Irresponsible Diagnoses: Toxic Love Songs

Irresponsible Diagnoses: Toxic Love Songs

Author: Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT - Mental Wellness & Humor May 14, 2026 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, Nina Simone, Lola Young, Bel Biv Devoe, and many more!


References:


Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems: SAMHSA

How to Stop Objectifying Women: Integrative Life Center


The Power and Control Wheel


How Often Do Affair Partners End up Marrying and Happy?: Affair Resources and Advice


How to Help the Chronically Self-Pitying Client: Three tips to turn self-pity into self-compassion and therapeutic action: Mark Tyrell


100 AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE: Carol Miller


What is a therapist’s ‘duty to warn’ and why is it so important?: Alan Deibel


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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
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Duration: 33:11
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Duration: 32:27
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Healing Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:10
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Duration: 29:11
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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…
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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…
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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/…
Sleepmaxxing! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:33
The girls talk about the hottest tips and trends in restorative sleep, sleepmaxxing, the importance of taking care of yourself.References:201 hours awake: The DJ who dared to defy sleep: by Sasha SpencerMental Health Adv…