This Isn’t Therapy

This isn't therapy... it's the episode about therapy breakthroughs. The therapeutic "aha!" is known to many as the nugget of therapy gold that taught us something new, changed our perspective on something, or unlocked a new layer of growth. In this episode, Jake and Simon share therapy breakthroughs from the Lovely Listeners. Tune in for a discussion about the things therapy taught us (or technically-- you)!

Creators & Guests

• Jake Ernst - Host
• Simon Paluck - Host

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

This isn't therapy... it's an episode about authenticity, being yourself, and knowing who you are. In this episode, Jake guides Simon through an ~authenticity exercise~! OoOoooO! They discuss whether or not authenticity should be everyone's goal and how the path to becoming yourself looks different for everyone (and how to find your own way!)... CAUTION: THIS EPISODE IS EXTREMELY FUNNY AND AUTHENTIC.

Creators & Guests

• Jake Ernst - Host
• Simon Paluck - Host

This Isn't Therapy...this is a prediction episode about the future of therapy. In this episode, Jake and Simon talk about how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Web 3.0 (what!?!) and how they may (or may already be!) impacting therapy for therapists and clients alike. Jake and Simon also discuss what Americans are saying about the use of AI chatbots in therapy and react to a recent comment from the Talkspace CEO that AI can improve therapist performance and boost quality of care.

Articles referenced:
1. 60% of Americans Would Be Uncomfortable With Provider Relying on AI in Their Own Health Care2. Talkspace CEO: AI Can Improve Therapist Performance, Boost Quality

Creators & Guests

• Jake Ernst - Host
• Simon Paluck - Host

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

This Isn't Therapy...but this is an episode about the overuse of therapy language and the impact its having on our relationships. Gaslighting? Triggered? Trauma-bonding? What do these words actually mean!? And are we using them correctly? Listen to find out. Also, Jake and Simon welcome special guests: Dr. Miriam-Webster, Tammy Toxic, and Gary Gaslight. This is an episode you absolutely don't want to miss, mmmmmkay?

Articles:

• TIME: Gaslighting, Narcissist, and More Psychology Terms You're Misusing by Angela Haupt
• The New York Times: How the Language of Therapy Took Over Dating by Dani Blum

Creators & Guests

• Jake Ernst - Host
• Simon Paluck - Host

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

This Isn't Therapy... it's the follow-up to last week's convo about thinking vs. doing. This week, we're talking about doing vs. being-- another paradox we are made to sit with as humans who feel things. In this episode, Jake and SImon unpack submissions from the lovely listeners about how to know when things are good and content. They share three stories from y'all about how to embrace feeling content with where we're at and how to tell when there's no fixing, meddling, or deeper work to do.

Creators & Guests

• Jake Ernst - Host
• Simon Paluck - Host