My Therapist Ghosted Me – Episode Summary
Podcast: My Therapist Ghosted Me
Episode: Vogue's Hit, Joanne's News & Pavarotti's Cake
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Date: March 13, 2026
Overview
In this characteristically honest and hilariously offbeat episode, Vogue and Joanne riff on recent misadventures—a cycling accident, big news about home ownership, and the surprising origin of a famous dessert—while meandering through Irish pop culture, Instagram etiquette, celebrity gossip, and St. Patrick’s Day paranoia. They’re joined throughout by producer Joe, whose stoic responses ground the duo's wilder tangents. As always, the vibe is irreverent, chatty, and full of quotable moments.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Vogue’s Cycle Lane Incident
[00:25–04:35]
- Accident Recap: Vogue tells the story of accidentally colliding with a cyclist while running errands in the rain.
- Honesty & Consequences: Reminisces about being too honest after a previous minor accident led to paying for car repairs. (“I’ve got to stop being so honest, because not everyone’s honest. They’re liars and takers.” – Vogue, [00:51])
- Cyclist Interaction: The cyclist, a dentist, was in pain but ultimately forgiving.
- Reflection: The hosts joke about "pretty privilege" and how appearances impact forgiveness in accidents.
Memorable Quotes:
- "It’s giving Wuthering Heights." – Joanne on Vogue’s bushy brows, [01:19]
- "You know sometimes our womanly ways are a massive benefit. I'll be totally honest, I can slip it into feminine here when I need to. I can bat those eyelashes." – Joanne, [05:07]
2. Podcast & Tour Announcements + Live Show Banter
[06:05–09:00]
- Celebrating nearly five years of the podcast.
- Joanne “violently” plugs new Australia and U.S. live dates ([07:24]–[08:02]).
- Vogue laments missing out on early tickets to Joanne’s second Three Arena show.
- Running joke about production seats and complimentary tickets.
- Banter about Halloween costumes, stage stunts, and cameos (“I’ll pop up through the middle. God, you don’t have to pay any extra cash.” – Vogue, [10:01]).
3. Boiling Bodies: Funerals & Wills
[10:23–12:04]
- Revisiting discussions on “boil-in-the-bag” body funerals, macabre but fascinating (“I’m deeply aroused by, and I’d like to talk about it…” – Vogue, [11:08]).
- Joanne admits she’s writing a will; both joke about keeping assets away from certain family members.
4. Joanne’s Big News: Homeownership
[13:26–15:59]
- Headline: Joanne announces she has bought her first house in London.
- Context: She hesitates to mention it due to the housing crisis but notes: “As a single person it’s hard buying houses, especially in London when you’re like, you want how much for this? Looking out on a load of bins…” ([14:01])
- Generational Gap: Laments that her mother (a Boomer) got a house for next to nothing.
- Plans: House is a renovated Georgian, has a garden; Joanne jokes about getting rabbits and the harsh realities of pet ownership.
- Career Impact: Jokes she’ll take any brand deal now to cover the mortgage: “I want no judgment from anyone… I’ll be collabing with Shein, Boohoo, whatever.” ([18:09])
5. Parade Anxiety & Chitchat
[20:49–23:28]
- Vogue reveals anxiety about leading the St. Patrick's Day parade. She dreams of being attacked with potatoes (“...someone threw a potato at my eyebrow and it burst my eyebrow open.” – Vogue, [21:16]).
- Joanne ups the ante: “There's a chance you could get shot like JFK. I’m saying it here.” ([21:15])
6. Celebrity & Culture Tangents
[23:33–32:42]
- Jackie Onassis Story: Vogue’s family home in Howth hosted Jackie O once (“She slept in my bed in H…” – Vogue, [23:14]).
- TV Recommendations:
- “Your Mum's Rats” – Vogue calls it “so sad, but a really, really good watch.” [24:40]
- Louis Theroux’s “Manosphere” as homework for listeners. [24:22]
- Timothée Chalamet Scandal: The actor dismissed ballet and opera in an interview, irking both hosts. They defend the arts (“We’ll all have our ballet and opera era… as an ex-ballerina myself from the age of seven to nine, I found it highly offensive.” – Joanne, [27:23])
- Pavarotti’s Cake: Joking about pavlova cake being named after Pavarotti (“If that’s true, I am in effect Australia’s national dessert.” – Joanne, [27:48])
7. Social Media, Regret, and International Women’s Day
[38:01–41:28]
- International Women’s Day Anxiety: Both fret about the “performance” of posting tributes, worrying who they forgot to tag.
