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We Need Therapy
by Joshua Panelo
The We Need Therapy podcast stars Josh and Jordan, therapists and best friends who are passionate about giving a voice to minorities. Through their unique gay-straight best friend dynamic, the boys take a light hearted approach to every day topics and interview people with a range of compelling stories that shed light on the injustices within society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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New Year, New Beginnings
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from the boys! This episode is the last of our reunion specials as we go our separate ways indefinitely, with Josh returning to Germany and Jordan working on some exciting endeavours in 2024. On this episode we cover the topic around learning new skills as an...
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Joshie in Germany
They're back! (for now). Josh has returned to Australia for the Christmas holidays and the boys have decided to return to the studio for a special holiday episode. On this episode, Jordan catches up with Josh to talk all things Germany from #VisaGate to living abroad, Josh's dating life and some...
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Farewell for Now
Thank you for all your support with the show! This is our last episode before Josh and Jordan go on their exciting new adventures. On this weeks episode we take a walk down memory lane and reminisce on some of our favourite memories together. We will be taking a break from the podcast for the…
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Navigating the Fashion Industry
On this week's episode we interview Ambra. Ambra is a close friend of Jordan's and owner of the fashion label, Ambra Maddalena. She shares with us the origins of growing her business and the highs and low of the fashion industry. You can find Ambra's label on instagram @ambra_maddalena and on her...
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Social Work and Domestic Violence
On this week's episode, the boys are joined by Jordan's sister Tamara! Tamara shares some hilarious stories from Jordan's past and the boys share some of their life updates. This episode also explores some of Tamara's work as a social worker working within the domestic violence space. Please use...
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Female Fertility and Egg Freezing
On this weeks episode we welcome ABC journalist Rhiannon Shine to the show. As part of her work, Rhiannon did a deep dive investigation into female fertility and the process of "egg freezing". Rhiannon shares with us her findings after interviewing individuals who have decided to get their their...
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Mid-season recaps, Pride Month and ChatGPT
A change of pace for this weeks episode- Josh and Jordan recap the season so far, delve into some of the burning questions people have about pride month and we prove how we could never be replace by Chat GPT. We are curious to hear your feedback about the show and where we should take it moving...
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Supporting Disability Employment
On this weeks episode we dive into a topic that we are incredibly passionate about Disability Employment. We are joined by an incredible woman in Simone who has supported her son Brandon to start a micro-enterprise called Brandon's Shredding Boxes. Simone talks us through her journey of helping...
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Drug Abuse and the Journey to Recovery
This weeks episode of We Need Therapy comes with a trigger warning as it covers themes around drug abuse, overdosing and suicide. We welcome to the show "JJ" who shares with us his very personal experiences with social anxiety, ADHD and drug abuse. JJ talks us through the mindset of a drug addict...
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Advice You Would Give Your 18 year Old Self
On this weeks episode the boys share some of the "life hacks" they've picked up over the years. And we ask the age old question "What advice would you give your 18 year old self?". Thank you for your continued support with the show. We encourage you leave us a 5-star review on whatever platform…
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Gay Dads and Surrogacy
On this weeks episode we welcome guests representing Gay Dads WA, Anthony and Paul to the podcast. Anthony and Paul share their individual stories on how they accessed surrogacy survives overseas to have children and share light on some of the discrimination they have faced being gay fathers. For...
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Living with a Neurological Condition
On this week's episode our special guest Caitlin joins us to share her experience being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her 20's and the discrimination she faced advocating for a diagnosis. Thank you for your continued support with the show. We encourage you leave us a 5-star review on...
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Managing Mental Health
On this weeks episode Jordan shares some of his experiences managing his mental health over the last few months. The boys also share some of the strategies that they have learnt in therapy. Thank you for your continued support with the show. We encourage you leave us a 5-star review on whatever...
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The Blind Date
On this weeks episode, Josh and Jordan welcome a very special guest on the show- Josh's blind date Darcy. Darcy joins the boys to talk all things life, love and her new found social media stardom. We are super excited to be back for another season! Thank you for your continued support with the...
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Travel Tips and Tales
On this weeks episode, we explore the world of solo travel, share highs and lows of our travel experiences and Josh tells us about his upcoming solo adventure. As always, thank you for your continued support with the show. We encourage you leave us a 5-star review on whatever platform you are...
