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ENCORE: People Pleasing 39:06

3d ago39:06

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This Isn't Therapy...this is an *encore* conversation about people pleasing. Through two #lovelylistener stories, Jake and Simon explore the root of people pleasing - where the behaviour stems from and how it comes to be. How do I stop people pleasing??? Get ready to laugh/cry/uncover the phenomenon known as the chameleon child. "Trying to make lif…

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Say, Cheese! - The Reflection Game Episode 65 1:01:48

6d ago1:01:48

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Cosmo, Iris, and Schmeggly are confronted with an ominous turn of events. Answers lead to more questions, and Reflection Game players finally meet. How, why, and what any of that has to do with Cheese all addressed! In this episode!Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: What are my needs? (Part 2) 46:05

10d ago46:05

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This Isn't Therapy...this is a (part 2) fun, flirty, fabulous convo about our needs! If you haven't listened to part one yet, what are you doing?! Go listen and then come back, Wendy!! In this episode, Jake and Simon expand on our types of needs and introduce us to our core relational needs of safety, belonging and mattering (the tandem needs!) and…

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Sort of Sometimes Deluxe - The Reflection Game Episode 64 58:56

13d ago58:56

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Cosmo, Iris, and uh... "Schmeggly" set out for Frumplesburg, Wyoming. The team is hot on the trail of Team Battery Acid, and God willing and the creek don't rise they can find them quickly and put this wretched nightmare behind them.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: What are my needs? (Part 1) 36:15

17d ago36:15

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This Isn't Therapy...this is a (part 1) conversation about our needs - what are they? Why is everyone talking about them? And how do you know if your needs are being met? What follows is a funny and fabulous convo about Primal, Survival, and Growth needs (oh my!) This episode is essential for anyone out there wondering: what are my needs?! Creators…

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The Harvest - The Reflection Game Episode 63 56:16

20d ago56:16

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The end is nigh, can you feel it? With so much information missing and so much happening all at once, tragedy is inevitable. Unfortunately for Chrys, Atticus, and Cornelius, simplicity has never been much of an option. The balance is shifting, and this end could very well be a beginning. Good lord, when did time travel get so complicated in this sh…

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ENCORE: Lying to your therapist 46:45

24d ago46:45

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This Isn't Therapy... it's the pinocchio-inspired epi about lying to your therapist. In this episode, Jake and Simon use a case scenario as a study about lies, fibs, and fairytales in the therapy room. They talk about what may lie beneath our lies (hehe) and can what happen when a therapist may suspect a lie is being told. P.S. The notes we were si…

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Written in Stone - The Reflection Game Episode 62 1:00:43

27d ago1:00:43

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The team wakes up somewhere dark and unknown. I'd love to say more, but to be honest with you, this is probably better just to watch or listen to. It's not you, it's me. And some weird cave drawings.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Adulting is hard 44:33

1M ago44:33

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This Isn't Therapy... it's an *encore* conversation about becoming an emotional adult. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about the mirage of adulthood and the search for the "real adults". They dive into an article by Kathryn Jezer-Morton for The Cut called Does anyone feel like an actual adult?This one's for all the adults who feel like they’re…

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The Resolution of Chaos - The Reflection Game Episode 61 59:26

1M ago59:26

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The team settles in after a tough fight to lick their wounds. Perhaps now things will finally calm down. Will our heroes work out their differences and handle things like adults? Or are the relationships too far gone? Come sit down for gender-neutral dinner folks, maybe this whole thing won't end in violence.…

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ENCORE: Emotional Immaturity 49:51

1M ago49:51

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This Isn't Therapy... it's an *encore* episode about dealing with emotionally immature people. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about spotting the signs of an emotionally immature adult and how emotional immaturity in parents can impact the children they're raising. We're returning to a beloved format in this epi-- lovely listener submissions +…

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The Road to McGoo - The Reflection Game Episode 60 56:29

1M ago56:29

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Chrys, Atticus, and Cornelius continue their journey through Appalachia. Unfortunately for them, the mountains may have their own plans... And other people... Might also have even more plans...Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Is doomslang making us all numb? 46:26

2M ago46:26

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This Isn't Therapy... it's an *encore* 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 su…

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Tours "R" Us - The Reflection Game Episode 59 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Chrys, Atticus, and Cornelius settle down in the nicest spot in McAfee Ridge to figure out their best move. By the way, did you know you cannot truly steer a hot air balloon? Atticus doesn't.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: The eerie hype of self-improvement influencers 45:54

2M ago45:54

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This Isn't Therapy...this is an *encore* 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 flirty…

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Happy Chrysanthemum Family - The Reflection Game Episode 58 1:16:03

2M ago1:16:03

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Chrys and Mouse scout out a good place to leave Claus for the adventure. In the meantime... Someone has pegged Chrys as the shadowy leader of Caldera. Perhaps some familiar faces will be dispatched to investigate.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Making New Friends 41:01

2M ago41:01

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This Isn't Therapy... it's an *encore* convo about makin' new friends, Mary! In this week's episode, Jake and Simon talk about our social health and what's getting in the way of making new friends and forging new social connections. They also discuss if it's good or bad to connect with people really fast and tackle a listener question about buildin…

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The Cosmic Health Inspector - The Reflection Game Episode 57 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

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Cosmo and Iris get enlisted to help Snoop Bonny Donny prepare for the entity known as the Cosmic Health Inspector.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Help! My therapist broke up with me... 47:19

2M ago47:19

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This Isn't Therapy... it’s an *encore* episode about being broken up with by a therapist. In this episode, Jake and Simon read two stories, one submitted to the Reddit r/AskATherapist community and one submitted by a Lovely Listener! Jake and Simon break down some of the reasons why therapists may also break up with a client. It's a juicy one! P.S.…

