My Sister's A Therapist- Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor

My Sister's A Therapist- Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor

Author: Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT - Mental Wellness & Humor Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wondered what happens when a licensed family therapist and a standup comedian are also sisters? That’s the unique dynamic at the heart of My Sister's A Therapist-Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor. Hosted by Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT, this conversation feels like you’re sitting in on a deeply personal, often hilarious chat between siblings who’ve seen it all. Laura brings professional insight from her therapy practice, while Virginia offers the comedic relief and pop culture savvy, making topics like anxiety, trauma, and personal growth surprisingly approachable. You’ll hear real, actionable advice woven seamlessly with their own family stories and anecdotes, proving that healing doesn’t always have to be a solemn process. Episodes dive into everything from feminism and trending TikTok dramas to interviews with special guests and direct responses to listener questions. The result is a genuinely comforting yet entertaining space that demystifies mental wellness. This podcast stands out because it’s built on a lifetime of shared history, offering a blend of expertise and relatability that’s hard to find elsewhere. Tune in for a dose of clarity, connection, and the kind of laughter that feels just as important as the advice.
Episodes
It's A Match! Why Tinder Doesn't Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
We've been using dating apps for ten years- why are we still single? Virginia and Laura talk gamefication, the labor of dating, and why Virginia worships a woman named Alison Stevenson. Also, we exchange anniversary gift…
Boundaries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
What does it mean to set a boundary, and how are they useful? We talk about why we love Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton, but hate Jonah Hill. Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters…
Man Up! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:52
TW: This episode deals with domestic violence and physical abuse.Laura brings up the lighthearted topic of domestic violence, why we tolerate celebrities who abuse their partners, and why she can't enjoy the Dead Milkmen…
What Is Love? With Jackie Kashian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
Laura and Virginia are delighted to welcome Jackie Kashian (Conan, Corden, The Jackie and Laurie Show), to talk about the difference between like and love, and her tolerance for lizards and wizards. On the way, we talk n…
Adlerian Psychology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:42
We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Who's Albert Adler, and why does he make Laura angry? Why does she hate Freud and love Madeline Pendelton? And why is The Last Man On Earth a great example of lack of community…
Fatphobia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:06
We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.The sisters talk about something that they talk about anyway- fatness, fatphobia, the fashion industry, and why we hate George BalanchineMental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental…
Ex-Mo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:56
We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Laura and Virginia discuss their origin story as Mormons, the many weird things they were brought up to believe, and explain the sad imbalance that led to The Secret Lives of Mo…
Gray Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Welcome to our fiftieth episode!In this ep we discuss aging, the different standards for men and women, and how our dead Dad used to dress like Off-Duty Trump, which wasn't a go…
CANCELLED! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:43
We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.What does it mean to be cancelled? Why does a pair of shorts haunt Laura to this day? Virginia goes on a rant about men in fine art. Also, a free public service Virginia is offe…
Things He Did And I Stayed- Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.More stories about stuff we used to put up with- also, who's the best Bond? What happened to Laura's Being John Malkovich nesting dolls? And who steals toilet paper from Wal-Mar…