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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!

Society & Culture Mental Health Relationships Health & Fitness
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
76 minutes
Episodes
58
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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RHOSLC Ep 2 -3 and RHONY Ep 1 Recap!

RHOSLC Ep 2 -3 and RHONY Ep 1 Recap!

Chenelle and Maggie discuss the trend of men becoming more easily emotional as they age and recap RHONY and PHOSLC! During their discussion, they talk about what makes an iconic Housewife. 

Maggie Bl…

01:44:38  |   Sat 05 Oct 2024
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap

Chenelle and Maggie discuss Jenn and Johnaton playing in out face on social media and some of the marital drama with Kyle and Amanda on Summer House (since Chenelle has finally binge watched the whol…

01:25:38  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
Selling Sunset Season 8 Recap

Selling Sunset Season 8 Recap

Chenelle and Maggie discuss the after math of the Jen and Devin drama online. Then they dive into recaping season 8 od Selling Sunset! Discussion include if friendships at work are a good idea and wh…

01:20:57  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
Last Recap for Jen's Season of The Bachelorette!

Last Recap for Jen's Season of The Bachelorette!

Chenelle and Maggie discuss their thoughts on the finale and After the Final Rose. They also discuss theapeutic insights on substance abuse, finding enjoyable and fufilling hobbies, and how attractiv…

01:18:56  |   Fri 06 Sep 2024
Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season, Men Tell All and Fantasy Suites

Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season, Men Tell All and Fantasy Suites

Chenelle and Maggie continue to struggle recaping this season of the Bachelorette, so they continue to chit chat about TikTok reactions to Love Island, Kaitlyn Briscoe shading Tasha, and the allegati…

01:31:28  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Hometowns!

Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Hometowns!

Chenelle and Maggie continue to share their excitement for Grant being the next Bachelor and the change they hope to see in the franchise. Then they dive into recaping the hometowns episode. 

If you'…

00:37:32  |   Fri 23 Aug 2024
Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Episode 6

Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Episode 6

Chenelle and Maggie discuss their frustration with the rigidity of the Bachelor Franchise. They discuss the expectation of contestants to divulge their traumas in order to connect with the lead and a…

00:40:14  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
Bonus Episode: Therapists Discuss Boundaries in Relationships w/ References From Vanderpump Rules!

Bonus Episode: Therapists Discuss Boundaries in Relationships w/ References From Vanderpump Rules!

Now that Chenelle is finally all caught up with Vanderpump Rules, Maggie and Chenelle discuss all of the poor boundary setting throughout the series. Then they take a deep dive into how to set bounda…

01:05:25  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
Bachelorette Recap:Jen's Season Episode 5

Bachelorette Recap:Jen's Season Episode 5

Chenelle continues her thoughts on her recent binge of Vanderpump rules. Then the ladies discuss their disappointment of the season so far of the Bachelorette and the risks of allowing someone to fal…

01:02:25  |   Sat 10 Aug 2024
Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Ep. 4

Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Ep. 4

Chenelle discusses her views on the cast of Vanderpump rules as she binge watches the show for the first time. Chenelle and Maggie also discuss Sam N.'s family defending his behavior on The Bachelore…

01:31:39  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Episode 3

Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season Episode 3

Chenelle and Maggie give the listeners a peek behind the curtain of what it's like to be a therapist as they discuss the outgoing personalities on this episode of the Bachelorette. 

If you'd like Che…

01:40:41  |   Fri 26 Jul 2024
Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season, Ep. 2

Bachelorette Recap: Jen's Season, Ep. 2

Chenelle and Maggie breifly discuss their thoughts on Love Island USA reminding everyone that they do not hate Serena! Lol. Then the ladies jump into the immature drama of the second episode Bachelor…

01:23:18  |   Fri 19 Jul 2024
Bachelorette Recap, Jen's Season: First One

Bachelorette Recap, Jen's Season: First One

Chenelle and Maggie discuss the preimeire of Jen's Season of the Bacherlorette! Before they recap the show, they discuss Rachel Lindsey seperation from her husband and Charity and Jen's most recent p…

00:53:24  |   Fri 12 Jul 2024
Bonus Episode! What Do 2 Therapists Think of Leah and Serena on Love Island USA: Love Island USA Recap up to Ep. 27

Bonus Episode! What Do 2 Therapists Think of Leah and Serena on Love Island USA: Love Island USA Recap up to Ep. 27

Chenelle and Maggie discuss Serena and Leah's anger with their housemates and give more healthy examples of how to communicate when in conflcit. They also discuss Aaron and Kaylor's relationship. Thi…

00:47:39  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
Deep Dive Into the Men of the Bachelorette Season 21 Part 2

Deep Dive Into the Men of the Bachelorette Season 21 Part 2

Chenelle and Maggie continue to give their first impressions of the guys of Jen's Season of the Bachelorette! 

If you'd like Chenelle or Maggie to be your therapist and you live in either MD, VA, or …

01:18:12  |   Fri 05 Jul 2024
Insights on the Bachelor Franchise as a Whole/Deep Dive into the Men of Bachelorette Season 21!

Insights on the Bachelor Franchise as a Whole/Deep Dive into the Men of Bachelorette Season 21!

In this episode of Reality Check Therapy Hour, hosts Maggie and Chenelle discuss their insights on the Bachelor Franchise as a whole. They discuss Bachelor in Paradise and name their top 5 Bachelors …

01:05:11  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
Bonus Episode: Love Island USA Season 6- Week 1-2

Bonus Episode: Love Island USA Season 6- Week 1-2

In this bonus episode of Reality Check Therapy Hour, hosts Maggie and Chenelle dive into the first 2 weeks of Love Island USA Season 6. They analyze the contestants' behaviors through a therapeutic l…

01:36:34  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Introduction Episode: Meet Your Hosts!

Introduction Episode: Meet Your Hosts!

In the debut episode of Reality Check Therapy Hour, hosts Chenelle and Maggie, both licensed therapists and reality TV enthusiasts, blend the drama of reality TV with therapeutic insights. They share…

01:21:19  |   Fri 21 Jun 2024
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