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Reality Test

Reality Test

De: Dr. Kay and Dr. Ray
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Two Psych Doctors Spill the Tea on Mental Health Concepts & Presentations Shown in your Fave RealiTV Shows!
Ever find yourself wanting to debrief that reality tv episode with your therapist? Or maybe you've wanted to ask them questions about something you've learned from the reality tv interactions, castmates, or news cycle?

Come debrief with two licensed psychologists as they explore what we can all learn about ourselves, our relationships, and our society from our fave reality television shows on Netflix, Peacock, Bachelor Nation, Bravo, and beyond! Dr.s Kay & Ray inspire discussion about psychological and sociopolitical aspects of reality TV, offering rough draft thoughts and ideas for us to continue thinking about, while highlighting the power dynamics, sociohistorical context, and intersecting forms of oppression and privilege that are present. After all, reality television ultimately provides an engaging format for learning about our behavior, mental health, and sociopolitical systems—let’s learn together!

Why REALITY TEST? We ALL reality test when testing a given thought, emotion, or interaction against "objective" (or shared) reality--did I see that right? Was that really sexist? Dr.s Kay & Ray spill all the tea on how the producer antics and castmate claims about mental health stack up against "objective" reality off-screen and the field of clinical psychology that they have learned about as practicing psychotherapists and research psychologists.

What are you talking ABOUT? Reality Test has a general focus on relationships, social privilege, and mental health. Dr.s Kay & Ray also acknowledge their sociopolitical identities and lenses through which they view reality television, as feminist, bi+, white allies. So, if you've been itching to discuss how that episode was brimming with misogyny, heterosexism, &/or white privilege (from a white, ever-dedicated-to-developing-their-antiracism, perspective), or to critically assess how the producers portrayed a given scenario or interaction, while celebrating the hope & empowerment that can be found, you've come to the right place!

DISCLAIMER: In the context of this podcast, Dr.s Kay & Ray are not acting as therapists, neither for you nor for the reality castmates they discuss. They are, instead, bringing in their whole human selves, supplemented by mental health and psychology knowledge. They cannot ethically diagnose castmates or speak with certainty about their dynamics without conducting formal psychological assessments. Thus, their opinions will be merely (easily erroneous) opinions, informed by their biased perspectives, and while they may discuss diagnoses, they will avoid assigning them to castmates.

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Episodios
  • Heart Rates Rise & Dirty Laundry Airs | Love Island USA | Ssn 7 Ep. 22-25 ::} 097

    Heart Rates Rise & Dirty Laundry Airs | Love Island USA | Ssn 7 Ep. 22-25 ::} 097
    Jul 9 2025

    This is the video excerpt for episode 97, with the FULL VIDEO found on our Patreon (URL linked & at bottom), and the FULL AUDIO wherever you get your podcasts!

    Dr.s Kay and Ray spill all the tea on their perspectives on the debates going around Love Island fandom in response to two recent challenges that raised heart rates and aired dirty laundry. Was Huda being a "girl's girl"? Was Chelly? Was Chelly's discontent with Huda called for? What was up with Ace's time at the podium?

    And what are all of YOUR thoughts about these two juicy challenges that stirred all the Love Island drama we could ask for??

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    Listeners! Come visit the Patreon for free at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠patreon.com/RealityTest⁠⁠⁠⁠ & check out some of the benefits of a free membership & the paid tier!

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    Reality testing is when we check an emotion or thought we’re having against objective reality.

    So, here in Reality Test, we’re going to be testing the thoughts, emotions, interactions, and producer antics of reality television against what we know, as licensed psychologists, about objective reality.

    Come with us, let’s Reality Test!

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    Hosts: Dr. Kay & Dr. Ray

    Thank you to our sound extraordinaire, Connor!


    Patreon: patreon.com/RealityTest

    Linkt.ree/@RealityTest

    Instagram: @drkaypods @drraypods

    TikTok: @dr.realitv

    Facebook Page: Reality Test Pod

    YouTube Channel: @RealityTestPod

    Email: realitycheckpodding@gmail.com


    FULL VIDEO EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-episode-97-133752246
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    29 m
  • Heart Rates Rise & Dirty Laundry Airs | Love Island USA | Ssn 7 Ep. 22-25 ::} 097

    Heart Rates Rise & Dirty Laundry Airs | Love Island USA | Ssn 7 Ep. 22-25 ::} 097
    Jul 7 2025

    Dr.s Kay and Ray spill all the tea on their perspectives on the debates going around Love Island fandom in response to two recent challenges that raised heart rates and aired dirty laundry. Was Huda being a "girl's girl"? Was Chelly? Was Chelly's discontent with Huda called for? What was up with Ace's time at the podium?


