Free Therapy with Ben & Kevin

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Two best friends sitting down with different therapists and experts every week to talk through the stuff everyone struggles with but nobody says out loud. Anxiety. Dating. Relationships. Career. Family Dynamics. Grief. The list goes on. We're not experts. We're just two very curious, slightly unhinged guys who can label our feelings (most of the time).  Because therapy’s expensive, but thankfully podcasts aren’t ;) Subscribe and follow along on IG at @freetherapy and TT at @freetherapypod

  1. 3d ago

    Robin Williams' son, Zak Williams, on healing after loss #24

    This week is about the journey to healing, not the moment you lose someone, but everything it actually takes to rebuild after. Our guest is Zak Williams, mental health advocate, founder of the wellness brand Pym, and the son of Robin Williams. He's been in therapy since he was a small child, and that lifelong relationship with it is part of what's made him such a vocal advocate for men actually getting help. He talks about what actually helped him heal in the years after his father's death, and makes the case that recovery isn't one big breakthrough so much as a set of small, practical shifts - how you think, how you rest, how you show up for other people. It's less about getting over loss and more about building a life that can hold it. He also opens up about the kind of man his father was off-screen, the kindness and generosity that defined him, and by the end, we talk him into blind-ranking his dad's ten most iconic movies, from Good Morning, Vietnam to Mrs. Doubtfire. If you've ever lost someone and felt like you were supposed to have moved on by now, this one is for you. New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:44 – Why Men Misunderstand Therapy 00:12:14 – Training Your Brain Like a Muscle 00:17:33 – Grief, Service, and Healing 00:23:10 – Ranking Robin Williams' Movies 00:28:02 – Building Pym After Loss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Oct 1

    Can psychedelic therapy help you heal? #23

    This week we explore psychedelic therapy with Dr. Nick Brüss, whether it can help you heal, what people misunderstand about it, and why the experience itself is only part of the work. Dr. Nick Bruss is a therapist and researcher who has spent over a decade working in psychedelic-assisted therapy and Internal Family Systems (parts work). We talk about its potential to help people struggling with depression and PTSD, why understanding your past doesn’t always mean you feel better, and what it means to build a different relationship with your emotions. Nick helps us explore what healing requires, and how some of these lessons apply even if you never take psychedelics. If you understand why you’re struggling but still feel stuck, this one might be for you. New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help. 00:00 Intro 05:04 Psychedelic Therapy: Benefits and Risks 08:41 Ketamine, MDMA, Psilocybin, and the Research 15:19 Feeling Stuck and Parts Work 25:36 Getting Better at Feeling 28:41 Integration and Healing Beyond the Session   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Sep 24

    The truth about OCD and intrusive thoughts #22

    This week is about OCD, what it actually is, why it's so widely misunderstood, and how it can look nothing like what you'd expect. Allegra Kastens is a licensed therapist here in LA who specializes in OCD, and this is the most in-depth conversation we've had on the topic. She breaks down the real difference between an intrusive thought and a compulsion, and makes the case that fighting or suppressing the thought is what actually keeps OCD in control. It's a far more common condition than people realize, and one of the least visible. If you've ever been scared by your own thoughts, or you love someone whose mind won't let something go, this one is for you. New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:09:00 – What OCD Actually Is 00:15:10 – Taboo Obsessions and Why They're So Common 00:31:29 – OCD vs. OCPD 00:44:08 – Shame, Men, and Staying Silent 00:48:50 – Relationship OCD 00:54:17 – Getting Help See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 17

    Why men feel so misunderstood right now | Dr. Shefali #21

    This week, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali to talk about why men feel so misunderstood and what we’re getting wrong about masculinity. We explore the pressures men face, how the way we raise boys shapes their relationships, and what it takes for men and women to better understand each other. It’s an honest, hopeful conversation about moving beyond blame, making room for strength and vulnerability, and raising a more emotionally connected generation. If you’ve ever struggled to understand yourself or the men in your life, this one is for you. New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional 00:00 Intro 05:44 Conscious Masculinity 17:34 Shame and Male Role Models 28:31 Strength and Vulnerability 36:47 Disconnection and Connection 47:11 Raising Conscious Boys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 10

