Kate marks her official second appearance on the show and there's a lot of catching up to do before her upcoming wedding this fall! We'll take you inside the mind of a bride-to-be, as well as have an open conversation about the psychological burdens of being an entertainer/artist in a post-pandemic world. (Take a shot every time MJ gets sidetracked if you want to see god) Check out Kate's soon-to-launch YouTube channel on IG so you never miss a beet: @katesnotscared If you've enjoyed the program, feel free to rate and subscribe on the podcast client of your choice :) Intro and Outro music- "Think it Over (Demo)" by Hippo Campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImOjXlpKn6U&ab_channel=HippoCampus-Topic Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

All the way from across the pond, Josh Comire joins the podcast!! As soon as MJ finishes asking annoying questions about the Bri'ish, yall will soon find out why Comire is exactly what he says he is. Video games have always been a hawt topic on the show, which is to say, Comire's encyclopedic knowledge of gaming history combined with MJ's abilities in bullshitting make a podcast adventure you won't soon forget.  Check out Comire's most recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHuqxAxtkOw&t=709s Follow Comire on Twitter: @JoshuaComire  If you've enjoyed the program, feel free to rate and subscribe on the podcast client of your choice :) Intro and Outro music- "Think it Over (Demo)" by Hippo Campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImOjXlpKn6U&ab_channel=HippoCampus-Topic Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

For the first time in culture shock/therapy history a health and wellness guru comes on the show to chat! Yin Agbontaen is doing great things to give lifestyle and health awareness through the power of social media. Check out the episode to hear about Yin's recent trip, some tips on shifting your eating habits, and what it's like to be a fabulous Auntie! Follow Yin on IG: @yinfinityandbeyond Follow the official podcast page on IG: @cultureshocktherapycast If you've enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review on the podcast app/site of your choice!  Intro and Outro music- "Think it Over (Demo)" by Hippo Campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImOjXlpKn6U&ab_channel=HippoCampus-Topic Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

We have a spectacular return to form for you loyal listeners as Kaitlyn (and their familiar Darla) make their debut guest appearance on the show. Enjoy our gorgeous ramblings about the different variations of ADD, walking the minefield of academia with mental illness in-tow, and the underrated art of stitching.  Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: @them.broidery Check out the podcast Instagram to see the archives: @cultureshocktherapycast If you've enjoyed the program, feel free to rate and subscribe on the podcast client of your choice :) Intro and outro music: "Cafeteria" by Jakey- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZvqPKN6IKA Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

It's been weeks since the last therapy session so we had to make sure this next guest was great: Introducing Rebs Chan! You will learn so much about Michigan and how unique of an environment it can be. We get into some juicy conversations about race and Rebs talks a little bit about her artistic passions.  Be sure to check out "Unzipped" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-0EtWGGLY Keep up with all of Rebs social media by visiting: https://jemi.so/rebs/my-page Intro and Interlude Music- "Bitter Grounds" by Rebs: https://rebschan.bandcamp.com/track/bitter-grounds Outro Music- "Locker Room Talk" by Rebs: https://rebschan.bandcamp.com/track/locker-room-talk Cover art by @digitalkintsugi 

Josiah joins the culture shock looney bin and brings his trademark excellence along for the ride. This therapy session was smooth as butter. He's a beautiful gem of a human and it was a pleasure unpacking and re-packing with him.  Put your headphones on and enjoy, beloved.  PS: if you haven't seen ENCANTO we will simply sound insane. Go watch before you listen, peeps.  Follow Josiah on TikTok and IG: @josiah_eds Check out the podcast Instagram to see the archives: @cultureshocktherapycast If you've enjoyed the program, feel free to rate and subscribe on the podcast client of your choice :) Intro and outro music: "Cafeteria" by Jakey- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZvqPKN6IKA Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

Love is in the air and Julia Harrison is in the studio for the very first time. We of course acknowledge V-Day, but that's just the beginning of a thrilling conversation covering everything from the nuances of Italian social spheres to asking ourselves if marriage is the right choice.  Check out Julia's amazing travel-blog: https://eatprayscrub.substack.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram so you never miss a new episode: @cultureshocktherapycast If you like what you've heard, rate the show on the podcast listening app of your choice :) Intro and outro music: "Cafeteria" by Jakey- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZvqPKN6IKA Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

It's time for the first official episode recorded in 2022. Liv is back in the Culture Shock Offices for another rousing session. Liv tells us how she has a different way of tackling the new year and the gals take a look back on whatever the hell last year was. And we must talk about SantaCon... Optional drinking game- take a swig anytime drugs are mentioned or one of us says "like" as an interjection! Follow Liv's amazing Tik Tok content: @jewishmagician Follow Liv on IG: @puking_unicorns If you like what you've heard, rate the show on the podcast listening app of your choice :) Intro and outro music: "fluid" by Digital Kintsugi- https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/fluid Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

Sarah High joins the culture shock offices for the very first time to teach MJ a thing or two about city livin'. We're not in Athens GA anymore as the gals discuss physical vs. audio literature, how Sarah finds serenity in unexpected ways, and of addressing mental health with parents of an older generation.  Check out the amazing work Sarah and others are doing over at https://bookshop.org If you like what you've heard, please rate and subscribe the podcast on your app/site of choice!  Intro and outro music: "fluid" by Digital Kintsugi- https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/fluid Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi

We recorded this Christmas episode right before sh*t hit the fan regarding the Omicron Variant of COVID-19. Enjoy a simpler jollier time as Sanna sits down in the therapy offices for the very first time to chat with Mary Jane. Not only are exclusive recommendations on the podcast but you'll also learn about topics you never expected to hear about such as: hardcore homeschool math and the hidden euphoria that is retail therapy. Wishing all listeners a very warm and happy season!  Follow Sanna on Tik Tok, IG, and other socials- @sunnaerica Check out Sanna's comedy team and their amazing content on Instagram: @feminineodor Intro and outro music: "fluid" by Digital Kintsugi- https://soundcloud.com/amantsecret/fluid Cover art by: @digitalkintsugi