Who Needs Therapy?

This week, we’re unpacking mental health — the stress, the stats, the spirals, and the “I’m fine” that absolutely means we are not fine. From kids and young adults navigating anxiety in the age of social media and doomscrolling, to first responders carrying the emotional weight of everyone else’s emergencies, we’re talking about the very real state of mental health today. We also get into women’s mental health and postpartum depression — because nobody talks enough about how hard healing can be after “the happiest time of your life.” It’s honest, a little chaotic, surprisingly comforting, and basically group therapy with microphones.

This week, we spin back to the 1960s for a special countdown episode, ranking our favorite tracks from a decade that practically invented cool. From the soul-stirring power of Aretha Franklin to the raw, bluesy energy of Janis Joplin, we break down how these songs still hit just as hard today. We also dive into the rock ‘n’ roll dominance of The Beatles and the swagger-filled sound of The Rolling Stones. Along the way, we explore how soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll blended into unforgettable tracks—many of which became staples in our favorite movie soundtracks. And yes, we make the case that a perfectly crafted playlist might just be better (and cheaper) than therapy… especially when it comes with a countdown of absolute classics.

This episode is dedicated to the real MVPs: the women who raised us with spirit, wisdom, and just the right amount of sass—we looked up to them, learned their ways, and now we’re doing our best to make them proud… still quoting their best advice like it’s the secret recipe to life. From grandmas and moms to icons like Stevie, Beyoncé, and Madonna, we’re celebrating the powerhouses who proved that strength, grit, and a little bit of attitude can change the game. We’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe tear up a little as we talk about the paths they paved—and the legacy we hope to leave behind.

Welcome back to the podcast where Mercury is always in retrograde—emotionally. Today we’re looking to the stars to discuss astrology: birth charts so specific they feel like legal documents, love matches that predict your soulmate and your next bad decision, and people who hear one vague trait and go, “Wow… that’s literally me.” Somehow, your zodiac sign is now your entire personality. Moody? Cancer. Dramatic? Leo. Ghosting people? Must be in your chart. And of course, we ask the most important question: what’s your sign? Because apparently… that explains everything

If you’ve ever wondered why some colors make you glow and others make you look like you haven’t slept since 2007, this one’s for you. We’re talking color analysis—aka finding the colors that boost your confidence, fix your vibe, and make people ask if you “did something different.” We’ll talk about your best colors, the drama of hair, metals (gold vs. silver—it’s serious), and makeup that finally works with you, not against you. Because sometimes the glow-up isn’t a new life… it’s just the right shade of blue.

This episode, we dive headfirst into the chaotic, dramatic, occasionally table-flipping universe of reality TV. From The Real World—aka the OG social experiment that walked so everyone else could run—to the rise of family chaos with The Osbournes and the perfectly contoured empire of The Kardashians, we break down how “reality” somehow became… less real. We explore the many species of reality shows: dating disasters, survival meltdowns, talent competitions, and the phenomenon of being Punk’d. But the big question: is reality TV still the pop culture king it once was, or is it slowly being voted off the island of relevance?

In this episode, we take on a full Chrono Marathon with The Beatles and Dave Matthews Band — listening to every studio album in chronological order, start to finish. A Chrono Marathon means no skipping and no playlists — just the full journey, the growth, the risks, and the evolution as it happened. We believe it’s the only way to truly appreciate an artist’s music: you don’t just hear the hits, you understand the story. From The Beatles’ rapid transformation in under a decade to Dave Matthews Band jam-happy anthems that explode into a dance party, we break down what surprised us and why we highly recommend trying this yourself. Spoiler: we loved it… and we’re absolutely doing it again.

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Who Needs Therapy?, we’re celebrating how a simple idea between two best friends turned into something so much bigger than we ever imagined. What started as sharing stories about growing up together became a space for honesty, healing, laughter, and real conversations we didn’t know we needed. Of course, we can’t celebrate a year without talking about music — because if you know us, you know a good playlist is basically therapy. Music has been the soundtrack to our friendship, our growth, and this podcast, and we’re sharing some of our favorite vibes along the way. Join us as we recap our favorite episodes, reflect on what this year has meant to us, share what we’ve learned, read some of your reviews, and talk about what we hope for the future of Who Needs Therapy? Plus — we’re celebrating with a special one-year anniversary giveaway you won’t want to miss. Thank you for growing with us.

Ever wonder why you’re showing love like a grand romantic gesture and your partner just wants you to take out the trash? In this episode, we dive into Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages—a book so simple, so obvious, and yet so powerful it feels illegal that we didn’t learn this sooner. We break down the five love languages, laugh at our own relationship fails, and gush about why this book gets an extremely high rating from us. Seriously, knowing how the people you love actually feel loved is a total game-changer. If you care about your relationships (or want fewer “why are you mad?” moments), this episode is a must-listen.