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Legendairy: The Cluckening 1:26:32

2M ago1:26:32

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Originally released in July 2023, Legendairy: The Cluckening is the first time we've ever broken into the Patreon vault and released an episode. This episode holds a special place in our hearts, and we hope you enjoy it. Taking place between seasons 2.5 and 3, Anderson and Cornelius go to see a movie.…

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ENCORE: Dating apps, hook up culture, and situationships 39:38

2M ago39:38

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This isn't therapy, baby, it's a conversation about dating and modern relationship expectations. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about hook up culture and the current dating landscape for singles, one where dating apps (and one company in particular!) set the tone for our future with one another. They talk about "situationships" and how to spo…

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Chrys Goes to the Airport! - The Reflection Game Episode 56 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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In this episode, featuring the highly sought after event of Chrys spending 45 minutes at the airport, also includes highlights such as "Cosmo Goes to Dinner", and "Iris Starts to Realize Things are REALLY REALLY BAD!"Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Hot takes and the pressure to be an expert 44:23

3M ago44:23

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This Isn't Therapy... it’s a conversation about problem spotting, hot take culture, the loss of expertise, and the pressure to have an opinion about everything. Get ready for some hot takes about hot takes! In this episode, Jake and Simon unpack an article written by Jake called You Don’t Have To Be The Fixer. Let's get into it, Mary! A quote from …

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The Whiteboard Planning Episode - The Reflection Game Episode 55 54:57

3M ago54:57

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The team gets the whiteboard out for one of their classic planning sessions. Other stuff happens too. But we're all here for the whiteboard, and the delicious greb flavored markers.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Is it my personality or my mental health? 38:45

3M ago38:45

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This Isn't Therapy... it's the long-time-coming conversation about personality differences and mental health! In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about The Big Five personality types - Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (recently re-termed Emotional Stability). They talk about the difference between personali…

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The Haunting of Gramazonlvr76 - The Reflection Game Episode 53 1:14:37

3M ago1:14:37

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Team Bouquet doubles down on their quest to rid Team Dees of any haunted rooms. In doing so, will they finally uncover the mysteries of the murdered team? Perhaps more importantly, can they get any closer to figuring out who did it?Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Best Friends Forever? It's a myth. 44:02

3M ago44:02

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This Isn't Therapy...this is a conversation about the best friends forever myth. There is so much pressure to find your other half, your #squad, someone to share that BFF bracelet with. But what happens when you don't have a BFF? Do "best friends" even exist? On this episode of the pod, Jake and Simon chat through an article in the Standard (source…

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Party's Over - The Reflection Game Episode 53 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

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The hotel is abuzz with chaos and excitement. After a recent debacle that Team Bouquet was surely not involved with (right?), there are new rules to follow and a potential new assignment. With the game over, what becomes of the Hotel Minnesota? What becomes of the team?? What becomes of Dees' weird haunted room??…

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ENCORE: When therapy sessions become devastating TV 43:43

3M ago43:43

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This isn't therapy... it's some straight up real talk about depictions of therapy in popular media. Simon and Jake talk about the emerging media genre of fly-on-the-wall therapy. From explosive couples’ dramas on TV to podcasts with recorded therapy sessions, fly-on-the-wall therapy is pulling in huge audiences. But is it ethical? Is it exploitatio…

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Who Framed Anderson Rivers? Part 2 - The Reflection Game Episode 52 1:15:57

3M ago1:15:57

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Team Bouquet continues their investigation into the mysterious death of Nudist Frog. What will the next set of witness testimony reveal? And will they actually be able to solve this? What, you doubt their deductive skills?Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Is therapy harming kids? 48:16

4M ago48:16

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This Isn't Therapy...this is an *encore* 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 conspira…

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Who Framed Anderson Rivers? Part 1 - The Reflection Game Episode 51 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

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Worlds collide as Team Bouquet begins to investigate the heinous murder of Nudist Frog. Our stalwart detectives are tasked with investigating which of the 3 suspects trapped in Hart & Stone could've committed the dastardly act. Surely it's one of them, right?Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Phubbing 🤳✋ 46:19

4M ago46:19

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This Isn’t Therapy… it’s an *encore* discussion about “phubbing”— the act of snubbing someone with your phone. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about phone use and how it impacts our relationships with friends, family members, and partners. They also talk about a recent study, which found that higher phone use was associated with more relations…

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A Fire Department Photographer Who Scales High-Rises? Meet Sekondtry. 38:47

4M ago38:47

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Send us a text 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 his fasci…

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ENCORE: The pursuit of endless bliss ✨👀 44:29

4M ago44:29

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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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The Olde Oak Tree - The Reflection Game Episode 50 1:06:05

4M ago1:06:05

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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.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Parenting your partner 48:35

4M ago48:35

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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 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

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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.Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Giving Feedback To Your Therapist 43:15

5M ago43:15

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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 1:09:57

5M ago1:09:57

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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...Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: Mattering 43:58

5M ago43:58

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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 1:05:16

5M ago1:05:16

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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...Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: AI Therapist vs. Human Therapist 41:20

5M ago41:20

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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 1:04:34

5M ago1:04:34

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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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ENCORE: Loneliness vs. Being Alone 43:53

5M ago43:53

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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 59:07

5M ago59:07

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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?Av This Isn't Normal!

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ENCORE: The Rise In Therapy Language 43:43

5M ago43:43

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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 1:17:16

6M ago1:17:16

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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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Navigating Change 48:38

6M ago48:38

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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 1:02:32

6M ago1:02:32

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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.Av This Isn't Normal!

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