Laugh Cry Club

Hosted by licensed mental health therapists who laugh and cry as much as you do. New episodes every Monday.We explore the psychology behind the stories everyone is talking about—from documentaries and reality TV to relationships, current events, and everyday life. With compassion, humor, and practical insights, we help you better understand yourself and others. Every emotion is welcome, every story has something to teach us.

Laugh Cry Club is a health podcast hosted by licensed mental health therapists, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #107

  The Interplay of Nature and Nurture in Our Lives

  Aug 16, 202635 minS1

  Nature vs. Nurture: Free Will, Genetics, and Breaking AutopilotJoy and Rebecca, licensed therapists hosting the Laugh Cry Club podcast, discuss nature versus nurture and how genetics and environment interact rather than compete. They reference a 2015 meta-analysis of over 14 million twin pairs and about 18,000 traits, noting an average heritability around 49% and explaining that heritability reflects variation within a population, not a direct percentage of a person caused by genes. They share personal examples of inherited traits (introversion, skepticism, and family patterns like sexuality) and nurtured values like compassion and open-mindedness, and mention the Mackenzie Shirilla case as a lack-of-nurture example. They explore free will within life’s constraints, encourage curiosity about default behaviors, and address how phrases like “that’s just how I am” or “I’m just being honest” can be defenses that shut down accountability. They caution against toxic positivity and emphasize pausing, repairing harm, and focusing on what you can control.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:46 NPR Car Talk Nostalgia02:06 What We Cover Here02:31 Nature Versus Nurture Intro03:26 Imposter Syndrome Spark05:03 Twin Study Findings06:26 Outliers And Misuse07:18 Inherited Traits Examples09:54 Nurture Values And Family10:38 Case Study Mackenzie12:01 Baseline And Free Will13:22 Grace Versus Shaming15:08 Challenging Our Patterns15:25 Feedback Fight Reflection16:23 Shame And Threat16:39 Thats Just How I Am18:13 Honesty As Defense20:27 Listen For Deflections21:21 Autopilot And Change23:33 Toxic Positivity Pushback25:40 Life Cards And Control31:28 Stretch Into Discomfort32:51 Relationship Repair Example33:48 Closing And Contact

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  Episode #106

  Navigating Fame: The Mental Health Challenges Celebrities Face

  Aug 10, 202639 minS1

  Celebrity Mental Health, Live-Streamed Crises, and How to Respond CompassionatelyLicensed therapists Joy and Rebecca discuss recent mental health news involving celebrities and what it reveals about fame, projection, parasocial relationships, and social media’s impact. They address reports that blogger Perez Hilton experienced a severe self-harm crisis that was live-streamed and explore why someone might broadcast self-harm as a distant but “safe” cry for help, referencing similar public struggles (Aaron Carter’s addiction-related posts and musician Ryan Adams’ isolating social media behavior). They caution against normalizing public takedowns and body commentary, noting headlines about Ariana Grande’s appearance and how society’s judgment can intensify harm, citing Ingrid Andress’ public intoxication and rehab and the shame faced by Milli Vanilli. They also discuss postpartum psychosis in relation to the Clancy trial, urge direct supportive questioning, explain how therapists assess suicidal ideation and when holds/wellness checks may occur, and share 988 as a U.S. crisis resource.00:00 Welcome to Laugh Cry Club01:07 Why Celebrity Mental Health01:49 Pressure and Projection03:44 Vultures and Yes People05:19 Social Media Witnessing06:21 Perez Hilton Crisis09:38 Why Live Stream Self Harm11:38 Ryan Adams and Isolation16:18 Parasocial Access and Helplessness17:53 Fame Doubt and Support19:50 Next Headlines Ariana and Clancy20:23 Postpartum fears and stigma22:03 Spotting signs and asking directly23:15 Therapy and 72-hour holds24:27 Suicide risk assessment steps26:31 Police wellness checks explained30:26 Ariana Grande and body talk32:14 Celebrity shame and projection34:06 Fame takedowns then and now36:14 Coldplay scandal and accountability37:28 988 resources and goodbye

