‘Real people with real problems’: Mamamia recruiting for on-mic therapy podcast
Mamamia is expanding its extensive podcast network, this time with a show that offers participants on-mic therapy sessions.
A casting callout, seen by Mumbrella, says it is looking for “real people with real problems who want real therapy”. The show is recruiting pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy for issues such as betrayal, grief, fractured family relationships, co-parenting and broken trust.
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Mamamia’s head of content, Eliza Sorman-Nilsson, told Mumbrella the show’s host will be revealed at the publisher’s 2026 Upfronts in September, but noted they will be a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) certification.
People listen or watch content to escape their lives, not have it put in their face from someone else’s POV. There is also a duty of care for the people they are interviewing. I think a line needs to be drawn as to what is considered ‘relatable.’
Wow. Is this ethical? Yes, I’m sure you’ve worked out the legals, but are you really doing the right thing by exposing vulnerable people mamamia??
I would love to participate