Mental Health Dumpster Fire

Episode 34: Mental Health Emergencies w/ Taylor Ryan, LCSW

Recorded November 10, 2025 CW: substance use, pregnancy, severe mental illness This week Taylor Ryan, LCSW joins us to talk about her work in emergency psychiatric services, her experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, and her research on mental health for first-time parents. We go into systems that need to change and the process for getting help for a loved one experiencing a mental health emergency. Check out Taylor’s practice here: nexuscounselingclinic.com Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.

Episode 33: This Therapy Connects People with Passed Loved Ones w/ Jenny Townsend, LCSW

Recorded November 3, 2025 This week Jenny Townsend, LCSW explains some of the services she offers in her practice, including Induced After Death Communication, Reiki, and Walk-and-Talk Sessions. Check out Jenny’s info below! https://www.jennytownsendlcsw.com https://www.instagram.com/jenny_townsend_lcsw?igsh=MTE2ajFyM3V0ejBpaA== https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fpyx8nJvg/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens) https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.

Episode 32: “Therapy Speak” Terms Defined By Actual Therapists

Recorded October 20, 2025Before you use the words “gaslighting,” “triggered,” or “OCD” in casual conversation, learn what they actually mean with Jess and Courtney, two actual therapists. What pop psychology “therapy speak” words should we define next? References:@igototherapy on InstagramFollow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.

Episode 31: Where Do You Get Your Mental Health Answers? w/ Calli Weis, LCSW

Our first guest of the season! Thanks so much to Calli Weis, LCSW for joining us to talk about self-diagnosis and TikTok therapy advice. Let us know what you thought of this episode!Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire)Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain)Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.

Episode 30: How to Find a Therapist

This week we look at random therapists' online biographies and break down the language used to help you find the right therapist for you. Let us know about your experiences with finding a new therapist! Follow us on Instagram (@mental.health.dumpster.fire) and TikTok (@mentalhealthdumpsterfire) Follow Jess on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@TheArtsyBrain) Follow Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook (@LauverListens)https://www.courtneylauvercounseling.com/ This podcast is not a substitution for therapy and we cannot provide you with therapeutic services or advice via this podcast or social media.