Your Bish Therapist
Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome! Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram 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...
Episodes
Bravo Round up With Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo
TW: Discussion of ED, DV and abuseIn this supersized TWO-HOUR episode, Melissa, Lyndsay and Brady discuss RHOM, RHOSLC, Next Gen NYC, RHOC and The Valley. The group begin with bravo news including Larsa Pippen’s newest face drama, the tease…
Drama, Darling X YBT Collab: The Valley Reunion Pt. 1
Join us for a riveting reunion recap as Amy Phillips from Drama, Darling and Melissa Reich, from Your Bish Therapist Podcast (@yourbishtherapist), break it all down. In this juicy episode, we dive into Jax's rollercoaster sobriety journey a…
Bite Size Bish: Updates and Bravo news
YBT starts by giving some personal updates, including ways to increase self-compassion and resilience. YBT also shared a story of a Yolanda Hadid sighting in the wild, discusses Kim Zolciak committing financial abuse and Jax on The Valley.P…
M&M Hour: Shamanic healing and RHOM with Mandy Slutsker
In this episode, Melissa and Mandy explore various themes surrounding emotional health, generational trauma, and the impact of relationships, particularly through the lens of reality television. They discuss Mandy's health journey, her expe…
M&M Hour: Shamanic healing and RHOM with Mandy Slutsker (AD FREE, EARLY RELEASE)
In this episode, Melissa and Mandy explore various themes surrounding emotional health, generational trauma, and the impact of relationships, particularly through the lens of reality television. They discuss Mandy's health journey, her expe…
Drama or Trauma with Ryan Bailey
TW: Discussion of DVYBT interviews Ryan Bailey @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey about all things Bravo. Up first, breaking Bravo news including recent updates about Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers. YBT discusses allegations of abuse, involveme…
The aftermath of Real Housewives lies with Christina aka @thebravobabe (2nd Upload)
YBT interviews the “blogger” behind the storyline seen in the premiere episode of RHOC. Christina aka the ‘Bravo Babe’ shares her story about what really happened with RHOC’s Katie Ginella behind the scenes. Christina shares how her mental …
The aftermath of Real Housewives lies with Christina aka @thebravobabe
YBT interviews the “blogger” behind the storyline seen in the premiere episode of RHOC. Christina aka the ‘Bravo Babe’ shares her story about what really happened with RHOC’s Katie Ginella behind the scenes. Christina shares how her mental …
Season 4 Finale: M&M Hour: SLOMW, The Valley and Summer House
Melissa and Mandy discuss Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including a discussion on cultural, religious and geographical social mores within Utah and the LDS church. Through this a discussion is had about sexual and reproductive health, relig…
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Caitlin Marshall from @bestiesbycaitlin
Please join Melissa and Caitlin Marshall (@bestiesbycaitlin) for a discussion about SLOWM season 2. Caitlin discusses MomTok and Mom-fluencing culture in Utah, including the social media drama that spills over from the show. Caitlin shares …
Love Hotel, The Valley and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo
YBT and Recap Rodeo break down Love Hotel, The Valley and SLOMW (season 2). The trio have a hilariously fun discussion while YBT interjects clinical interpretations. Specifically, YBT talks scarcity trauma and how this may have impacted Nia…
Love Hotel, The Valley and Summer House
YBT breaks down Shannon recreating past relational issues and conflict in the Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses The Valley, specifically focusing on Jesse & Michelle, Danny & Nia and Jax & Brittany. Through this is a discussion on n…
Love Hotel, Summer House and The Valley
YBT starts by sharing MH and physical health updates, sharing healthy skills to use when struggling. YBT shares Bravo news, including a theory about Shannon’s picker on Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses Summer House; specifically, L…
M&M Hour: Summer House and The Valley
M&M first talk Summer House, including discussion on Jesse’s victim behaviors and the juxtaposition of summer house vs. the valley. M&M also discuss West and Jesse’s illuminating discussion about pornography and theorize how this impacts th…
Bravo Toxicity, Love Hotel and The Valley
Hi friends! YBT is still sick but wanted to release an episode for you all covering a myriad of topics across the bravoverse. Specifically, YBT talks Bravo’s toxicity on shows like The Valley, RHOA & RHOBH. YBT briefly talks Love Hotel, the…
Bite Size Bish: Updates and The Valley
Hi friends! YBT is back with another bite size bish episode providing personal and health updates. Following this, YBT discusses Jax’s abusive behaviors featured on the Valley leading to a discussion about DV. Please follow YBT podcast and …
YBT x Drama, Darling collab: Belle Gibson