We’re back for Part 2 of the “Daughters Episode” — because one round of feelings was clearly not enough. Join us for a funny, honest, and heartfelt conversation that proves mother–adult daughter relationships are equal parts love, chaos, growth… and emotional ambushes. We’re asking our daughters the real questions to hear their side of the story, and they even flip the script with a surprise question of their own. It’s our favorite dynamic: moms, daughters, best friends, and the unshakable belief that this relationship really matters to us—maybe more than they’ll ever know. Basically, we’re bonding now in hopes of helping them avoid actual therapy later.

Join us for Part 1 of the “Daughters Episode”. This week, our favorite girls join us to reflect on growing up side by side and stepping into their 20s with big dreams and even bigger vision boards. Our daughters have been our biggest supporters and have been anxiously waiting to spill the tea. We talk about goal-setting, manifesting, and why putting positive energy into the universe is the ultimate glow-up for the new year. Expect laughs, love, and a reminder that dreaming out loud is always a good idea.

Step into the glow of Christmas past and present. In this episode, we laugh our way through the magic of the holidays—from believing in Santa Claus (and somehow never questioning sitting on a strange man’s lap) to the thrill of tearing into gifts we definitely circled in the Sears catalog. We reminisce about 80s Christmases with tinsel-heavy trees and family traditions that shaped us, then fast-forward to today as we try to recreate that same magic for our own kids. Also, we share the hard truth of being the Christmas magic maker—juggling lists, late-night wrapping, and the pressure of getting everyone exactly what they want—and admit that no matter how exhausting it was, we’d go back to those chaotic, magical days in a heartbeat. It’s a warm, funny, nostalgic look at how Christmas has changed, what’s stayed the same, and why the holiday season gives all the feels.

Cuddle up by the fire as we kick off our Christmas Movie Countdown! We’re sharing all the feel-good vibes of our favorite holiday masterpieces. We’ve got all the classics like Home Alone(“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!”), Elf (“You sit on a throne of lies!”), and A Christmas Story (“You’ll shoot your eye out!”). And yes… we’re also side-eyeing those Hallmark movies where everyone goes back to their small town, magically falls in love, all while struggling with an existential crisis. Grab your hot cocoa, pull on your pink bunny pajamas, and join us for a merry mix of nostalgia and Christmas magic.

Gobble up some laughs as we dive into Thanksgiving traditions, including our favorite foods (spoiler: we will fight our family for the stuffing). We’re serving a special Would You Rather: Thanksgiving Edition, featuring dilemmas like Christmas tree decorating before or after Turkey Day. Then we’ll reminisce over the sport of Black Friday shopping—back when it meant waking up at 3 a.m., sprinting through aisles, and possibly wrestling a stranger for a TV. Now? It’s clicking “add to cart” in pajamas…and honestly, the thrill just isn’t the same. Finally, help us plot a plan to become “balloon holders” in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Wait, are we too old to become Rockettes?

Join us as we prove that retail therapy works best when it smells faintly of mothballs and nostalgia. One of us is a seasoned antique whisperer, with the smiley-face cart to prove it. The other still thinks “vintage” means last season’s Amazon finds. Join us on the quest for the “unicorn” of thrifting: the mythical 70’s Penny Lane jacket. Let us teach you how to thrift and lunch with your bestie, and as a bonus lesson, we even hit up a fun and funky vintage boutique. Along the way, we discover that there’s an art to antiquing—and if you’re not careful, you’ll leave with a tambourine you definitely don’t need but somehow deeply connect with. Moral of the story: Therapy is expensive. Antique fairs are cheaper—and way more entertaining.

This week, we’re talking all things Halloween—then and now! From the days of checking candy for razor blades, rocking homemade costumes in school parades, to being grown-ups who bribed our kids with a Reese’s tax. We’ll laugh about how Freddy Krueger ruined sleep for an entire generation and Bloody Mary turned the bathroom mirror into a demon summoning portal. Plus we’ll swap stories of haunted houses, one of us says “NO WAY” (maybe if it was an estate sale) while the other wants to start a seance. Turns out, spooky season just hits different when you’re the one buying the candy—but the vibe? Still pure magic.

We manifested it and it happened….we saw THE Stevie Nicks. Her voice was enchanting, her cape was flowing as she twirled like a mystical sorceress — and yes, we cried. In this episode, we relive the night as the queen of rock ‘n’ roll cast her spell and changed our lives forever. There was singing, there was dancing, there may have been an out-of-body experience during "Gold Dust Woman." Tune in as we discuss her legendary vocals, her supernatural cape game, and why we’re now more magical just from being in her mesmerizing presence. We are so NOT okay!

This week, we crack open Mark Manson’s no-nonsense guide to caring less and living more. Join us as we summarize and review The Subtle Art of Not Giving a... you know. It's part self-help, part reality check, and all about focusing your energy on what actually matters. Is it possible for a book to call you out? (Asking for a friend.) Existential crises may occur—bring snacks.

