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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 30: How to Find a TherapistThis week we look at random therapists' online biographies and break down the language used to help you find the right therapist for you. Let us know about your experiences with finding a new therapist!Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
2025-10-271h 31Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 29: What is Art Therapy?This week, Jess teaches us about the history and process of art therapy! If you have any questions about art therapy, let us know in the comments so Jess can continue to share her knowledge. Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
2025-10-111h 29Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 28: AI is Telling People it's Their TherapistThis week we talk about the dangers of using AI as a substitute for therapy.Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.Sources for todays episode:https://youtu.be/lfEJ4DbjZYg?si=hhub7_x-4Kz2hOvohttps://hai.stanford.edu/news/exploring-the-dangers-of-ai-in-mental-health-care\https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-ai-therapy-can-be-so-dangerous/https://www.npr.org...
2025-09-221h 37Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 26: The Manosphere Goes to TherapyCW: SA, narcissism, human traffickingIn part 2 of our deep dive on toxic masculinity, Courtney reviews Andrew Tate's trip to "therapy." Here is Dr. Kirk Honda's first video covering this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA1DsHKkIy4Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
2025-09-031h 48Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 25: Therapists Nerd Out About Dungeons & DragonsThis week Jess teaches Courtney about Dungeons & Dragons and how to create a character to represent your strengths and personality. More D&D content in 2 weeks!Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 24: Therapists Unpack Toxic MasculinityContent Warning: This episode discusses misogyny, incels, racism, and transphobiaWe're back for season 2!!! We kick off our new season with a new format. Courtney talks about the psychology of toxic masculinity and incel culture. Then Jess reads reddit stories for today's theme.Let us know what you think of the new format and what we should cover this season!Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and...
2025-08-161h 34Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 23: I Only Exist in This RoomRecorded November 18, 2024This week we check out the Ask a Therapist subreddit and give our professional take. Then we dive into a discussion about hot people and how they are ruining our mental health (kidding, kind of).Tara Mooknee’s Video: https://youtu.be/-Vs3R-FhPUg?si=huwIfN5glD6DJD7EDazed Article: https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/65066/1/too-much-exposure-to-hot-people-is-warping-our-dating-standards Goblin Tools: https://goblin.tools/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Foll...
2025-07-151h 22Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 22: Skibidi Toilet TherapyRecorded November 11, 2024 It's been a minute but we're still here! Today we wanted to prioritize laughter. We talked about funny things that have happened in therapy, our favorite memes, and answered some random hypothetical questions. Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/
2025-06-021h 19Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 21: Therapists Talk Politics and Jerk BoyfriendsEpisode recorded November 4, 2024Today we discuss how to talk about politics with family members (and complain about the state of politics today). Then we read some Reddit stories about terrible boyfriends and step-moms. Article Jess Referenced: https://time.com/6958086/thanksgiving-election-2024-family-conflict/ Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/
2025-03-141h 15Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 20: Insurance, Parenting, and Getting Involved, with Rachel Buehner, Ph.D, M.EdWe're back for 2025!Thank you so much to Dr. Rachel Buehner for joining us to talk about her role as a psychologist, how insurance can affect accessibility to therapy, Autism services, and some parenting advice. Check out Dr. Buehner on TikTok and YouTube! @bringlightpsychology1923 FEAT of Louisville: https://www.facebook.com/FEATofLouisville/Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/
2025-02-251h 05Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 19: Life Saving GossipContent Warning: PoliticsToday, your therapists discuss studies from r/Science: The psychology of the election & politics, senses of direction, gossip, and whether superhero movies make us better peopleThen we read AITA stories about being rude to service workers, HR getting involved in game night, and inviting an ex to your weddingRecommendations: The Art of Thriving Online by Amelia Knott - https://a.co/d/cx7YrpV How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids by Carla Naumburg, PhD - https://a.co/d/cAUx4RD Links are not affiliate links. Recorded October 21, 2024Follow us on Instagram (@mental...
2025-02-181h 40Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 18: Take the Purple Bucket if You Want to be ScaredThis week, Jess and Courtney commiserate about our daily ADHD struggles. Then we talk about Halloween etiquette: How old is too old to trick or treat? Should we out disabled children? Is Coraline too scary for toddlers?
Episode was recorded October 14, 2024
Check out our recommendations this week!
Life is Good: https://www.lifeisgood.com/
Happyish Brand: https://www.happyishbrand.com/
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2025-02-041h 35Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 15: How to Set Boundaries the RIGHT WayThis week, the therapists talk about the right and wrong ways to set and maintain boundaries.
Our recommendations this week are:
How to Not Be a Doormat: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide/comments/y94zui/how_to_not_be_a_doormat_a_guide_to_defining_your/
Values Sort: https://www.think2perform.com/values/
Dustin Poynter: https://www.instagram.com/dustinpoynter/?hl=en
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2025-02-011h 32Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 14: Asking Toddlers to do Algebra with Molly Fitz King, LPCC-S, LPATThis week we welcome Molly Fitz King to chat about neurodivergence, addiction, and advocating for our clients and ourselves. Check out Molly's website here: https://www.fitzkingtherapy.com/
Get information about People Advocating Recovery: https://peopleadvocatingrecovery.org/
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2025-02-011h 27Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 6: Therapists Review Inside Out 2This week we gush about our new favorite movie, Inside Out 2! We tell you all about how accurate the movie is to real psychology and what we can learn about our own mental health through the film. Let us know what you thought of the movie and send us your creative creations!
