Is Reddit Therapy?

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People on Reddit love to give advice. But is breaking up, getting a lawyer, or cutting contact always the best thing to do? We are practicing therapists and consider Reddit stories through a therapeutic lens. Is Reddit advice good advice? Join us on the couch to find out!

Episodes

  1. 23h ago

    Episode 9 - They've Done the Sex

    Content Warning: sexual assault, reproductive coercion Big announcement!! Today, we're introducing a new host, Amanda! In today's episode, we get into topics of intimacy and relationships. Sex is a healthy part of intimate relationships, but it's hard to talk about. So instead, people dance around the topic and never actually talk about what's bothering them. That sucks. Or doesn't suck, in this case... Haberdashery.

  2. Jul 20

    Episode 8 - Frienemies

    Content Warning: attempted suicide, severe mental illness, near-fatal incident Friends can be hard to deal with when they have no clue they're being dumb or that they are responsible for their own issues. But connections are hard to break even if you want to, and not setting or holding boundaries brings a lot of pain to life that we just don't need. You can watch them as the Dildo of Consequences arrives, but how can we both keep boundaries and keep the friendships?? Today's Credentials: Quintin, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy Jeff, Master of Social Work student Miranda, Clinical Mental Health Counseling student

  3. Jul 13

    Episode 7 - Where is Corn in a Cinnamon Roll?!

    Content Warning: domestic violence, child abuse, child sexual assault Today's stories are all about parents! They're the reason we're alive and at least a small part of what makes us who we are, for better or for worse. Come join us on the couch for some stories that might well make you go buy some birth control. Quintin's microphone wasn't working well today, so he's joining us from inside a tunnel.

  4. Jul 6

    Episode 6 - Weaponized Incontinence

    Our partners can be the greatest source of strength for many people, but one of life's biggest struggles for others. For most of us, it's in between and changes day to day, along with our needs. And sometimes, we end up in situations where we have absolutely no clue how to handle things. Join Jeff (Social Worker) and Miranda (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) in a discussion about people, their partners, and the tricky spots that couples don't usually think about.

  5. Jun 29

    Episode 5 - Sneaky, Sneaky, Secret Leaky

    Content Warning: Sexual Assault Welcome back to the couch! Today, Jeff (social work) is joined by Miranda (clinical mental health counseling) to take a look at some stories where things aren't always what they seem, people get hurt, and nobody knows what the hell to believe about people. Holding secrets hurts, but it can also be very necessary sometimes. Some are forgivable "little white lies," and some are relationship-ending.

  6. Jun 22

    Episode 4 - Hold the Line!

    The term "boundaries" is used a lot, but sometimes it's like the word "inconceivable;" sometimes it doesn't mean what you think it means.When someone violates your boundaries, getting pissed off is a natural reaction, but what happens when a person is vague on the idea of what boundaries are and how to hold them? This week, Jeff (Social Work) and Anastasiia (Marriage and Family Therapy) read stories about times when they were pushed past their limit and harmed by another person's behavior. Being kind is one thing, but feeling taken advantage of is another, even if your motivations are the same; seriously, it's not you, it's them. Going through life without strong boundaries truly is... inconceivable.

  7. Jun 15

    Episode 3 - Say "Liar" in Italian

    Welcome back, and thank you all for coming to the couch! Today's stories are about liars and the lies they tell. It's when someone lies because it can affect an entire relationship, and rarely (if ever) have good results--from the big bombshell lies like cheating to little hand grenade lies like throwing away sandwiches your spouse sent you to work with, dishonesty breeds mistrust. Today, Jeff (Social Worker) and Eden (Marriage and Family Therapist) react to and break down four stories about lies and withholding the truth from others. TLDR: Lying hurts people, so probably don't. Please like and follow so you can get each episode when it releases! Thank you for visiting, and we'll see you next week!

  8. Jun 8

    Episode 2 - Sibling Rivalries

    Welcome back to the couch! Having a hard time with siblings is a nearly universal issue, but some issues are much more complicated than others. There are good times when we laugh together, but there are times when there is so much friction that we become miserable. Whether it's a response to parenting or each other, they are often able to find our insecurities, push our buttons, and just make us mad as hell. It's not always intentional, but damage can still be done. We've got four stories today, which all focus on siblings and sibling relationships. There is mild discussion of financial abuse by a parent, but no severe content warnings in this episode. Joining Jeff Diamond (SSW), today's guest is Ryan Parry (LMFT), who frequently uses Emotionally-focused Therapy (EFT) to examine relational issues.

  9. Jun 1

    Episode 1 - Wedding Bells to Wedding Hells

    Content Warning: bad words; discussions of child abuse and sexual assault; religious discrimination Weddings are stressful. The planning, the anticipation, the anxiety, the having to be around people... yuck. These things are expected, though. Emotions are already high, and any added stress brings a new layer to the stresses of getting married. In today's stories, Jeff (SSW) and Anastasiia (MFT) dig into tough situations involving hurt feelings, betrayal, and a couple of a**holes. Remember, we are therapists, but we're not your therapists. Always seek professional help for yourself so you can get the help you need. Follow the show so you can get each new episode, and leave us a review so we can do what we can to make the show better. Reach out right away if you need help: National Domestic Violence hotline: http://thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Suicide Crisis Hotline: Dial 988

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    Episode 0 - A Little Taste

    It's Episode Zero! Welcome to the couch. Today, we're giving a preview of what to expect from regular episodes. This show features Jeff the Social Worker and Dr. Quintin Hunt (LMFT) tackling question from Am I the A*****e... and there's more nuance than you'd think. Thanks for coming. Look for us in a couple of weeks for the first official episode!

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    Coming Soon!!

    Is Reddit Therapy? will bring you real therapists reading and reacting to the most interesting stories we can find. Each episode will feature practicing mental health professionals who will consider the burning questions they have when posting on subreddits like Am I the A*****e, Relationship Advice, Am I Overreacting, True Off My Chest, and more. Please note that although we are therapists, we are not your therapists, so please take our suggestions with a grain of salt. Always seek individual help from a trained professional, and don't just take our word for everything. We're people, too. Some topics will contain explicit material, such as abuse, sexual assault, and discrimination. A content warning will be provided at the top of each episode or within the notes to let you know, but those episodes will also be marked as explicit.

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People on Reddit love to give advice. But is breaking up, getting a lawyer, or cutting contact always the best thing to do? We are practicing therapists and consider Reddit stories through a therapeutic lens. Is Reddit advice good advice? Join us on the couch to find out!

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  • Creator
    Olive View Institute
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Olive View Institute
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