Join us as we drag, we mean invite, our sons onto the podcast. We’ll try to decode Gen Z slang and figure out if "rizz" is a superpower or a side effect. It's part talk show, part interrogation, and fully embarrassing—for them, not us. Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and the occasional “bro” when we try (and fail) to sound cool. This one is for parents, teens, and anyone wondering what the heck “chopped”means.

Waddle with us down the aisles of Babies R Us. We’re going back to the days of our pregnancy bible, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” How big is a jicama anyway? The ups and downs of trying to get pregnant, gaining weight like it’s an Olympic sport, and navigating the chaotic months of pregnancy. Let’s not forget those delivery stories that’ll leave you slightly traumatized. Tune in for the real, raw, and hilariously relatable journey of making a baby.

Listen as we ask the big questions. What’s trending, do we even have a clue? Do our kids keep us in the know, or are they just laughing at us? What is going on with tipping culture, are we tipping out of kindness or guilt? Are we ready to say goodbye to skinny jeans and “howdy” to barrel jeans? What is social media fatigue, and is it possible to stop the scroll? Can Gen X keep up, or are they just quietly sipping coffee in their athleisure, waiting for crypto to make them rich? Tune in for the laughs, and you don’t even have to tip us…unless you really want to!

Tune in as we countdown the greatest hits of the 80s. Expect spontaneous sing-alongs and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the songs that shaped a generation. We’ve got pop hits, love songs, rock ballads, and maybe some forgotten gems. We’re not sure if “video killed the radio star,” but we do know MTV was EVERYTHING!

In this nostalgic episode, we are talking all things food. We’re sharing stories about our favorite spots, where to find the best bread, and the importance of a squeeze-it in your lunch. Remember when getting fast food was a big event, and the value menu was really a value? Fast forward to today—our kids go to Dutch Bros daily, and the drive-thru is their favorite pastime. Also, tune in to find out why bologna holds a special place in our hearts.

Ever wondered what it's like to have a built-in best friend, therapist, and fashion thief all in one? This week, we have our first guests on the podcast; our little sisters are here to tell their side of growing up with us. Join us as we talk about the fun, the fights, and, most importantly, the friendship of sisterhood.

Being the oldest sibling means you get to be the boss, the protector, the cook, the housecleaner… and possibly grow up to be a neurotic control freak. Do you and your siblings fall in line with the birth order theory? Let’s dive into the joys, traumas, and sibling drama of birth order. Shout out to every firstborn who's basically a third parent with no paycheck.

If you don’t listen to this episode, it would be a “big mistake. Big. Huge!” We’re counting down the movies that we love from the 90s. Can you guess who picked happy, fun, coming-of-age movies and who might need “real” therapy? Grab a Dr. Pepper and a box of chocolates because we think this episode is “alright, alright, alright.”

Break out your sticker books and slap bracelets…we're rewinding to the fabulous toy aisles of the 1980s! In this episode, we dive into the nostalgic magic of Cabbage Patch Kids, the sweet smell of Strawberry Shortcake dolls and the power of the Care Bear stare. Whether you were team action figure or lived for your Barbie Dreamhouse, join us as we relive the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons and toy commercials.

Remember growing up in the ’80s when "anxiety" wasn’t really a thing. If the Bermuda Triangle, earthquakes, and America’s Most Wanted didn’t stir up enough childhood anxiety, there was always the lingering fear of being kidnapped. In this episode, we look back at how that shaped us, how anxiety shows up in adult life, and whether kids today have it easier or harder.

Let’s “Turn the Page” back to the 70s. In this episode we are counting down our favorite songs from the decade that made us. These are the songs that started our love for music. Check into the “Hotel California” and join us as we laugh, sing, share fun facts and maybe cry a little.

What do you love about music? To begin with, everything. This is exactly how we feel, music has been there for it all. Join us as we chat about the magic of music and how it influences every aspect of our lives.

Lets go back to a simpler time before cell phones and tracking apps. High school orchard parties were filled with music, laughter and, most importantly, friendship. Hanging by the bonfire with cheap booze was what we lived for.

Talk to me, Goose…maybe we’re biased but movies from the 80s are just better. These movies taught us life moves pretty fast, nobody puts baby in a corner and Goonies never say die. Listen as we countdown our top 80s movies of all time.

The 90s were peak high school nostalgia—no social media, just real-life memories, questionable fashion choices, and the freshest cinnamon rolls that still live rent-free in our minds decades later. Let’s talk about the days when passing notes was our version of texting and living in the moment was all we knew!

Best friends sharing memories of how it all began in 1989. We will talk about growing  up in the 80’s, roller skating, New Kids on the Block & finding a lifelong friend in 6th grade.