Bad Therapist
Ash Compton & Rachel MonroeAt a moment when therapy speak has made it into the mainstream and trauma is a national preoccupation, it's high time to examine the shadow side of mental health. Bad Therapist Podcast takes an amused, informed look at the bad actors mucking around in the world of psychology. Cads, opportunists, and charlatans have been a part of this field since the beginning; some of them have even made lasting ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness | ||||
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Part Two of Two on Hysteria. Ash and Rachel seek knowns and unknowns about the contested origins of Hysteria finding its way into the emergent psychological annals. Golden Siggie takes the lead. Find metaphors doing *the most* in a teen's dreams, and... more
Part One of Two on Hysteria. Ash and Rachel dig into the tangled history of this complex and ever-evolving diagnosis, starting with its medical origins. From ancient theories to outdated treatments, we're pulling from the antiquated archives to unpac... more
This week, in honor of St. Valentine's Day, Bad Therapist makes a special guest appearance on a favorite podcast, You're Wrong About, to get to the bottom of Emotional Labor— a sociological and labor-related construct that has snuck its way into impe... more
Rachel and Ash discuss an idea that's all the rage among coaches and influencer types in Austin and elsewhere: polarity. Spoiler alert: it's essentially a New Age-y version of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, and its inventor has some of the ... more
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- Season 2 please!
I just found this podcast and have listened to almost all of the episodes. I love Ash and Rachel’s dynamic and their funny yet informative and compassionate approach to nuanced conversations about psychology and medical ethics. I’m dying for more episodes, so please come back and make a second season!
Apple Podcasts5baseball77dogs
United Statesa month ago - Great material (one correction)
In episode 1 you stated Freud and Jung had sexual relationships with their patients. This is documented for Jung (Sabina Spielrein, Toni Wolff) but no evidence for Freud - in fact his strict line on this issue caused rifts with his colleagues. There is suspicion that he had an affair with his sister-in-law, but no proof. Please research this and correct if invalid thank you
Apple Podcasts4AverageUser101United States4 months ago - Love The Dynamic!
I listen to a lot of podcasts while working and this one is not only interesting, it transports you into the room feeling like your part of the conversation with two of your coolest friends. I can’t wait for a season two to see where they take it!
Apple Podcasts5Kathleeen82United States7 months ago - Bad Podcast, not Bad Therapist
This is one of the most poorly researched and annoying podcasts I’ve heard on this topic. Such nonsensical and rambling mean girl talk. They have no firsthand experience of the people and coaches they disparage. Like they just searched the internet for bad reviews and stories and then “report” on them.
Apple Podcasts1💫avonlea✨United States7 months ago Amazing conversations about the missteps of mental health throughout history. Funny and heartwarming. The "conversion therapy" episode got me crying from hope... Lost of love for the "Uncle" <3 It's a "must listen"!
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Spotify | #48 |  Australia/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #133 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Singapore/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  Mexico/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
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Exploring the intersection of psychology and popular culture, the discussed episodes highlight the darker sides of the mental health industry, scrutinizing figures who exploit therapeutic concepts, from historical figures to modern influencers. Key themes include the history and implications of terms like hysteria, the ethics behind conversion therapy, and critiques of the emerging life coaching industry. Unique in its blend of humor and deep critical analysis, the show challenges listeners to rethink the way therapy is practiced and presented in society, advocating for a more informed and responsible approach to mental health.
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Bad Therapist launched a year ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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