Clinically Speaking

Get to know us and hear a mini review of Love Island USA season 6!
Email us with questions and suggestions as we prepare to recap season 7; clinicallyspeakingpod@gmail.com 

Dive into commonly misused pop psychology terms before we start recapping season 7 of Love Island USA. We answer questions like:
What are boundaries, clinically speaking? 
What is gaslighting, clinically speaking?
What is a narcissist, clinically speaking?  
What are red flags, clinically speaking? 
What is validation, clinically speaking?
And do you actually know the difference between thoughts, feelings, and actions?
Email us with questions and suggestions as we prepare to recap season 7; clinicallyspeakingpod@gmail.com
 
Credits
Editing by yours truly 
Theme music by Connor Criswell; connorcriswell@gmail.com 
 
References
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Gaslighting definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslighting 
 
Resources
KC Davis
Susan David

Two new therapists enter the villa and toe the line between chatting with the girlies and clinical insight. We dive into episodes 1-14 of Love Island USA season 7 to breakdown the OG couples and recouplings while integrating the work of your therapists' favorite bombshell duo, the Gottmans.
 
Email us with questions and suggestions at clinicallyspeakingpod@gmail.com 
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @clinicallyspeakingpod
 
Credits
Editing by yours truly 
Theme music by Connor Criswell; connorcriswell@gmail.com 
 
References
Gottman, J. M., & Costanzo, P. (2012). Why marriages succeed or fail: And how you can make yours last. Tantor. 
Gottman, John M.. The Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy (Norton Professional Books (Hardcover)) (Function). Kindle Edition.
Peacock. (2025). Love Island USA.

Two new therapists enter the villa to recap episodes 15-26 of Love Island USA season 7! We share our definition of a “girls’ girl," breakdown Nic and Cierra’s communication, and discuss the role of culture in Amaya Papaya’s couples. Plus squeal over NicOlandria in our new segment, Gay Thoughts/Straight Thoughts!
 
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Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @clinicallyspeakingpod
 
Credits
Editing by yours truly 
Theme music by Connor Criswell; connorcriswell@gmail.com 
 
WOC Clinicians on TikTok
@mindmattermantra
@thedrmonica
@anastasiabrokas_lmft
 
References
Gottman, J. M., & Costanzo, P. (2012). Why marriages succeed or fail: And how you can make yours last. Tantor. 
Gottman, John M.. The Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy (Norton Professional Books (Hardcover)) (Function). Kindle Edition.
Peacock. (2025). Love Island USA.
Perel, E. (2006). Mating in captivity: reconciling the erotic + the domestic. HarperCollins.

Licensed marriage and family therapists recap episodes 27-34 of Love Island USA season 7. We breakdown what we love about NicOlandria, discuss couple compatibility and family culture, vent about "Situationship Island," and finish up with Gay Thoughts/Straight Thoughts!
 
Email us with questions and suggestions at clinicallyspeakingpod@gmail.com 
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @clinicallyspeakingpod
 
Credits
Editing by yours truly 
Theme music by Connor Criswell; connorcriswell@gmail.com 
 
References
Gottman, J. M., & Costanzo, P. (2012). Why marriages succeed or fail: And how you can make yours last. Tantor. 
Gottman, John M.. The Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy (Norton Professional Books (Hardcover)) (Function). Kindle Edition.
Peacock. (2025). Love Island USA.

Licensed marriage and family therapists recap the finale and reunion of Love Island USA season 7. We chat about our final four couples, harmful communication patterns, and good apologies. 
 
Email us with questions and suggestions at clinicallyspeakingpod@gmail.com 
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @clinicallyspeakingpod
 
Credits
Editing by yours truly 
Theme music by Connor Criswell; connorcriswell@gmail.com 
 
References
Fraser, C. (2021, April 27). The Art of the Mindful Apology: Why ‘Sorry’ is Not Enough. Gottman. 2025, https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-art-of-the-mindful-apology-why-sorry-is-not-enough/ 
Peacock. (2025). Love Island USA.
The Gottman Institute. (2025, July 24). Red Flags vs Growth Areas: How to distinguish and navigate them. Gottman. 2025, https://www.gottman.com/blog/red-flags-vs-growth-areas-how-to-distinguish-and-navigate-them/?utm_campaign=Marriage%20Minute&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--IYpN9Wm3xZrwoeUNZpU4_LdncgHsAcA2HCdIaihCeR_Xrnn688U1oGqkOsxfAsJN62ARvXHyqNI7qvGECobOmAPO-hg&_hsmi=383144307&utm_content=382471926&utm_source=hs_email