Melissa and Amy collaborate to discuss the psychological underpinnings of women who fake cancer; Belle Gibson (the focus of Netflix’s ‘Instagram’s Worst Con Artist’ and ‘apple cider vinegar’), Scamanda, and Elizabeth Finch. This podcast exa…
RHOA, RHOBH and Teen Mom with Lyndsay Lime and Brady Wolsiffer from Recap Rodeo
Sorry for the podcast delay, YBT was down for the count with food poisoning but she hath risen. This episode is a wildly hilarious kiki with Lyndsay Lime and Brady Wolsiffer from Recap Rodeo, talking RHOA, RHOBH and Teen Mom.Please follow Y…
Season 4, episode 14: M&M Hour: Summer House
Melissa and Mandy discuss Summer House, including discussion of dynamics between Craig & Paige, Craig & Kyle, Carl & Lil, Jesse & Lexi, West & Ciara, Imrul & women and more. This leads to a discussion of king babies, polyamory, toe sucking,…
A Tale of Two Breakups: Summer House vs. Southern Charm
YBT discusses cultural differences between Southern Charm and Summer House leading to drastically different perspectives on Paige and Craig’s break up. YBT discusses differences in NYC & Charleston culture, leading to a discussion of how cu…
Bite Size Bish: Pep Talk
YBT shares updates about physical, mental and emotional health. YBT shares insights gained, ways to resist through radical self-care and tips and tricks to manage emotional health in the current climate. Concepts of healing, recovery, grati…
RHOA, RHOBH & Southern Charm
YBT starts by sharing breaking Bravo news including Jax and Brittany’s dueling solo podcasts, Jax’s “mind of a man tour” and the Valley Premiere. YBT also discusses Tamra Judge rejoining RHOC after announcing she quit (again). YBT then disc…
Tamra Judge Quits RHOC, Denise Richard’s lawsuit & Southern Charm
YBT shares breaking Bravo news including Tamra Judge abruptly quitting RHOC 24 hours ago, following filming with Shannon and Gretchen in NOLA. Andy Cohen since commented noting that he can’t address this as they are still filming but intima…
Bite Size Bish: Addiction, King Babies & Delusion
In this extended BSB, YBT covers Jax Taylor’s addiction including Brittany’s response, leading to a discussion of addiction and recovery. YBT also briefly talks RHOP reunion part 3 including a discussion of king babies, delusion & addiction…
M&M hour: RHOBH & Southern Charm
Melissa and Mandy discuss all things RHOBH and Southern Charm including discussion of dynamics between Sutton/Dorit, Dorit/Boz, Kyle/Mau, Shep/Sienna, JT/Venita and more. Justice for Venita who was as victim of shady editing & production. T…
Bite Size Bish: Karen Huger's sentencing and Sutton's polarizing behaviors
YBT shares breaking news about Karen’s sentencing and being immediately remanded to jail for one year, following her fourth DUI conviction. YBT discusses deadly denial, addiction and recovery. Through this, YBT discusses the complex process…
Breaking news about Karen Huger's DUI, RHOP & Southern Charm
YBT shares a Reality Blurb Article about Karen Huger revealing this is her FOURTH DUI and she went to a luxury resort instead of rehab. YBT shares all the receipts, deets and addresses her claims of “abusing” antidepressants (spoiler alert:…
Bite Size Bish: State of Affairs
TW: discussion of cancer, death and C-PTSD.YBT shares a raw and vulnerable peek inside the experience of a cancer patient during the recent NIH cuts to cancer funding and research. YBT shares how this will impact her life, and the lives of …
Season 4, Episode 4: Southern Charm, Summer House and RHOP reunion part 1
YBT shares hot takes and clinical interpretations of southern charm, summer house premiere and RHOP part 1. YBT shares behind the scenes drama that goes down in the DM’s and talks parasocial relationships with bravolebs. YBT discusses Ciara…
RHOBH, RHONY and RHOSLC recaps
TW: Discussion of suicide, trauma, and SAYBT shares hot takes and clinical interpretations of RHOBH, RHONY and RHOSLC. YBT also dives into the Minkoff's dark family background in Scientology. This episode covers major storylines across each…
Bite Size Bish: Welcome back, Bish!
This BSB contains health updates, ways to manage stress, the power of acceptance, plans for the season and MORE. Thank you all for coming back…I AM SO HAPPY TO BE BACK!For all Spreaker supporters, please go to Patreon to join the community …
Season 4 Premiere M&M Hour: RHOBH & RHONY
TW: Discussion of SA, trauma, addiction and mental health. Hello friends! YBT is back for the Season 4 premiere with the amazing Mandy Slutsker for a M&M hour covering RHOBH and RHONY. Melissa and Mandy mention it all when it comes to the …
SEASON 3 FINALE: ANATOMY OF LIES
TW: Discussion of cancer, treatment facilities, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and suicideIn the supersized season finale, YBT does a deep dive into the life of Elizabeth Finch, former writer for Gre…
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 add…
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 …
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…
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 al…
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 sw…
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 roote…
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/supportAfterwards,Y…