Something Like Therapy

Ep.13 - Blended Families

Welcome in! Join Derick and Jess as they discuss their personal insights and experiences with being dad and mom in a blended family. The couple provide insight to some of the more common struggles that blended families face and give their advice on how to overcome these obstacles. 

Ep.12 - Relationship Co-Dependency Part 2

Join Derick and Jess as they continue onward with their discussion on the topic of relationship co-dependency. The couple finish their conversation on the list of signs that help to identify if you may be coping within a co-dependent bond with your partner. 

Ep.11 -Relationship Co-Dependency

We're Back!!
After a 3-month hiatus of kids, dogs, and life, but also much needed rest, Derick and Jess are back with another episode of Something Like Therapy. Join the couple as they discuss Relationship Co-Dependency and give their thoughts, opinions, and insights on a list of some of the signs that may indicate you are in fact entangled within a co-dependent relationship. 

Ep.10 -Victim Mentality/Forgiveness

On today's episode, Derick and Jess discuss some signs and symptoms of a victim mentality. The couple share some examples of their own experience dealing with this conflict and offer insight on how forgiveness can play a crucial role in addressing and dealing with this issue. Follow along as they offer some advice and share their opinions in hopes to help not only those who identify with this mentality, but with their own day to day struggles. 

Ep.9 - Deconversion: Life After Church

On today's episode, Derick and Jess continue the discussion on their deconversion journey. The couple open up on past experiences with church and religion and give some insight on some of the things they continue to go through as they forge their way down the path of life. From dealing with the aftermath of anger and depression to the search for a new meaning in life, listen in as the couple share their thoughts and experiences with stepping away from religion. 

Ep.8 - Imposter Syndrome

On today's episode, Derick and Jess discuss the infamous, "Imposter Syndrome!" This pesky nuisance can rear its ugly head throughout your life and some of us never even know it. Listen in as the couple go over some of the top signs and symptoms, sharing their own experiences and giving their advice on how you can address I.S. in your day to day lives. 

Ep.7 - Social Media and Parenting

Inspired by all the discussions about the pending "TikTok Ban", Derick and Jess discuss social media's impact on society and how it maybe has caused a change on people's approach to parenting. The couple discuss their thoughts on both the positive and negative impact social media has had on society and share their own experiences with parenting in a modern, social media-filled age. 

Ep.6 - Are You A People Pleaser?

On today's episode, Derick and Jess walk through a "mini-quiz" to help you determine if you are in fact, a people pleaser. The couple open up on some of their own tendencies that push them into that people pleasing realm and discuss how it has had an impact on their own relationship and with past friendships. Come along for the ride and let's see if you are spending too much energy on pleasing others before yourself. 

Ep.5 - 75Hard / Health Journey

On today's episode, Derick and Jess discuss their recent journey with the 75 Hard Program and how even though it says it in the name, they were both surprised to find out that it's actually really... HARD! The couple share their stories of their up's and down's battle of weight gain and lost throughout their lives and how sticking with working out and a healthy lifestyle has had major impacts on their lives and overall well being: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join the team as they share their stories and give some insights into their ongoing journey to health!

Ep.4 - Deconversion Pt.2

On today's episode, Derick and Jess continue their discussion on their journey through deconversion and the experiences they went through at different churches that ultimately led them to stepping away. A hard topic to discuss, the couple give themselves Something Like Therapy as they talk about the good, the bad, and the hypocritical that they experienced during their years involved within the church. Join them as they push forward through deconversion.