The Rise of Mental Health Tech Companies: BetterHelp and TalkSpace

Season 1 Recap: Our Current Relationships with Social Media + Season 2 details

We finished Season 1 and we're here to reflect on how it went as first-time podcasters. We also discuss our relationships with social media, including why Elena deleted her professional Instagram account. Tune in for all the details and You can find Elena at www.awakentherapyco.com [http://www.awakentherapyco.com] . You can find Rebecca at @embraceauthenticitycounseling [https://www.instagram.com/embraceauthenticitycounseling/]. Want to email us? Send it over to anothertherapypod@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship. If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ [https://afsp.org/] Inclusive Therapists Directory https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/] The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy https://openpathcollective.org/ [https://openpathcollective.org/]

The Rise of Mental Health Tech Companies: BetterHelp and TalkSpace

The culture around mental health and therapy is constantly evolving. And the rapid technological growth of the last 10 years has certainly impacted mental health care in America. Online therapy services like Talkspace and better help, at first appeared to be revolutionary platforms for accessible and affordable mental health care. But by digging deeper and thinking critically, we find these tech startups aren’t actually dream solutions to the mental health crisis. Today we’re discussing online therapy platforms' problems and the risks that therapists and consumers face by engaging with these companies. You can find Elena at @awakentherapyco [https://www.instagram.com/awakentherapyco/]. You can find Rebecca at @embraceauthenticitycounseling [https://www.instagram.com/embraceauthenticitycounseling/]. Want to email us? Send it over to anothertherapypod@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship. If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ [https://afsp.org/] Inclusive Therapists Directory https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/] The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy https://openpathcollective.org/ [https://openpathcollective.org/]

The New Age Wellness Industry

Joining a spiritual community and developing spiritual practices can provide security and involve us in something greater than ourselves. Gurus and coaches of the new age wellness movement promise transformation and transcendence. If you join their 3-month exclusive program for $1,111. These leaders, gurus, and coaches pose themselves as divine experts as they capitalize on the human need for connection. In this episode, we explore the harmful beliefs perpetuated by online spiritual gurus and shed light on their tactics. You can find Elena at @awakentherapyco [https://www.instagram.com/awakentherapyco/]. You can find Rebecca at @embraceauthenticitycounseling [https://www.instagram.com/embraceauthenticitycounseling/]. Want to email us? Send it over to anothertherapypod@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship. If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ [https://afsp.org/] Inclusive Therapists Directory https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/] The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy https://openpathcollective.org/ [https://openpathcollective.org/]

Family Vloggers, Not so Family Friendly

Today is all about Family Vloggers. They post cute videos of their kids, seems innocent enough. We disagree and explore all of the issues that come with posting young children online and exploiting them for content, views, and money. You can find Elena at @awakentherapyco [https://www.instagram.com/awakentherapyco/]. You can find Rebecca at @zoandgotherapy [https://www.instagram.com/zoandgotherapy/]. Want to email us? Send it over to anothertherapypod@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship. If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ [https://afsp.org/] Inclusive Therapists Directory https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/] The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy https://openpathcollective.org/ [https://openpathcollective.org/]

Yes, We're Haters. Why MLMs Suck Pt. 2

Welcome to part 2 of this topic! In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the Multi-Level Marketing industry, more commonly referred to as MLMS, network marketing, or social selling. If you’re on social media, you’ve probably witnessed plenty of people selling the MLM dream. And maybe one of those boss babes has even found their way to your inbox. You can find Elena at @awakentherapyco [https://www.instagram.com/awakentherapyco/]. You can find Rebecca at @zoandgotherapy [https://www.instagram.com/zoandgotherapy/]. Want to email us? Send it over to anothertherapypod@gmail.com Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship. What the FTC says about MLMS and Pyramid Schemes [https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/multi-level-marketing-businesses-pyramid-schemes] BITE Model of Authoritarian Control [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/] The Dream [https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-dream] - Season 1 of this podcast is all about MLMs! If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/] The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ [https://afsp.org/] Inclusive Therapists Directory https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ [https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/] The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ [https://thelovelandfoundation.org/] Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy https://openpathcollective.org/ [https://openpathcollective.org/]