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
MAFS Season 18 Episode 17 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the decision day episode! They discuss the multiple ways of evaluating where things could have went wrong in Juan and Carla and Emem and Ikechi's relationships. Then someh…
MAFS Season 18 Episode 16 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie continue to discuss the drama that unfolded in the most recent episode of MAFS! They touch on how Carla read Madison for filth without rasing her voice or using one curse word. Th…
MAFS Season 18 Episode 15 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie are thrilled to finally discuss the David and Madison drama! They discuss if Michelle is at fault for David cheating and Madison not taking the many opportunities to tell Allen ho…
RHONY Season 2 Recap and MAFS Season 18 Ep. 14 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss all of the drama with Bryn, Ubah, and Erin in RHONY. They discuss how the world often views women who are comfortable with their sexuality, Ubah's poor communication skill…
MAFS Season 18 Episode 13 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss ways that they are taking care of themselves during some trying times before they discuss this week's episode of MAFS. The ladies discuss their thoughts on the sexual chem…
MAFS Recap Season 18 Ep.12
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their thoughts on episode 4 of Season 3 of Traitors before they dive into the recap! They discuss both sides of the Emem and Ikechi drama and Michelle and David drama!
Mag…
MAFS Season 18 Episode 11 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their bordom of RHONY and their thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Season 3 of Traitors before they dive into the recap! The ladies also discuss how all parents mess up t…
Housewives Catch Up and One Month Anniversary on MAFS
Chenelle and Maggie catch up on all things housewives (new episodes of RHONY, RHOSLC, RHOP, and RHONY Legacy) then they dive into the recap of the most recent episode of Married at First Sight. After…
The Season 3 Ultimatum Reunion Recap!
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the Season 3 Ultimtum Reunion!
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com
Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:
Maggie and Chenelle also offe…
Married at First Sight Season 18 Episode 9
Chenelle and Maggie discuss how cursing usually presents itself in the therapy room before they dive into the recap of MAFS most recent episode.
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
Married at First Sight Season 18 Episode 8 Quick Recap
Chenelle and Maggie quickly discuss the most recent episode of MAFS. There will be a more in depth episode next week!
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com
Chenelle Elli…
The Ultimatum Season 3 Episode 1-7 Recap and Therapist Insights
Chenelle and Maggie discuss their appreciation of feedback from their therapy clients (good and bad) and catch up on some of the drama from RHOSLC before diving into the recap. The girls model ways t…
Married at First Sight Recap Season 18 Episode 7
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the the couples in the most recent epsidoe of Married at First Sight! They discuss what it means to be black in today's culture and the importance of not changing yourself…
Married at First Sight Recap Season 18 Episode 6
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the recent episode of Married at First Sight!
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com
Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:
Maggie and Che…
Married at First Sight Recap Season 18 Ep. 5
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the behavioal issues they are having with their dogs. They open up about how these issues create some feelings of shame and grief. Then the girls dive into the recap of th…
Married at First Sight Season 18 Ep. 4 Recap
Chenelle and Maggie discuss Lisa Barlow's tearful ITM in a recent episode where she discusses how mom shaming came be so damaging. After that, they dive into recaping episode 4 of Married at First Si…
Married At First Sight Season 18 Episodes 1-3 Recap
Maggie and Chenelle discuss the housewives thate rsemble their personalities the best and recap some of the drama post reunion of Love is Blind. Then they dive into recaping the first 3 episodes of M…
Love is Blind Season 7 Reunion Recap!
Maggie and Chenelle discuss all the drama from the Love is Blind Reunion!
Maggie Blackburn, LCSW-C:
https://www.mindfulreflectionstherapy.com
Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C:
Maggie and Ch…
Love is Blind Season 7 Recap Part 2
Maggie and Chenelle discuss Hannah from Love Island's recent arrest and the emotions invoiced when therapists initiate the discharge of therapy services with their clients. Then the girls diving into…
Love is Blind Season 7 Recap Part 1
Chenelle and Maggie discuss the current season of Love is Blind! Part one includes discussions on Leo and Brittany, Monica and Stephen, Taylor and Garrett, and Ashley and Tyler. These couple also ins…