This week the crew answers questions from a man who struggles to have a sense of humor, a writer who's father became seriously injured and has become emotionally abusive since, and a couple who has violently mugged in their city. 

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This week the crew answers questions from a man who struggles to have a sense of humor, a writer who's father became seriously injured and has become emotionally abusive since, and a couple who has violently mugged in their city. 

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We kick off season 8 with questions on a woman with gastritis developing a fear of vomiting, a person with suicidal thoughts trying out medicines and looking for a therapist, and a person who's friend's low self esteem makes them mean and difficult. 

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This week we have questions on masking high functioning ADHD, how to deal with privacy in a crowded neighborhood, and when sound sensitivity is driving you nuts. 

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This week the gang answers questions about whether sex is necessary to mental health, how pregnant women get stigmatized for their hormones to explain all their opinions, and how to combat loneliness. 

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This week we have questions on effective teletherapy, disappearing friends, dumb customers. 

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The gang is back together and welcoming Theraproducer Tess Miller to the studio as they answer questions on whether to go to an abusive Father's home for Thanksgiving, how to manage feeling frisky while in a relationship, and what to do when your therapist is out of state. 

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Jim sits down with Dr. Rick Hanson host of the Being Well podcast and New York Times bestselling author at the UNLV podcasting studio during Dr. Hanson's recent visit as a guest lecturer. 

Dr. Hanson explains the science of neuroplasticity and how humans can reengineer their minds through the intentional use of practical Buddhist disciplines. 

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Nick is gone, but Sam the Eagle makes a guest appearance. We also had some tech challenges that interrupt the fluidity a bit. We have trivia on Disney characters and Whiskey procedures, and questions on how to address socially acceptable addictions and support for an Atheist who is teaching religion at a Catholic school. 

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