August 21, 2025: Resolved- Pop Psychology Podcasts Have Value (LIVE - In Person)

# Meetup is LIVE on our deck (weather-permitting), or in our LR (if cold, or rainy) in West Orange, NJ

# We gather at 7:30 for 30 min of refreshments (and wine), and chit chat, and then spend 90 min in an informal, facilitated discussion based on the assigned podcasts

# Please listen to all 3 (somewhat longer) podcasts listed below before the meetup so that we can discus the topic of:

Resolved- Pop Psychology Podcasts Have Value
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QUESTIONS TO TGHINK ABOUT AS YOU LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS:
<1> Can a 30-60 min call with a counselor make a lasting difference to the caller?
<2> What motivates callers to contact a podcast counselor instead of choosing an established psychologist or clinical social worker and longer-term therapy?
<3> Do these podcast therapists believe they are doing helpful therapy or just making money ?
<4> Can listeners of these podcasts gain anything from these quick counseling exchanges?
<5> Did you like one of these 3 therapists more than others?
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[1] The Dr John Delony Show
I Feel Like We Should Fight More in Front of the Kids (46 min)
On today’s episode, we hear about:
· A mom wanting to show her kids healthy conflict in marriage
· A boyfriend seeking advice on how to address an uncomfortable situation
· A young woman wondering how to protect her teen sister without breaking trust
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-john-delony-show/id1527609854?i=1000692251642

[2] Dear Therapists
Jeff’s Critical Parents (55 min)
Hey, Fellow Travelers. Jeff's parents have always been critical--making negative comments about everything from his appearance and intelligence to his being "too sensitive"—and as an adult, Jeff has tried not to let these hurtful words get to him. But now that he's a new father, he's worried about the impact that his parents' constant criticism will have on his child. We help him move past his fear of confronting his parents in his new role as a parent himself.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-therapists-with-lori-gottlieb-and-guy-winch/id1523340696?i=1000491550410

[3] Where Should We Begin
Esther Calling. Ms Entitlement and Mr Sacrifice Out on a Date (55 min)
This is a classic session of Where Should We Begin? An on-again, off-again couple in their fifties, dating in a post-divorce landscape, are struggling with different world views, priorities and sexual interests. Recognizing that their polarized dynamic takes the fun out of spending time together, Esther guides both towards less rigid perspectives.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-should-we-begin-with-esther-perel/id1237931798?i=1000700960983
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For newbies (and we love new people/ new voices):
the street address will be sent to you ~3-7 days before the event (lots of street parking)
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Only sign up if you plan to show up (or risk being tarred and feathered in the town square).

• If you can't make it-- please change your RSVP from YES to NO as early as possible so that others who might be waitlisted can still join
• $2 on-site for refreshments/cover the annual fees for the meetup site.