Two therapists ditch the psychobabble and get real about how mental health shows up in our daily lives. Using current events and trending online stories, your hosts break down the psychology behind daily drama, communication problems, parenting frustrations and relationship complaints. Get expert takes through an unfiltered lens, and commiserate with us about how we're all screwed.
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Unknown Host hosts Mental Health Dumpster Fire, a science show with 32 episodes published.
Episode 34: Mental Health Emergencies w/ Taylor Ryan, LCSW
Mar 31, 202655mEp. 340
Recorded November 10, 2025 CW: substance use, pregnancy, severe mental illness This week Taylor Ryan, LCSW joins us to talk about her work in emergency psychiatric services, her experience working with individuals with s
Episode 33: This Therapy Connects People with Passed Loved Ones w/ Jenny Townsend, LCSW
Feb 10, 20261h 11mEp. 330
Recorded November 3, 2025 This week Jenny Townsend, LCSW explains some of the services she offers in her practice, including Induced After Death Communication, Reiki, and Walk-and-Talk Sessions. Check out Jenny’s info be
Episode 32: “Therapy Speak” Terms Defined By Actual Therapists
Jan 5, 20261h 27mEp. 320
Recorded October 20, 2025Before you use the words “gaslighting,” “triggered,” or “OCD” in casual conversation, learn what they actually mean with Jess and Courtney, two actual therapists. What pop psychology “therapy spe
Episode 31: Where Do You Get Your Mental Health Answers? w/ Calli Weis, LCSW
Dec 1, 20251h 39m0
Our first guest of the season! Thanks so much to Calli Weis, LCSW for joining us to talk about self-diagnosis and TikTok therapy advice. Let us know what you thought of this episode!Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health
This week we look at random therapists' online biographies and break down the language used to help you find the right therapist for you. Let us know about your experiences with finding a new therapist! Follow us on Inst
This week, Jess teaches us about the history and process of art therapy! If you have any questions about art therapy, let us know in the comments so Jess can continue to share her knowledge. Follow us on Instagram (@ment
Episode 28: AI is Telling People it's Their Therapist
Sep 22, 20251h 37mEp. 28S2
This week we talk about the dangers of using AI as a substitute for therapy.Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheA
CW: SA, narcissism, human traffickingIn part 2 of our deep dive on toxic masculinity, Courtney reviews Andrew Tate's trip to "therapy." Here is Dr. Kirk Honda's first video covering this topic: https://www.youtube.com/wa
Episode 25: Therapists Nerd Out About Dungeons & Dragons
Aug 23, 20251h 28mEp. 25S2
This week Jess teaches Courtney about Dungeons & Dragons and how to create a character to represent your strengths and personality. More D&D content in 2 weeks!Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and Ti
Content Warning: This episode discusses misogyny, incels, racism, and transphobiaWe're back for season 2!!! We kick off our new season with a new format. Courtney talks about the psychology of toxic masculinity and incel
Recorded November 18, 2024 This week we check out the Ask a Therapist subreddit and give our professional take. Then we dive into a discussion about hot people and how they are ruining our mental health (kidding, kind of
Recorded November 11, 2024 It's been a minute but we're still here! Today we wanted to prioritize laughter. We talked about funny things that have happened in therapy, our favorite memes, and answered some random hypothe
Episode 21: Therapists Talk Politics and Jerk Boyfriends
Mar 14, 20251h 15mEp. 21S1
Episode recorded November 4, 2024Today we discuss how to talk about politics with family members (and complain about the state of politics today). Then we read some Reddit stories about terrible boyfriends and step-moms.
Episode 20: Insurance, Parenting, and Getting Involved, with Rachel Buehner, Ph.D, M.Ed
Feb 25, 20251h 5mEp. 17S1
We're back for 2025!Thank you so much to Dr. Rachel Buehner for joining us to talk about her role as a psychologist, how insurance can affect accessibility to therapy, Autism services, and some parenting advice. Check ou
Content Warning: PoliticsToday, your therapists discuss studies from r/Science: The psychology of the election & politics, senses of direction, gossip, and whether superhero movies make us better peopleThen we read AITA
Episode 18: Take the Purple Bucket if You Want to be Scared
Feb 3, 20251h 35mEp. 18S1
This week, Jess and Courtney commiserate about our daily ADHD struggles. Then we talk about Halloween etiquette: How old is too old to trick or treat? Should we out disabled children? Is Coraline too scary for toddlers?
This week, the therapists talk about the right and wrong ways to set and maintain boundaries. Our recommendations this week are: How to Not Be a Doormat: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide/comments/y94zui/how_
Episode 14: Asking Toddlers to do Algebra with Molly Fitz King, LPCC-S, LPAT
Feb 1, 20251h 27mEp. 14S1
This week we welcome Molly Fitz King to chat about neurodivergence, addiction, and advocating for our clients and ourselves. Check out Molly's website here: https://www.fitzkingtherapy.com/ Get information about People A
This week we gush about our new favorite movie, Inside Out 2! We tell you all about how accurate the movie is to real psychology and what we can learn about our own mental health through the film. Let us know what you th
This week, Jess and Courtney talk about people pleasing, parenting one-liners, and celebrating birthdays as a child of divorce. Check out our recommendations for this week! https://coffeeandcarpool.com/ https://www.scree
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