    How confident men show up in relationships | Aliza Shapiro #20

    This week is about what actually makes a man attractive today, why vulnerability is the real glue in any relationship, and how to stop taking your partner's feedback as criticism. Aliza Shapiro is the therapist behind @therapist_in_nyc, and she has an incredible read on how relationships actually work right now. She breaks down the three traits women consistently find magnetic, and makes the case that holding it together isn't strength, opening up is. If you've ever held something back from your partner because you thought it would make you look weak, this one is for you. New episodes every week. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help.0:00 Intro05:28 Attraction goes beyond financial success15:30 Feedback can feel like criticism25:57 Expressing needs without assigning blame36:06 Feeling heard without fixing everything43:40 Opening up and repairing connection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 3

    How to stop repeating the same patterns | Kati Morton #18

    This week is about inner-child work, the patterns we carry from childhood, and how our past can continue to shape the way we think, feel, and behave as adults. Our guest is Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author, and educator who has millions of followers online. She joins us to break down what inner-child work actually means, why certain patterns can be so difficult to change, and how understanding where they came from can help us respond differently in the present. We get into how our childhood experiences create an emotional blueprint for relationships, conflict, asking for help, and even how we see ourselves. Kati explains why we can know intellectually that a behavior isn't serving us and still find ourselves repeating it—and what we can actually do about it. We also talk about emotional triggers, boundaries, people-pleasing, and the difference between understanding your past and using it as an excuse. If you've ever wondered why you react the way you do, why you keep repeating the same patterns, or how much of your adult life is still being shaped by your childhood, this episode is for you. New episodes every Thursday. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Aug 31

    My experience at grief camp for kids | Bonus Episode #19

    For this special bonus episode, Ben shares his experience volunteering at Experience Camps, a free nonprofit camp for kids ages 9–18 who have lost someone they love. After spending a week alongside these kids, Ben talks with Kevin about what he learned about grief, healing, connection, and finding joy even in the middle of loss. To learn more visit www.experiencecamps.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Aug 27

    What makes a relationship truly work | Ben's mom #17

    This week is about relationships, how to know if someone is actually right for you, and whether you're being too picky or holding out for what you really want. Our guest is Beverly Teller, Ben's mom, a longtime therapist, and one of the most requested guests we've had on the show. She's also been giving Kevin “free therapy” around the dinner table for years. We get into what makes a relationship right for you, what you should and shouldn't compromise on, and how to tell the difference between having standards and protecting yourself from getting hurt. Kevin opens up about what he was looking for in a partner, the pressure he put on himself to become “good enough,” and what dating taught him about himself. We also talk about healthy conflict, why relationships don't need to be free of disagreement, and how to know when you're fighting to be right instead of trying to understand each other. If you've ever wondered whether you're settling, asking for too much, or just afraid to take the risk, this episode is for you. New episodes every Thursday. Follow on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram at @freetherapy. And as a reminder, we are not therapists, and while this may feel like therapy, it's not. So if you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional who can help. 0:00 Intro to Ben's mom10:30 Are you in the right relationship?17:32 Am I being too picky?23:02 What should I look for in a partner?32:15 What is holding Kevin back?44:56 Secret to a lasting marriage 45:30 Why commitment can feel scary   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two best friends sitting down with different therapists and experts every week to talk through the stuff everyone struggles with but nobody says out loud. Anxiety. Dating. Relationships. Career. Family Dynamics. Grief. The list goes on. We're not experts. We're just two very curious, slightly unhinged guys who can label our feelings (most of the time).  Because therapy’s expensive, but thankfully podcasts aren’t ;) Subscribe and follow along on IG at @freetherapy and TT at @freetherapypod

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