Regarding OC, YBT discusses mean girl behavior vs. gossip (including derivation of the word gossip), Gina and Travis’ family issues, Heather Vs Katie, Shannon’s role in her chaos carousel, and Alexis’s history of falling on a patriarchal sword for her men (both of whom have been featured on RHOC)   YBT then turns to RHOSLC and shares thoughts about Lisa Barlow’s lack of emotional regulation, Todd and Bronwyn’s tense martial dynamic (including a discussion of trauma responses), Mary’s grief...

Jeff Lewis went on WWHL and fired shots about Brynn’s behaviors. YBT mentions it all by sharing what was said and providing clinical interpretations. Through this, YBT discussed RHONY prank gate, scientology, Brynn’s sexy baby routine rooted in unresolved trauma, sexual fluidity, queerbaiting and much more! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating  Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes:...

YBT shares some housekeeping and updates as season 3 comes to an end at the top of the episode. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes on breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support Afterwards,YBT talks about part 1 of the OC reunion including Heather/Emily/Katie drama triangle, Shannon versus Tamra and Jen & Ryan. Through this topics of addiction/recovery, illegal gambling, domestic violence/shelters and more are discussed Please follow YBT...

YBT thoughtfully discusses neurodiversity and neurodivergence, sharing conditions under the umbrella term of Neurodivergence; specifically ADD, ADHD, ASD are discussed. YBT shares psycho-educational research, statistics, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR) and answers questions about which professionals are fit to diagnose. A discussion of misogyny leading to a disparity in care for neurodivergent females. Information for this podcast was derived from personal experience working with ASD in the...

Kathy Riojas is a Texas native raising three children across the lifespan with her husband. Following an autism diagnosis of her youngest child, Kathy traded an almost 15-year career in public education for a new career in mental health. Today Kathy operates a solo private practice, is a freelance writer for Dallas Moms and Denton County Moms and operates an Instagram page, WithLove.Kat, where she unapologetically confronts the duality of grief and joy as a parent to a non-speaking autistic...

YBT celebrates Halloween by sharing her personal story of living in a haunted home. Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support To find links to all YBT...

Introducing M&M hour with Melissa and Mandy; a monthly collaboration where the dynamic duo cover topics from Bravo and beyond. Part 1 of the collab was featured on Mandy's Podcast "Is this real life?" covering RHOP and RHOSLC. This part 2 episode, covers RHONY and RHOC. We hope you love this monthly mashup! Specifically, YBT and Mandy discuss colorism (and the psychological impacts), childhood neglect/trauma, addiction, recovery, mental health and more.  Please follow "Is this real life?"...

TW: Discussion of breast cancer, mammograms and cancer survivorship In honor of breast cancer awareness month, YBT discusses mammograms and the role of self-advocacy when it comes to cancer prevention. YBT shares her experience, strength and hope by discussing ways to manage survivorship, C-PTSD and anxiety. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase To join Spreaker...

YBT welcomes Kristen to share her experiences of falling in love with a Mormon, converting and what the LDS church means to her. She is also a bravoholic and secret lives of Mormon wives and real housewives of Salt Lake City are discussed. Specifically, Kristen Shares her insights into how Mormonism can be misinterpreted and shares how she reconciles inclusivity, advocacy and living as a good citizen as a member of the LDS church. She shares her perspectives on extremism in the religion and...

YBT accidentally became the center of controversy after reposting Tamra’s reel, sharing clinical interpretations and deleting the post. YBT shares the story of what happened and provides some context. YBT also shares some WILD updates of this not being the wildest event that happened this week. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off Your Bish Therapist YouTube channel is...

YBT and Mandy discuss notable moments from each franchise. Through this, various topics are discussed such as Mary Cosby's connection to Jeffrey Dahmer, Mandy's connection to the bobble head museum featured on SLC, Meredith's Bat Mitzvah, drama triangles, mental health, toxic relationships, mean girls, and more! Hope you enjoy YBT and Mandy's signature banter and Kiki Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with...

You weighed in and the answer is clear...YBT shorts are now Bite Size Bish! Thank you all to those who weighed in. YBT shares various updates; about the show, health and the bravo sphere. YBT discusses news about Jen Shah's early release date, Mary Cosby and House of Villians; specifically Tiffany Pollard (New York) vs. Teresa Guidice.  Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20%...

