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This Isn’t Therapy... it's a podcast about it! Therapy themes are everywhere you look— they’re in your relationships, in the culture, and yes, inside of you, Mary! Each week, Jake Ernst and Simon Paluck peel back the therapy curtain to discuss the very things people are talking to their therapists about. Anxiety. Boundaries. People Pleasing. Their narcissistic mother. No topic is off limits! New episodes drop every Thursday. ⁣ The hosts: Jake: https://www.instagram.com/mswjake Simon: https://www.instagram.com/directedbysimon The pod: https://www.instagram.com/notatherapypodcast

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This Isn't Therapy...this is a flirty fab *encore* conversation about loneliness versus being alone. Through two #lovelylistener stories, Jake and Simon explore feelings around how we can feel lonely even though we're surrounded by people we love. Also, how being alone does not always mean you are lonely. P.S. Don't forget: Submit a quandary, query, or question to Asking For A Friend... Contact: thisisnttherapypodcast@gmail.com Creators & Guests Simon Paluck - Host Jake Ernst - Host Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣ Jake Ernst: @mswjake Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon Episode mixed by Jordan Paluck…

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ENCORE: Is it possible to be "too emotional"? 48:49

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This Isn't Therapy...it’s the ENCORE to our episode about emotions and emotionality. Am I overacting? Under-reacting? In this conversation, Jake and Simon chat about the normal, human, everyday emotions that show up in our lives. How do we know if our reactions are within a healthy range? They use the Window of Tolerance model to discuss big and small emotions, how to widen our windows, and what to do when emotions don’t seem to match the situation in front of us. Don't forget, Mary: Submit a quandary, query, or question with our newest segment Asking For A Friend... Contact: thisisnttherapypodcast@gmail.com Creators & Guests Simon Paluck - Host Jake Ernst - Host Hello, hi! Follow us:: @notatherapypodcast⁣ Jake Ernst: @mswjake Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon Episode mixed by Jordan Paluck…

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The Mind-Body Connection 39:20

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This Isn't Therapy... it's a discussion about the mind-body connection~ wooOOoO!! Nah, in all seriousness, Jake and Simon unpack some interesting data about the gut and how it's being considered a second brain for its ability to drive instinct, help us refocus, and hone in on what really matters. In this episode, we discuss through some final lovely listener submissions and hear what y'all are thinking about as it pertains to this important, and often overlooked, piece of the mental health puzzle! P.S. This is our final episode of the season. Stay tuned for epic encore replays all summer long and keep your eyes peeled for an announcement about our next season in Fall 2025! Got an episode idea? Or maybe even a quandary, query, or question? Submit your thoughts (anonymously) to Asking For A Friend... Creators & Guests Simon Paluck - Host Jake Ernst - Host Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣ Jake Ernst: @mswjake Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.…

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So what are emotions, anyway? 43:21

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This Isn't Therapy... it's the episode about emotions! In this episode, Jake and Simon respond to a listener question... so what are emotions, anyway? They break down the core emotions and how to distinguish emotions from feelings, thoughts, and moods. This episode is def for you if you've ever wondered how to control your emotions (or can you?) and what to do when the social emotions like guilt, shame, jealousy, pride, and indignation come into the mix. Come on in... emotions don't have to be scary! ;) Got a quandary, query, or question? Submit your Q (anonymously) to Asking For A Friend... Creators & Guests Simon Paluck - Host Jake Ernst - Host Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣ Jake Ernst: @mswjake Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.…

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How to become your true self 53:38

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Validate me, please! 41:08

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The problem with positivity: Unpacking the pressure to be happy 40:14

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Peak Parasocial: The social relationships that aren't 38:33

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Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn 49:22

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The two most essential skills for relationships 48:08

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Have we lost the plot in our attempts to de-stigmatize mental health? 52:06

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The Empathy Wars: Declining connection in a divided world 46:25

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The Opinion Wars: Can we really "agree to disagree"? 47:51

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This Isn't Therapy... it's a follow up to last week's episode about the attention wars. In this episode, we explore the concept of "agree to disagree" and how there seems to be a war of opinions playing out in our culture. Is it really possible to find common ground when opinions clash? We discuss strategies for navigating disagreements and the key differences between opinion-based and values-based conflicts. Can we respectfully acknowledge opposing views, or does disagreement signal a deeper divide? Got a quandary, query, or question? Submit your Q (anonymously) to Asking For A Friend... Creators & Guests Simon Paluck - Host Jake Ernst - Host Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣ Follow us on TikTok: @notatherapypodcast Jake Ernst: @mswjake Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.…

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The Attention Wars: How the attention economy is reshaping the world… and us 41:42

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How to be alone without feeling lonely 46:48

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