Secondhand Therapy
Join Lou Paoletti and Michael Malone as they embark on a humorous journey of self-discovery while unpacking their weekly therapy sessions. From navigating grief and anxiety to embracing ADHD quirks, Secondhand Therapy is a funny, heartfelt podcast that brings laughter and meaning to life’s toughest challenges. Merch available at http://secondhandtherapypod.com Full video episodes on YouTube! http://youtube.com/@secondhandtherapypod Follow us on TikTok: @secondhandtherapypod Follow us on Instagram: @secondhandtherapypod Contact us: secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com
Episodes
![Episode 021: Just Dumb Enough](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Episode 021: Just Dumb Enough
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Lou and Michael discuss their different experiences from a recent party they attended before getting into their strong opinions regarding people asking you to remove your shoes at their house. Michael has a theory on Lou’s opposition to small talk. Michael reveals his surprise feelings of loneliness recently before getting into his struggle with codependency. Lou and Michael discuss the idea of choosing happiness before Michael gets into his difficulties processing emotions.
![Episode 020: Silvia Saige](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Episode 020: Silvia Saige
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions related to sexual assault, child abuse, pedophilia. suicide, suicide attempts.
We welcome Siliva Saige to the sleuth to discuss her difficult journey from childhood to becoming a star in adult entertainment.
![Episode 019: Left Behind](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Episode 019: Left Behind
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Lou is still talking about his newfound fear of relationships; his therapist gives him a crash course on attachment styles and boundaries before he explains how it can be all tied to a discomfort about identity. Lou and Michael talk about how misery can be comforting before Michael talks about his melancholy Thanksgiving where he fell into a dark hole of grief. Michael talks about embracing the disgruntled employee that lives within all of us.
![Episode 018: Ego](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Episode 018: Ego
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Lou reveals his strategy for dealing with breakups before Michael gives his thoughts on anger and retaliation that follows cheating. Lou talks about dealing with feelings of rejection in the dating world. Michael talks about his recent business trip where he implemented some new self-love tactics before getting into his desire to unlock some childhood memories in therapy. Lou and Michael talk more about Lou’s recent rejection.
![Episode 017: Down to Hang](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Episode 017: Down to Hang
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Michael talks about a dream he recently had that really messed with him before contemplating how he’s processed his grief. Lou and Michael debate what showing emotion actually looks like while sharing their difficulties crying in front of people. Lou talks about an exercise from his therapy session that sent him into a panic attack before he and Michael talk about their childhoods.
![Episode 016: Smile](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Episode 016: Smile
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Michael talks about his new confidence since getting his teeth fixed and how his therapist tied it back to his struggle with self-love. Lou and Michael discuss self-awareness when it comes to showing up in relationships. Lou figures out why he can’t be late before his therapist gets into the weeds regarding his lifelong use of humor as a shield.
![Episode 015: Laurie Singer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Episode 015: Laurie Singer
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
We welcome Behavioral Specialist Laurie Singer to the sleuth today to talk all things grief, anxiety, self-worth, ADHD and more.
![Episode 014: Care Bear](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16872134/Untitled_design_3_b1ua5_300x300.png)
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Episode 014: Care Bear
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Lou starts off discussing having prepared answers ready for vulnerable conversations before talking about calling his therapist out for using “therapy talk.” Lou and Michael discuss empathy; Lou finally figured out why he struggles with it. Michael and Lou discuss social media and how their opinions on it differ. Michael talks about a big takeaway from the book he’s currently reading.