Fail Hard

Fail Hard

Author: Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT - Mental Wellness & Humor January 30, 2025 Duration: 43:03

What's so bad about failing? Also, why we hate Thomas Edison's guts.


REFERENCES:


THE MAN IN THE ARENA: Theodore Roosevelt

Strategies for Learning from Failure-Amy C. Edmondson

Mr. Show: Grass Valley Greg

What Have You Learned From Failure? Jeremy Engle

Jim Fay, Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility

How to Learn From Your Failures: JEREMY ADAM SMITH 


Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licensed Therapist/LMFT/Mental Wellness/Growth Mindset/Relationships



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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

My Sister's A Therapist- Mental Health, Wellness, and Healing with Humor
Podcast Episodes
Outrage Addict! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:03
Why am I fighting in the comments section- again??Where outrage addiction comes from and why it's bad for you!References:Your Addiction to Outrage is Ruining Your LifeThe anger feels so good, but it’s insidious Pete Will…
Are We All Snowflakes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:28
We all think we're so special, so unique- but human problems are pretty universal!References:Am I Normal?: Josie GlausiuszWhy do people find it difficult to realize that every other person has the same fundamental proble…
Tradwives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
What's up with tradwives, and why is seeking gendered family roles so dangerous for women?REFERENCES: Tradwife account ‘Patriarchy Hannah’ apologizes for lies, says she was ‘not who I presented myself to be’Kalhan Rosenb…
Irresponsible Diagnoses: Toxic Love Songs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:29
Are love songs bad for your mental health? Why does Sting find stalking so romantic? Who is the clean-up woman? All these questions and more answered here! We review the mental issues exhibited by Squeeze, Billie Holiday…
Seeker's Syndrome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
Why do some people lose themselves in travel? Why can't either of the sisters handle pot? Why is Venice Syndrome so deadly? These questions and more answered here! #seeker syndrome #mental health #sisters #therapy #inter…
Healing Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:10
Listener Samantha writes in with a great topic- what are the hard parts of healing? Why don't I feel like TikTok told me I would? And other great questions.References: Healing: A Journey, Not a Destination: Lindsay Pauls…
Just Desserts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
Do people get what they deserve? Why does it feel so much better to think so? Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/Humor & Healing/Licen…
You Can Lead A Horse To Water [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:18
Why don't people take good advice? We talk about bad habits and intractable people.References: What's the origin of the phrase 'You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink?”: Phrase Finder4 Hacks for Deali…
The Manosphere! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:03
Laura and Virginia break down the Manosphere documentary by Louis Theroux. Louis, if you're reading this, just know that we love you Theroux and Theroux.Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Rec…
Secrets! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:50
A listener asks- how do tell my husband about my thumb-sucking? And other secrets worth discussing.Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma Healing/…