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  Episode #105

  The Projection Factor: Understanding Our Emotional Mirrors

  Aug 3, 202632 minS1

  Projection: What It Says About Us (You Spot It, You Got It)Joy and Rebecca catch up about the end of summer and shifting seasons before exploring psychological projection—attributing one’s own positive or negative traits, feelings, or insecurities to others—as a defense mechanism tied to survival and self-protection. They discuss how projection can show up in work dynamics (Joy’s toxic boss triggering her inner critic), diet culture reactions amid GLP-1/peptide trends, road rage, anger at rule-breaking (e-bikes), irritation with bragging, and frustration toward social-media “coaches,” highlighting themes of jealousy, unfairness, and identity. They note projection can also be positive through idolizing traits we desire. The hosts encourage curiosity and self-reflection—asking “Is this about them or me?”—and reference Martha Beck’s “You Spot It, You Got It,” 00:00 Welcome Back Catch Up00:48 Fall Feelings Anxiety02:13 Loving Season Changes03:20 Projection Intro04:23 Boss Trigger Example05:12 What Projection Is07:05 You Spot It You Got It08:11 Diet Culture Projection10:31 Road Rage And Rules13:07 Social Media Jealousy15:46 Now What To Do16:27 Steps To Self Reflect16:49 Lazy People Trigger17:29 Projection Self Protection19:00 Therapy Mirror Moment19:49 Beliefs Turn Ugly24:23 Identity And Survival25:33 Positive Projection26:04 Personal Triggers Share27:38 Micromanage And Misread30:37 Curiosity And Wrap Up

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  Episode #104

  Navigating the Inner Critic: Turning Self-Doubt into Strength

  Jul 27, 202635 minS1

  Befriending Your Inner Critic: From Harsh Voice to Overprotective BodyguardJoy and Rebecca celebrate two years of the Laugh Cry Club and introduce the episode’s topic: the inner critic. They discuss visualizing or naming the critic to separate it from the self, using a “parts” framework (including internal family systems) to explain how different parts of us show up in different environments. They describe how the inner critic can become louder under stress, especially around unstructured time, productivity pressures, and work performance, often labeling someone as “lazy” and creating physical discomfort. They trace roots to upbringing, generational messages, comparison, and survival needs, emphasizing curiosity over fighting the voice. They offer tools: identify triggers, name feelings, practice self-compassion, differentiate accountability (“I made a mistake”) from shame (“I am a mistake”), consider toxic environments, and be cautious with social media. They reframe the critic as an overprotective bodyguard and share personal examples involving weekends and assembling expensive equipment.00:00 Welcome Back Intro00:43 Two Year Anniversary01:37 What We Do Here02:02 Meet The Inner Critic03:40 Parts Work Explained06:11 Turning Critic Into Ally07:43 When It Gets Loud11:01 Productivity And Laziness14:38 Where It Comes From16:48 Survival Brain Connection17:46 Why The Critic Exists18:36 Curiosity Over Fighting19:43 Work Reviews Trigger It21:03 Toxic Environments Amplify22:38 Tracing Fear To Survival24:16 Self Compassion Pep Talk25:22 Social Media Validation Trap26:25 Accountability Versus Shame27:45 Can People Really Change30:23 Bodyguard Reframe Takeaways32:05 Real Life Inner Critic Examples34:29 Wrap Up And Goodbye

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  Episode #103

  Embracing Mistakes: The Art of Letting Go and Learning

  Jul 20, 202640 minS1

  The Mental Health Side of Making MistakesJoy and Rebecca, hosts of the Laugh Cry Club and licensed therapists, open by discussing summer heat and wildfires in the Four Corners, expressing concern for those affected and criticizing graphic news coverage. They share a “laugh” about Rebecca mistakenly thinking Costco stopped carrying her favorite Chobani yogurt drinks due to packaging changes, and a “cry” about Joy’s sleep loss from a seven-month-old puppy’s gastrointestinal issues. The main topic explores why minor mistakes can trigger spiraling, rumination, shame, imposter syndrome, and fear of rejection, shaped by upbringing, religion, and social media feedback. They emphasize the role of workplace culture in psychological safety, recommend self-compassion, self-awareness, debriefing, reality-based thinking, and “leaning into” discomfort, and criticize public shaming (e.g., neighborhood posts). They close with ways to follow and support the show.00:00 Summer Heat and Fires01:13 News Overload and Trauma01:37 Therapists Welcome and Topic02:22 Costco Chobani Mixup06:50 Puppy Nighttime Cry07:43 Why Mistakes Spiral08:52 Shame and Social Rejection11:30 Mistakes Shape Behavior13:22 Work Culture and Safety16:50 Rumination and Thinking Traps19:38 Reframing and Imposter Syndrome21:55 Normalize Company Mistakes22:47 Stop Rumination With Self Compassion24:09 Debrief And Know Your Triggers25:55 Life Keeps Body Slamming You28:12 Lean Into The Ick31:40 Build Resilience Through Exposure34:24 Public Shaming And Dog Poop38:56 Embrace Imperfection And Wrap Up

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