Reality Check Therapy Hour
Welcome to Reality Check Therapy Hour, the podcast where two licensed therapists dive into the fascinating world of reality TV! Join your hosts, Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C, and Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C, as they offer their unique blend of professional insights and personal opinions on the lives and dramas of your favorite reality show stars.
Each week, Chenelle and Maggie analyze the latest episodes of popular reality TV shows, exploring the psychological dynamics and relationship patterns that unfold on screen. With their combined expertise in relationship anxiety, family dynamics, and emotional well-being, they provide thoughtful commentary on the behaviors, conflicts, and growth of reality TV personalities.
But it's not all serious talk! Chenelle and Maggie bring a fun, engaging, and relatable approach to their discussions, sharing laughs and candid thoughts on the wild and unpredictable world of reality TV. Whether you're a reality TV superfan or just curious about the therapeutic perspectives on these shows, Reality Check Therapy Hour promises to be an entertaining and enlightening listen.
Tune in every week for a dose of reality, therapy, and plenty of laughs. And don't forget to reach out with your questions and thoughts—Chenelle and Maggie love hearing from their listeners and might even answer your queries on the show!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
More Love Island Drama, Love Beyond the Villa S 1 Recap, and AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Love Island USA drama, Love Island Beyond the Vila, and AITAH!
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com
Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:
Love Island USA Season 7 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Love Island USA Reunion and all of the drama from TikTok! Theyalso discuss Love Island Beyond the Vila and some other shows they've been watching recently.
Maggie…
Love Island Season 7 Episodes 31-36 Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 31-36 of Love Island and all of the drama from TikTok! They also discuss Huda's behavior and some therapeutic considerations.
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
Love Island Season 7 Episodes 26-31 Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 26-31 of Love Island and all of the drama from TikTok! They also breifly discuss all of the drama in Bachelor Nation.
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
Love Island S.7 Episodes 20-26, Next Gen NYC S. 1 Ep 4-5, and The Valley Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 20-26 of Love Island! They discuss the obvious game play strategies, the Chelly and Huda drama, and Austin's attempt to challenge Ace during the most rec…
Love Island Season 7 Ep. 15-20 and Next Gen NYC Episodes 1-3 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 15-20! They discuss the cast playing games versus actually finding connections and the difference in Casa Amor this season. They also discuss ways where …
Love Island S. 7 Ep. 7-14 Plus AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 7-14! They discuss Huda crashing out for 5 episodes straight and the dynamics with the rest of the couples. Then they do an AITAH discussing roomate dyna…
Season 7 Ep. 5-6 Love Island USA Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Season 7 Episodes 5 and 6 of Love Island USA! They discuss whether Huda was being manipulative by not telling Jeremiah that she has a daughter, Ace's messy behavior, and t…
Bravo and Love Island Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their excitement about returning to their podcast after a two-week break and the abundance of reality TV shows to cover, including Love Island, The Valley, and Summer Ho…
Did Jessi Love Bomb Lexi? Plus Love Hotel Recap and AITAH
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the drama between Lexi and Jessi. This leads into a discussion on manipulative patterns and emotional maturity. They explore the complexities of identify…
S1 Ep. 3 Love Hotel Recap Plus AITAH
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the new Bravo show "Love Hotel" focusing on some of the drama with some of the couples. Then the ladies dived into this week's AITAH where they discussed…
Finance Talk in "Love Hotel" Plus AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss their thoughts on the new Bravo show "Love Hotel" focusing on the conversation about finances, age gap dating, and some of the drama between the women. Then the ladies div…
Summer House and Love Hotel Recap Plus AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their busy weeks, upcoming events, and their thoughts on the Lexi and Jessie drama on "Summer House" and the new Bravo show "love Hotel" . They also explored the complex…
Reality News Updates, RHOBH Reunion Recap, and AITAH!
Maggie and Chenelle discussed their personal lives, favorite TV shows, and reactions to people crying during conversations. They also analyzed the dynamics between the housewives of Beverly Hills, th…
Lexi and Jessie Summer House Recap and AMTAH!
Chenelle and Maggie discussed their opinions on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the dynamics between Kyle's behavior towards Dorit. Then the girls dive into another "Am I the Asshole" where …
Carl and Lindsey Summer House Recap and AITAH Stories!
Chenelle and Maggie are excited to make a change in this episode of Reality Check Therapy Hour! The ladies discuss their thoughts on Carl and Lindsey this season on Summer House and then they dive in…
MAFS Season 18 Reunion Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss Part 1 and Part 2 of the reunion! They discuss Madison's lack of empathy for Michelle and Ikechi and Michelle's level of accountability.
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
Season 8 Love is Blind Reunion Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the very bland reunion. Is Madison messy or inspirational? How do you feel about the way the guys took accountability? Find out what we thought!
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
MAFS Season 18 Episode 18 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their epiphanies regarding Emem, Madison, and Michelle while watching this week's episode. Does Michelle deserve to be cheated on? Do all of the romantic footage with Davi…
Bonus Episode: Recap of All Episodes of Love is Blind Season 8 Before Weddings
Chenelle and Maggie discuss all the episodes before the wedding episodes! They discussed the risk you take if you rely too heavily on your friends and familiy's opinion n your love life and the best …