Well, that was horrible. I always include the TLC/Puddle Monkey/Discovery+ episode description in my show notes and this one is just awful. I realize in the Age of Recreational GLP-1s, diet culture is here to stay...but wow. The Biggest Loser BS in this episode made my blood boil. The whole thing felt like an exercise in humiliation, especially for Janelle. They literally weigh the wives on camera and Robyn, being the lightest, lets out a 'Woo!' Despite all the mistreatment, Janelle is a great mom in this episode. And Christine? I have a theory she's spending a ton of energy to stop herself from blurting out that she wants to end her marriage. What do you think?

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You know how so many Sister Wives episodes are engraved in our brains? Not this one. Beyond his high school friends speculating on his sexuality, there are so many moments here worth remembering, from Kody's pathetic attempts to get Ken's approval to the Lovell townspeople literally pointing and whispering. And here's a first in this rewatch: I almost felt bad for Kody. To round out the episode, we have Robyn using her pregnancy to try to rewrite her romantic history. I wish she named the baby Gabe as an anonymous child suggested. Let me know what you think!

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*Content note: Discussion of red flags for grooming and sexual abuse*

Hey, I'm baaaaack! I was away for several weeks traveling for work and seeing family. I told myself I would edit while I was on the airplane and I just....didn't. But I'm back and I'm thankful for those of you who've stuck with me! 

In this episode, we see Kody spend time at each wife's house, and the dynamics are notably different. Off the top, some of the things I noticed: Christine's nights were bookends of the episode and both nights were family dinners; it's so quiet at Meri's house; time with Janelle was more about interacting with the kids; and Robyn is very intentional about making Kody feel like 'the head of the house'. Let me know what you think!

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In maybe the first filler episode, the Kody and the sister wives go shopping for furniture. Even though the adults were trudging through a very boring plot line, they still told on themselves on the couch. I forgot how ice cold Janelle was! She's openly disgusted with Robyn's relationship with Kody. Meanwhile, Robyn is micromanaging everyone's marriages. Meri's being passive aggressive because the family made a decision for her. And Christine is trying so hard to mask her heartbreak. Let me know what you think!

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I have seen these early episode several times, but there's an interesting dynamic I noticed this time around. Let's just say Robyn's influence on the family and on Kody is especially evident. But only if you're keeping an eye out for it! She is tricky to say the least.

Also in this episode, the teens spill their secret-not-so-secret dating history, Christine climbs onto Kody's shoulders, and Janelle is jumping out of her skin to go back to work. 

My kids are young, but this episode still got me thinking about their sexual health education, or as it's called in their school-- 'body science', and how I am and will do things differently than the Browns. They sure are shaming and rigid. BUT I think there are more messages being communicated between the lines...

How did 'the talk' go for you growing up? 

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To be honest, I was not looking forward to this episode. The whole kerfuffle about announcing Robyn's pregnancy with Sol BOTHERS me. From performatively telling Meri 'privately' on camera to Kody framing the official announcement through the de-throning of Truly as the baby to the adults following Leon who was trying to take some space, so many points had me clutching at my chest for how cringy and cruel Kody and Robyn were being. In the end though, the episode as a whole has so many iconic moments that must be unpacked. Christine calling Pastor Ray a shark predating on their children to his face. Robyn yelling about frontal lobes. It's a good one.

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As the Browns settle in the vacation rental, they are sitting with this new reality: they no longer live under one roof, they have to find housing in under a month, and that will require a whole lot of money they don't really have. There's plenty of discussion of finite resources, what's fair, and whose needs and wants take priority when. Janelle is stressed about money. Logan continues to carry too much responsibility. Kody is just giddy to be in a new place. And Robyn is excited to decorate. 

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The Browns flee to Las Vegas, a huge upheaval in the family, and from where I'm sitting, a crisis the parents chose that traumatizes their children. This episode contains moments that the show will flash back to many, many times. It's jam packed with dynamics to comment on: the teenagers holding the emotional weight of the move, the adults (mostly Kody) being disorganized and neglecting their children's needs. There's triangulation, enmeshment, parentification, trauma responses... I have so much to say! 

