<p>Support the boys:<br>PATREON - <a href="http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod">http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br> MERCH - <a href="http://secondhandtherapypod.com/">http://secondhandtherapypod.com</a></p><p><strong>Psychic Source:</strong> Go to our sponsor <a href="https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10">https://trypsychicsource.com/sht10</a> and use our code sht10 to try up to 40 minutes with an advisor for just $19.80. That is up to a $240 value!</p><p><strong>BetterHelp:</strong> If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit <a href="https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy">https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy</a> for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsored</p><p>If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/">https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/</a></p><p><strong>Southern New Hampshire University:</strong> Go to <a href="https://snhu.edu/sht">https://snhu.edu/sht</a> to explore over 200 degree programs and find your path forward. #sponsored</p><p><a href="http://vasectomyfarms.com">http://vasectomyfarms.com</a> — A portion of all profits are donated to women’s reproductive resources</p><p>_____</p><p>Vasectomies, validation, casual dating, and emotional accountability — this week on Secondhand Therapy, Lou opens up about getting a vasectomy, the fears that came with it, and what the recovery was <em>really</em> like. Meanwhile, Michael unpacks a brutal therapy breakthrough about how his actions in dating don’t match his intentions.</p><p>The guys get into fear of commitment, people-pleasing, casual relationships vs emotional intimacy, validation addiction, dating apps, self-worth, and why setting boundaries is harder than it sounds. They also explore the uncomfortable truth about using relationships for external validation and what it means to finally choose yourself.</p><p>If you’ve struggled with attachment styles, dating anxiety, therapy breakthroughs, boundaries in relationships, or learning how to stop seeking validation from others, this episode is for you.</p><p>Topics: vasectomy recovery, men’s mental health, dating advice, therapy, emotional maturity, people pleasing, casual sex, attachment wounds, self-love, relationships, fear, healing.</p><p><strong>BUSINESS INQUIRIES:</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><br> <br> <strong>Follow us here:</strong><br> <a href="http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod">http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br> <a href="http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod">http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod</a></p><p><strong>Contact us:</strong><br> <a href="https://gmail.com/">[email protected]</a><br> <a href="https://tel:818/">818-850-2448</a><br> PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105<br>&nbsp;<br> Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti<br> Theme Music: Jamie Franks</p>