Send us a Text Message. Laura and Virginia discuss who's a better person, why people cheat, and what we can learn from infidelity. References: I Don't Care About Your Band- Julie Klausner Esther Perel: Mating in Captivity "Not Just Friends” Shirley Glass "Why Do Women Cheat?" Dr. Kathy Nickerson "Why Don’t You Cheat? Be Careful Asking Your Partner …

Send us a Text Message. Why are young men and young women on opposite ends of the political spectrum today? Why is the birth rate in Korea so low? Why does Laura want to blow up the government? Find out today! References: The Battle of the Sexes Turns Political: Dr. Alice Evans Brave New World: Aldous Huxley…

Send us a Text Message. In which we discuss the myth of meritocracy, the reality of privilege, the challenge of T.A.G. kids (pt. 1 to continue later), and why Virginia wants a lobotomy. References: The Art & Science of Luck- Sahil Blook Creating Your Own Luck: Ultra-Lucky Lottery Players Who Won Big Multiple Times Work Life Central: Privilege Vs. L…

Send us a Text Message. A listener suggested this topic! Thank you! The girls define and explore parasocial relationships, weeding off into discussions about Agent Mulder, Robert Smith, Jack Black, Lady to Lady, ScarJo, and how to get more views on TikTok.

Send us a Text Message. Money and happiness are related, but not in the way you think. In our capitalist hellscape culture, we receive the message that money is the cure-all and be-all, but Laura points to some evidence that it's not all it cracked up to be. On the way, we talk about the lottery, the hedonic treadmill, and the happiest person on ea…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Virginia (firstborn) and Laura (middle) discuss the science and conjecture of birth order, touching on the words of Kids in the Hall weirdo Bruce McCullough, Darwin's Finches, and more! Also, listen as Laura therapizes Virginia live on-air! References: Alfred Adler's Theory of Birth Order How Does Birth Orde…

Send us a Text Message. This week, Tiktok is on fire with the information that women feel safer with bears than men. We dive into why that is, and along the way discuss Face-ism, Ding Dongs, and what animals Virginia is cool with and why. References: Would You Rather Be Stuck With A Man Or A Bear- Alex Porte Promising Young Woman Women Are More Afr…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss aphantasia, hyperphantasia, synaesthesia, and the forty to seventy percent of you guys who have no inner monologue! We also fight about Billy Joel, talk about #medievalrizz, an REM album, the Cure song All Cats Are Grey, and what Mary J. Blige and Beyonce have in common, besides being awesome. Ref…

Send us a Text Message. TRIGGER WARNING: SA, SUICIDE, TRAUMA Evelyn Vieira is The Cycle Breaker Coach - helping parents break the cycle of codependency, abuse and family dysfunction. She's also a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, Parent Coach and Positive Discipline Educator. She specializes in family dysfunction, toxic relationships and narciss…

Send us a Text Message. Two Gen-Xers talk about the dangers of nostalgia, Pop Tarts, A-Ha, and why they haven't had a Big Red float in thirty years. Sources: Fuentenebro; de Diego, F; Valiente, C (2014). "Nostalgia: a conceptual history". Psychology Today: The Psychology of Nostalgia: David Ludden, PhD Why We Long For The Past: The Science Behind N…

Send us a Text Message. Virginia leads this week's discussion of their favorite mentally ill musicians, and why the rate of mental illness and neurodivergence in musicians might be so high. We also cover why it sucks to go to famous people's parties, how a T-shirt made Daniel Johnston famous, and why Gary Numan feels safer in his car. References: 2…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Virginia and Laura talk about popular fantasy books and films and what services they provide for children (and adults) in need. On the way, they talk about why Black Widow and the Hulk never get together, how sexy Roald Dahl was, and why Virginia really can't stand Harry Potter.…

Send us a Text Message. Virginia has found a twenty-year-old dating advice book in a free little library and wants to talk about it! On the way, the girls discuss ghosting, Love is Blind, and why you should always put free books in an autoclave. EX BOYFRIENDS: FOR SURE DON'T LISTEN TO THIS ONE YOUR FEELINGS WILL BE HURT References: He's Just Not Th…

Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to have an avoidant attachment style? What does an anxious person do? Why is Virginia a bad bet for relationships? An overview of attachment theory and its history, as well as a quiz at the end for who's avoidant, anxious, and secure? References: Attachment Theory In Psychology- Saul Mcleod, PhD Attached: T…

Send us a Text Message. Should you or shouldn't you have kids? The girls weigh in on their different perspectives, what Robert Smith thinks, and where U.S. parenthood trends are headed. References: All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior

Send us a Text Message. In which the girls discuss the toxicity of manifestation lore, the role of white supremacy in manifestation, whether manifestation is the new American religion, the many cock-ups of Joseph Smith, and why Trolls 2 cost twenty GD dollars to stream. References: Barbara Erenreich: Bright-Sided Jon Krakauer: Under the Banner of H…

Send us a Text Message. In which the girls discuss 90 Day Fiancee, the sultan's palace, sex tourism in Asia, the amazing guy that was Paul Gauguin, the original Cinderella story, and Bella Poarch! Love Me: Mail Order Brides The History of the Mail-Order Bride- Marcia Zug Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game- Jon Birger White Sexu…

Send us a Text Message. Bad breakup? Job loss? Bad vibes? Laura teaches you how to rewire your brain and helps you understand why you got in a rut in the first place! Also, how emojis helped the girls process losing a parent. Listening to this episode will give you brain superpowers! Trevor Noah: What Now? Podcast Laugh, Cry, Live: How the Brain Re…

