Therapy for Humans Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:50:22 -0500 http://www.therapyforhumanspodcast.com en-us © 2026 Therapy for Humans yes 14579166-366d-5660-adf6-bc94ed8bed2f Rowan Blaisdell episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) therapy, humans, sex, marriage, relationships, men, women, counseling, counselor, therapist, self help, living Rowan Blaisdell https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ph2nk0f02wmcylj110l6petcxupv?.jpg Therapy for Humans http://www.therapyforhumanspodcast.com Episode 46: Being Seen is Scary (and Necessary) Episode 46: Being Seen is Scary (and Necessary) What is it like to be fully seen, and why should we put ourselves through that?

]]> What is it like to be fully seen, and why should we put ourselves through that?

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-18651872 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0700 845 3 46 full true Episode 45 What if Your Therapist Sucks? Episode 45 What if Your Therapist Sucks? Today we will talk about how to critically evaluate the therapy that you were getting, and what to do about it if it's falling short.

]]> Today we will talk about how to critically evaluate the therapy that you were getting, and what to do about it if it's falling short.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-18293417 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0700 1688 3 45 full true Episode 44 Why Being seen is so hard, and so important Episode 44 Why Being seen is so hard, and so important Being seen means true and authentic vulnerability, it's not easy, but it is essential!

]]> Being seen means true and authentic vulnerability, it's not easy, but it is essential!

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-18100840 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0600 698 3 44 full true Episode 43 Why Apologies Fail, and what to do about it Episode 43 Why Apologies Fail, and what to do about it Basically, we suck at apologizing in our culture. Let's change that.

]]> Basically, we suck at apologizing in our culture. Let's change that.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-18050225 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0600 609 3 43 full true Episode 42 When Safety Becomes a Cage Episode 42 When Safety Becomes a Cage Let's talk about the way we keep ourselves confined, and how to break out.

]]> Let's talk about the way we keep ourselves confined, and how to break out.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-18016641 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0600 585 3 42 full true Episode 41 The Stories we Tell Ourselves Episode 41 The Stories we Tell Ourselves Let's check in about the narratives we have about ourselves. 

]]> Let's check in about the narratives we have about ourselves. 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-17944970 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0600 558 3 41 full true Episode 40 Silent Contracts Episode 40 Silent Contracts Let's talk about those unspoken agreements that seem to run our lives from the shadows.

]]> Let's talk about those unspoken agreements that seem to run our lives from the shadows.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-17887347 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 524 3 40 full true Episode 39: Therapy Myths Episode 39: Therapy Myths Do you think you know what therapy is? Have a listen and see if you're right.

]]> Do you think you know what therapy is? Have a listen and see if you're right.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-17849217 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0600 841 3 39 full true Episode 38, Fight for Those Friendships! Episode 38, Fight for Those Friendships! Let's talk about why we don't fight for our friendships

]]> Let's talk about why we don't fight for our friendships

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-17814883 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 567 3 38 full true Episode 37 Health and Wellness Overload Episode 37 Health and Wellness Overload Everything in moderation, even therapy. 

]]> Everything in moderation, even therapy. 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-17484107 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0600 673 3 37 full true Positive Regard, It's not just for Baristas! Positive Regard, It's not just for Baristas! Thank your partner. You'll thank me. 

]]> Thank your partner. You'll thank me. 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-17347664 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0600 781 3 36 full true Transitions Transitions Change is hard, but often worth the effort

]]> Change is hard, but often worth the effort

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-15429593 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0600 682 3 35 full true Witnessing Witnessing What does it mean to really listen?

]]> What does it mean to really listen?

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-15116737 Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600 612 3 34 full true Episode 33 — The Second Arrow Episode 33 — The Second Arrow A little PSA for you, plus the filters our brains place on our thoughts. 

]]> A little PSA for you, plus the filters our brains place on our thoughts. 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-9430023 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0600 741 2 33 full true Episode 32 — It's Not About You Episode 32 — It's Not About You Finding other people attractive.
Is your partner on the Autism Spectrum?

]]> Finding other people attractive.
Is your partner on the Autism Spectrum?

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-8413982 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600 741 2 2 full true Episode 31 — Building a Box for the Stuff in Your Head Episode 31 — Building a Box for the Stuff in Your Head I'm BACK!

Let's build  a box for the shit in your head. I also talk about realistic expectations and goals for therapy, and we check in about how your pandemic is going.

