New Therapists, Old Patterns | #090
New Therapists, Old Patterns | #090  
Podcast: Secondhand Therapy
Published On: Mon Jul 14 2025
Description: Support the boys:PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comLouie and Michael just had intake sessions with their new therapists—and the experiences couldn’t have been more different. Louie returns to working with a woman therapist and unpacks what it’s like doing virtual therapy from the intimacy of your own space. He opens up about childhood trauma, the emotional impact of therapy on Zoom, and why his new therapist has never used social media—and what that says about mental health today.Meanwhile, Michael is adjusting to a new relationship dynamic and facing fear in unexpected places—including a moment when his partner fell asleep and he felt too anxious to go for a walk. The two discuss how fear of abandonment, relational anxiety, and early trauma still show up—then dive into a classic role play that spirals in the most chaotic (and healing?) way.If you're into therapy, emotional processing, relationship dynamics, or navigating modern mental health—this episode is for you.Who doesn't love muffins, ya know.Topics:Virtual therapy vs in-person sessionsFear of abandonment & relationship anxietySocial media and mental healthFirst therapy sessions and trauma discoveryRole play therapy (with laughs and breakthroughs) BUSINESS INQUIRIES: business@shtpod.com Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypodContact us: secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105  Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti Theme Music: Jamie Franks