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This podcast has
241 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Jake Ernst & Simon PaluckExplicit
No
Date created
2020/08/19
Latest episode
2026/06/25
Average duration
47 min.
Release period
8 days
Description
This Isn’t Therapy... it's a podcast about it! Therapy themes are everywhere you look— they’re in your relationships, in the culture, and yes, inside of you, Mary! Each week, Jake Ernst and Simon Paluck peel back the therapy curtain to discuss the very things people are talking to their therapists about. No topic is off limits! New episodes drop every Thursday. The hosts: Jake: https://www.instagram.com/mswjake Simon: https://www.instagram.com/directedbysimon The pod: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnttherapypod
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Co-Regulation & Passive Aggressive Texts
2026/06/25
This Isn't Therapy... it's the final episode of the season where we cover co-regulation and passive aggressive texts. Through a deep dive into the concept of co-regulation and a submission from a lovely listener about passive aggressive texts, Jake and Simon do their best to weave these two therapy themes together.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Friendship Crushes & Social Milestones
2026/06/18
This Isn't Therapy... it's a convo about friendship crushes and the social milestones. Simon discusses a reddit post about a friendship crush and Jake teaches the lovely listeners about the social milestones: latch, leap, and launch!
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Nostalgia Core & Corporate Speak
2026/06/04
This Isn't Therapy... it's a sneaky convo about what happens when we use (and overuse!) corporate jargon in the workplace and real life AND a deeper dive into why we feel nostalgic when we watch media from years yonder.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Projection & Aspect Ratios
2026/05/28
This Isn't Therapy... it's a convo about projection (the psychological defense that makes us transfer our stuff onto others) and aspect ratios (and the hidden reasons why filmmakers choose certain widths and heights in movies and tv).
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Company Retreat & Texting Your Ex
2026/05/21
This Isn't Therapy... it's a fun, flirty, fab convo about the Amazon Prime show "Company Retreat" and a reddit user's query about whether or not they should text their ex. Juicy!
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Sycophantic AI & Why We Love Documentaries
2026/05/14
This Isn't Therapy... it's a fun, flirty, fab convo about sycophantic AI and the psychology behind why we love documentaries.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Compilation: Family Dynamics
2026/05/07
This Isn't Therapy...it's a flirty, fun, fab *compilation* episode of our greatest hits - featuring convos about family dynamics!
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
"What Should I Do?" & Cognitive Bias
2026/04/30
This Isn't Therapy... it's a cheeky convo about solving problems and dealing with change and the mental biases that hold us back.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
✨ Astrology ✨ & Coaching vs. Therapy
2026/04/23
This Isn't Therapy... it's the episode about astrology and the coaching vs. therapy debate. In this episode, Jake and Simon tackle the relationship between astrology and mental health and the long-time-coming debate about therapy vs. coaching.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Digital Isolation & Main Character Energy
2026/04/16
This Isn't Therapy... its a fun flirty fab conversation about a lovely listener's experience with loneliness, despite having online friends and the impact of main character energy.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Sources:Main Character Syndrome" is Making Gen-Z the Loneliest Generation by Coco Mocoe
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
The Business of Calm & How to Make a Major Life Decision
2026/04/09
This Isn't Therapy... its a fun flirty fab conversation about the (ironic) mental health struggles occurring at Calm and a reddit user's question about learning how to trust your gut.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Sources:“Calm’s CEO on the mental health struggle at the top of big companies”
by Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Hilary Duff & Sports Betting
2026/04/02
This Isn't Therapy... its a fun flirty fab conversation about sibling relationships, inspired by Hilary Duff's "We Don't Talk" (off her latest album), and the growing risk of sports betting.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Sexistential (Robyn) & Trad Wives
2026/03/26
This Isn't Therapy... its a fun flirty fab conversation about Robyn's latest album "Sexistential" (out now!) and the growing "soft-girl" & Trad Wife trend.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Articles:The Falsehood of Soft Girls and Trad Wives, Time Magazine
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Gift-Giving Pressure & Goodness Anxiety
2026/03/19
This Isn't Therapy... its a conversation about that feeling you get when you give and receive gifts and the pressure we put on ourselves to be a good person.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
Oversharing Online & Gen Z Going Sober
2026/03/12
This Isn't Therapy... it's the episode about all things Gen Z: from oversharing online to going sober and drinking less.
Asking for a Friend:https://forms.gle/LofZNaNzGe22W7XG7
Follow us!Instagram & TikTok | @thisisnttherapypodJake | @mswjakeSimon | @directedbysimon
Listen to This Isn’t Therapy:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvAhpRsaI8lDip7B1Jpi9?si=HIWUpJYbRiuxpuMABa4I_AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-isnt-therapy/id1528399646
Original music composed by Kat Burns and performed by KASHKA.
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abelspeak 2024/03/07
Love this podcast
Really enjoy each episode. Please please increase the base volume of the episode. I listen in my car and i have to put it on max volume to hear and i ...
kowski530 2023/11/20
This isn’t therapy but these lovely lads are THERAPEUTIC
Jake and Simon has been getting me through the week since the pandemic. Not only are these goofy gals fun to listen to, but they also dive deep into s...
cm_kayla 2023/06/24
Flirty, fun, and fabulous
Thankful to have a space to learn and listen to important and useful content on mental health without constantly being dragged down by heavy topics. I...
CristinaDoValle 2022/04/26
The BEST duo
I just adore you guys and love your podcast! Please continue to do more of the therapy myths/questions. Such great information!
Rachelchristineb 2021/05/27
helpful and relatable content
As someone in the mental health field, this is such a great and necessary podcast. It’s light-hearted, but also educational for those looking to learn...
Moni z 2021/05/17
Cute
I just started listening and I love it. Not too long. I like how they read excerpts of struggles from others. They have really good chemistry and are ...
Dev Drollinger 2020/12/06
Informative yet endearing
There are so many avenues to gain knowledge or perspective on mental health, but not all of them are palatable, this podcast is extremely palatable wh...
kSpence2019 2020/12/02
Top notch
Fun, insightful, and honest. Love it!!
sandillera 2020/09/27
Smart and funny!
This is a fun and informative (did I mention fun?) show. The hosts are excellent together. Jake and Simon, please make more!
Caleb Lamoreau 2020/09/15
Tabletalkpod
Great content!!!
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