our voices and advocate for ourselves/others. Mandy discusses her day job of federal advocacy in Washington D.C.; advocating for children’s healthy globally with the federal government. Mandy discusses her advocacy effort…
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BONUS EP Online therapy platforms: Helping or Harming?
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In this special bonus episode, YBT deep dives into the world of online therapy platforms, such as Better Help (which YBT accidentally calls better ‘health’ due to health on the brain, sorry!), Talkspace, and others. YBT sheds light on the dark side of the online therapy business, such as ethical issues including HIPAA violations. YBT outlines pros/…
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Summer House and YBT origin story with Amy Phillips
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YBT welcomes the talented Amy Phillips to share the origin story of YBT and discuss a spiritual connection between Amy and Melissa. YBT shares behind the scenes information about her process of preparing for deep dives, plans for the future and pros/cons of practicing versus podcasting. YBT and Amy also briefly discuss the relationship between Lind…
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BONUS EPISODE: YBT talks Rachel goes rogue, summer house and RHOBH reunion pt. 3
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In this special bonus episode, YBT shares her experiences being a guest on Rachel goes rogue podcast and being featured in US weekly and the daily mail. YBT shares insights and clinical impressions of Rachel through a lens of respect, compassion and empathy. Following this, YBT discusses the new episode of Summer House and provides clinical interpr…
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Vanderpump rules...for therapy with guest Lyndsay Lime
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TW: Concepts of trauma, post-partum MH issues, and reproductive challenges discussed YBT starts by sharing another exciting professional announcement…. tune in to hear all about it! YBT welcomes Lyndsay Lime from Vanderpodrecaps to discuss self-improvement measures featured on VPR. Lyndsay has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work, and sh…
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RHOBH reunion and Bravo News roundup with Ryan Bailey
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YBT is joined by the talented and hilarious Ryan Bailey from So bad it's good with Ryan Bailey podcast and Jeff Lewis Live Extended after show! Ryan and YBT tackle headlines and bombshells from the bravo-verse and discuss RHOBH reunion part 1. Ryan shares a more personal side through discussing his grief journey following the death of his mother an…
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Your Bish was quoted in the New York Times!!!!!!! YBT shares the experience of being asked for quotes about Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky for a story in the New York Times style section. Following this, YBT discusses the RHOBH finale and shares clinical intepretations of issues underlying marital issues. YBT discusses recent projects and share…
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Munchausen Syndrome, Malingering, Factitious Disorder, oh my!
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TW: Discussion of child abuse, SA, medicalabuse/trauma, and homocide Your bish finishes discussing Paris in Love, specifically focusing on why Paris hid Pheonix from everyone, inclusing her family. Following this, YBT breaks away from our beloved Bravo shows to cover a news story that took the world by storm. YBT covers the full story behind Gypsy …
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Paris in Love Part 2: Teenage Hell Camps
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TW: Discussion of SA, physical abuse, neglect, trauma, and instututional and generational trauma Part two of Paris in Love focuses on Paris' traumatizing experiences in the 'wilderness camps' she was sent to as a teen. YBT shares excerpts from Paris's memoir about her horriyfying experiences fighting for survival, and includes informaiton from Netf…
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Paris in Love: Generational wealth and trauma
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TW: Discussion of SA, grooming, emotional/physical abuse, and trauma. In this season 2 premiere episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of Paris, Carter, Kathy and the rest of the Hilton family. YBT gives in in depth look at the Hilton family through discussing the role socioeconomic status plays in family dysfunction and generational trauma. …
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Your Bish is back...temporarily. As promised, YBT is sharing tips to help navigate the holiday season. Your bish discusses going viral after Kyle Richards shared YBT's clinical interpretations stating they were correct! Lastly, a teaser of things to come in January for season 2 of YBT. Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram and subscribe to …
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