Podcast Summary: My Therapist Ghosted Me

Episode: MTGM EXTRA! "Handwritten letters..."
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Date: February 25, 2026

Overview

In this lively bonus episode, Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally return with their trademark blend of humor, honesty, and sharp observations. The main focus is a listener query about the epidemic of exes sending lengthy, handwritten letters post-breakup, but the duo detours through stories about the Brits, awkward celebrity encounters, royal scandals, and some musings on friendship, boundaries, and forgiveness. True to form, Vogue and Joanne keep things irreverent and refreshingly open, exploring their personal experiences (or lack thereof) and offering “unqualified” advice with a hearty dose of laughs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Brits, BAFTAs, and Award Show Shenanigans

• Vogue is set to attend the Brits and anticipates the afterparty, lamenting a past embarrassing encounter with David Gandy (00:44).
• Joanne jokes about not needing invitations but still checks her WhatsApp and tour dates, accusing Vogue of only inviting her to events when she knows Joanne can’t attend (01:08).
• Both hosts riff on the absurdity of award categories and conspiracies, referencing Vogue’s musical past and making fun of award systems like the IFTAs (01:26).
• Memorable Quote:
  “I wouldn't go to my own funeral without inviting you first.” – Vogue (01:21)

2. Beauty, Self-Image & Recording Standards

• Joanne reports from her mom’s spare room, loving the lack of video on bonus episodes so she can be her “ugly boss-bound self” (01:59).
• Vogue turns up in lip gloss, explaining she'd had work to do, and the pair launch into a self-deprecating conversation about fluctuating between 8.5s and 6s depending on their grooming (02:23).
• Joanne describes how she “scrubs down” quickly and the struggles of morning face puffiness (02:43).

3. Recreational Use of Gas and Air

• Listener emails in a story about someone illegally storing gas and air in a cellar, using it as a social lubricant during gatherings and chess clubs (05:17).
• Joanne and Vogue trade jokes about “balloon-related” work perks and the legality of such recreational habits (05:34).
• Memorable Quote:
  “Try and snatch that for Joanne on the way out. And then I forgot about it. Sorry.” – Vogue (04:17)

4. Royal Scandal and Mugshots

• The pair react to memes about Prince Andrew following recent news, digress into royal family history, and debate which mugshots make for the most iconic felon moments (06:53).
• Joanne aspires to be a “hot felon,” using a mugshot as a potential springboard for brand deals (07:47).
• Memorable Quote:
  “You want to be a hot felon. Do you know what I mean? Get some brand deals out of it.” – Joanne (07:47)

5. The Epidemic of Handwritten Breakup Letters (Main Listener Email)

• A listener describes her sister’s ex sending a scented, handwritten breakup letter after no contact had been established, sparking a bigger conversation about the psychology and etiquette of such gestures (09:43).
• Joanne admits she’d be thrilled to get such a letter, seeing it as validation, and confesses to setting boundaries just to have them broken:
  “I only set boundaries to test people to break them.” (11:41)
• Both hosts reveal they’ve never received such letters and debate whether blocking is healthy or petty (12:01).
• They muse on the motivations behind writing these letters: is it forgiveness, a bid to rekindle, or just closure? More info needed! (12:56)
• Vogue expresses interest in receiving a letter, “even when I'm dead” (13:43).
• Joanne reflects on forgiveness over time, referencing ‘Wuthering Heights,’ and sees value in reaching out years later with a note of peace (14:50).
• Memorable Quote:
  “There's something lovely after a prolonged period of time for two people or one and a half to reach out in a way with the calm, kind letter, respecting the time spent together and saying, enjoy your life.” – Joanne (14:50–16:26)

6. Friendship and FOMO

• Running gags about always inviting each other, vague suspicions about lost mail, and the dynamics of being “out of the game” (13:36).
• Vogue wonders if perhaps her husband, Spencer, is burning her secret fan mail out of jealousy (13:57).

7. Event Vlogging and Miscellaneous Tangents

• Joanne requests that Vogue vlog her upcoming parade appearance, specifically suggesting she use a “Francis Bourgeois” style reverse camera for extra weirdness (15:31).
• Vogue debates dressing as a leprechaun; Joanne and the producer caution it may be offensive (16:16).

8. Reflections on Closure and Moving On

• The episode concludes with both hosts finding a tenderness in the idea of forgiveness letters, even if they themselves haven’t been on the receiving end. They welcome old flames (or anyone who’s wronged them) to send in handwritten apologies—jokingly giving out Howth as the address, but Joanne deflects to giving out her dad’s address for “safety” (18:09).
• A brief note that the much-anticipated “America’s Next Top Model scandal” is saved for the main episode (18:29).

Notable Quotes

• “I wouldn't go to my own funeral without inviting you first.” – Vogue (01:21)
• “That's why when the video came on and Vogue was putting on lip gloss, I had a small panic attack. What are you doing?” – Joanne (01:59)
• “I only set boundaries to test people to break them.” – Joanne (11:41)
• “You're not a priority for letters anymore... Maybe you're getting ten letters a week and Spencer’s setting fire to them out of jealousy.” – Joanne (13:43)
• “There's something lovely after a prolonged period of time... a calm, kind letter, respecting the time spent together and saying, enjoy your life.” – Joanne (14:50–16:26)
• “But I do think it would be a nice thing to do to say, sorry about that, I was a bit of a dickhead and I shouldn't have done that to you.” – Vogue (17:13)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:44 – Vogue on attending the Brits, past afterparty mishaps
• 05:17 – Listener email: the recreational gas and air user
• 06:53 – Prince Andrew memes and mugshot ambitions
• 09:43–12:00 – Introduction and dissection of the handwritten letter epidemic
• 11:41 – Joanne’s theory on boundaries ("set to be broken")
• 14:50–16:26 – Musings on forgiveness and closure via letters
• 15:31 – Head-cam vlogging and St. Patrick’s Day parade plans
• 18:09 – Joke invitation for all exes to send in letters, with Howth as the return address

Tone & Style

• Conversational, irreverent, candid.
• Banter-filled, with quick asides and inside jokes.
• Warmth in reflections about forgiveness and friendship.
• Consistent with the podcast’s tagline: “100% honesty guaranteed.”

In Summary

This episode of My Therapist Ghosted Me delivers its usual blend of wit, openness, and sideways wisdom as Vogue and Joanne dissect the surge of handwritten breakup letters. With sideline commentary on celebrity culture, royal scandal, and the mechanics of friendship, the hosts stay delightfully off-topic while ultimately finding some sweetness in the notion of written closure. If you haven’t been ghosted by an ex via scented letter—or are still waiting for one—this episode might just inspire you to check the post.