Is This Real Life? With Mandy Slutsker

Welcome back to M&M Hour! Mandy and Melissa jump right into this week on Bravo by discussing In The City, particularly what is wrong with both Amanda and Kyle for staying in a toxic relationship for a decade. They then move on to discuss the breath of fresh air that is NextGen NYC and end with the never-ending story of Danny vs. Janet on The Valley.Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/?hl=en Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Scottish culture writer Louis Staples on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Louis, whose work can be seen in Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone, The Cut, Vogue, and more shares his thoughts on what’s made the Summer House scandal get so big. Louis and Mandy also discuss The Valley (which Louis called millennial misery porn) and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on RHOA and In the City.Follow Louis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/  Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Mary Payne Gilbert, host of the Pink Shade Podcast, on to discuss another eventful week in Bravo. Mary Payne and Mandy chit chat a bit before getting into the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and The Valley. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the Summer House and Southern Hospitality reunions.Check out the Pink Shade Podcast: https://pinkshadepodcast.com/ Follow Pink Shade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

This week Mandy has Raya Hensler, host of Reality with Raya, on the podcast. Mandy and Raya spend most of the time deconstructing the Summer House reunion part 2 but chat a little In The City and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Do you all agree Liz was on something when she freaked out at Jo-Ellen?For all things Raya Hensler: https://linktr.ee/realitywithraya?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=97758878-8062-4a9a-acd4-8009bd54119aFollow Reality with Ray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitywithraya/Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy and Melissa are back for another M&M Hour, including an announcement about cross posting both parts of M&M Hour (see part 1)The pair talk about Summer House, with Melissa sharing clinical information about BPD; what it is, etiology, symptoms, treatments and resources (BPD resource center 1-888-694-2273 & www.bpdalliance.orgMelissa and Mandy discuss real housewives of Rhode Island; including Liz vs Alicia, Kelsey vs. Rosie, and Alicia’s anxiety crackers. Discussion of mental health, addiction, social media addiction and psychology.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support!Please follow “Is this Real Life” with Mandy Slutsker and Your Bish Therapist  podcast and give a 5-star comment & rating (it really helps!)Please follow @mandyslutsker and @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, YouTube, Patreon, and FB. Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback. 

Welcome to the 400th episode of “Is This Real Life”!!! Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this fun Bravo community we’ve built. This week is M&M Hour, so Mandy and Melissa get deep into what happened at the Summer House Reunion, including the “incongruent affect” being shown by Amanda and West. Mandy and Melissa also discuss this week’s The Valley and Southern Charm season finale. For all things Your Bish Therapist: linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist  Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbishtherapist/Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has Ari Davis, a real estate agent in the DMV on the Your P&rtners team at Compass, on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. Mandy and Ari discuss the season finale of Summer House and its seamless transition to In The City, why West lies, and dive into the new cast of characters on In The City. Plus, Ari shares her thoughts on RHORI and explains why it doesn’t make sense for Rosie to build an add on to your house that’s larger than her original house.Follow Ari Davis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ari1000/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has Larry Crespo (@bravobygays) on the podcast to chat this week in Bravo. They start with everyone’s favorite show currently airing, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island before getting into The Valley, Summer House, Southern Hospitality, and a little RHOA. Follow Larry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravobygays/Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has Kelli Williams, co-host of “Beyond the Blinds” and host of the “Nostalgia and Now” podcast, to share her thoughts on Bravo. While Mandy and Kelli still feel slightly differently on Carl and definitely feel differently on Luke, they have a shared love of RHORI, Summer House, Southern Hospitality, and believing Danny from the Valley is a terrible man. Plus, hear Mandy’s thoughts on the end of RHOBH and this week’s read-off on RHOA.For all things Kelli Williams / LagunaBiotch: linktr.ee/LagunaBiotchFollow Kelli on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laguna_biotch/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

Mandy has Rob Rains back on the podcast to chat their favorite (and least favorite) shows! Mandy and Rob start with a good thirty minute deep dive into Summer House before getting into The Valley, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Southern Hospitality. Learn why its worth watching The Valley after show and about some great restaurants in Cleveland.Follow Rob on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/