Your Cheating Heart

Your Cheating Heart

Author: Virginia Jones and Laura Ryan, LMFT - Mental Wellness & Humor June 20, 2024 Duration: 46:33

Laura and Virginia discuss who's a better person, why people cheat, and what we can learn from infidelity.

References:I Don't Care About Your Band- Julie Klausner

Esther Perel: Mating in Captivity

"Not Just Friends” Shirley Glass

"Why Do Women Cheat?" Dr. Kathy Nickerson

"Why Don’t You Cheat? Be Careful Asking Your Partner This Question

Stephanie: We Still Like Each Other Podcast "Why Do Married People Cheat?


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



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
A Charlie Brown Christmas! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:48
Another great listener suggestion: We diagnose the Charlie Brown gang, especially as seen in the A Charlie Brown Christmas. Why can't Lucy get over Schroeder? Why is Linus the real hero? And what is Snoopy's deal? Find o…
Therapy Family- with Anna Valenzuela! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
What's it like having a mother figure who's a therapist? Why do we love Therapy Jeff? All this and more!Check out Anna Valenzuela's new album, MURDERPUSS!References:As a Clinical Psychologist, can I treat my family membe…
The Ick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:00
We answer a great listener question about The Ick- what causes it, can you get past it, and should you get past it? References:Dictionary.Com (Slang Dictionary)Got the ick? When a sudden pang of disgust ruins your romanc…
Self-Help [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
We all love a good self-help book- but are they helping? What are the best ones? And what kind of Oreos do the girls like? References:Why Are Self-Help Books Not So Helpful After All?: Timothy CareyWhy Self Help books do…
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…