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I am thrilled to sit down with Dr. Adam of the Sister Wives Professor Podcast to talk about this fascinating episode, a snapshot of the Brown's family life at this very specific time in their trajectory of a family. While the adults wring their hands over the move, the teenagers are holding the emotional weight. Christine (mostly Christine), Janelle, and the kids race to throw a surprise 40th birthday party for Meri. Mona the realtor makes a welcome appearance. And Kody is suspiciously happy.

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In this classic Sister Wives episode, we have some of the most memorable moments: Maddie was gonna be legend in this town, Meri flies over the snow bank on a sled, and the children do the Christmas pajama fashion show. In contrast to the Brown Family Christmas joy, there are other things happening in the shadows. The teenagers are hurting, as they carry the stress and knowledge of the move. Christine straight up gets gaslit about how Kody is happy to Lehi. And Robyn is manipulating. What's new? But also, this is something I did not spot the first watch. Fascinating to see how she was pulling strings, even back then. So, what do you think? Did the Browns have a real choice about whether to leave or stay in Utah?

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The Kody Brown Family system is put under some serious stress in this episode, and it shows. Kody is chaotic, and while Christine responds with sarcasm, Robyn is lavishing him with praise. The teenagers, fully knowing about the investigation and impending move, cushion the tension. 

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Meri goes to the doctor for a cancer screening, but will the results be more than she bargained for? Meanwhile the wives invite their monogamous friends over for dinner.

The colonoscopy episode. I cannot believe Meri agreed to do this. Not much of substance happens, but you know I'm going to find something to overanalyze.

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We're back to the re-watch! Diving into Season 2: Christine and Kody before the breakup, before the knife in the kidneys, and before David. Christine actually calls her and Kody's marriage 'blissful'. So, was she just kidding herself? Or outright lying? Meri is comin' in hot with the passive aggressiveness. Some things never change. Robyn uses bumpers for bowling. And Janelle marvels at the requirements of being a parent ("I have to comb Savannah's hair??") Let me know what you think!

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Janelle and Meri re-hash the dishes situation again. Robyn is angry, David is talking too much, and Kody seems...reasonable?

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This is my first tell nothing! In this episode, I cover Robyn and Kody's constant projection about the GIRL GAMES, David low-key embarrassing Christine, Janelle getting caught in a lie (or, at least, a not-quite-the-whole-truth), and Meri laughs her way through pretending to be unbothered. Let's just say, I do not envy Sukanya. 

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Janelle meets up with Meri to discuss her spiritual release. Kody gives a final apology to Robyn and asks for forgiveness. Meri and Ron spend time together on a trip to Zion, and Christine throws Janelle a divorce party.

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For their apology tour conversation, Meri and Kody each use their rehearsed lines, but Kody's fall flat. There are only so many times he can say 'I apologize' and 'Nothing but goodwill' before it loses its meaning. Janelle is dipping her toes in deconstructing her religion. We learn that Christine and David survey their unfinished basement, spurring a conversation about what it means to be the symbolic basement wife, specifically when you choose to live in the literal basement. And Robyn lies about not discussing the other marriages with Kody all those years. Throughout this episode, I imagine what it would be like to do couples therapy with Kody and Meri, and my goodness, what a nightmare. 

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David breaks the conspiracy of silence and brings up Kody's strained relationship with his kids to his face. Christine shows us how gray rocking is really done. Janelle, intimidated by church (read: cult) leadership, sends a text to inquire about symbolic divorce. Meri is steeling herself for her conversation with Kody, and to my dismay, Kody uses the word triangulation semi-appropriately. Is it just Kody or has the manosphere learned another therapy term they can weaponize? This is my favorite episode of the season so far! All bangers, no fluff. While the exchange between David and Kody was exciting, I can't stop thinking about the conversation between Robyn and Aurora. Robyn really can't let her kids grow up, can she? 

