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Reality Check Therapy Hour
by Chenelle Ellie
Welcome to Reality Check Therapy Hour, the podcast where two licensed therapists dive into the fascinating world of reality TV! Join your hosts, Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C, and Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C, as they offer their unique blend of professional insights and personal opinions on the lives and dramas of your favorite reality show stars.Each week, Chenelle and Maggie analyze the latest episodes of popular reality TV shows, exploring the psychological dynamics and relationship patterns that unfold on screen. With their combined expertise in relationship anxiety, family dynamics, and emotional well-being, they provide thoughtful commentary on the behaviors, conflicts, and growth of reality TV personalities.But it's not all serious talk! Chenelle and Maggie bring a fun, engaging, and relatable approach to their discussions, sharing laughs and candid thoughts on the wild and unpredictable world of reality TV. Whether you're a reality TV superfan or just curious about the therapeutic pers
Episodes
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Summer House S 10 Ep. 3 and Tell Me Lies Series Finale Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the series finale of Tell Me Lies! They discuss Pipa's horrible reaction to Lucy's confession, why Lucy possibly left the wedding with Stephen, and of course Stephen's speech at the wedding. Then they dive into recaping this week's episode of Summer House. They discuss...
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Summer House S. 10 Ep. 1-2 and Tell Me Lies Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the downfall of Kyle and Amanda's marriage, Ciara's conversation about her childhood and how this affects her mental health, and the hilarious scenes with the bed bugs on Summer House. Then they discuss all the crazy drama on Tell Me Lies! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:...
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Season 4 Ep. 8 Recap!
Chenelle and Maggie Rob and Candiance's game strategies and whether Rob made a good decision with choosing Eric as a traitor. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and...
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RHOSLC Reunion Part 3 and Traitors Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss if they think they would be successful lawyers and how AI helps lawyers and therapists. Then they dive into the recap of Traitors where Chenelle admits that Maggie's predictions were correct about Rob back stabbing the rest of the traitors. Then they discuss the strain...
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RHOSLC Season 6 Reunion Part 2 and Traitors Season 4 Ep. 6 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss mainly the last 15 minutes of Traitors where Rob possibly betrays Lisa! Then they dive into all of the drama during the second part of RHOSLC reunion! They continue to discuss Lisa and Meredith's alliance or "friendship", their appreciation for Mary's ability to...
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RHOSLC Season 6 Reunion Part 1 and Traitors Season 4 Ep. 1-5 Recao
Chenelle gushes over 60 Days In and her anxiety while watching the entire series over Christmas break. Maggie and Chenelle discuss the recent season of Traitors so far and how much they are enjoying the dynamics of this cast. They also discuss part 1 of RHOSLC Reunion and how unhinged the ladies...
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RHOBH, RHOSLC, and Vanderpump Rules Recap
Maggie and Chenelle continue to discuss the most recent season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! Then they discuss the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the cast's reactions to Garcelle's departure. They also discuss the first 2 episodes of Season 12 Vanderpump Rules. Maggie Blackburn,...
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RHOSLC Season 6 Ep. 1-6 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the most recent season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! They discuss the drama with Meredith and Brittany, Whitney's issues with her husband, and breifly discuss the drama on Secret Wive of Mormon Wives Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:...
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MAFS Season 19 Reunion Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the last 3 episodes of the season! They discuss som mental health issues they noticed in the reunion and how the dynamics of some couples changed due to pets. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com...
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MAFS Season 9 Episodes 1-10 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Golden Bachelor drama and Love Island Drama before diving into the recap of the current season of Married at First Sight so far. Tey discuss manipulative behaviors versus partners simply getting their needs met, dynamics within relationships regarding pets, among other...
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Love is Blind Season 9 Reunion Recap
Maggie and Chenelle recap the Season 9 Reunion Episode! First the ladies discuss Real Housives of Salt Lake City, Love is Blind drama, and Dancing with the Stars drama before diving into the recap. They discuss their different opionions on Alton, Edmond and KB's parent child dynamics, and their...
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Love is Blind Season 9 Wedding Episode Recap
Maggie and Chenelle recap the Season 9 Wedding Episode! First the ladies discuss Real Housives of Salt Lake City so far before diving into the recap. They discuss how to make a relationship work when there are differences in finances and the heartwarming scene with Edmond and his former teacher....
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Love is Blind Season 9 Ep. 7-11 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle recap Season 9 episodes 7-11. They discuss whether step parents should have a say in parenting, why you should never beg someone to be with you, and how KB is getting her needs met by trying to fix her fiance. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com...
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Love is Blind Season 9 Ep. 1-6 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle recap Season 9 episodes 1-6! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these no matter where you...
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More Love Island Drama, Love Beyond the Villa S 1 Recap, and AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Love Island USA drama, Love Island Beyond the Vila, and AITAH! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the...
