Épisodes

  • Therapy Quest: Holiday Special 2022
    Dec 25 2022

    Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year!

    Therapy Quest is excited to be airing a holiday special, all about mental health and holiday traditions!

    We know the holiday season can be a challenging time for many people, so we wanted to create a space to have honest and open conversations about the realities of the holiday season and how to take care of ourselves and each other.

    Tune in to Therapy Quest Christmas day, to hear from our host and co-host, Jarryd and Sarina Vanzyl, on topics like managing holiday stress, coping with grief and loss, and finding joy and meaning in holiday traditions.

    Let's support each other and make this holiday season a little brighter!

    If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.

    POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Complex family dynamics, generational trauma, loss of a loved one, anxiety, depression, stress, body image, financial hardships

    If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.

    Remember, you are not alone!

    Link to Mental Health resources page

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    1 h et 15 min
  • EP20 - Season One Finale (A Retrospective)!
    Oct 4 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they reminisce and reflect on this past season of Therapy Quest!

    UNTIL NEXT QUEST!

    If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.

    POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Substance use, Various forms of trauma (verbal, emotional, physical), neglect, Loss of loved ones, grief, parental alienation, Family Dynamic, Sibling Order, Generational trauma, PTSD, Attachments, Anxiety, depression, Personality types, intro/extro/ambi, Personality Disorders, Body image, Gender Roles

    If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.

    Remember, you are not alone!

    Link to Mental Health resources page

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    1 h et 5 min
  • EP19 - Rubber Zombies and cake fights!
    Sep 26 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they dive into another AI assisted story telling Side Quest!

    Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy!

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    40 min
  • EP18 - Coffee in Paris, Roses, Sailboats...I want a perfume named after us!
    Sep 19 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they discuss this 90's bully!

    If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.

    POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Neglect, antisocial personality disorder, expectations and family dynamics, gender identity, trauma, alcoholism, obsession, bullying

    If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.

    Remember, you are not alone!

    Link to Mental Health resources page

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    1 h
  • EP17 - Is you is, or is you aint?
    Sep 12 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they discuss the psychology of philosophy, and vice versa, in this weeks Side Quest episode!

    If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.

    POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Procrastination, destination addiction, psychology, philosophy, nature vs nurture, trauma, existentialism, mortality

    If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.

    Remember, you are not alone!

    Link to Mental Health resources page

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    59 min
  • EP16 - You know, I guess one person can make a difference!
    Sep 5 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they discuss the marvelous contributions to pop culture this character has had!

    If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.

    POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Stress, anxiety, financial hardships and family dynamics, politics, race, gender identity

    If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.

    Remember, you are not alone!

    Link to Mental Health resources page

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    56 min
  • EP15 - It's like looking for a needle in a hayride!
    Aug 29 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they explore the meanings behind various idioms in this weeks Side Quest episode!

    Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy

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    46 min
  • EP14.2 - Talking about some Strange Things!
    Aug 22 2022

    Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they chat about some Strange Things from a show exclusively seen on Netflix!

    This is the second part of a two part episode. SPOILER WARNINGS

    If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.

    POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Trauma, child abuse (emotional, verbal, physical), anxiety, PTSD, manipulation, kidnapping, stress, drug use, conspiracy theories

    If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.

    Remember, you are not alone!

    Link to Mental Health resources page

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    54 min