Your Bish Therapist

Melissa Reich

Melissa Reich, MA, LPC is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. She has a Psychology BA and clinical psychology MA, and a license in the state in which she resides. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the...

  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    SEASON 3 FINALE: ANATOMY OF LIES
    TW: Discussion of cancer, treatment facilities, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide
    In the supersized season finale, YBT does a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Finch, former writer for Grey’s Anatomy, who is the subject of the Peacock docuseries “Anatomy of Lies”. YBT gathered information from the docuseries, Finch’s Ankler interview, research studies on pathological lying and more! YBT breaks down Elizabeth Finch’s decades long grifts and outlines the multilayered manipulative web she spun. YBT provides insight into the psychological underpinnings of these behaviors; including a discussion of pathological lying, personality disorders, factitious disorder, and malingering.
    THANK YOU ALL for your support…Can’t wait to see what season 4 brings in 2025! YBT will be covering RHOBH and Southern Charm during breaks via Spreaker Supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
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    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    10 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 56 minutes 28 seconds
    M&M Hour: A Tale of Two DUI’s
    Please enjoy Part 2 of M&M hour…Part 1 can be found on ‘Is This Real Life?’ With Mandy Slutsker. This episode covers RHOC reunion part 3 and RHOP. Melissa and Mandy discuss Shannon Beador vs. Karen Huger and the underlying psychology of addiction and recovery. First discussing RHOC and the 36 hours later bomb…YBT outlines implications of the new information and why it’s so dangerous
    RHOP is discussed, YBT breaks down Karen’s legal charges and explains exactly what she is fighting. YBT talks Gordon’s Mental illness, Bipolar 1 disorder, and outlines how Mia weaponizes his MH. Lastly Stacey and TJ’s dynamic is examined. Hope you all enjoy!
    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    Follow YBT podcast and Is this Real Life? With Mandy, please give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
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    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    3 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 17 minutes 34 seconds
    Bite Size Bish: Holiday Survival Guide
    YBT shares tips and tricks for surviving family gatherings during the holidays. Through this, grief, generational trauma, emotion regulation, and boundary setting are discussed. Hope you all have a happy holiday season!
    During YBT's holiday break episodes will be available via Spreaker Supporters Club. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break: 
    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating!
    Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
    Brand Ambassador: Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase
    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    27 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 59 minutes 26 seconds
    RHOBH, RHOSLC & RHONY recap
    YBT starts by recapping the premiere episode of RHOBH talking addiction, recovery, grief, sexual identity, fluidity and more! YBT will continue to cover RHOBH and Southern Charm on Spreaker Supporter’s club. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during the holiday break: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    YBT then recaps RHOSLC discussing Bronwyn & Todd’s dynamic (including a discussion about misogynistic gaslighting, emotional gatekeeping and emotional abandonment), Angie’s trauma (through this a discussion of addiction, recovery and grief are discussed), Mary Vs. Meredith, Bronwyn Vs. Heather and Britani’s primal scream for attention. 
    Lasty, YBT talks RHONY giving thoughts about the franchise as a whole...are Raquel & Mel saving this fanchise? YBT also talks Jessel and Pavit’s couples therapy session and the prank from hell.  
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
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    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    26 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 17 minutes 15 seconds
    Bite Size Bish: Lessons Learned as Season 3 wraps
    YBT shares valuable lessons learned as season 3 wraps up. YBT discusses reasons behind breaks and discusses plans for the end the season 3, and season 4. Thank you all for your support and hopefully the vulnerability YBT shared helps you all!
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT 
    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
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    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    22 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 22 seconds
    RHOC Reunion Part II and RHOSLC recap
    Regarding OC, YBT discusses mean girl behavior vs. gossip (including derivation of the word gossip), Gina and Travis’ family issues, Heather Vs Katie, Shannon’s role in her chaos carousel, and Alexis’s history of falling on a patriarchal sword for her men (both of whom have been featured on RHOC)  
    YBT then turns to RHOSLC and shares thoughts about Lisa Barlow’s lack of emotional regulation, Todd and Bronwyn’s tense martial dynamic (including a discussion of trauma responses), Mary’s grief about Robert Jr.’s addiction and more!
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes during breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
    Brand Ambassador: Please check out Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase
    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback. 
    19 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 19 minutes 7 seconds
    Bite Size Bish: Jeff Lewis Vs Brynn Whitfield RHONY beef
    Jeff Lewis went on WWHL and fired shots about Brynn’s behaviors. YBT mentions it all by sharing what was said and providing clinical interpretations. Through this, YBT discussed RHONY prank gate, scientology, Brynn’s sexy baby routine rooted in unresolved trauma, sexual fluidity, queerbaiting and much more!
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating 
    Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
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    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    14 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 44 minutes 48 seconds
    RHOC Reunion Part 1 Recap
    YBT shares some housekeeping and updates as season 3 comes to an end at the top of the episode. To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes on breaks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    Afterwards,YBT talks about part 1 of the OC reunion including Heather/Emily/Katie drama triangle, Shannon versus Tamra and Jen & Ryan. Through this topics of addiction/recovery, illegal gambling, domestic violence/shelters and more are discussed
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please @yourbishtherapist on Instagram,FB, TT and YT 
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
    Brand Ambassador for Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchase
    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.
    12 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 51 minutes 16 seconds
    Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence
    YBT thoughtfully discusses neurodiversity and neurodivergence, sharing conditions under the umbrella term of Neurodivergence; specifically ADD, ADHD, ASD are discussed. YBT shares psycho-educational research, statistics, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR) and answers questions about which professionals are fit to diagnose. A discussion of misogyny leading to a disparity in care for neurodivergent females. Information for this podcast was derived from personal experience working with ASD in the field, research and statistical information obtained from Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org) and Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.add.org) to assure accurate and up to date data.
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
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    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.  
    5 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 seconds
    ASD advocacy with Kathy Riojas
    Kathy Riojas is a Texas native raising three children across the lifespan with her husband. Following an autism diagnosis of her youngest child, Kathy traded an almost 15-year career in public education for a new career in mental health. Today Kathy operates a solo private practice, is a freelance writer for Dallas Moms and Denton County Moms and operates an Instagram page, WithLove.Kat, where she unapologetically confronts the duality of grief and joy as a parent to a non-speaking autistic boy. Kathy is also a bravoholic and she shares thoughts on the recent announcement from Tamra Judge and RHONJ Jaqueline Laurita’s journey with ASD was discussed. This interview shares Kathy’s perspective about being a caregiver for a child on the ASD spectrum in an effort to share varied perspectives on this topic. The discussion was respectful, educational and of course giggles and sillies were had by all.
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating! Please follow @WithLove.Kat and @yourbishtherapist on Instagram
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    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.  
    5 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 24 minutes 41 seconds
    Bite Size Bish: Happy Halloween!
    YBT celebrates Halloween by sharing her personal story of living in a haunted home. Happy Halloween to all who celebrate!
    Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating!
    Please @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, FB, TT and YT
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    To join Spreaker Supporters club for bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/support
    To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapist
    Podcast website page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-bish-therapist
    Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.  
    31 October 2024, 10:00 am
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