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Therapy Hour
by CiTR & Discorder Magazine
Therapy Hour is a bi-weekly radio show hosted every other Tuesday evening 6-7pm on CiTR by Holleh Hajibashi and Violet Myles. It discusses, researches, and contextualizes many of the issues young people face. The hosts use personal anecdotes guided by academic research to cover topics related to human behaviour, gender roles, and relationship issues. By having the dynamic of a UBC Psychology student in conversation with an “audience stand-in”, they engage in enriching dialogue on a variety of topics which might be typically covered in a therapy session.
Episodes
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Long Distance Friendships - Bonus Episode!
Did you miss us? Therapy Hour is back for an exclusive bonus episode to talk about long distance friendships. Since the show ended, Holleh and Violet have become long distance friends. Learn how this change has been both difficult and rewarding, hear from our listeners about how they navigate…
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Goodbyes - Therapy Hour Finale
We get a little loose, a little funky for the Therapy Hour finale extravaganza! We discuss our hardest goodbyes, respond to our listeners' relationship with goodbyes, and try to see the positive side of saying goodbye. In part two, we read some of our all time favourite messages from listeners,...
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Being Alone vs. Feeling Lonely (with Abril Rivera)
What's the difference between being alone and being lonely? What makes Vancouver one of the loneliest cities in the world? And what does emotional regulation have to do with all of it? This week we're joined by Abril Rivera to discuss Third Space Theory and how to make life less lonely.
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And They Were ROOMMATES
There’s a lot that goes into roommate compatibility. This week, Holleh and Violet explain how they’ve managed to live together for almost 4 years, share roommate horror stories, and respond to some of the most bonkers listeners’ submissions yet.
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Fear of Missing Out
You’ve heard of FOMO… but have you ever heard of JOMO?? This week we discuss times we’ve dealt with FOMO, why it’s so torturous, but also why it’s so silly!
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Apologies & Forgiveness
Why are we all feeling wounded? Why does hearing "I'm sorry" feel meaningful to us? Who does it serve to offer forgiveness? We discuss the concept of 'forgive and forget', what makes an apology sincere, and read our listeners' submissions about apologies and forgiveness.
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Sexual Scripts
What are sexual scripts? Where do they come from? Why are they harmful? Why is it important to learn about them? All of this and more answered this week on Therapy Hour.
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Because Everyone Needs Therapy
There can be so many obstacles to going to therapy, whether it's admitting you need help, finding the right therapist for you, or having the courage to be truly open and vulnerable. We want to share our therapy experiences (both the good and the bad), and respond to our listeners' experiences to...
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Psychology of Love (with Rayyan Basheer)
This week Holleh has a special guest host, Rayyan Basheer, a third year Psychology student that is planning a seminar about the Psychology of Love. They discuss attraction, falling for someone, and the chemical process of love.
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Regret
Edith Piaf may not regret anything, but we sure do. And it’s okay if you do too. This week we talk about some of our regrets in life, why regret can be productive, and how to cope with feelings of regret.
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Introversion Vs Extroversion
Introvert, extrovert, or both? This week on Therapy Hour we find out where Holleh and Violet fall on the continuum and dismantle your preconceived notions on introverts and extroverts. Plus a little quarrel between the hosts.
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Breakups
How can breakups define our relationships in the future? What does getting over someone really mean? How can we deal with our feelings of loss and grief? We explore all of these questions, talk about our own experiences with breakups, and respond to our listeners' breakup stories.
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Love Languages
Have you heard of the five love languages before? Find out what they are, who created them, and which ones Holleh and Violet scored highest on! Take the love languages test: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
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Flirting
While flirting can be fun, it can also be stress-inducing. Find out what the different categories of flirting styles are called, how Violet and Holleh have struggled with flirting, and learn some new pickup lines. Find Out What Type of Flirt You Are:...
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Parenting Styles
When we found out what gentle parenting was, we began to wonder what types of parenting styles are out there and how we might want to show up as parents one day. This week, we delve into different parenting styles, how they impact children, and why we've loved learning more about gentle parenting.
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Friendship Breakups
When was the last time you split up with a friend? Did you drift apart naturally? How has that friendship breakup impacted you? We focus so much on romantic breakups, we sometimes forget that friendship breakups can be just as painful, if not more. This week, we respond to our listeners'...
