Sep 21, 20261h 15m
Dr. Kay and Dr. Ray return after a break to psychologically examine the Love Island season 8 reunion. They discuss internalized racism, the sexualization of reality television, racial and sexist dynamics among the cast...
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Two Psych Doctors Spill the Tea on Mental Health Concepts & Presentations Shown in your Fave RealiTV Shows! Ever find yourself wanting to debrief that reality tv episode with your therapist? Or maybe you've wanted to ask them questions about something you've learned from the reality tv interactions , castmates , or news cycle ? Come debrief with two licensed psychologists as they explore what we can all learn about ourselves, our relationships, and our society from our fave reality television shows on Netflix, Peacock, Bachelor Nation, Bravo, and beyond! Dr.s Kay & Ray inspire discussion about psychological and sociopolitical aspects of reality TV, offering rough draft thoughts and ideas for us to continue thinking about, while highlighting the power dynamics, sociohistorical context, and intersecting forms of oppression and privilege that are present. After all, reality television ultimately provides an engaging format for learning about our behavior, mental health, and sociopolitical systems— let’s learn together ! Why REALITY TEST? We ALL reality test when testing a given thought, emotion, or interaction against "objective" (or shared) reality--did I see that right? Was that really sexist? Dr.s Kay & Ray spill all the tea on how the producer antics and castmate claims about mental health stack up against "objective" reality off-screen and the field of clinical psychology that they have learned about as practicing psychotherapists and research psychologists. What are you talking ABOUT? Reality Test has a general focus on relationships, social privilege, and mental health. Dr.s Kay & Ray also acknowledge their sociopolitical identities and lenses through which they view reality television, as feminist, bi+, white allies. So, if you've been itching to discuss how that episode was brimming with misogyny, heterosexism, &/or white privilege (from a white, ever-dedicated-to-developing-their-antiracism, perspective), or to critically assess how the producers portrayed a given scenario or interaction, while celebrating the hope & empowerment that can be found, you've come to the right place! DISCLAIMER: In the context of this podcast, Dr.s Kay & Ray are not acting as therapists, neither for you nor for the reality castmates they discuss. They are, instead, bringing in their whole human selves, supplemented by mental health and psychology knowledge. They cannot ethically diagnose castmates or speak with certainty about their dynamics without conducting formal psychological assessments. Thus, their opinions will be merely (easily erroneous) opinions , informed by their biased perspectives, and while they may discuss diagnoses, they will avoid assigning them to castmates.
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What is Reality Test about?
Two Psych Doctors Spill the Tea on Mental Health Concepts & Presentations Shown in your Fave RealiTV Shows! Ever find yourself wanting to debrief that reality tv episode with your therapist? Or maybe you've wanted to ask them questions about something you've learned from the reality tv interactions, castmates, or news cycle?
What has Reality Test covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Love Island Reunion: Simultaneous Sexualizing & Sex Shaming | Season 8::} 141" (21 September 2026, 75 minutes), "Childhood influences on Interpersonal Relationships, Media Portrayals, and Posttraumatic Growth | House of Stassi::} 140" (10 August 2026, 67 minutes), and "Exploring Cancellation, Trauma, and Ethics in Reality TV | House of Stassi::} 139" (5 August 2026, 76 minutes).
How often does Reality Test publish?
Reality Test publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 127 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Reality Test?
Booking probability for Reality Test is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Reality Test requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Reality Test's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Aug 10, 20261h 7mS4
Although there is some overlap with episode 139, this episode engages more deeply with Stassi's childhood history and its effects on her interpersonal relationships. In this episode, Dr. Kay explores the layered...
- Aug 5, 20261h 16mS4
Given Stassi’s cancellation–well-founded on her racist treatment of co-worker Faith Stowers–should Stassi have gotten a new platform like House of Stassi ? In this episode, Dr. Kay delves into the complex intersections...
Episode #138
Psychologists React to Love Island People Pleasing, Lusting, Image Managing, & (Un)Consenting--US S8 ::} 138
Jul 13, 20261h 13mS4Doctor Kay and Doctor Ray bring their psychological segments to Fiji! They discuss the standard 6 segments applied to castmates & moments from the entire season 8–all but the finale! The abhorrent moments that showed a...
