Pop The Kettle On Nicole Lessio & Dr Rachel Bushing

In our very first episode, your favourite - Dr Rachel Bushing - clinical psychologist, business owner, mum of three, co-host of the Pop The Kettle On podcast and all-round good human - as well as her son, Kit, talk to Nic about jobs and what Rach does all day!



For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website - Bring Your Kid To Work





About The Guests:

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Dr. Rachel Bushing is a clinical psychologist and the CEO and founder of Pop Psychology, a psychology practice in Brisbane, Australia and it's new offshoot - Three Little Birds Perinatal Psychology. She is also the co-host of the podcast "Pop The Kettle On," where she discusses psychology through a pop culture lens. She is joined by her son, Kit, who aspires to be a soil scientist - slash - soccer player.

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**Summary:**

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Dr. Rachel Bushing, a clinical psychologist, and her son Kit discuss their respective careers and aspirations. Kit expresses his interest in becoming a soil scientist, while Rachel explains her role as a clinical psychologist and the importance of helping people with their feelings. They also touch on the idea of finding a job that brings happiness and the flexibility to explore different career paths throughout life.

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**Key Takeaways:**

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1. Kit aspires to be a soil scientist and is fascinated by different types of dirt and ores.

2. Rachel explains that as a clinical psychologist, she helps people with their feelings and provides support to individuals and families.

3. Rachel emphasises the importance of finding a job that brings happiness and fulfilment, rather than solely focusing on financial gain.

4. Both Rachel and Kit discuss the idea of exploring different career paths throughout life and the flexibility to pursue multiple interests.

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**Quotes:**

- "I think a good job makes good payment and good people." - Kit



- "The best job is up to you, and you have so many different talents." - Rachel


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Dr Rach and very special guest, Rebecca Lindsay, talk about the phenomenon that is Sex and the City! They reminisce, they dive deep, they fan-girl just a little bit. Hear their hot takes as to why SATC meant so much to so many - and why it still endures today.

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Nic & Dr Rach talk mid-life through the lens of the 2012 Judd Apatow film, "This is 40" - the busyness, the sandwich, the raising kids.....the raising hell! Ha. Plus - Dr Rach explains Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development, how it all applies to life transitions and why 'crises' aren't always a bad thing.

You can read more of Erik Erickson's theory here: https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html?fbclid=IwAR3TXWuMUoBjVAnLMtGupTNhJ_3mextYCl_KrT3hdX4Jr5HgH7qupCLIta8

A review of This is 40 here: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/feb/14/this-is-40-review

And Apatow and Mann talk about it here: https://www.indiewire.com/2012/12/judd-apatow-calls-this-is-40-a-coded-conversation-about-his-life-6-things-learned-about-the-knocked-up-spinoff-103052/

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Nic & Dr Rach talk all about Britney Spears - the conservatorship, the Free Britney movement that ended it, and the ways in which our obsession with celebrity helped create the challenges Britney faced. You don't want to miss this one!

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In this episode, Nic & Dr Rach talk about Leigh Sales' book, Any Ordinary Day, in which Leigh outlines lots of regular, ordinary days that turned out anything but ordinary. Dr Rach tells us about what trauma is and how people can move through it, and even grow from it. A chat not to be missed!

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This episode is all about 'Don't Look Up' - the star-studded Adam McKay film that is the second most watched movie on Netflix of all time. Nic & Dr Rach talk about the purpose and promise of satire, the importance of looking, and how action is empowering. No ostriches allowed!

We also give mention to some of our earlier episodes. You can hear them in the links below.

Hear our original thoughts on Bridgerton in the Season 4, Episode 5 pod here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3

We talk about our 'best friend' Hannah Gadsby in Season 1, Episode 6 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/304795.mp3

Get some Ali Wong action in Season 2 Episode 9 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/393639.mp3

Some of the other articles etc we mention:

The amazing 2040 movie by Damon Gameau - find out more here: https://whatsyour2040.com/

Revisionist History - Malcolm Gladwell
https://www.pushkin.fm/episode/the-satire-paradox/

Don't Look Up reviews:
Reviews:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/27/look-away-why-star-studded-comet-satire-dont-look-up-is-a-disaster

https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2022/01/dont-look-up-satire/621256/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/17/why-dont-look-up-should-win-the-best-picture-oscar

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