]]> I'm BACK!

Let's build  a box for the shit in your head. I also talk about realistic expectations and goals for therapy, and we check in about how your pandemic is going.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-8152326 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0600 725 2 1 full true Episode #30 Episode #30 Break ups, therapy as a career path, and narcissistic parents

]]> Break ups, therapy as a career path, and narcissistic parents

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-4403177 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0600 967 1 30 full true Episode #29 Episode #29 How to talk to your kids about the Corona Virus, and tending to your inner child.

]]> How to talk to your kids about the Corona Virus, and tending to your inner child.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-3154327 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0600 943 1 29 full true Episode #28 Episode #28 The Corona Virus and how not to go bat shit crazy

]]> The Corona Virus and how not to go bat shit crazy

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-3049525 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0600 942 1 28 full true Episode #27 Episode #27 Recovery from abuse

]]> Recovery from abuse

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-2164868 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0700 839 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, teens 1 27 full true Episode #26 Episode #26 It's OK to be skeptical! 

]]> It's OK to be skeptical! 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1912397 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0600 667 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, teens, skepticism, intimacy 1 26 full true Episode #25 Episode #25 Division of labor, Apologies, and a little tip on grief

]]> Division of labor, Apologies, and a little tip on grief

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1729372 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0600 788 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, apology, grief 1 25 full true Episode 24 — The Dorm Room Theory of Therapy Episode 24 — The Dorm Room Theory of Therapy Entering Someone Else's World — On Empathy, Whiteboards, and Queer Kids Who Need Support

The Dorm Room Theory of Therapy — Plus, Use the Damn Whiteboard

How to Really Show Up — For Your Clients, Your Partner, and That Kid Who Needs You

]]> Entering Someone Else's World — On Empathy, Whiteboards, and Queer Kids Who Need Support

The Dorm Room Theory of Therapy — Plus, Use the Damn Whiteboard

How to Really Show Up — For Your Clients, Your Partner, and That Kid Who Needs You

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1652422 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0600 786 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, teens, religion 1 24 full true Episode #23 Episode #23 The Tattoo Show!

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]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1449859 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0600 1080 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, secrets, tattoos 1 23 full true Episode #22 Episode #22 The Money Issue!
Why is therapy so expensive?
How do we quantify therapy?

]]> The Money Issue!
Why is therapy so expensive?
How do we quantify therapy?

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1388890 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0600 1303 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, teens, money 1 22 full true Episode #21 Episode #21 How to handle a boyfriend's health issues
Setting internal boundaries

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Setting internal boundaries

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1304887 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0600 838 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, teens, boundaries 1 21 full true Episode Twenty Episode Twenty Why is everyone stoned all the time?!
Finding trust after traumatic relationships.

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Finding trust after traumatic relationships.

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1094336 Tue, 07 May 2019 04:00:00 -0600 1258 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, marijuana, addiction, trust 1 20 full true Episode Nineteen Episode Nineteen Middle schoolers and religion
Concerns around a new relationship 

]]> Middle schoolers and religion
Concerns around a new relationship 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1051254 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0600 741 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, teens, religion 1 19 full true Episode Eighteen Episode Eighteen Sexless marriage, and new office furniture!

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]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1032391 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 671 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, secrets 1 18 full true Episode Seventeen Episode Seventeen Emotional generosity
A Daughter feeling shut down by her dad 

]]> Emotional generosity
A Daughter feeling shut down by her dad 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-1001950 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 982 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, parents, 1 17 full true Episode Sixteen Episode Sixteen Accountability, how do we get, how do we give it. 

]]> Accountability, how do we get, how do we give it. 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-982439 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 624 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, accountability 1 16 full true Episode 15 Episode 15 When problems are ignored
Massage therapists and mandated reporting

]]> When problems are ignored
Massage therapists and mandated reporting

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-963399 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 1371 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, mandated reporting, massage therapy 1 15 full true Episode Fourteen Episode Fourteen When your teens have overnight guests
Snow-removal and slacker neighbors

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Snow-removal and slacker neighbors

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-945043 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 1018 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, teens, sex 1 14 full true Episode Thirteen Episode Thirteen Rowan's State of the Union
How to handle loving your divorced parents
Gift-giving gone crazy

]]> Rowan's State of the Union
How to handle loving your divorced parents
Gift-giving gone crazy

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-928892 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 977 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, parents 1 13 full true Episode Twelve Episode Twelve Where I share way too much about my own shit, and I answer an email about social anxiety. 

