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Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors...
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Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome!
Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
Your Bish Therapist
Your Bish Therapist
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Season 2 Finale THANK YOU!!!
25 JUN 2024 · This bonus episode is a giant THANK YOU for listening and supporting YBT. YBT shares some personal health updates and explains reasons for breaks in between seasons. YBT also shares plans and hopes for the future of YBT, and provides a full episode description of all 41 episodes of YBT podcast. Lastly, YBT shares ways to continue to listen to episodes during breaks and links to subscriptions are below
Please leave the podcasts a 5 Star review
Your Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership subscriptions. To subscribe, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?sub_confirmation=1
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To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Season 2 Finale: Baby Reindeer
25 JUN 2024 · TW: Discussion of grooming, sexual assault, physiological responses to SA, statistics about SA in males, stalking, mental health and personality disorders.
In this extra long season finale, YBT tackles the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer, covering the vast clinical concepts featured throughout the show. YBT provides a synopsis of the show, discusses key clinical concepts from each episode, and provides a significant amount of information and resources for survivors of SA.
If you are sad season 2 is ending, please check out the entire episode catalog (42 eps) of Your Bish Therapist Podcast. Please leave the podcasts a 5 Star review
Your Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership subscriptions. To subscribe, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?sub_confirmation=1
To Join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the break: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Summer House Reunion and Lois Rinna (Lisa Rinna's mother) surviving the trailside killer
18 JUN 2024 · YBT covers summer house reunion part two, focusing on providing clinical interpretations of the deleted scene wherein Lindsay called out Carl’s drug use. This leads to a discussion about sobriety, co-dependence and relational chaos. YBT also discusses thoughts about West’s behaviors, Jesse’s shame around crying leading to a discussion about men’s mental health, and Amanda’s clinical depression and MH advocacy.
TW discussion of serial murder, SA and sexual sadism: YBT shares the harrowing story of Lois Rinna who was the first victim the trailside killer, David Carpenter. Lois survived the attack and helped to convict David Carpenter; however, he was released after only 8 years and went on to murder and assault 13 more people. YBT discusses the psychology of serial murder and provides statistics.
Please leave the podcasts a 5 Star review Click the links below to find ways to support YBT: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Summer House reunion and The Valley Finale
11 JUN 2024 · TW discussion of domestic violence, SA, consent, and verbal and emotional abuse
YBT breaks down West and Ciara’s relationship, through discussing gamophobia (fear of commitment) and personality characteristics of people with this phobia. This includes a discussion of consent and emotional coercion. YBT also discusses Captain Lee’s accusations against Carl and outlines what led to the destruction of this relationship.
YBT also talks The Valley, outlining clinical interpretations of Jax’s behaviors. YBT discusses underlying motives of abusive behaviors and how these behaviors impact the family system. Please leave the podcasts a 5 Star review
Click the links below to find ways to support YBT:
https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Interview with Ann Maddox and Amanda Lifford from “We Signed an NDA”
4 JUN 2024 · YBT had the honor of interviewing Ann and Amanda from WSANDA podcast. Ann shares her experiences being featured on Season 11 of VPR and how this impacted her mental health (carefully of course …due to her NDA). Amanda and Ann also share stories of the dark underbelly of LA and Hollywood assistants.
Throughout the discussion C-PTSD, trauma, infidelity, physical safety and mental health issues are discussed. Funnies and sillies were had by all, we hope you love it too!
Please leave both podcasts a 5 Star review and please follow ‘We signed an NDA’!
Click the links below to find ways to support YBT:
https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Summer house, VPR, and The Valley with Mandy Slutsker
28 MAY 2024 · TW discussion of abuse domestic violence
In this extra-long episode, YBT and Mandy have a hilariously fun discussion about all things Bravo. Through this, YBT shares clinical interpretations on summer house, VPR and the valley; discussing ‘King/Queen baby’ phenomenon, abuse/domestic violence, avoidant communication patterns, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and boundaries.
Mandy discusses recent drama spilling over from the shows to behind the scenes on WWHL, social media and podcasts. YBT and Mandy discuss Kyles appearance on WWHL and breaks down ‘spritz’ gate. Mandy and YBT also address recent comments and accusations Schwartz made about Jo on Brittany and Jax’s podcast, which leads to discussion about conflict avoidance, boundaries, and vibe checks.