TW: Includes discussion of domestic violence, abusive relationships and corercive control YBT recaps episodes 4-6 of SLOMW (a new ackronym iykyk). Through this, YBT discusses coercive control, toxic relaitonships, king baby, ego, interpretation of religion and values, and so much more! Please FOLLOW the podcast and share a 5 star review Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20 Your Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring...

TW: Discussion of domestic violence, cycle of abuse and NPD  Today’s episode is extra special because it is a Drama Darling x YBT collaboration! Melissa and Amy have a KiKi while discussing the last two episodes in the series. YBT talks narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the cycle of abuse, and so much more. Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase Your Bish...

YBT shares her experience, strength and hope through discussing lessons learned after another challenging week dealing with chronic illness (mental and physical). YBT shares insights gained in hopes of validating and helping others. Thank you so much for listening 😊  Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20 Your Bish Therapist YouTube channel is now featuring membership...

TW: Discussion of DV, miscarriage and religious trauma This episode is an overview of the popular Hulu series that has taken the internet by storm. In this episode, YBT discusses backstories of each cast member including their family systems, application of religion and personality types. YBT shares some information about Mormonism to provide context underlying the show by sharing the cultural variations that exist due to geography and societal norms/mores. This episode provides a...

TW: Discussion of DV, coercive control, verbal abuse, addiction and sex/love/porn addiction  As promised this is a more in-depth look at episodes 1-3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. YBT breaks down core issues of each cast member and discusses concepts of coercive control, unconditional vs conditional love, king baby syndrome, sexual health, addiction/process addiction, generational trauma and more.  Please follow and give the podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out...

Hi Friends! This YBT short tells the story of YBT being reposted by Kyle Richards and now, Emily Simpson. Specifically, YBT shares the posts that she reposted; which includes a discussion of weight bias, thin privilege and body inclusivity and acceptance.  RHOC is briefly discussed and YBT shares her experience, strength and hope regarding body image issues. Please follow and give our podcasts a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a...

Hi Friends! In the spirit of trying to create more content for you, allow me to introduce YBT shorts; a 15-minute podcast that will be posted IN ADDITION to the normal weekly one-hour podcast. Each episode will have different topics weekly, and this episode is about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). YBT talks living with MDD and SAD and shares some ways to manage seasonal depression. Please follow and give the podcast a 5-star rating! Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com...

TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide, sexual abuse and human trafficking (briefly when discussing the recent arrect of Sean Combs) This episode, as promised, is a more in depth look at each individual cast member of this iteration of Surreal Life (Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Chet Hanks, Johnny Weir, Macy Grey, Tyler Posey, Ally Brooke, OT Genasis and Josie Canseco). If you’ve never heard of the current season or couldn’t find it, you’re not alone. It was hard to access; however, YBT and...

Hi Friends! Your Bish is back with a solo episode providing some personal updates. YBT shares her experience, strength and hope by discussing challenges of healing, radical acceptance, and managing perfectionism. YBT discusses lessons learned throughout her podcasting and health journey. YBT then discusses Jax’s recent announcement about mental health treatment and subsequent diagnoses. YBT provides psycho-education on various forms of bipolar disorder and PTSD, and continues to advocate and...

*TW: Discussion of sexual assault and DV. This episode features two discussions of domestic violence/intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Tammy recalls an encounter with a sexual predator and shares her experience with DV (around 50:00 and 1:05:00) * Tammy Pescatelli is an elite standup comedian but she’s also a bravoholic, writer, producer, actress, wife, mother and a seasoned reality show contestant. She’s made hundreds of TV appearances and most notably, she was a finalist on...

*This episode is for Becky Bailey. Ryan recorded on the one-year anniversary of his mother’s passing, sharing his experience, strength and hope. TW: discussion of grief and parent loss* Thank you to Ryan for sharing about his grief journey, which leads to an encompassing discussion on grief including how it can be pervasive, transformative and sneaky! YBT and Ryan also discuss RHOC; discussing drama triangles, “tough love”, addiction/harm reduction strategies and more! Please check Ryan out...

YBT and Lyndsay recap episode 6 of RHOC, outlining thoughts on the dueling girls’ trips. YBT breaks down the Gina, Heather, Katie drama triangle and shares thoughts on Alexis’s behaviors giving flashbacks of esophogate. The episode contains discussions of stages of change and addiction from a harm reduction model.   YBT and Lyndsay also discuss season 2 of Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets. People are sleeping on this show, because it’s hard to access, but it is reality TV gold. Whether you are...