My Therapist Ghosted Me – "Ski Angels, School Nicknames & The Privilege Package"
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Date: January 9, 2026
Episode Overview
The first episode of 2026 kicks off with Vogue and Joanne’s trademark blend of brash honesty, hilarious storytelling, and razor-sharp observations. Topics range from embarrassing ski moments and influencer culture, to the peculiarities of school nicknames, family holiday antics, all-inclusive "privilege," internet trolling, and even the latest public Beckham family drama. With their usual irreverence, the duo dishes out personal updates, critiques, and laugh-out-loud social commentary.
Major Themes & Discussion Points
1. Vogue’s Skiing Antics and Influencer Life
- Vogue’s questionable hat choice: The episode opens with Vogue describing her attempt to get more use out of a flashy ski hat, and Joanne teasing her about forgetting podcasts are audio-based ([00:36]).
- Bikini on the slopes: Vogue recounts taking daring bikini photos on the ski slopes for Instagram, admitting it was for work and, above all, "the tan" ([02:23]). She discusses the online influencer trend of outrageous ski wear:
“I've seen people do the full bikini down the slopes and I admire them greatly. I just couldn't do the full bikini...it's really cold. It's minus 14." – Vogue ([03:11])
- Ski embarrassment and frostbite banter: Vogue shares an “embarrassing” incident on the slopes and muses about how long it would take to get frostbite if you fell asleep nude on the mountain ([03:49]).
2. Holiday Recaps & The "Privilege Package"
- Joanne’s facial at the spa: She details a mystical facial experience, comparing it to "Reiki" and joking about her post-Christmas indulgence ([05:18]).
- Family trip to Lanzarote: Joanne offers a comical account of going “all inclusive,” explaining the different approaches in her family and upgrading herself to a “privilege package”:
“I upgraded myself to privilege because I am a child-free woman with no dependents. And while I will have no one to visit my grave when I die, I holiday well." – Joanne ([10:09])
- Privilege Box shenanigans: Humorous tales of her mother Pat sneaking into the exclusive “privilege” area and the chaos that ensued ([12:09]).
- All-inclusive as 'posh prison': Joanne jokes about stuffing herself on holiday and the bizarre psychology of getting your money's worth:
"You’re just queuing up for food all day…it's like a really posh prison." – Joanne ([19:10])
- Travel disaster: Joanne’s body’s revolt after days of indulgence ends in projectile vomiting at the airport, rescued by a generous stranger with morphine ([16:08]).
3. School Nicknames & Toxic Traditions
- Revisiting school years: Joanne reminisces about her Dublin school’s long uniforms and stunning sea views ([20:56]).
- Recap of problematic school nicknames: Listeners share their notorious girls’ school nicknames, mostly focused on shaming and promiscuity:
"There was a boys' school down the road and they used to call us 'whores on the shore' or 'virgins on the rocks,' depending on what caliber of schoolgirl they were dealing with." – Joanne ([21:51])
- Reading submissions: Joanne runs through the DM’d list of nicknames, highlighting the absurd and toxic ("Christ You're Ugly", "Pregnantation Guarantee", "Slots on the Slope", "Presentation College was called Pregnantation Guarantee" [24:09-25:09]), with both hosts critiquing the hypocrisy and double standards of these traditions.
4. Reality TV, Amber's Dancing, and Online Trolling
- Vogue wins 'Gladiators': She clarifies accusations of cheating—with a defensive display of technicalities about the show rules ([26:22]), and the physical aftermath:
"Do you know what the worst thing about Gladiators was?... Everyone looks [bad] except the gladiators." – Vogue ([28:44])
- Amber on Dancing with the Stars: Both discuss Vogue’s sister’s appearance, her dance journey, and the sting of negative comments from viewers. They urge support and talk about learning to manage trolls:
"She's on a journey...if you start really well there's nowhere to go, so she started as someone like a normal woman, but I'm here for the crack of it and I'm gonna get involved." – Joanne ([32:59]) "If you can vote for Amber, please vote for Amber, because she is putting in a lot of effort." – Vogue ([34:03])
- Blocking trolls: Vogue reveals she’s blocked 749 people and counting, championing taking control over negative comments ([36:05]).
5. Family Drama – The Beckhams
- Brooklyn Beckham’s family rift: The hosts dissect the rumored social media feud, taking sympathetic sides with the parents and lampooning the high-drama coverage:
"Tale as old as time: man abandons family for a woman, woman gets blamed. We hang out the woman." – Joanne ([40:32])
- Value of family: They reflect on maturing perspectives, the importance of family ties, and the fallacy of "cutting off" family for minor offenses, critiquing trends inspired by Oprah and pop psychology:
"Unless there’s serious abuse going on—family’s family. People upset each other and piss each other off all the time. You work through it. They’re all you have at the end of the day." – Joanne ([44:19])
6. Lighthearted Miscellany & Manifesting Resolutions
- Ski Angels: Vogue shares about meeting “Ski Angels”—young volunteers who help drunken skiers descend the slopes safely ([30:09]).
- New Year’s resolutions: Both joke about intentions for self-care (vision boards, drinking less, “having a lobotomy”), and having more chill ([38:48], [39:07]).
- Manifestation & vision boards: Joanne expresses skepticism towards the witchy trends in self-help this new year.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On podcasting not being visual:
"Once again, Vogue has forgotten that this is an audible platform and has not explained what she's wearing." – Joanne ([00:49]) - On influencer ski trends:
"Any influencer eating Alpen in their own home is wearing one of those hats this season. They're huge right now, and it suits you." – Joanne ([02:11]) - On holiday indulgence:
"When I say I did the dog, when I ate twelve dogs… I just wasn't ready for the year to begin." – Joanne ([06:34]) - On school nicknames:
"The gas thing is that men calling women slags, like, you're the ones who are trying to ride us all the time." – Joanne ([23:29]) - On trolls:
"Anyone who says boo to me now I'm like, see you later. No, sorry, I'm not here for this." – Vogue ([36:21]) - On family feuds:
"Brooklyn, it’s all about the family. Family becomes insanely important the older you get." – Joanne ([41:09]) - On manifesting:
"New year, new me. Juan, would you like to come over for a cacao and sound bath ceremony?" – Vogue ([39:12])
Key Timestamps
- 00:36: Vogue’s ski hat and influencer content
- 02:23: Embarrassing bikini moment on the slopes
- 06:11: Joanne’s mystical facial; post-Christmas reflections
- 10:09 – 14:09: All-inclusive holidays, "privilege box", and family holiday drama
- 16:08 – 18:10: Joanne’s Lanzarote vomiting and morphine incident
- 21:51: Origins of school nicknames
- 23:13 – 25:30: Listeners’ school nickname submissions & commentary
- 26:22 – 28:43: Vogue defends 'Gladiators' win and physical aftermath
- 32:44 – 34:03: Amber’s dancing debut and the emotional impact of trolling
- 36:05: Blocking trolls & self-care
- 40:32: Beckham family drama analysis
- 41:09: On aging and valuing family
Tone and Style
Playfully irreverent, unfiltered, and conversational. Both hosts leverage their comedic talents to make social observations and personal confessions, layering honesty with wit and affectionate teasing.
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode
This episode is jam-packed with relatable anecdotes about holidays, bodily mishaps, the ridiculousness of school nicknames, and the weirdness of influencer life—plus a thoughtful discussion on online hate and family loyalty. Whether recounting mishaps on the ski slopes or analyzing the latest celebrity spat, Vogue and Joanne’s chemistry and comedic timing carry through, making even the more outrageous moments feel warm and familiar.
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