xanyland Episode 8: Couples Therapy- Courtney Maginnis and Casey Salengo Show Up for the Work

What happens when two hilarious comedians in a real relationship sit down to talk about their actual couples therapy sessions? You get one of the funniest—and most honest—episodes of Xanyland yet.

Courtney McGinnis and Casey Salengo are not just two comics trying to make it in New York—they're also trying to make it as a couple. Which, if you've ever been in a relationship (or tried to cohabitate with another human being while also attempting to chase a creative dream), you already know: that's comedy and tragedy.

Courtney’s been on Comedy Central and HBO, co-hosts “I Love You But Your Music Sucks,” and starred in the cult-hit web series NFL Fan Therapy. Casey’s new special Welcome to the Jungle is out now on YouTube and absolutely worth your time—if only to understand the kind of man who lives with Courtney and also agreed to record this episode.

They let us in on how couples therapy actually works for them—and no, their therapist (maybe named Ron?) isn’t just there to referee their fights like a tiny bearded umpire. We talk about communication styles, comedy-induced codependency, and how not eating dinner together (like, ever) takes a toll. The upside? They never fight over what to watch or what to eat… though they do fight over music, which you can hear firsthand on their podcast I Love You But Your Music Sucks.

We also dig into some therapy modalities that actually help couples, including:

• Imago Therapy – The one where your partner triggers your deepest childhood wounds… on purpose. Fun!

• PACT – Developed by Stan Tatkin, this method trains couples to read each other’s body language and nervous system cues in real-time, like emotional Navy SEALs.

• Gestalt Therapy – Basically an acting class with crying. You talk to a chair, act out your dreams, and eventually figure out why your voice goes up three octaves when you're mad.

This episode is full of laughter, real talk, and that very specific kind of intimacy that comes from two people being brutally honest… while trying not to get you canceled.

Whether you’re partnered, single, avoiding love like it’s jury duty, or halfway through a couples therapist’s cancellation policy—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now. Because I may or may not have peed myself laughing.