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In this episode, Kody attempts to apologize to Christine, but can't stop himself from taking credit for her happiness. Christine is nervous, but David has a steadying presence. Janelle’s confused post-conversation with Kody, but fails to give her friends any juicy details. We see multiple sides of Meri-- her kindness and loyalty as well as her snide passive aggressiveness. Robyn’s still trying to protect Kody from taking true accountability, and Kody apologizes through gritted teeth. 

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In this episode, Kody launches his apology tour in North Carolina, where Janelle surprisingly/unsurprisingly meets him with warmth and nostalgia. Faced with meeting Kody for Stop #2 on the Kody Brown Apology Tour 2025, David reassures Christine that she is strong and he has her back, while Meri stays closed off at a dating event. And in a stunning moment, a basic question from a producer leads Robyn to threaten leaving set. So, what do you think? Was Kody genuine in his apology? Did Janelle let him off the hook a little too easy?

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Okay, I have feelings this episode. I am so angry and hurt for the children. Kody's fake accountability is infuriating. He will literally travel across the country to apologize to his ex-wives instead of going to therapy. As for the others, Robyn knows her powers to manipulate Kody, Janelle's friends push her boundaries, Meri wants to date someone boring, and Christine...goes bowling I guess. I discuss the different ways of responding to estrangement using Leon, Maddie, and Ysabel, and brainstorm ways Kody could demonstrate his consistency. Thanks for listening!

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I'm baaaack! I know so much has happened, but I am jumping ahead to Episode 9. This episode is all about estrangement with fathers, and the idea of Kody in therapy. I will tell you what direction I would take if I were his therapist! Since recording this, Leon has confirmed that Kody did not in fact reach out to them as he said in multiple interviews. For all the talk about wanting reconciliation, he's not putting any meaningful effort into making that happen. 

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In this short and sweet episode for my time away, I go all the way back to Season 2 Browns, when they were wholesome, and well, whole. It's really jarring to go from Season 20* to this fun, fluffy 22-minute episode. I'll be back next week continuing with Season 20, but for now, enjoy!

*Also, between recording this episode and editing it, I watched episode 2 of Season 20 and wowee so much of this aged like milk. Robyn doesn't consider any of the OG13 her kids anymore. I will definitely be discussing that next week!

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This week marks my first foray into recapping a current season of Sister Wives. While the family is still very aware of the cameras, their guard is lowered, and the vibe is completely different. We see Madison naming her pain in estrangement, Sol being infantilized in real time, Robyn’s covert manipulation, and little signs of Kody's time in the manosphere. And woven through it all is the deep unending grief of losing Garrison, a loss that completely reshaped the family forever and raises the stakes of every decision around contact, distance, and connection. This episode is a toughie, so let's go through it together.

I'm away so next week, you'll get another re-watch episode before I return the following week. Talk to you then!

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In the Price of Polygamy, we have Kody and Janelle arguing over spending, Robyn 'working hard' to prove her worth, and Christine stretching every dollar. I bring my therapist lens to talk about the Browns and their relationship with money.

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The Browns head to the family ranch to get away from the investigation and media pressure. Kody's cosplaying as a cowboy. The wives go back and forth about their conflicting parenting styles. Grandmas Genielle and Sheryl talk about the experience of adding a wife to the family. And sweet Garrison thinks cows are annoying. Hear some of my thoughts on Robyn's anxiety and why I'd want to work with Grandma Sheryl for a little bit of therapy this week.

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This week, the Brown kids get handed scripts for performing 'family' and the older kids step into the role of psuedo-parents while the actual parents chase their reality tv dreams. On their media tour, Kody and Christine insist they’re a happy family. Were they lying then or just re-writing it now? The parents wring their hands about how the kids will be treated at school, and Meri distracts the paparazzo to protect the little kids from being photographed. Hello? You let TLC cameras into their bedrooms! Meanwhile, Kody’s suffering from a severe case of Main Character Syndrome. All of these people need therapy...

