Are We Okay? with licensed therapists, Maddy & Jennifer
Welcome to the podcast where it’s time to talk about talk therapy.
Meet Maddy and Jennifer, two NYC-based licensed therapists who have swapped the couch for the mic to offer listeners a weekly glimpse into life from a clinician’s perspective.
As founders of their own therapy practices—Maddy of Downtown Behavioral Wellness and Jennifer of Manhattan Wellness—both help hundreds of clients each week. Now, they sit down to share stories and insights about the multitude of highs and lows faced in our 20s and 30s, from heartbreak to city living, career moves, and self-confidence, along with practical ways to turn the page each day.
Tune in every Friday for a raw look at their personal journeys as clinical professionals and decade-long friends!
Episodes
45 episodes
are we... talking age gaps, location sharing, and other dating dilemmas?
The gals are back with answers to your most pressing dating and relationship questions. From location sharing and shooting your shot to age gaps and defining the relationship, Maddy and Jen tackle it all with honesty, humor, and therapist-appro...
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27:20
are we... fighting fair?
This week, Jen and Maddy are breaking down what it actually means to fight fair in relationships. From everyday disagreements to bigger, emotionally charged conflicts, they explore how couples can navigate tension without s...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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38:23
are we... pregnant and still processing?
This week, Jen and Maddy are diving into the full experience of pregnancy -- from the early weeks of simply trying to survive to the big identity shifts that comes with this new chapter. They get into the body changes, mood swings, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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43:17
are we… owning what we really want (aka a real relationship)?
Today, Jen and Maddy are digging into something they see all the time in their practices... the quiet pressure of never having been in a “real” relationship and why so many people find themselves stuck in situationships instead of something sol...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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30:00
are we... letting our anxiety run our lives?
Today, Jen and Maddy are talking about anxiety... how it impacts your thoughts, your body, and your ability to show up in your life. From spiraling about the future to replaying conversations on a loop, Jen and Maddy break down why ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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29:01
are we... still city girls?
Today, Jen and Maddy get real about breaking up with New York City.Jen (now suburban and serene) and Maddy (still clinging to city chaos) unpack how money, identity, and timing shape the decision to leave ... and what happens when change...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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34:05
are we... catching up, cracking up, and getting spooked?
Happy Halloween! Today, Jen and Maddy are giving you some candy — a catch-up episode! They’re talking hobbies that have gone by the wayside, finding tiny joys, and why we need to let our kids wave their freak flag loud a...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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33:30
are we... taking self-care too far?
Today, Jen and Maddy get real about self-care overload.From $800 facials to 20,000-step goals, the wellness world is louder (and more expensive) than ever. Maddy and Jen dig into what happens when “taking care of ourselves” becomes anoth...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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32:36
are we... protecting our peace or just avoiding the mess?
In today's episode Jen and Maddy get real about “cutout culture." The growing trend of cutting people off in the name of boundaries and peace. From friendships that fade to relationships that end abruptly, they unpack what’s healthy self-protec...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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33:48
are we... losing the spark?
What happens when the honeymoon phase fades and real life takes over?Jen and Maddy get candid about losing the spark in a relationship, spotting the signs early, and reigniting connection when things start to feel… routine. From mental l...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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38:56
are we... catching flights, tossing our $$$ skincare, and telling all?
The gals are back with a catch-up episode filled with life updates, new obsessions, and candid confessions!! Jen shares her big news (spoiler: she’s pregnant again!) while Maddy is catching flights, leaning into a fresh outlook on d...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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42:10
are we... just working for the weekend?
From career burnout to the pressure of finding fulfillment in your job, the gals break down what it really means to spend 90,000 hours of your life at work and what to do if every one of those hours feels like torture.They unpack why it’...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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31:06
are we... addicted to the chase?
Season three is here (!!) and the gals are back and better than ever. After a summer of spontaneous trips, parenting chaos, and the occasional existential crisis, Jen and Maddy are diving headfirst into one of their favorite dating topics: ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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37:41
are we... signing off for the summer?
Before the gals take a (small) hiatus for the summer - Jen and Maddy reflect on everything this past year has brought them—both on and off the mic. They get honest about what it's like to do a podcast with your best friend, share what the...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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27:28
are we... friends forever?
This week, Maddy and Jen dive into friendship breakups—what it means when a once-close bond starts to shift. They explore when to move on, when to reconnect, and how life changes like sobriety, divorce, or grief can shake up your inner circle.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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38:46
are we... answering your questions?
This week, Maddy and Jen are going through their mail bag and answering your questions. From how to handle credit card debt in a new marriage, to whether your political differences can survive the honeymoon phase, to navigating a...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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28:56
are we... confusing chemistry for compatibility?
Dating can feel like a full-time job—and when you finally meet someone who seems normal enough, it’s tempting to skip the slow burn and dive in headfirst. But before you have the “what are we?” conversation, Maddy and Jen want you to take a bre...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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30:30
are we... freaking out about fertility?
This week Maddy and Jen are diving into a topic that hits hard no matter where you are in life: fertility. Whether you're partnered, single, child-free by choice, or deep into planning, Maddy and Jen unpack what it means to want (or...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:13
are we... catfishing our personalities?
Ever caught yourself pretending to be a Deadhead just because he is? Guilty as charged. This week, Maddy and Jen unpack just how much we let other people’s opinions influence the way we show up—on Instagram, on first dates,...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:16
are we... giving your dating profile a glow up?
Meet your dating app fairy godmothers - Maddy & Jen. Whether you've been on the apps for 2 weeks or 2 years, the gals are giving your profile the glow-up it deserves. From curating the perfect photo lineup to finding the sweet s...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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26:39
are we... moving in?
Whether it’s with a partner, a roommate, or back at your parents’ place (helloooo pandemic throwback), living with other people brings up a lot. From differing standards of cleanliness to unspoken resentment and the passive-aggressive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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32:19
are we... ready for the real world?
As we go on, we remember… all the good times we had together... but seriously—what happens when the college chapter closes and real life starts to kick in? In this episode, Maddy and Jen reflect on that post-grad limbo where everything...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:50
are we... inspiring you?
This week, Maddy and Jen share what inspired them to become therapists and reveal the not-so-glamorous side of a job that’s suddenly considered “cool." Whether you’re a budding therapist, currently in therapy, or just here to eavesd...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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34:35
are we... finding our Spice Girls?
Making friends as an adult can feel like mission impossible. Gone are the days of built-in social circles from school. So... how do you meet new friends?This week, Maddy and Jen dive into the art of making new friends, the importance of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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39:13
are we... addicted to our phones?
Today Maddy and Jen talk about the relationship we have with our phones. Are we just using them, or are we addicted? From mindless scrolling to compulsive texting, Maddy and Jen explore the psychology behind our screen addiction and what it mea...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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36:08