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Love Island USA Season 7 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Love Island USA Reunion and all of the drama from TikTok! Theyalso discuss Love Island Beyond the Vila and some other shows they've been watching recently. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:...
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Love Island Season 7 Episodes 31-36 Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 31-36 of Love Island and all of the drama from TikTok! They also discuss Huda's behavior and some therapeutic considerations. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and...
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Love Island Season 7 Episodes 26-31 Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 26-31 of Love Island and all of the drama from TikTok! They also breifly discuss all of the drama in Bachelor Nation. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle…
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Love Island S.7 Episodes 20-26, Next Gen NYC S. 1 Ep 4-5, and The Valley Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 20-26 of Love Island! They discuss the obvious game play strategies, the Chelly and Huda drama, and Austin's attempt to challenge Ace during the most recent episode. Then the ladies briefly discuss Next Gen NYC touching on the Charlie/Georgia drama…
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Love Island Season 7 Ep. 15-20 and Next Gen NYC Episodes 1-3 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 15-20! They discuss the cast playing games versus actually finding connections and the difference in Casa Amor this season. They also discuss ways where they initiate culturally relevant conversations with their therapy clients. Then the ladies…
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Love Island S. 7 Ep. 7-14 Plus AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 7-14! They discuss Huda crashing out for 5 episodes straight and the dynamics with the rest of the couples. Then they do an AITAH discussing roomate dynamics Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:...
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Season 7 Ep. 5-6 Love Island USA Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 5 and 6 of Love Island USA! They discuss whether Huda was being manipulative by not telling Jeremiah that she has a daughter, Ace's messy behavior, and the Nick, Bell-a, Ciera triangle! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C…
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Bravo and Love Island Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their excitement about returning to their podcast after a two-week break and the abundance of reality TV shows to cover, including Love Island, The Valley, and Summer House reunions. They shared their thoughts on Suits, with Chenelle expressing frustration with the...
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Did Jessi Love Bomb Lexi? Plus Love Hotel Recap and AITAH
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the drama between Lexi and Jessi. This leads into a discussion on manipulative patterns and emotional maturity. They explore the complexities of identifying and addressing manipulative behavior in relationships, emphasizing the importance of clear...
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S1 Ep. 3 Love Hotel Recap Plus AITAH
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the new Bravo show "Love Hotel" focusing on some of the drama with some of the couples. Then the ladies dived into this week's AITAH where they discussed a husband making negative comments about his wife's post baby weight. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:...
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Finance Talk in "Love Hotel" Plus AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the new Bravo show "Love Hotel" focusing on the conversation about finances, age gap dating, and some of the drama between the women. Then the ladies dived into this week's AITAH where they discussed supporting your partner when there is a conflict…
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Summer House and Love Hotel Recap Plus AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their busy weeks, upcoming events, and their thoughts on the Lexi and Jessie drama on "Summer House" and the new Bravo show "love Hotel" . They also explored the complexities of rejection, dog etiquette, and parenting, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries...
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Reality News Updates, RHOBH Reunion Recap, and AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their personal lives, favorite TV shows, and reactions to people crying during conversations. They also analyzed the dynamics between the housewives of Beverly Hills, the impact of traumatic events on individuals, and the complexities of relationships involving...
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Lexi and Jessie Summer House Recap and AMTAH!
Chenelle and Maggie discussed their opinions on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the dynamics between Kyle's behavior towards Dorit. Then the girls dive into another "Am I the Asshole" where they discussed the importance of clear communication in relationships, the potential benefits and...
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Carl and Lindsey Summer House Recap and AITAH Stories!
Chenelle and Maggie are excited to make a change in this episode of Reality Check Therapy Hour! The ladies discuss their thoughts on Carl and Lindsey this season on Summer House and then they dive into 2 "Am I the Asshole" stories that discuss sibling dynamics and dinner party etiquette. They...
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MAFS Season 18 Reunion Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss Part 1 and Part 2 of the reunion! They discuss Madison's lack of empathy for Michelle and Ikechi and Michelle's level of accountability. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle...
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Season 8 Love is Blind Reunion Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the very bland reunion. Is Madison messy or inspirational? How do you feel about the way the guys took accountability? Find out what we thought! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and...
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MAFS Season 18 Episode 18 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their epiphanies regarding Emem, Madison, and Michelle while watching this week's episode. Does Michelle deserve to be cheated on? Do all of the romantic footage with David and Madison prove that they were messing around before Michelle found out about the text. Tune…
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Bonus Episode: Recap of All Episodes of Love is Blind Season 8 Before Weddings
Chenelle and Maggie discuss all the episodes before the wedding episodes! They discussed the risk you take if you rely too heavily on your friends and familiy's opinion n your love life and the best way to communicate when you are unsure about someone. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:...