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 17: Parenting One-LinersThis week, Jess and Courtney talk about people pleasing, parenting one-liners, and celebrating birthdays as a child of divorce. Check out our recommendations for this week!https://coffeeandcarpool.com/https://www.screenzen.co/https://www.mrsspeechiep.com/Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1955 min
Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 13: Random Reddit Stories and More Chappell Roan LoveThis week, Jess and Courtney read wild Reddit stories about violated boundaries and stay-at-home parents. Then they discuss Chappell Roan and how she deserves everything she ever wants. Our recommendation this week is:Your Child's Point of View by Kelsey Olds: https://a.co/d/8XulCxWFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens) Hosted on Acast. See acast...
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 12: Unconditional Acceptance with Courtney Morgan, LPCCIt's our first guest episode! Thank you so much to Courtney Morgan, LPCC for joining us this week to talk about her method for helping clients with anxiety and self-worth. Check out Courtney's practice and social media, Counseling Unconditionally! www.counselingunconditionally.comhttps://www.instagram.com/counselingunconditionally/?g=5Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2024-09-0553 min
Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 11: You Said WHAT To Your Boss?This week, Jess shares about a new program for young adults interested in a mental health career. Then, your hosts dish about misogyny and why we don't offer individual therapy to adult men.Check out the Youth Mental Health Corps here: https://www.youthmentalhealthcorps.org/Our recommendations are How to ADHD on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHDAnd @art_therapy_irl on InstagramFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow...
2024-08-2956 min
Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 10: Gentle Parenting is for Gentle ParentsDouble digits, baby!!! On this episode, Jess and Courtney discuss *real* gentle parenting, not the made up gentle parenting you see on TikTok. They also pet a cute dog. Our recommendations this week are the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/and @theconsideratemomma on TikTokFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 9: Therapists Talk Education (Part 2)Jess and Courtney are back to finish discussing teachers' opinions on parenting. Check out the article we read here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/modern-parenting-trends-teachers-opinionsOur recommendations this week are Bark (although take with a grain of salt because we learned about it as we were recording) https://www.bark.us/& Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty https://crazyaarons.com/Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook...
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 8: Therapist Talk Education (Part 1)Jess and Courtney discuss parenting trends that frustrate educators and provide their own education on how parents can step it up.Our recommendations this week are:@samacdonald on TikTok A Slob Comes Clean Podcast: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/podcasts/ Check out the article we read here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/modern-parenting-trends-teachers-opinionsFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)...
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 7: Teen Helps Create Law to Stop Child ExploitationCW: Child ExploitationThis week, Courtney and Jess discuss new legislation to help prevent child exploitation on social media. They also talk about helping teens make friends and how technology makes it harder to socialize IRL. Our recommendations include @birchwoodarttherapy on Instagram!Check out Courtney's blog post on making friends as an adult here: https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/post/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adultFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram...
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 5: My Therapist Told Me To Neglect My Child!Content warnings for this episode: brief mentions of conversion therapy, child neglect, weight loss, sexual assault, religious traumaOn this episode of MHDF, Jess and Courtney discuss the worst and best things people have heard from their therapists.This week's recommendations: Dr. Chelsey Hauge (@drchelsey_parenting on Instagram and TikTok) & Devon Rodriguez (@devonrodriguezart on Instagram and TikTok)Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire). Follow Courtney on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok (@lauverlistens) and follow Jess on Instagram and TikTok (@theartsybrain) Hosted on Acast...
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 4: Gender Identity, Chappell Roan, Playing with Your Kids, Oh My!How are we doin?! Welcome to episode 4 of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we talk about gender identity for school-aged kids, queer community spaces, how to play with kids when you yourself are an adult, and our love for Chappell Roan. Our recommendations for this week are @maistorybooklibrary and @redwoodcenterforchildren. Follow the show on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)! Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook @TheArtsyBrain and Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @LauverListens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1152 min
Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 3: Your Child is Not a NarcissistJess and Courtney discuss quitting therapy, getting an accurate mental health diagnosis, using therapy language in casual conversation, what to put in a depression care package, and finding a balance between letting kids be kids and giving them responsibility. Our recommendations today are Dr. Josh Mirmelli, PsyD, @therapywithdrjosh on Instagram, and the book Mom's House, Dad's House by Dr. Isolina Ricci, Ph.D. Follow the show on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)! Follow Jess on Instagram and Facebook @TheArtsyBrain and Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @LauverListens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 2: AITA Parenting Topics & First Time in Therapy FAQsCW: brief mentions of depression, suicide/suicidal ideation, homicide, abuse, and neglect. Hey there, it's Episode 2 of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we chat about teens who won't get out of bed in the morning, maintaining a united front for parents with toddlers, and we answer some FAQs about what to expect when starting therapy for the first time. We also introduce a new segment: Recommendation Corner! Got any ideas for topics we should discuss? Give us a holler on our social media: Instagram @mentalhealthdumpsterfire - TikTok @mentalhealthdumpsterfire - YouTube Mental Health Dumpster Fire - Email mentalhealthdumpsterfire...
2024-06-2656 min
Mental Health Dumpster FireEpisode 1: Get to Know Your TherapistsCW: Brief mention of child abuse and suicidal ideationWelcome to the first episode of Mental Health Dumpster Fire! Today we introduce ourselves and give you an idea of what to expect from future episodes. If you have any suggestions for topics for future episodes, message us on Instagram.Social Links:Jess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartsybrain/?igsh=MWQybGR0Zm04ZzRsaQ%3D%3DJess' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558101075660&mibextid=LQQJ4dCourtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauverlistens/?igsh=ajhzYW8yaGNpMTZ5&ut-m_source=qrCourtney's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/ZBTm8LyjKkAS3v4e/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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