{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65945cf338f4f90016f2d714/65b558a3ab2e63001747b019?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Monica Garcia of RHOSLC: Villain, Victim, or Vigilante?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65945cf338f4f90016f2d714/1706383503531-b4abf2ae45f40646761e68660e867090.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Villain, Victim or Vigilante?...That's the question Michael and I explore in this episode. Not only as it relates to Monica, but the entire cast of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 4.</p><p><br></p><p>We're breaking down both the season and the reunion of RHOSLC and asking if Monica's punishment matches the crime. We'll also do a deeper dive into Monica Garcia: her story, her trauma, her projection and how she did more in one season of a housewives franchise than most Bravo TV housewives do in 10 seasons. Overall, this episode of Bravo Therapy provides a deep dive into the complexities of this season of \"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City\" and highlights the importance of compassion and self-reflection in navigating reality TV and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded on a full moon and after the intense finale RHOSLC reunion episode, this one's an emotional roller coaster.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps for the BABs:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:04:46 - Mental health check-in</p><p><br></p><p>00:19:36 - Bravo Breakdown: Discussion of Kyle Richards and Stassi Schroeder on Jeff Lewis Live</p><p><br></p><p>00:36:01 - Overall thoughts on Season 4 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the reunion</p><p><br></p><p>00:38:11 - Lisa Barlow needs to be thrown away in a manger</p><p><br></p><p>00:43:57 - Heather Gay's de-evolution</p><p><br></p><p>00:49:27 - Monica's mistreatment and the double standards in the cast's reactions</p><p><br></p><p>00:54:43 - Emotional exhaustion after watching the reunion and holding space for Monica</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Important references in this episode:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://theprivatetherapyclinic.co.uk/blog/mother-wound-understanding-its-impact/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Understanding the Mother Wound</a></p><p>Book recommendation to learn more about Parts Work: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1683646681\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model </a></p><p><a href=\"https://wglasser.com/what-is-choice-theory/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choice Theory</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lakvRMrNXsg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Heather comparing giving Jen Shah more grace than Monica Garcia on WWHL with Andy Cohen</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/frequently-asked-questions#:~:text=The%20Diagnostic%20and%20Statistical%20Manual,criteria%20for%20diagnosing%20mental%20disorders.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What the hell is the DSM?</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bravotherapypod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6594405538f4f90016ed1119/shows/65945cf338f4f90016f2d714/episodes/Laura%20Ordonez%20%3Clauramonique4@gmail.com%3E%207:57%E2%80%AFAM%20(0%20minutes%20ago)%20to%20me%20%20https://www.tiktok.com/@bravotherapy?_t=8ikvOPhCjut&amp;_r=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SHARE YOUR BRAVO STORY AND QUESTIONS:</strong> Submit your \"Bravo Therapy Session\" stories to <a href=\"mailto:lo@bravotherapypod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>lo@bravotherapypod.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"BAB Productions"}