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MAFS Season 18 Episode 17 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the decision day episode! They discuss the multiple ways of evaluating where things could have went wrong in Juan and Carla and Emem and Ikechi's relationships. Then somehow the conversation switched to how Chenelle and Maggie would handle going to jail and how they...
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MAFS Season 18 Episode 16 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie continue to discuss the drama that unfolded in the most recent episode of MAFS! They touch on how Carla read Madison for filth without rasing her voice or using one curse word. They also discuss all the evidence to support that Madison and David being in a physical…
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MAFS Season 18 Episode 15 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie are thrilled to finally discuss the David and Madison drama! They discuss if Michelle is at fault for David cheating and Madison not taking the many opportunities to tell Allen how she really feels. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle...
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RHONY Season 2 Recap and MAFS Season 18 Ep. 14 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss all of the drama with Bryn, Ubah, and Erin in RHONY. They discuss how the world often views women who are comfortable with their sexuality, Ubah's poor communication skills, and if Bryn will be able to repair her relationships so that she can return next season. Then…
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MAFS Season 18 Episode 13 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss ways that they are taking care of themselves during some trying times before they discuss this week's episode of MAFS. The ladies discuss their thoughts on the sexual chemistry and lack of sexual chemistry with the couples and continue to discuss Emem and Ikechi's...
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MAFS Recap Season 18 Ep.12
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their thoughts on episode 4 of Season 3 of Traitors before they dive into the recap! They discuss both sides of the Emem and Ikechi drama and Michelle and David drama! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:...
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MAFS Season 18 Episode 11 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their bordom of RHONY and their thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Season 3 of Traitors before they dive into the recap! The ladies also discuss how all parents mess up their kids based off Camille's conversation about feeling parentified and Ikechi's issues with...
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Housewives Catch Up and One Month Anniversary on MAFS
Chenelle and Maggie catch up on all things housewives (new episodes of RHONY, RHOSLC, RHOP, and RHONY Legacy) then they dive into the recap of the most recent episode of Married at First Sight. After that, the girls discuss their therapeutic opinions on New Year Resolutions Maggie Blackburn,...
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The Season 3 Ultimatum Reunion Recap!
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the Season 3 Ultimtum Reunion! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for these no matter...
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Married at First Sight Season 18 Episode 9
Chenelle and Maggie discuss how cursing usually presents itself in the therapy room before they dive into the recap of MAFS most recent episode. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer...
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Married at First Sight Season 18 Episode 8 Quick Recap
Chenelle and Maggie quickly discuss the most recent episode of MAFS. There will be a more in depth episode next week! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars...
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The Ultimatum Season 3 Episode 1-7 Recap and Therapist Insights
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their appreciation of feedback from their therapy clients (good and bad) and catch up on some of the drama from RHOSLC before diving into the recap. The girls model ways to communicate through diffcult conversations, J.R. and his portrayal of PK kids, and other topics...
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Married at First Sight Recap Season 18 Episode 7
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the the couples in the most recent epsidoe of Married at First Sight! They discuss what it means to be black in today's culture and the importance of not changing yourself too much for your partner. Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com...
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Married at First Sight Recap Season 18 Episode 6
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the recent episode of Married at First Sight! Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C: https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C: www.selfcared4.com Maggie and Chenelle also offer psychoeducational groups and webinars throughout the year! You can sign up for...
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Married at First Sight Recap Season 18 Ep. 5
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the behavioal issues they are having with their dogs. They open up about how these issues create some feelings of shame and grief. Then the girls dive into the recap of the most recent episode of Married at First Sight where they continue to discuss the relationship...
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Married at First Sight Season 18 Ep. 4 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss Lisa Barlow's tearful ITM in a recent episode where she discusses how mom shaming came be so damaging. After that, they dive into recaping episode 4 of Married at First Sight! Topics include how to process if your dating expectations is unrealistic or if you need to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Reality Check Therapy Hour, the podcast where two licensed therapists dive into the fascinating world of reality TV! Join your hosts, Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C, and Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C, as they offer their unique blend of professional insights and personal opinions on the lives and dramas of your favorite reality show stars.Each week, Chenelle and Maggie analyze the latest episodes of popular reality TV shows, exploring the psychological dynamics and relationship patterns that unfold on screen. With their combined expertise in relationship anxiety, family dynamics, and emotional well-being, they provide thoughtful commentary on the behaviors, conflicts, and growth of reality TV personalities.But it's not all serious talk! Chenelle and Maggie bring a fun, engaging, and relatable approach to their discussions, sharing laughs and candid thoughts on the wild and unpredictable world of reality TV. Whether you're a reality TV superfan or just curious about the therapeutic pers
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Welcome to Reality Check Therapy Hour, the podcast where two licensed therapists dive into the fascinating world of reality TV! Join your hosts, Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C, and Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C, as they offer their unique blend of professional insights and personal opinions on the lives and...
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