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Feminism in 2023
One this weeks episode, we introduce Erin, a social worker who is passionate about the feminist movement. Erin gives us an insight on the patriarchy and her frustrating battles on pushing for gender equality. Please note, this episode does have a trigger warning around themes of domestic violence...
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Childhood Nostalgia
This week we learn that Josh is using Chat GTP to increase his chances of scoring a date. The boys also take a trip down memory lane and recall some of the best things from the 90's and 00's. As always, thank you for your continued support with the show. We encourage you leave us a 5-star review…
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Religion. Mental Health. Sexuality - An (un)Holy Trinity?
This week, the boys recap their recent sound healing experience in Kings Park and they are joined by a special guest to discuss the challenges faced when combining culture, sexuality, religion and a mental health condition. As always, thank you for your continued support with the show. We…
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World Pride Post Mortem
This week Jordan recaps his recent experience at World Pride in Sydney including the Bondi Beach Party and the Harbour Bridge walk. The boys discuss the origins of the Pride in Australia and how it has evolved into a modern-day festival of inclusive fun. We discuss body image concerns and how it...
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Breaking Free from Emotional Abuse
In this episode of "We Need Therapy," we dive deep into a difficult but important topic: emotional abuse from stalker ex-boyfriends. We welcome back our dear friend, Ash, who shares her personal story of dealing with a stalker ex and Jordan share's his experience with a toxic ex-boyfriend. As...
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Social Media - Friend or Foe?
On this episode of "We Need Therapy," we explore the pros and cons of using social media in the 21st century for young professionals. We take a deep dive into each others social media history to uncover some faux pas. As always, please consider leaving us a 5 star rating and be sure to subscribe…
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Break-ups are Hard
This week Jordan and Josh discuss how heartbreak and emotional pain can impact on your life and ability to function at work, Jordan recaps his guide to working through a breakup including getting comfortable spending time alone. As always, please consider leaving us a 5 star review and be sure to...
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Grief and Vulnerability
On this weeks episode we touch on the supernatural, explore our experiences of grief and breakdown the battle that health professionals have with expressing vulnerability. As always, please consider leaving us a 5 star review and be sure to subscribe to the show to be up to date with the latest...
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Elon Musk, Eating Couch Cushions and Bisexual Geese
This week, the boys discuss Jordan’s weekly crush and Josh’s interesting love triangle. They ponder Elon Musk and other crazy news headlines including a lady who eats couch cushions. As always please consider leaving us a 5 star rating and subscribe to the show to be up to date with the latest...
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Body Confidence, Self-Esteem and Social Anxiety
This week on the podcast Josh and Jordan are joined by their first special guest, Ash, an OT with experience working in within a Mental Health setting. The trio discuss the pressures that they experience day to day and how they've addressed them recently in therapy sessions. They also explore…
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Near Death Experiences
On this weeks episode of "We Need Therapy", we dive into the (not so) light hearted topic of "Near Death Experiences". We look back on Jordan's chaotic start to the year, picking up some very serious infections abroad and the subsequent stint he had in Hospital and in ICU. Jordan gives us an...
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Racism and Cultural Shame
On this episode of "We Need Therapy" the interviewer becomes the interviewee as Jordan takes the wheel and dives into Josh's back story. We hear about Josh's experience growing up with an ethnic background in Australia and how cultural shame has played an impact on his mental health and identity....
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Circuit and Sexuality
This is the first official episode of our new show "We Need Therapy". This show revolves around the quirky adventures of two best friends who share their experiences of mental health and therapy. On this episode we explore some of the nuances between gay and straight festivals, take a deep dive...
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The Exotic Boys
This the pilot episode of the brand new podcast “We Need Therapy”. On this episode, we introduce your hosts Josh and Jordan. We explore their backgrounds, dive into the contrasting worlds of straight and gay dating apps and Jordan gives Josh some feedback on his latest attempt to find love.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The We Need Therapy podcast stars Josh and Jordan, therapists and best friends who are passionate about giving a voice to minorities. Through their unique gay-straight best friend dynamic, the boys take a light hearted approach to every day topics and interview people with a range of compelling stories that shed light on the injustices within society.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Joshua Panelo
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The We Need Therapy podcast stars Josh and Jordan, therapists and best friends who are passionate about giving a voice to minorities. Through their unique gay-straight best friend dynamic, the boys take a light hearted approach to every day topics and interview people with a range of compelling...
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We Need Therapy is created and hosted by Joshua Panelo.
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