Your Weekly TheraTea Podcast

While we count down to the premiere of our brand-new season this week, we're bringing back one of our most popular episodes from the archives: In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the horror of Netflix's special "America's Sweethearts" and the long-running CMT series "Making the Team," which has been on air for almost 20 years. We uncover the shocking realities behind the glitz and glamour of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, focusing on the rampant body shaming and blatant name-calling perpetuated by the show's coaches. Despite the cheerleaders' dedication and hard work, they face relentless scrutiny over their bodies and endure degrading comments, all while being significantly underpaid. Beyond the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the performing arts industry is notorious for its toxic diet culture and the relentless pressure to maintain a certain weight or size. From ballet to modeling, the demand for unrealistic body standards has caused significant harm. However, "Making the Team" blatantly glorifies this harmful culture, making it seem acceptable and even desirable. This episode calls for a denouncement of these harmful standards and advocates for a shift towards body positivity and fair treatment. We discuss the absurdity of the low wages these cheerleaders receive, especially considering the immense wealth of the Dallas Cowboys franchise and the lucrative salaries of its players. We question why Coach Kelli Finglass has not faced the same backlash and cancellation as other hosts of body-shaming television, such as Tyra Banks from "America's Next Top Model," and others. Join us as we peel back the layers of this toxic culture, advocating for better treatment and fair pay for these dedicated athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share our podcast. Your support helps us continue to bring these important issues to light! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There is a big difference between harmless and fun teasing between a couple, and malicious bullying. In this weeks episode Tell and Ann Marie talk about bullying in relationships, and when teasing goes from harmless to harmful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Pride, Listeners! This week Tell and Ann Marie tell their coming out stories, talk about what it was like growing up gay, and how we can love and support are LGBTQIA+ family and friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about bullying and our mental health? Tell and Ann Marie discuss how bullying can have a major impact on our self-worth and mental health, and how being bullied as kids (AND as adults) has shaped them into the people they are today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The word 'GASLIGHTING' gets thrown around quite a bit, but what does it really mean? Is gaslighting and lying the same thing? Today Tell and Ann Marie have a funeral for overusing the word gaslighting, and discussing what the world truly means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Tell and Ann Marie give relationship advice, answer all your burning questions, and reflect on the latest season! Go back and listen to all of Season 1 as we get ready for Season 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You wrote in, and we are answering. Ann Marie and Tell randomly pick a few questions to tackle and give personal advise on to listeners. We talk about everything from ADHD, Dating, and Celebrities. Listen now, and feel free to ask your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapy is an amazing experience, if you have the right therapist. Today Ann Marie and Tell discuss some of the worst encounters they've had with other therapists, and horror stories they've been told. Get ready for a funny and (at times) shocking listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Marie and Tell come back with the most popular subject listeners ask for information on. ADHD. In this episode Ann Marie and Tell discuss uncommon ways ADHD may show up in their day to day lives, and tips and tricks they've learned over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kate Middleton AI? Why did the Baltimore Bridge collapse? Is the solar eclipse a government distraction? Tell and Ann Marie discuss how conspiracy theories can effect our mental health, and how we can be better about spotting them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell and Ann Marie discuss the latest viral video of a toxic dating coach, giving men advice on NOT needing to respect consent. This week we will dive into why CONSENT matters, is important, and should be taught. And why for our OWN mental health, we should stay clear of toxic people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Marie and Tell sit down with Seth, a Social Work Graduate student. Seth shares his story on his journey with his mental health, addiction, and coming full circle and going back to school to become a therapist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Tell and Ann Marie dive into how embarrassing ourselves can directly relate to our mental health. They share stories of some of their most embarrassing moments, and discuss the mystery of the Penn State Poop Bandit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Ann Marie and Tell discuss his later in life re-diagnosis of Autism, and finding out he was diagnosed as a child, but was never told. They discuss the difficulties of getting diagnosed, and why so many adults were unable to seek a diagnosis as children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a ton of listeners wanting some answers to their questions about ADHD, this week Tell and Ann Marie sit down and discuss all the nuances that surround ADHD, and answer your questions, in an attempt that maybe we ALL can better understand the diagnosis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EVERYONE deals with mental health, even your therapist! Tell and Ann Marie discuss their own history with mental illness, including ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder and more. Does your own story relate to ours? Let us know your experiences with mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell and Ann Marie discuss the Oxford High School shooting, and the lack of mental health support and resources offered to students and teachers. Tell and Ann Marie also discuss how parent's can support their children, and what happens when they refute and fail to get help for their children. TW: violence, guns, school shooting, suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist may appear to have it all figured out and put together, but even they make mistakes and missteps when it comes to love, relationships, and seeing RED FLAGS! In this weeks episode of 'Your Weekly TheraTea', Tell and Ann Marie talk all about the whoopsies they've made in relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of 'Your Weekly Thera-Tea', co-hosts Tell and Ann Marie discuss the increase of children experiencing anxiety, and what we can learn about it from TV Shows like Dance Moms. Tell and Ann Marie also discuss what social media can do to children's mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Nurse Practitioners Week! For our first episode, Tell will be talking to co-host and Nurse Practitioner Ann-Marie, about what it's like being a nurse in this climate, shortage of medications, and how to advocate for patients when insurance companies decide to be KARENS!  Follow Tell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwilliamsprek/?hl=en Follow Tell On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MTbBJHIJNHPHpghSdzdBQ/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0 Follow Tell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrWilliamsPrek