No New Friends

No New Friends

Author: Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT - Mental Wellness & Humor March 27, 2025 Duration: 45:10

Another great audience question- how do you make friends as an adult? Also, Virginia explains how to meet alcoholics and Laura fleshes out the corporeal punishment part of her new religion.



References:


I hired a friendship coach to help me make friends. Here's what happened: Jen Glantz 


Opinion: Women choosing romantic relationships over friends is disheartening: Isabella Castellow


 7 Adults on the Struggle to Make Friends Later in Life and How They Did it: Elle Magazine


What is Causing Our Epidemic of Loneliness and How Can We Fix It? Researchers share what Americans have to say about social disconnection and potential solutions: Elizabeth M. Ross


The Scientific Reason It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult (and What to Do About It): Jessica Stillman


Ever wonder why adult friendships feel so challenging? This ‘friendship coach’ has advice: Eden Harris


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


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
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/…
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…
Recenter Yourself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:32
As soon as you were born, your Mom told you how important it is to meet a man and get married. Movies told you. Television told you. Even the toys you played with told you. But now, we're not so sure! Should we center ou…
OBEY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:47
What would it take for you to become a jackbooted government-funded thug? The answer might surprise you! Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health Awareness/Trauma Recovery/Sisters/Wellness & Healing/Humor/Trauma He…
Neuro Emotional Technique, with Dr. Melissa Carrick! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:06
Dr. Carrick comes on to discuss NET, EMDR, the mind-body connection, chiropractors, and Rene Descartes!References: Netmindbody.comlauraryan.orgAnd How Did That Make You Feel? Podcast: Dr. Kim MakoiStressed: A Documentary…
Sad Boyz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
On the eternal attraction of sad, depressed men- Robert Smith, you have set me up for failure:How dating a man with poor self-esteem will destroy your life as well as his! Mental Health Advice/Pop Culture/Mental Health A…