We had a blast, laughed a lot, and hope you did too!
Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review Click the links below to find ways to support YBT:
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VPR reunion and The Valley
21 MAY 2024 · TW: Concepts of suicidal ideation, SA/grooming, Post Partum OCD/depression, and DV are discussed. Resources for each are provided.
YBT mentions it all by discussing the topic of suicidal ideation and speaks on the debate about whether or not Tom weaponized Ariana’s suicidal ideation. YBT discusses Scheana’s postpartum OCD, providing psycho-education on this largely misdiagnosed and misunderstood mental health condition. YBT provides definitions of grooming, outlines how adults CAN be groomed and shares grooming patterns/red flags.
YBT then talks the Valley, outlining Jesse’s continued half measures in the pursuit of healing and egregious personal space violations. YBT addresses Jax’s verbally aggressive behaviors and shares clinical interpretations of underlying issues that may lead Jax to protect, deflect and evade accountability. YBT talks GI gate and shares theories about how Brittany’s somatic issues may be related to her relationship issues. Through this YBT talks self-neglect, neurodivergence, developmental needs and more.
Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review
Click the links below to find ways to support YBT:
https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
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Audio issues, podcast news and Spreaker Supporter’s Club explained
16 MAY 2024 · YBT apologizes for and explains audio issues from last episode. Following this, YBT shares what is to come in the next few weeks and announces two special guests who will be on the pod.
YBT then explains speaker’s supporters club. This podcast is posted publicly so all the supporters can listen to the special perks of the club and how to find subscribers only episodes. I walk you through it and once everyone is comfortable, I will post another subscriber only episode. Thank you all for the support!
Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review
Click the links below to find ways to support YBT:
https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
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What in the Bravo hell?!
14 MAY 2024 · TW: Concepts of complicated grief, infertility, cancer/medical trauma, generational trauma, addiction, and narcissistic abuse
There’s been SO MUCH happening in the bravoverse lately and YBT is here to mention it all! YBT talks Bethenny Frankel’s complex grief journey after the loss of her mother and the ending of her engagement. YBT also discusses RHOBH news surrounding Kyle, Dorit and PK discussing emotional abandonment and neglect. YBT then outlines some Bravo men who are a breath of fresh air in a toxic cloud of Bravo men (I forgot to add Craig Conover!)
YBT then talks The Valley, VPR finale and Summer House. When discussing VPR finale, YBT talks about the ‘grey rock’ phenomenon (seen in memes about Scandoval) and outlines healthy boundary setting. YBT discusses how ‘grey rock’ involves surviving abuse, outlines the limitations, and provides resources for DV. rship and provides resources for cancer survivors and caregivers.
Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review
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RHONJ toxicity and Summer House
7 MAY 2024 · TW: Concepts of trauma, addiction, recovery, boundary setting, and parasocial attachments are discussed.
In this episode, YBT shares housekeeping updates Season 2 of YBT, Supporter’s Club and plans for future episodes. YBT discusses reasons behind the decision to refrain from covering season 14 of RHONJ; primarily due to increased toxicity as a result of social media drama. Specifically, YBT discusses information shared by Carlos King in a recent podcast, in which he shares receipts from Melissa’s Old Nose on Twitter. YBT discusses increased toxicity surrounding Jersey and outlines parasocial interactions and relationships that lead to unhealthy power dynamics between Bravolebs and content creators.
YBT then talks Summer House; discussing attachment theory and how abandonment wounds have widespread and long-lasting impacts in adult relationships. YBT also discusses conflict avoidance, and how this behavior can remain following recovery from addiction.
Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review
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Supporters Club
Spreaker Supporter's Club, Hi!!
30 APR 2024 · Hello my Bish supporters! This introductory podcast is a thank you, welcome and sharing plans for the future of YBT. So grateful for you all!
In this episode, I share my email to get your feedback about what you want to hear me cover! Put Supporter's Club in the email subject please.
Looking forward to seeing what this becomes!
Please leave the podcast a 5 Star review
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Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors...
show more
Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome!
Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram
Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
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| Author | Melissa Reich, M.A. |
| Organization | Melissa Reich |
| Categories | TV & Film , Society & Culture , True Crime |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| yourbishtherapist@gmail.com |
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