]]> Where I share way too much about my own shit, and I answer an email about social anxiety. 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-912837 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 1246 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, family, social anxiety 1 12 full true Episode Eleven Episode Eleven Outtakes from my interview with Annie Lacroix, AKA the Brainy Boss. 

Imposter syndrome, mindfulness and productivity 

]]> Outtakes from my interview with Annie Lacroix, AKA the Brainy Boss. 

Imposter syndrome, mindfulness and productivity 

]]> Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-900785 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0700 1560 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, mindfulness, productivity 1 11 full true Episode Ten Episode Ten
  • Supporting grieving friends
  • RANT: Service dogs VS emotional support animals 
  • Help, my boss is a narcissist!



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  • Supporting grieving friends
  • RANT: Service dogs VS emotional support animals 
  • Help, my boss is a narcissist!



    • ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-894286 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0700 860 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, grief, 1 10 full true     Episode Nine Episode Nine The picture perfect family holiday, does it exist?
    What's "Triggered" really mean?
    Open marriage and how not to fuck that up. 

    ]]>     The picture perfect family holiday, does it exist?
    What's "Triggered" really mean?
    Open marriage and how not to fuck that up. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-879274 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0700 1224 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, open marriage, trigger warnings 1 9 full true     Episode Eight Episode Eight How to set realistic boundaries with family members.

    How to talk about your transgender kiddo with extended family. 

    Tips for teens who are cutting. 

    ]]>     How to set realistic boundaries with family members.

    How to talk about your transgender kiddo with extended family. 

    Tips for teens who are cutting. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-871570 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0700 1327 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, transgender, cutting, boundaries 1 8 full true     Episode Seven Episode Seven What kind of an impact can childhood sexual abuse leave, and what we can do about it. 

    Why don't things feel like they are ever work out for me?!

    Some tips on social anxiety. 

    ]]>     What kind of an impact can childhood sexual abuse leave, and what we can do about it. 

    Why don't things feel like they are ever work out for me?!

    Some tips on social anxiety. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-866351 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0700 1281 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, social anxiety 1 7 full true     Episode Six Episode Six Are antidepressants over-prescribed? (hell yes, they are!)

    How to get through the holidays without destroying your relationships

    ]]>     Are antidepressants over-prescribed? (hell yes, they are!)

    How to get through the holidays without destroying your relationships

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-859761 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0700 1093 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, antidepressants, family 1 6 full true     Episode Five Episode Five Is it innocent gaming, or depression? I'll tell you what to look for. 

    How to raise your kids so they will be functional humans that others appreciate. 

    How to handle not being the "go-to" parent. 

    ]]>     Is it innocent gaming, or depression? I'll tell you what to look for. 

    How to raise your kids so they will be functional humans that others appreciate. 

    How to handle not being the "go-to" parent. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-853005 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0700 1093 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, backlash 1 5 full true     Episode Four Episode Four How much sex is too much? Taking control of your online dating apps. Caring for your friends when they are grieving. 

    ]]>     How much sex is too much? Taking control of your online dating apps. Caring for your friends when they are grieving. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-845686 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 1071 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, backlash 1 4 full true     Episode Three Episode Three Third time is a charm? Let’s talk about insecurity, bad days, 6th graders dealing weed, and social media. 

    ]]>     Third time is a charm? Let’s talk about insecurity, bad days, 6th graders dealing weed, and social media. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-838041 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 1197 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, backlash 1 3 full true     Episode Two Episode Two Help! I have a crush on my therapist!
    More on how to choose the best therapist for you.
    How to forgive ourselves. 

    ]]>     Help! I have a crush on my therapist!
    More on how to choose the best therapist for you.
    How to forgive ourselves. 

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-831178 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 1126 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, guilt, shame 1 2 full true     Episode One Episode One How do you find a decent therapist?
    What do you do when the people you love turn their backs on you?
    Are men capable of real relationships?

    ]]>     How do you find a decent therapist?
    What do you do when the people you love turn their backs on you?
    Are men capable of real relationships?

    ]]>     Rowan Blaisdell Buzzsprout-822499 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 1270 Therapy, relationships, counseling, men, women, vulnerability, backlash 1 1 full true