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We're wrapping up Season 1 with this special episode. Kody is off zip-lining, surfing, and canoodling with Robyn for an 11-DAY HONEYMOON, while the rest of the family is left to recalibrate. Logan continues to step into the role of the adult in the room, Christine tries to convince herself it’s ridiculous to miss Kody, and Janelle gives Kody the silent treatment. Did I mention the 11-day honeymoon? We get a front-row seat to how the Brown family system is in a "fruit basket upset" because one person is showered with attention and all others, wives and children, are neglected. How will this family find a new normal now that Kody clearly prefers his 4th wife? We'll find out in Season 2...

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In this outlier episode, we watch the Browns (with fresh blowouts!) sit through their own highlight reel, and it feels a bit like bad family therapy on national TV. Kody swings between grandiosity and insecurity, the wives tiptoe around Robyn, and everyone pretends their dysfunction is all in the past. I finally have an email address, so I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Is Kody and Robyn's wedding is a union of soul mates, a blending of two families, or a coming out party? Meri and Kody lean into a fleeting flirtatious energy, Robyn pretends to be laidback, Christine puts on a smile while quietly grieving, and Janelle's just counting down the hours until she can head home. While this episode carries an optimistic and lighthearted tone, there is a big change happening in the Brown family system, and the tension of everyone's competing feelings and motivations will come to a head. Stay tuned!

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In this week’s episode, it’s all about performance, power, and pastries. We watch the family “vote” on a wedding cake in a process that’s allegedly democratic, except for the part where Kody lobbies for his choice and gets it. Robyn keeps her dress a “secret” until Kody blows it, showing us how small breaches in trust can sting just as much as the big ones. Christine swats Kody away from her chocolate cake (a.k.a. the perfect metaphor for resource scarcity in plural marriage), then calls him an idiot—reminding me of how women’s justified anger is so often reframed as the problem in couples therapy.

We’ve also got Kody dancing during the cake tasting, Robyn strutting in dresses she has no intention of buying, and the ever-present question: how is the camera influencing their behavior and emotional expression?

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In this iconic episode of Sister Wives, we get our first real look at Meri and Kody's relationship. Meri has very basic requests for empathy and understanding and Kody specifically refuses to give that to her. We get a glimpse of Janelle's financial stress, Robyn is forcing Breanna to call Kody 'Daddy', and Leon pleases Kody by talking about their ambition to join the military. As a therapist, I bring a clinical lens to the family dynamics unfolding onscreen—the power plays, unspoken feelings, and revealing word choice many viewers miss. Thanks for being here!

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In the fourth episode of Sister Wives Go To Therapy, we witness Christine giving birth to Truely. She's alone in so many ways. Kody is physically present, but emotionally detached, and it’s clear that their relationship has some passive aggressiveness coming from both sides. Kody prioritizes seeing Robyn over being there for Christine IN LABOR. Meanwhile, Robyn steps in to help with the kids while Christine’s in the hospital, and she's tearful about her own family growing up. I have some theories about what's going on there. Let’s get into it.

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In the third episode of Sister Wives, things get messier, emotionally and logistically. The Browns are moving Robyn to a house down the road. Christine is devastated to find out about Kody and Robyn's first kiss. Robyn tears up over how hard it is for *her*. Meri mentions the thought about leaving the family. And Christine, nine months pregnant, is left alone to hook up a dryer. 

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In the second episode of Sister Wives, the dynamics start to shift, and the cracks start to show. We see Christine in an identity crisis as “the sweet one,” while Robyn’s arrival threatens her role in the family. There’s jealousy, yes, but it’s deeper than that—it’s about belonging, power, and emotional currency. Robyn and Kody talk about building happiness and choosing each other, but is that what their religion dictates? And what do we make of three wives sharing one sad slice of chocolate cake? This episode is a classic; I hope you enjoy.

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In the first episode of Sister Wives Go To Therapy, I break down our initial impression of the Brown family. At the very beginning, I notice the emotional labor, parentification, and carefully curated stories they are presenting to the audience. From Christine living in the basement to Logan waking up early to get his siblings ready for school, this episode sets the tone for a system where there's hierarchy, denial, and emotional neglect. As a therapist, I’ve got things to say.

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