Therapist Prescribes Smut for Mental Health (A Little Extra Spice -- Self-Help Smut Club)

Therapist Prescribes Smut for Mental Health (A Little Extra Spice -- Self-Help Smut Club)

Author: Becky Feldman March 18, 2026 Duration: 1:05:51
Have you ever been “prescribed” a romance novel for your mental health? Okay… but have you been “prescribed” one by someone who legit knows a thing or two about mental health? On this bonus episode of Too Stupid to Live, get a glimpse into the Self-Help Smut Club where the only atomic habits are: 1. Read… 2. Horny… 3. Books. Becky chats with club founder and LMFT Caitlin Harrison about the therapeutic benefits of romance novels and smut books.SHOW NOTES:Check out the LA Times article Sunday Mornings are for ‘Sex Therapy’ at this Very Smutty Book Club. Want to learn about Caitlin Harrison? Check out Mirror Moments TherapyFollow @Caitlin.harrison.therapy on Instagram!Follow@selfhelp_smutclub on Instagram!DISCOUNT ALERT: Get 15% off TSTL’s Featured Books at Bookshop.org. Be sure to use promo code BSO15 at checkout.Audiobook Readers: You can still support independent bookstores with a Libro.fm membership. To sign up, use TSTL’s affiliate link and use promo code SWITCH when you check out. Buy TSTL a Happy Ending at BuyMeACoffee.com/tstlpodcast. Learn more about TSTL Sponsorship.

Dive into the delightfully chaotic world of Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under, hosted by the brilliantly unhinged Becky Feldman. This is where literary critique meets comedic chaos, all focused on the surprisingly wild universe of budget romance novels. Each episode, Becky brings her passionate, hilarious, and deeply invested perspective as a reader, dissecting tropes, celebrating steam, and reveling in the sometimes absurd narratives found for less than the price of a latte. The result is a uniquely smart and funny podcast that treats these stories with both genuine affection and riotous commentary. Beyond the reviews, the podcast regularly features conversations with both beloved and emerging romance authors, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their craft and latest works. It’s a celebration of a genre often dismissed, explored with a sharp wit and an undeniable love for the material. For anyone who enjoys laughter, literary deep-dives, and stories where passion doesn’t break the bank, this comedy podcast delivers an consistently entertaining and oddly insightful listen.
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Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under
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A Little Extra Spice: Netflix’s The People We Meet on Vacation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:56
The HOT TAKES get even SPICIER when Torry from Ready to be Romanced and Ready to Be Petty joins Becky to discuss the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation. They address the controversial (non!)…