We all love the Take 5 candy bar (unless we have a peanut allergy). But what about being allergic to sitting in the uncertainty of how our partner feels about us? Sometimes, when the tension is rising (whether it's over money, in-laws or the th...

Cults are all around us...on TV, on our phones, and maybe even we're in one. James Hruska (LCSW) joins us for this rousing discussion about hit HBO cult docuseries "The Vow" and the affiliated NXIVM cult founded by Keith Raniere.- music...

OK, you've got a PROBLEM...don't you wish you had a blueprint for all of your possible responses? Well...wish no more ❤️ and one of your 4 options is "stay miserable." So trust us, we've got your bases covered.- music by blanket forts -...

We all make judgments every day: this song is great, this show is bad, this year is going to SUCK, etc. But what if we tried harder to be more precise with our language, and more specific with our characterizations of the world around us? (e.g....

How wise is it to celebrate our 1-year anniversary with a full 2nd episode of highlights from our first year of recoding?- music by blanket forts - 

Whether you've been with us from the start or you're just tuning in, there's no better time than now to vibe with us to our favorite moments from our first four episodes...more highlights to come!- music by blanket forts -

In this extra-special holiday episode, we discuss our wisest 2025 purchases and dining experiences...and explore potential holiday anxieties through the metaphor of the UNWELCOME GUEST (i.e. - Merv.)- music by blanket forts - 

Acclaimed documentary director Lisa Klein ("The S Word," "Out Here," "Of Two Minds") joins us on this very special episode to debunk popular suicide myths and help us understand why feeling free to talk about it (and joke about it, even) is hug...

In this scintillating ep, Kelly and Jon unpack Shanetta McDonald's rousing article "I Fired My Therapist and Hired a Psychic."- music by blanket forts -

We've all been there...trying to work remotely from our in-laws' house while the dog is barking, the internet is glitching, and the pressure is ON. But have no fear: we FEEL YOUR PAIN. And on this extra special, extra short bonus ep, we bring t...

A common favorite holiday among Americans, Thanksgiving is a day laden with food, football, and frenzy. Yes, we mostly love it...but it can also be an incredibly triggering event in the the unique way it combines family, dietary restrictions an...

Kelly and Jon apply their wise minds to the hot Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" by Chanté Joseph.- music by blanket forts -

Kelly and Josh take the helm on this one, barreling through all the latest pop culture at record speed and leaving no prisoners...and how wise is it to bring out a game at a party?- music by blanket forts -

Values...what even are they? We all talk about values, but do we really understand them? Values are an elusive beast. More abstract than goals, but ultimately at the core of our essence. On this EXTREMELY SPOOKY EPISODE, we talk about how to un...

Comedian Joe Kilgallon gets intimate with us and covers everything from his recent forays into DBT therapy to a near-death experience...buckle up, this one's a doozy.- music by blanket forts - 

We take on cinematic juggernaut "One Battle After Another" (P.T. Anderson's latest film) in a rousing discussion that ultimately leads us to a debate over the merits of nuts in banana bread. Nuts? You bet.- music by blanket forts -

Humor: an elusive beast. When does it help us connect, and when does it actually inhibit connection? We explore the peaks and valleys of laughing through the pain.- music by blanket forts -

Music is literally older than language itself...so why does the medical community scoff at the idea that it can impact our mental health? Neuroscientist / pipe organist Barbara Minton, PhD explores the power that music can have on our psyche. H...

Ravi Kathuria, enlightened author of the book "Happy Soul. Hungry Mind." reframes the way we think about spirituality...is spirituality really so complex, or do we make it more complex than it needs to be? OR: would you rather eat a cheesecake,...

For those of you who roll your eyes at the term "self compassion"...this ep is worth a listen. (Or at least a read through the transcript.) Many of us are so stuck in a trance of unworthiness, that it might seem like self compassion is overly i...

Are you afraid of your own shadow? You think I'm joking...but we all have "shadow parts" of our selves that we disavow. What if we fully embraced these parts (and in essence, our SHADOW?)Lori Tolan LCPC joins us to discuss!- mus...

"If I improved my spending habits, then I wouldn't be able to get stuff."- Kelly Kilgallon, LCSWWe unpack this (and more) on our latest episode.- music by blanket forts -

Have you ever found yourself pouring out your deepest secrets to the person cutting your hair? You're not alone. In this captivating conversation with hairstylist Brio Ruiz, we explore the fascinating psychological dynamics that transform the s...

Performance artist Josh Berkowitz takes us on a wild ride through his psyche as we unpack the importance of creativity in self exploration. From clown class to the bar mitzvah dance floor, we explore creativity in all of its messiest, most vuln...

Special guest Albert Bramante, Ph.D. (a certified hypnotist and seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry) joins us on this very special episode, as we debunk various hypnosis myths, discuss th...