Bachelor Therapy Hour

Episodes

1. 16

   Baby Back Bitchin’ and Daddy Ditchin’: Gabby & Rachel, Episode 6

   Join us as we discuss Tino’s tantrums, Logan’s ludicrous Covid-19 diagnosis, and our pathetic prior predictions! Then, we delve into Gabby’s motivations for breaking up with Nate, and we challenge some of the problematic tropes perpetuated by Zach’s discussion of weight loss and therapy. If you...

   Aug 18, 2022

   1h 21m
2. 15

   Pangs in Paris and the Blues in Bruges: Gabby & Rachel, Episodes 4 & 5

   In this late-night, loosey-goosey episode, Sarah and Joe discuss Rachel’s perfectionism and sensitivity to rejection, as well as the importance of interpersonal connection in coping with stressors and regulating emotion. We also feel uneasy about Tino’s potentially possessive attitudes, laud the...

   Aug 11, 2022

   58m
3. 14

   Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble: Gabby & Rachel, Episodes 1-3

   Clinical psychology students and newly minted doctoral interns Joseph and Sarah return to discuss the first three episodes of Gabby and Rachel’s journey(s) to find love! We analyze how the new format inherently elicits self-doubt and comparison by upending the show’s established power dynamics,...

   Jul 29, 2022

   1h 11m
4. 13

   Clayton Kisses and Tells: Clayton, Women Tell All & Fantasy Suites

   Can a person be (equally) in love with three people simultaneously? Can we expect our partner to intuit our needs? Is it necessary to explore sexual compatibility before committing to marriage? Can lovers reconcile when values don't align? These are just some of the grand questions Sarah and Joe...

   Mar 13, 2022

   1h 52m
5. 12

   Muddy Swamps and Murky Prospects: Clayton, Hometowns

   In honor of Clayton's hometown dates, Sarah and Joseph are visited by Sarah's sister, Julia, who offers memories of her first impressions of the host couple, and reflects on her reservations about Clayton's prospects. We try to glean insights about the contestants by contextualizing them within...

   Mar 7, 2022

   1h 27m
6. 11

   Clayton on the Couch: Clayton, Episodes 6 & 7

   Sarah & Joe are joined by fellow clinical psychology doctoral student Emily Ahles, who helps us to break down two jam-packed episodes rife for analysis! We process Shanae's demise, break down Mara's conflict with Sarah, and, of course, analyze all angles of the Freudian-inspired psychoanalysis...

   Feb 28, 2022

   1h 52m
7. 10

   A Super Bowl of Clayton's Fumbles: Clayton, Episode 5

   In this special Super Bowl Sunday x Valentine's Day mashup episode, Sarah and Joseph plan their perfect Bachelor one-on-one dates, assess Clayton and Shanae's apologies, and discuss how Gabby's early attachment experiences with her mother may inform her current patterns in romantic relationships....

   Feb 13, 2022

   1h 10m
8. 9

   Diagnosis Shaming and Shrimp Blaming: Clayton, Episodes 1-4

   After a brief hiatus, Sarah and Joe have returned, ready to dive into Clayton's season! This week, we're joined by special guest Dr. Amy Altszuler, a licensed clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, who helps us break down common myths and misconceptions about ADHD, understand the impact of...

   Feb 6, 2022

   1h 10m
9. 8

   Bros, Foes, and Sad Joes: Michelle, Fantasy Suites

   Should you wish to forgo your individual rooms, please use this key to unlock Sarah & Joe's Fantasy Suite episode! In this delirious and goofy episode, Sarah and Joe compare each remaining contestant to a different psychotherapy modality, discuss the unique appeal of each suitor, and determine...

   Dec 21, 2021

   1h 02m
10. 7

    Bachelor Nation Terminations: Michelle, Episodes 6 & 7

    In this Bachelor Therapy Hour breakup spectacular, Joseph and Sarah analyze reactions to breakups -- and treatment terminations -- through the lenses of attachment, psychodynamic, and cognitive theories. They also discuss gender dynamics and emotional catharsis, various types of love and...

    Dec 21, 2021

    1h 19m
11. 6

    Love and Mr. Basketball: Michelle, Episode 5

    Sarah and Joe, a pair of married therapists, break down two powerful stories of trauma, identity, and resilience from this week's episode. Joe shares his own experience as a competitive athlete with a catastrophic injury, and Sarah tries to articulate the intangible power of attraction. We also...

    Nov 21, 2021

    1h 32m
12. 5

    Core Beliefs and Boxer Briefs: Michelle, Episode 4

    In this loose episode, Sarah and Joe discuss Michelle's core beliefs and personality traits, Martin's aversion to emotion, and Rick's self-blame. They also bring some goofy Friday night energy to the recording, reflecting on their personal misadventures in dating and weighing in on contestants'...

    Nov 13, 2021

    1h 34m
13. 4

    The Narcissism Schism: Michelle, Episodes 2 & 3

    Sarah & Joe, two married mental health professionals, discuss how Peter and Jamie reflect different manifestations of narcissistic traits. They also conceptualize Jamie's personality development and map his "villainous" actions onto criteria for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Content...

    Nov 6, 2021

    1h 25m
14. 3

    First Impression Bros: Michelle, Episode 1

    Sarah & Apple Store Joe discuss the power of the Primacy Effect and Halo Effect, salient factors of attraction, and the season's first mention of therapy.

    Oct 21, 2021

    58m
15. 2

    You're My Person?: Bachelor in Paradise Finale

    Two married psycholog-ishs analyze the Bachelor in Paradise finale. What does it mean to be someone's "person"? Does love at first sight exist? How are breakups similar to therapeutic ruptures?

    Oct 7, 2021

    51m
16. 1

    Our Limo Exit

    Sarah & Joseph, a pair of married mental health professionals, introduce themselves, their relationships to the Bachelor franchise, and their psychological perspectives on reality TV.

    Oct 3, 2021

    20m