Send us a Text Message. Before King Charles was battling disease, he was battling an emotionally distant family. In this episode, the girls discuss a very important book in Laura's development, Oliver James' They F*** You Up, and the poetry of Philip Larkin. Reference: They F*** You Up, by Oliver James…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the ladies discuss the Imago Relationship Therapy model, “Getting The Love You Want” Harville Hendrix, and why it's a life-changer in couples therapy. On the way, they talk Slipknot, Shamans, and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy- and what MAKES chemistry? Find out!…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Virginia leads Laura on a quasi factual ramble that touches on the history of tipping in the United States, the Gilded Age, Stepford Wives, and High-Value Men! Also: was I supposed to be tipping at Home Depot the whole time?By Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura defines the personality disorders referred to as B-Clusters, including histrionic, narcissistic, paranoid, and Borderline personality disorders. Guess which one Ferris Bueller is! References: Margalis Fjelstad- Stop Caretaking The Borderline or Narcissist TikToker Lee Hammack Susan Albers- Here's How t…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura talks about what we should do now to have a better life later on. Virginia talks about the Socratic method, Persian cats, and Lamborghinis, and why our self-esteem is so tied to what other people think. References: Dr. Robi Ludwig. "Your Best Age Is Now" Dr. Alicia Arbaje- "Strategies for Aging Well" E…

Send us a Text Message. For the first time, the girls welcome a guest onto the podcast- therapist and Imago expert Michelle Bohls! They cover the topic of hidden misogyny- the many ways the deck is stacked against women that we don't even realize. In this episode, we discuss romance novels, diet culture, and, of course- the Sherman Community Player…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the girls talk about anger in men AND women (take that, haters!), what makes a Karen, the link between anger and recovery, and lots more. On the way we touch on Marc Maron, Jon Lydon, and the therapeutic benefits of Walt Disney's The Little Mermaid. References: Newton Highwater: Anger Busting 101, Anger Bust…

Send us a Text Message. Laura and VJ talk about the history of men saying women aren't funny, including Freud, Christopher Hitchens, and Virginia's latest Tiktok troll, Arthur Greebler. On the way, we talk Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Amy Schumer.By Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT

Send us a Text Message. Virginia fights bravely through Covid to talk on the importance of authenticity and Laura shares her therapeutic thoughts. Along the way they talk about Socrates, Sartre, Mitch Hedberg, Thanos, Kyle Kinane, Lol Tolhurst, and goths. References: 9 Telltale Signs You're Dealing With An Inauthentic Person- Deep Patel…

Send us a Text Message. In a much more empathetic episode, the girls chat about how masculinity hurts American men, and how men can repair it. See? We like men, sometimes! References: Hidden Brain: The Lonely American Man Men Have No Friends And Women Bear The Burden: Melanie Hamlett The Jackie and Laurie Show…

Send us a Text Message. The gals talk about how a German terrorist organization became synonymous with frequency illusion, Laura diagnoses herself with ADHD while recording, and we discuss the strange religion that is the TikTok algorithm. REFERENCES: Stop Caretaking the Borderline Or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get on with Life- by Margal…

Send us a Text Message. The girls talk about their own experiences with (cis, hetero) marriage, what they liked about it, what they disliked about it, and some more things they disliked about it. There's a discussion on the history of marriage and the relationship between marriage and women's rights. If you're a man, please don't message us about y…

Send us a Text Message. Virginia wants to know the clinical definition of codependent, and is surprised to find out it's her. Laura takes her through the history of the term, and the meanings it has taken on. Virginia discusses why she's named after a U.S. state. There's lots of family lore in this ep- sorry, family. Hopefully it'll be interesting …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the girls discuss the history of Christmas, how to play Hide the Goat, and how their family put the Fun in Dysfunctional. The Holidays can be hard, and they've got tips on what to do about it! References: The Dynamics of Love: A Scientific Exploration, by Dr. Chamin Ajjan The Christmas Effect on Psychopathol…

Send us a Text Message. The girls would like to let you know that NO fictional characters were harmed in the making of this episode. They do discuss the mental problems that Wolverine, Randle McMurphy, and Sherlock Holmes have. There's a lot of Wolverine talk so this ep is unusually horny. Also, we learn for once and for all, who's more fucked up- …

Send us a Text Message. For your Halloween comedown, the sisters talk about the likely psychiatric diagnoses of their favorite fictional characters. Was the Crazy Ex Girlfriend really mentally ill? What's going on with Trading Places' Duke Brothers? Can we diagnose Derek from the Good Place? And most importantly, what the heck is Yoda? Virginia sha…

Send us a Text Message. It's a clickbait article headline- Are Comedians Depressed? After seventeen years in the world of standup, Virginia thinks she knows the answer. The girls talk about the unhappy ends of comics like Belushi, Farley, Steven Brody Stevens, the inspirational beacon that is Maria Bamford, and then they shit on the Sherman Communi…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the sisters talk about why we believe in soulmates and ghosts, Plato, watching Love at First Sight and Love Is Blind, the wandering uterus, and the new religion, the Holy Algorithm. References: Plato's Symposium Love At First Sight Love Is Blind Twin Flames podcast…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the sisters talk about how a fake psychological disorder can plague so many celebrities, like Russell Brand and Charlie Sheen. On the way, they crap on Better Help, flashers, Picture Pages, and My Strange Addiction. Book Referenced: "Why Does He Do That?" By Lundy Bancroft TW: SA…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode of My Sister's A Therapist! In this episode, Laura and Virginia talk about the friendzone, being a pick-me, the flaws of When Harry Met Sally, why Duckie Dale is toxic, our disappointment in Billy Bragg's old material, and what a Haunted House is, in dating terms.…