Why I Know the Right Thing — and Still Don’t Do It | #116
Why knowing the right choice doesn’t mean we’ll make it—self-sabotage, permission, and productivity guilt. Support the pod: PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandt...
2 Feb 58min
Anxiety With No Trigger, Body Image Shame & “Higher Self” | #115
Anxiety with no trigger, body image shame, food guilt, and the pressure of becoming your “higher self.” Support the pod: PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandther...
26 Jan 58min
Being "Nice" is Ruining Your Life | #114
People-pleasing, fear of failure, and how your mom’s voice became your inner critic. Support the pod: PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.com BetterHe...
19 Jan 1h 5min
Rage vs Doing the Right Thing | #113
When someone yells at your mom: anger, boundaries, emotional control, and doing the right thing. ______ -BetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.c...
12 Jan 56min
Having Emotionally Immature Parents | #070 Replay
Lou still hates a mismatch as he struggles with his desire to be more vulnerable. Lou and Michael discuss what it means to ask for emotional support. Lou's therapist dropped a bombshell on where shame...
5 Jan 58min
Coping, Eating Disorders and a Helicopter Ride | #042 Replay
We welcome Jenny Zigrino to discuss loss, coping, addictive behaviors, and disordered eating—and what real recovery looks like when you stop avoiding the pain underneath it all. An honest conversation...
29 Dec 202558min
Expressing Gratitude But Why Doesn't Dad Love Me? | #029 Replay
Support the boys:PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comMichael starts off dissecting his newfound daddy issues and how validation and disappointment ...
22 Dec 202559min
Emotional Defensiveness: Why Softness Feels Unsafe | #111
Louie’s therapist tells him his “direct communication” is actually defensiveness — and it sends him into an identity spiral. We talk about fear, softness, control, relationship triggers, autism traits...
15 Dec 202558min
