Podcast Summary: "What Your Therapist Thinks" – Season 2 is Here!

Hosts: Felicia Keller Boyle & Kristie Plantinga
Date: February 11, 2026
Podcast Theme: Licensed therapists offer unfiltered, expert insights into the most pressing and misunderstood mental health topics, tackling questions often asked anonymously on the internet.

Episode Overview

This energetic episode kicks off Season 2 of "What Your Therapist Thinks," with hosts Felicia Keller Boyle and Kristie Plantinga reflecting on the success and community response to their debut season. The hosts lay out their mission to demystify mental health, correct misinformation, and answer the internet’s most “burning mental health questions”—from Reddit posts to incognito Google searches. They tease what’s new for Season 2, share sneak peeks of upcoming topics and guests, and keep the tone both candid and playful.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking Down Mental Health Buzzwords

• The hosts tackle the rampant misuse of mental health terminology online:

  • "The Internet loves throwing around words like gaslighting, narcissist, and toxic, but most of the time people are getting it wrong."
    — Kristie Plantinga (00:00)

• Kristie and Felicia position themselves as myth-busters, aiming to clarify these terms and break down popular misconceptions for listeners.

2. Authentic Therapist Perspectives

• Felicia emphasizes the show’s unique angle: real, licensed therapists sharing what they actually think—sometimes even divulging things they’d never say in a session.

  • "We’re here to clear up misinformation and break the stigma."
    — Felicia Keller Boyle (00:06)

• Kristie highlights their focus on the kinds of questions people “wish they could ask,” especially those sought anonymously online.

  • "By real world, we mean Reddit posts, incognito Google searches, and the things that you want to bring up in therapy. But maybe you don't."
    — Kristie Plantinga (00:30)

3. Teasing Season 2 Topics & Approach

• The co-hosts outline the expanded scope for Season 2:

  • Dating advice, ADHD, EMDR therapy, body dysmorphia, and more
  • Introduction of new expert guests (some familiar to the audience)

• Felicia previews a diverse lineup:

  • "We have an amazing roster of new guests, some you might be very familiar with, and we’re so excited to share it all with you."
    — Felicia Keller Boyle (01:08)

4. Making Mental Health Conversations Relatable

• Kristie underscores the show’s dual mission: education and empathy:

  • "These conversations will make you feel seen." (01:15)

• The hosts reference both the humor and depth found in these discussions, promising moments of laughter and emotional validation.

  • Felicia: "And other times they'll make you laugh out loud." (01:28)

5. Notable Quotes & Light Moments

• The teaser includes a snippet from an upcoming episode featuring candid, humorous guest exchanges:
  • Guest: "He was like, I want you to submit a video to Humpfest." (01:30)
  • Felicia: "Wait, you were in Humpfest?" (01:34)
  • Guest: "So I was like, this guy wants to see me naked so bad." (01:35)
  • Felicia (laughing): "God, lay off. You're obsessed with me." (01:40)

6. Real Tools from Real Therapists

• The hosts stress their commitment to offering practical mental health tools:
  • "You'll hear from real therapists having honest conversations and sharing tools that you can put to work right after listening to an episode."
    — Felicia Keller Boyle (01:49)
• Listeners are encouraged to revisit Season 1 for foundational topics like cheating, trauma types, and people-pleasing (02:00–02:08).

7. Community Engagement and Resources

• Announcement of their new Substack, bonus content, and more ways to interact:
  • "You can join our new Substack community for bonus content like exclusive post episode breakdowns with Felicia and I."
    — Kristie Plantinga (02:27)
  • "We’ll also share what we’re loving each month like our favorite podcasts, movies, music, books, and products that we’re obsessing over."
    — Felicia Keller Boyle (02:34)

Important Timestamps

• 00:00–00:12: Hosts introduce Season 2’s purpose—debunking mental health misconceptions.
• 00:30: The show’s focus: questions people seek to ask, often anonymously.
• 01:00: Preview of Season 2 topics and the new guest lineup.
• 01:15: Emotional and humorous tones in upcoming conversations.
• 01:28–01:40: Playful, candid clip from an upcoming episode.
• 01:49: Commitment to actionable tools from therapists.
• 02:00–02:08: Recommendations from Season 1 content.
• 02:27: Introduction to community resources: Substack, recommendations, and behind-the-scenes.
• 02:47: Light-hearted sign-off—“We might not be your therapists, but we do know some really good ones.”

Notable Quotes

• Kristie Plantinga:

  • “The Internet loves throwing around words like gaslighting, narcissist, and toxic, but most of the time people are getting it wrong.” (00:00)
  • "These conversations will make you feel seen.” (01:15)
  • “You can join our new Substack community for bonus content like exclusive post episode breakdowns with Felicia and I.” (02:27)

• Felicia Keller Boyle:

  • “We’re here to clear up misinformation and break the stigma.” (00:06)
  • "We have an amazing roster of new guests, some you might be very familiar with, and we're so excited to share it all with you." (01:08)
  • "You'll hear from real therapists having honest conversations and sharing tools that you can put to work right after listening to an episode." (01:49)
  • "We’ll also share what we’re loving each month..." (02:34)

• Guest Exchange:

  • “He was like, I want you to submit a video to Humpfest.” (01:30)
  • “So I was like, this guy wants to see me naked so bad.” (01:35)
  • Felicia: “God, lay off. You’re obsessed with me.” (01:40)

Final Thoughts

With the return of "What Your Therapist Thinks," Felicia and Kristie promise another season full of frank, nuanced, and entertaining mental health conversations. Whether listeners are looking for clarity on confusing internet jargon, actionable self-care tools from professionals, or just some good-natured laughter, Season 2 aims to deliver—while breaking down stigma and building community along the way.

Subscribe and tune in for honest therapy talk—the kind you wish you heard in session!