467 - "You're gonna need therapy until you die" - A Conversation with TherapyJeff
Welcome, Jeff!
We’re so excited to have TherapyJeff on our show today!
Jeff Guenther, aka TherapyJeff, is, according to him, the most handsome therapist on the internet and is an international treasure who made Portland Oregon cool when he moved there in 2005. Jeff dedicates his time to creating short videos for TikTok and Instagram, and hosting his weekly podcasts, 'Big Dating Energy' and Problem Solved.’
Some of the questions Jeff answers today are:
When did you first realize you had an interest in intimate relationships and why did you decide to become a therapist?
You’ve really mastered the art of creating imaginative, short, profound videos that are often in the form of lists! What inspired you to use the list format, and what is your goal with the information you provide to those who watch your videos?
How do you think up the content for your videos?
On August 21st, 2023 you came out with a video titled, “What is a monogamish relationship and why do I want to be in one.” It set the polyamorous world on fire and really excited a lot of the non-monogamous content creators because a big, mainstream therapist had the balls to talk about non-monogamy in a positive way. What was some of the feedback and/or backlash you received about that and can you talk more about where you are when it comes to any form of non-monogamous relationships?
Why do you think non-monogamy is having a moment and how can we continue to normalize alternative relationship styles? Why is it important to do so?
What is it about alternative relationship styles that is still so threatening to a lot of people? What, if anything can be done to change that paradigm?
What advice would you give to someone whose partner is interested in exploring alternative relationship structures, and wants to begin exploring it while already in an established relationship?
Why do we think polyamory is trending?
When was the first time you heard about polyamory and what was your reaction to it?
Why do we think some folks think polyamorous people are obnoxious?
We also discuss some of the common terrible tropes in romantic movies, like:
You’re no one until somebody loves you.
Jealousy means someone is really in love with you.
Notorious player meets “the one” and changes their ways.
Love will happen when you least expect it.
Visit Jeff’s website TherapyJeff.com to learn more about him and his upcoming book, “Big Dating Energy,” and follow him on TikTok and Instagram at @therapyjeff!