- Brand Co-opting: Discussion about brands using International Women’s Day for sales.
- “I was paralyzed in fear and I posted nothing.” – Joanne, [39:15]
- Vogue’s mum accidentally reposts Joanne, confusing her with someone else. (“I think she thought you were Amber.” – Vogue, [40:34])
- Vogue shares her mum’s shopping habits and her stepdad’s new stoic way of handling them.
8. Beauty, Makeup, and Skincare Routines
[41:33–45:04]
- Joanne talks about trying to “stretch” pro makeup over multiple days—then hears Miriam O’Callaghan does the same! Vogue expresses horror over the hygiene aspect.
- Niall Horan is rumored to have a 20-step skin care routine; both hosts are incredulous and confront the minimalist/maximalist divide.
Memorable Quotes:
- “Less is more. Don’t be putting all this in your face… bit of serum, bit of SPF, throw in your fake freckles and go.” – Joanne via advice from dermatologist Katrina Ryan, [44:43]
9. Comedy, Petty Exes, and Drug Stories
[34:01–37:24]
- Shares a dark story about a couple fighting over a dog—one ex cremated the pet out of spite (immediately vetoed as “too heavy” for the opener).
- Comparisons of policing in Ireland and Russia, including a viral video of an officer playing VR at a raid.
- Drug stories: How do people “find” new drugs? Who first discovered heroin in poppies? Hosts encourage Vogue to wiki this for future episodes.
Timestamps for Notable Segments
- Vogue’s Cycle Lane Accident: [00:25–04:35]
- Live Show/Tour Announcements: [06:05–09:00]
- Boiling Bodies & Wills: [10:23–12:04]
- Joanne Buys a House: [13:26–15:59]
- Brand Collab Jokes: [17:37–18:44]
- Parade Anxiety: [20:49–23:28]
- Jackie O Slept in Vogue’s House: [23:14]
- Timothée Chalamet on Opera/Ballet: [26:11–28:00]
- International Women’s Day Social Media Dilemmas: [38:01–41:28]
- Miriam O’Callaghan’s Makeup Routine: [42:16–43:19]
- Dog & Drug Stories: [34:01–37:24]
Notable Quotes
"I’ve got to stop being so honest, because not everyone’s honest. They’re liars and takers."
– Vogue, [00:51]
"You know, sometimes our womanly ways are a massive benefit. I can bat those eyelashes."
– Joanne, [05:07]
“As a single person it’s hard buying houses, especially in London when you’re like, you want how much for this? Looking out on a load of bins with a spare bedroom that’s basically a wardrobe.”
– Joanne, [14:01]
“There’s a chance you could get shot like JFK. I’m saying it here.”
– Joanne, [21:15]
“As an ex-ballerina myself from the age of seven to nine, I found it highly offensive.”
– Joanne, [27:23]
“I want no judgment from anyone… I’ll be collabing with Shein, Boohoo, whatever.”
– Joanne, [18:09]
“Less is more. Don’t be putting all this in your face… bit of serum, bit of SPF, throw in your fake freckles and go.”
– Joanne quoting dermatologist Katrina Ryan, [44:43]
Tone & Dynamics
The episode is chatty, irreverent, and quick-witted, featuring the hosts’ signature blend of honesty, observational humor, and personal anecdotes. They flow seamlessly from confessions and awkward admissions to cultural commentary and straight-faced lunacy, with frequent interruptions for running jokes and callbacks to earlier stories.
For Listeners: Essential Takeaways
- Joanne has bought her first London house and expects no shame for future brand deals to pay the mortgage.
- Vogue survived an awkward but amicable cycling accident (dentist emerged unharmed).
- Both hosts are pro-ballet, opera, and happy to debunk celebrity snobbery.
- Instagram etiquette continues to be an anxiety minefield, especially around International Women’s Day.
- “Pretty privilege” and “womanly ways” are tools, not taboos (at least when it comes to cycling mishaps).
- Be skeptical of pavlova’s history, but open to getting dessert next time you’re in Australia.
For even more chaotic wisdom, tour details, and outtakes, catch the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts.