Episode #137
Ready Recruits, Racism Resurgence, & Revealing Testimonials | Awards Show | Spring 2026 ::} 137
Jul 1, 20261h 23mS4Doctor Kay and Doctor Ray return to awards! They each designated the 8 standard awards to moments and castmates from ALL of the reality television they had watched over the past couple of months. Together, they...
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Jun 20, 202656 minS4Doctor Kay is joined again by Doctor Ray at long last! They get to discuss their personal theories about Scamanda timelines and relationships, before dipping into the topic areas for today’s episode. Dr.s Kay & Ray...
Jun 12, 20261h 33mDoctor Kay returns to her Scamanda timeline theory, now firmer as more details emerged from the Reunion episodes. Dr. Kay also tackles a couple themes that emerged from the reunion episodes, related to the betrayals and...
May 15, 202657 minS4Doctor Kay is back to solo while Doctor Ray is away (for pleasure this time!) and is eager to share her theory for when West and Amanda first hooked up. If you’ve been following the Scamanda timeline, then you know it...
Episode #133
Breadwinning Betties, Care Competitors, & a Defensive Debutante | RHOBH Reunion Part 1 ::} 133
May 4, 20261 hourS4Doctors Kay and Ray discuss part 1 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, starting with the fissure between the two groups of women. They recap the opening argument about who cares more, followed by Rachel’s...
Episode #132
Scamanda Update! + Marital Sexual Coercion & Post-Partum Body Image | Surprise Mid-Week Drop ::} 132
Apr 29, 20261h 19mS4Dr. Ray is away for a couple weeks, and after a break, Dr. Kay is back to drop a surprise mid-week pod! First, Dr. Kay updates us on Scamanda, with use of examples from the recent episodes of the currently-airing season...
- Apr 13, 202644 minS4
The doctors return to Southern Charm’s recently-concluded season to discuss the 6 remaining pieces of relationship advice mined from both episodes of the reunion! Whether discussing internalized misogyny in the form of...
Episode #130
Scamanda Joint Post! Cast, Community + Psych Doctor Reactions | Summer House Scandal Emergency Pod ::} 130
Apr 6, 202643 minS4Carl’s a Mess! The Doctors share their immediate reactions, before reading the joint post Amanda + West, from Summer House, hard launched their relationship with! Then, they go into the cast reactions, the reactions...
Episode #4
Mental Health, Abusive Relationships, & Substance Abuse | TFP & The Bachelor Franchise ::} 129
Mar 30, 202634 minS129The Doctors, now having done their research on Taylor Frankie Paul’s removal from heading up the no-longer-forthcoming season of The Bachelorette, no longer wonder if there is something producers aren’t telling us! They...
- Mar 23, 202652 minS4
The Doctors head down to Charleston to assess Southern Charm’s relationships for the “do”s and “don’t”s that jumped off the screen in the season finale! Come listen to whether Craig’s misattunement to Charley or...
Mar 16, 20261h 4mS4The Doctors return to The Hamptons for more Summer House Themes, as season 10 continues. Don’t watch Summer House or aren’t caught up on this season? Don’t fret: Dr. Kay includes brief summaries as background to these...
Mar 9, 202654 minS4While Dr. Ray is away again for work, Dr. Kay finishes up her first effort towards a new possible style of episode: the case study! She finishes discussing Amanda Frances, from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, with...
- Mar 2, 20261h 12mS4
What an embarrassment of riches the reality TV shows are offering right now? Whether you’re into Southern Charm, Summer House, Real Housewives, The Traitors, or Love is Blind, you’re bound to find something you like in...
Feb 23, 202650 minS4We’re talking all the Summer House couples & relationship tea this week, as season 10 takes off–from Amanda & Kyle’s contemptuous, painful-to-watch relationship downfall to the flirtmance attempts towards Ciara, and...
- Feb 16, 202648 minS4
If you're following along on the Amanda Frances deep dive, more bonus episodes will continue dropping with the rest of the deep dive case study, including Dr. Kay's final hypotheses on the factors at play! For now...
Feb 10, 20261h 8mS4Volume issues fixed :) While Dr. Ray is away for work, Dr. Kay makes a first effort towards a new possible style of episode: the case study! She explores a specific cast member from RHOBH, the new one who is sticking in...
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