    And what are all of YOUR thoughts about these two juicy challenges that stirred all the Love Island drama we could ask for??

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    Listeners! Come visit the Patreon for free at⁠⁠ ⁠patreon.com/RealityTest⁠⁠⁠ & check out some of the benefits of a free membership & the paid tier!

    -------------------------------------------------------------------

    Reality testing is when we check an emotion or thought we’re having against objective reality.

    So, here in Reality Test, we’re going to be testing the thoughts, emotions, interactions, and producer antics of reality television against what we know, as licensed psychologists, about objective reality.

    Come with us, let’s Reality Test!

    Hosts: Dr. Kay & Dr. Ray

    Thank you to our sound extraordinaire, Connor!

    Patreon: patreon.com/RealityTest

    Linkt.ree/@RealityTest

    Instagram: @drkaypods @drraypods

    TikTok: @dr.realitv

    Facebook Page: Reality Test Pod

    YouTube Channel: @RealityTestPod

    Email: realitycheckpodding@gmail.com
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Casa Amor Chaos: Friendships and Betrayals Unraveled! | VIDEO EXCERPT | Love Island US | Ssn 7 Ep.18-21 ::} 096

    Casa Amor Chaos: Friendships and Betrayals Unraveled! | VIDEO EXCERPT | Love Island US | Ssn 7 Ep.18-21 ::} 096
    Jul 3 2025

    This is an excerpt from the video episode, with the full video found on our Reality Test Patreon. The full audio is available wherever you get your podcasts (links at the bottom)!


    Dr.s Kay and Ray are back together in person, diving deep into the latest drama from Love Island! They unpack the betrayal of Jeremiah's exit, Nic's questionable motives, and the dynamics among the cast members that have everyone talking, as the newest model of Casa Amor took off & ended in short succession. From the cringiest moments to the most obnoxious behavior, they assign their signature awards while navigating the emotional rollercoaster of the villa.

    Shorter than ever before, 3-day Casa Amor included recouplings, (un)dumpings, and new castmate power! By immediately leaving one OG vulnerable, all OGs were forced to connect with new Casa castmates to keep their spots on the show.

    As they explore the intricacies of relationships and the impact of production decisions, Dr.s Kay and Ray keep it real with their psychological insights. Who’s doing the mosTEST? Who deserves the "ProTEST This Mess" award? And what’s the deal with the new coupling dynamics? Tune in to find out!


    What did you think about all the twists + turns of the new Casa Amor?

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    Listeners! Come visit the Patreon for free at ⁠⁠patreon.com/RealityTest⁠⁠⁠ & check out some of the benefits of a free membership & the paid tier!

    --------------------------------------------------------

    Reality testing is when we check an emotion or thought we’re having against objective reality.

    So, here in Reality Test, we’re going to be testing the thoughts, emotions, interactions, and producer antics of reality television against what we know, as licensed psychologists, about objective reality.

    Come with us, let’s Reality Test!


    Hosts: Dr. Kay & Dr. Kay

    Thank you to our sound extraordinaire, Connor!

    Patreon: patreon.com/RealityTest

    Instagram: @drkaypods @drraypods

    TikTok: @dr.realitv

    Facebook Page: Reality Test Pod

    YouTube Channel: @RealityTestPod

    Email: realitycheckpodding@gmail.com

    Show notes incorporate suggestions by https://headliner.app

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QnRLOAiGVoYwmc8RxVG9i?si=TNRwcYptSYKkIP4OHuxMSA

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-brand-new-casa-amor-opens-closes-love-island-usa/id1737543427?i=1000715117706

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/0fG88N5lgpM


    Keywords: Love Island, Reality Tv, Friendship Betrayal, Emotional Intelligence, Casa Amor, Relationship Dynamics, Reality Test, Nick And Alondria, Jeremiah'S Exit, Reality Tv Psychology, Production Antics, Contestant Chemistry, Contestant Analysis, Drama In Reality Tv, Gender Dynamics, Viewer Reactions, Reality Show Awards, Reality Tv Commentary, Social Dynamics, Contestant Relationships
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    34 m
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