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Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever think you're inadequate? Find yourself riddled with self-doubt? Feel like a fraud? You may be suffering from imposter syndrome. Don't worry, you're not alone. This week we talk about why exactly imposter syndrome is so common, and why we should talk about it more.
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Hookup Culture
Is hookup culture empowering? Is it ruining our chances of serious relationships? Can you engage with hookup culture and still be respectful? We explore the nuances of hookup culture and hear from Therapy Hour listeners about their thoughts, opinions, and experiences engaging with hookup culture.
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Love or Limerence?
Everyone deserves healthy, happy love, but sometimes we find ourselves in something that looks more like limerence. Find out what limerence is exactly, and why it's important to be able to distinguish it from real love. Learn about the first time Violet said "I love you", and a time when Holleh...
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Gossiping
We've got some tea to spill.... and the tea is that gossiping can be good! Find out why! We talk about why we gossip, why gossiping has been used to demonize women, times when gossiping has gone too far, and more!
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Rejection - Ouch!
No one wants to be rejected, and no one wants to reject others. Unfortunately, you're most likely going to experience both at least once in your lifetime. Whether it's a crush, a job opportunity, or a social situation, rejection can really sting. We're hear to talk about our own experience with...
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Swipe Right on Therapy Hour
For Fundrive this year we're getting vulnerable about online dating! We talk about how we use dating apps, how online dating can reinforce harmful prejudices, why they might influence partners in monogamous relationships to commit acts of infidelity, and what are the biggest red flags/green flag…
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Should We Be Self-Diagnosing?
Self-diagnosing mental health issues isn't new, but it's taken on a new life in the age of Tik Tok. For some folks, self-diagnosing can be necessary, given the barriers in the mental health field. For others, self-diagnosing can be dangerous. We talk about what these factors are, why we're seeing...
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Home for the Holidays
We know how stressful going home for the holidays can be... that's why we made this week's episode about it! We discuss our own experiences going home for the holidays, what factors can make being an empty nester easier or harder, how media has shaped our expectations for the holidays, and more!...
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Hug Your Therapy Friend
You know the friend who gives the best advise? The friend who is always there for you? The one who drops everything to be there when you're in a crisis? There's a name for them. It's called "The Therapy Friend". This week we talk about our own experiences being "The Therapy Friend" and the times...
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Face Your Fears
What makes phobias different from fears? Do Violet and Holleh have any phobias? Is there really such thing as a phobia of ketchup??? All of this and more answered in this week's episode.
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Envy
We discuss the difference between jealousy and envy, times when we felt envious, and some solutions for the next time you feel envy.
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Attachment Styles
Do you know which attachment style you have? It's never too late to learn! In this episode we discuss the differences between secure, preoccupied, dismissive, and fearful attachments. Knowing your attachment style can help you communicate your needs to your friends and/or partner. But remember,...
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Cry Baby
If you've ever gone to therapy, you may have shed a tear or two during your session and we're here to tell you - that's normal and in fact, healthy! Trust us, we love to cry! In this episode, we get into why we cry, gender stigmas around crying, what's happening to our bodies when we cry, what...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Therapy Hour is a bi-weekly radio show hosted every other Tuesday evening 6-7pm on CiTR by Holleh Hajibashi and Violet Myles. It discusses, researches, and contextualizes many of the issues young people face. The hosts use personal anecdotes guided by academic research to cover topics related to human behaviour, gender roles, and relationship issues. By having the dynamic of a UBC Psychology student in conversation with an “audience stand-in”, they engage in enriching dialogue on a variety of topics which might be typically covered in a therapy session.
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CiTR & Discorder Magazine
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How many episodes does Therapy Hour have?
Therapy Hour currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Therapy Hour about?
Therapy Hour is a bi-weekly radio show hosted every other Tuesday evening 6-7pm on CiTR by Holleh Hajibashi and Violet Myles. It discusses, researches, and contextualizes many of the issues young people face. The hosts use personal anecdotes guided by academic research to cover topics related to...
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Therapy Hour is created and hosted by CiTR & Discorder Magazine.
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