“I Forced You to Be My Friend” with Kelly Mohen - Therapy Roulette podcast (101)

In the premiere episode of the Therapy Roulette podcast (101), Michele talks about rushing to move in with her boyfriend due to the pandemic and her anxiety over keeping her relationship “perfect.” She discusses the book How to Stay in Love by James J. Sexton and how people are dating during these unprecedented times.

This week’s guest is Kelly Mohen, an early childhood intervention specialist. Kelly tells us what it’s like to be an extreme extrovert during quar. Michele and Kelly speculate as to why ANY woman would EVER choose a male therapist. They discuss the pressure to have a baller Christmas every year in an Irish Catholic family. Kelly confesses she’s staying entertained by indulging in “trash” reality TV, such as Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. The ladies also discuss whether Elon Musk and Grimes are doing okay, Jia Tolentino’s book Trick Mirror, approaching dating apps like a video game, and grappling with a fear of rejection.

​​Talking Points:

• Virtual Dating / Dating App Advice
• Committed Relationships
• Strategies for Staying Entertained During the Pandemic Lockdown
• Therapy from A Woman's Perspective
• Books on Self-Help and Cultural Criticism
• Reality TV, Including Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
• Family Traditions & Pressure Around the Holidays​

Top 3 Quotes:

1. “No one's ever analyzing it the way you are, and then having any expectations is only going to disappoint you. So, it's better to expect nothing." 51:34
2. (talking about Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings) “…when these people are reading their vows and they're like me without you would be like Minnie without Mickey and it’s like, not, any better metaphor, anything at all…” 1:10:36
3. “…you're on that track to fuck the patriarchy that day and you're like this is my day to do whatever I want and not care what the repercussions are.” 1:44:37

MOTIVATION
“You don't have to do anything. Like you only have to take care of
yourself as much as you want to. And that's all you have to do.” 47:28

Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-forced-you-to-be-my-friend-with-kelly-mohen/id1533215525?i=1000492331806

Spotify: 
https://open.spotify.com/episode/177pUChXSz0IOSKaBVSNn5?si=X0S1MzONTIazhYCAjGtumw

Buzzsprout: 
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1368259/5565025

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Books Mentioned: 
How to Stay in Love by James J. Sexton
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52864354-how-to-stay-in-love
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Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino 
https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780525510543