Something Like Therapy
Ever have those conversations where you get so wrapped up and so engaged that you didn’t realize you’d been talking for hours? If this is you, then join Derick and Jess, your typical, but not so common, husband and wife as they lead their listeners down some twisted paths of topics that touch on anything from being special needs parents in a blended family, the journey and battle of escaping organized religion and the fallout of de-conversion, and some other taboo areas that you don’t talk about in front of grandma or bring up at the dinner table. Intact always with only an open mind and heart, Derick and Jess by no means have all the answers but can at least give you Something Like Therapy as you face the grind of life’s up’s and downs. Join them every week as they discuss a new topic and give their advice and opinion based on their own crazy experiences.
Episodes
On today’s episode, Derick and Jessica open up about the realities of raising children with special needs — the challenges, the small victories, and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating medical appointments and early intervention meetings to celebrating every milestone, they share their personal journey and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with parenting in a world that isn’t always built for inclusion.
In today's episode, Derick and Jess dive deep into the mindset of the “victim society” — a culture where blame, entitlement, and helplessness often take center stage. They explore how this mentality shows up in everyday life, why it can be so damaging to growth and resilience, and most importantly, how to break free from it.
Expect raw conversation, practical tools, and empowering insights to help you shift from a victim mindset in...
✨ Join us on our GLP journey! In this video, we share our personal experience with GLP medications and break down one of the biggest myths out there: that you automatically lose muscle while taking them.
We’ll cover:
💡 Why this myth started in the first place
💪 How to protect and even build muscle while on GLPs
🥗 The role of nutrition, resistance training, and lifestyle
📈 What we’ve noticed in our own journey
Whether you’re con...
***WE DID IT!!***
Join Derick and Jess as they celebrate their 1yr anniversary - ALCOHOL FREE! The couple discuss the up's and down's of the last year and shed some insight on some of the revelations that have come from a clear mind and body.
In today's episode, Derick and Jess dive into the topic of Emotion Immaturity and what effects it can have on a child growing up in this environment. Having emotionally immature parents or siblings around you growing up can stunt one's own emotional growth and have lasting effects into adulthood. Join the couple as they discuss their personal relationship to this and what they have done as individuals and as a couple to overcome so...
***THE MAGIC SHOT***
Join Derick and Jess as they discuss their ongoing journey peptides. After months and months of researching, the couple decided to give peptides a shot and see if they did in fact help with overall health and weight loss. They discuss how making the decision to use peptides has changed the game for their fitness and health and review the pro's and con's for listeners to consider.
Derick and Jess continue the conversation on their sobriety journey. The couple discuss some of the changes and benefits they have seen take place in their lives within the past 9 months and provide some encouragement and hopefully inspiration to those looking to take the leap!
Derick and Jess discuss their road to sobriety and shine some light on the current journey they've embarked on with giving up alcohol for a year. The couple discuss their reasoning behind taking on such a life changing challenge and elaborate on some of the challenges they've faced while embracing the positive outcomes. Tune in to catch up with how their life has changed in so many ways for the better.
THEY'RE BACK!!!...again :)
Join Derick and Jess as they give listeners a mini update on what's been going on in their lives since we last heard from them. The search and rescue can be called off. The couple shine some light on some of the "not so small" changes that have happened since last year and drop some hints on topics for upcoming episodes. Let's see what we have in store for 2025!
We're back, Baby!!
Again, back from yet another hiatus, Derick and Jess discuss the importance of communication. The couple dive into their journey with continuing to master the art of communicating and give some key points on how to ensure you have open, clear, and productive communication in your own relationships.
Welcome in! Join Derick and Jess as they discuss their personal insights and experiences with being dad and mom in a blended family. The couple provide insight to some of the more common struggles that blended families face and give their advice on how to overcome these obstacles.
Join Derick and Jess as they continue onward with their discussion on the topic of relationship co-dependency. The couple finish their conversation on the list of signs that help to identify if you may be coping within a co-dependent bond with your partner.
We're Back!!
After a 3-month hiatus of kids, dogs, and life, but also much needed rest, Derick and Jess are back with another episode of Something Like Therapy. Join the couple as they discuss Relationship Co-Dependency and give their thoughts, opinions, and insights on a list of some of the signs that may indicate you are in fact entangled within a co-dependent relationship.
On today's episode, Derick and Jess discuss some signs and symptoms of a victim mentality. The couple share some examples of their own experience dealing with this conflict and offer insight on how forgiveness can play a crucial role in addressing and dealing with this issue. Follow along as they offer some advice and share their opinions in hopes to help not only those who identify with this mentality, but with their own day to da...
On today's episode, Derick and Jess continue the discussion on their deconversion journey. The couple open up on past experiences with church and religion and give some insight on some of the things they continue to go through as they forge their way down the path of life. From dealing with the aftermath of anger and depression to the search for a new meaning in life, listen in as the couple share their thoughts and experiences wit...
On today's episode, Derick and Jess discuss the infamous, "Imposter Syndrome!" This pesky nuisance can rear its ugly head throughout your life and some of us never even know it. Listen in as the couple go over some of the top signs and symptoms, sharing their own experiences and giving their advice on how you can address I.S. in your day to day lives.
Inspired by all the discussions about the pending "TikTok Ban", Derick and Jess discuss social media's impact on society and how it maybe has caused a change on people's approach to parenting. The couple discuss their thoughts on both the positive and negative impact social media has had on society and share their own experiences with parenting in a modern, social media-filled age.
On today's episode, Derick and Jess walk through a "mini-quiz" to help you determine if you are in fact, a people pleaser. The couple open up on some of their own tendencies that push them into that people pleasing realm and discuss how it has had an impact on their own relationship and with past friendships. Come along for the ride and let's see if you are spending too much energy on pleasing others before yourself.
On today's episode, Derick and Jess discuss their recent journey with the 75 Hard Program and how even though it says it in the name, they were both surprised to find out that it's actually really... HARD! The couple share their stories of their up's and down's battle of weight gain and lost throughout their lives and how sticking with working out and a healthy lifestyle has had major impacts on their lives and overall well being: ...
On today's episode, Derick and Jess continue their discussion on their journey through deconversion and the experiences they went through at different churches that ultimately led them to stepping away. A hard topic to discuss, the couple give themselves Something Like Therapy as they talk about the good, the bad, and the hypocritical that they experienced during their years involved within the church. Join them as they push forwar...
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