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The Realist Therapist
by Marcus Lynn
A student therapist taking a realistic look at the psychology of relationships.
Episodes
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Embracing Imperfection in Therapy--My Therapist Friend 002
Therapists aren't superheroes. We scroll too long, we get flustered, we carry our own baggage — and this episode is about stopping pretending otherwise. The conversation gets into what it actually means to be a human being who also happens to do this work. Vulnerability isn't just something we…
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What Nobody Taught Us About Sex, Emotions & Masculinity--My Therapist Friend 001
What happens when two therapists stop filtering and start talking about the things we're taught to avoid? In this first episode, Marcus Lynn sits down with Trinda — a clinical psychology PhD researcher specializing in sex, sexuality, and relationships — for an unfiltered conversation about the…
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Defining Trauma and What You Can Do About It
I had a car accident this year that landed me in the hospital. I share my experiences with some friends and professional colleagues in the mental health space. Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@realisttherapist Instagram: http://instagram.com/therealisttherapist/
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What 10 Years and 1,000 Births Can Give to a Therapist with Selene Taylor
Therapists bring their own experiences to the therapy space, and that can be a huge asset for clients to receive from previous expertise. This is one of those cases where my classmate and friend, Selene, brings a tremendous experience as a midwife as she transitions into becoming a therapist.…
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When Your Therapist Talks About Prejudice—Including Their Own
A cornerstone of constructive therapy is only possible when professionals have cultural competence regarding their clients' experiences. Without that, therapy can be exceptionally harmful. A few friends of mine sat down and discussed this, including our own prejudices.
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The Science of Making Meaningful Connections as an Adult - Realist Conversations 009
Of course, making and maintaining meaningful relationships as an adult is challenging. But, it's not impossible, nor does it have to be mysterious. I go over some of the scientific findings of what it takes to having quality friendships and connections for adults in the very busy and modern…
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Rejection Doesn't Need to Hurt - Realist Conversations 008
As I prepare for my graduate school interview, I'm taking some time to insulate myself from the pains of rejection--not by hiding my emotions, but by actually constructively facing the rejection head-on. I also share why I want to become a therapist and what I aspire to do as a therapist in my...
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5 SIMPLE Communication Hacks for Family Conversations - Realist Conversations 07
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@realisttherapist Instagram – http://instagram.com/therealisttherapist 00:17 Establishing Boundaries 02:59 Understanding Yourself 04:53 The Unlock Phrase 10:06 Making Requests 14:37 Expressing Strong Appreciation These are the SIMPLE communication hacks for family...
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What it Means to Be a Woman When Choosing to Not Have Kids
After having a procedure to abstain from having children, a client discusses the unexpected difficulties and challenges of finding femininity without the ability to have children. We discuss what it means to redefine one's gender while challenging larger social expectations of what society…
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Realist Conversations #005 - Managing Relationships Amidst Big Life Changes
Life doesn't stop moving, and usually our relationships require change with it. This podcast is an inside look at a call I had with a client discussing how she's navigating through a major life change and how it's impacting her most prized relationships. If you have some changes happening that…
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Realist Conversations 004 - Interview with Julian Rodriguez
Diving into the topics of reparenting, shame, motivation, identity, Julian brings and I discuss what psychology looks like for the everyday person in everyday situations. As a Realist hoping to make psychology more applicable to the norms we have, I enjoyed speaking so practically and conversing…
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Daily Reals 002 - Projecting in Relationships
I stumbled across a TikTok video that showed a couple having an all too common conversation about a man commenting on his partner's dress choices. I dive into my personal take on this conversation, but also how it impacted me and made me reflect on a lesson I think we can all learn about using...
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Daily Reals 001 - A Better Body, Avoiding Confirmation Bias, and An New Life Perspective
Here's to episode 001 of Daily Reals! This is a new way that allows me to create content daily by reflecting my days so we can grow together. This is my process, but I'd love to hear about yours. Definitely find me on social and let's connect and teach each other how to become better together....
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Realist Conversations 004
TikTok – https://bit.ly/realistpsychologist Instagram – http://instagram.com/therealistpsychologist/ Today I talk about why I've been MIA from what was once consistent content on Instagram. 00:48 – What is the Realist Psychologist for? 2:22 – A difficult season with my spouse and where we are now...
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My Therapist Friend 003 with Patrizia Giampaolo
TW: This episode discusses the topic of domestic abuse and relationship violence and should be listened to at the viewer's discretion. Patrizia does share some of the details regarding her own experiences which some may find distressing. Please ensure to make your mental health a priority while...
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Realist Conversations 003 - Politics, Racism, and The Local Church w/ Tehilla Chiwele Zentner
My friend, Tehilla, and I sit down and chat about witnessing Christianity become intertwined with nationalistic and systemic racism structures in the modern church movements. We discuss our own experiences, my personal takes from my education as a psychology and sociology student, and discuss…
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My Therapist Friend 001
Psychology students, this is especially for you! Chatted with @thatmillienialtherapist on IG Michelle Mouhtis, a licensed clinical social worker and relationship coach, to have my first interview on My Therapist Friend--My new series to help bridge the gap between client and therapist to...
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Realist Conversations 002–Sunday Live on IG with Matt Pelosi
Matt and I have our weekly conversations around mental health. This week we touch on: 01:43: "The Man Curse" 4:34: Matt Speaking on Men, Perfection, and Comparion 5:46: Success is not Happiness 9:51: The Importance of Gratitude 11:42: Toxic Positivity 13:12: Humans > Machines 16:20: Self Help is...
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Realist Conversation 001 - Processing Difficult Emotions
My first podcast, as you’ll likely see by my nervousness. How I approach and advise the process of dealing with emotions in five steps. Hit me up, lets chat about it.
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A student therapist taking a realistic look at the psychology of relationships.
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The Realist Therapist is created and hosted by Marcus Lynn.
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