Therapy Intake Questions, ADHD Struggles, and Starting with a New Therapist | #084

Social media boundaries in therapy, ADHD shutdowns, and how productivity shame messes with your self-worth.Starting therapy with someone new can feel… awkward. Louie shares about his first session with a new therapist, and the surprising comment he received on Instagram that sparked a deeper conversation. Should therapists follow you on social media? Meanwhile, Michael opens up about his ongoing struggles with ADHD, productivity shame, and what it’s like to emotionally shut down when tasks pile up. In this episode, we unpack:Awkward first sessions with new therapistsShould your therapist follow your Instagram?Therapy intake forms: too much too soon?ADHD, executive dysfunction, and self-worthThe emotional weight of productivity cultureIf you've ever questioned your therapist, your brain, or your to-do list — this one's for you.Support the pod:http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypodhttp://secondhandtherapypod.comFollow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypodhttp://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypodhttp://instagram.com/itsloubearhttp://instagram.com/malonecomedyContact us:secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com818-850-2448Support the pod:PATREON - Join Patreon for ExclusivesMERCH - Shop MerchFollow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypodhttp://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypodhttp://instagram.com/itsloubearhttp://instagram.com/malonecomedyContact us:secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com818-850-2448PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Secondhand Therapy is a funny, honest mental health podcast where two unlicensed best friends unpack their weekly therapy sessions.Join Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone as they explore anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity, and emotional growth—with humor, heart, and total transparency. Each episode blends raw self-reflection with real time takes on therapy, trauma, relationships, and the messy process of healing.It’s real talk about mental health in the modern world, and why personal growth is so damn hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.