A Lot More Nuanced

Drs. Lindsey Umstead & Brittany Wyche

What do you get when two mental health therapists with a mutual love of TV and musical theater become friends? This podcast. Six or so years after they decide to do a podcast. Join us as we rewatch one of our favorite shows of all time: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Created by Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, this musical comedy-drama uses song and dance to follow Rebecca Bunch, after her move from NYC to West Covina, California for love. Across four seasons, this show explores themes surrounding relationships, mental health, identity, and acceptance. It’ll make you laugh. It’ll make you sing. It will probably make you cringe. And it will make you reflect on the complexity of the human condition (probably). Together, we talk about each episode of CXG from our lenses as therapists, educators, former theater kids, and girlies who have been on their own mental health journeys. Our main goal: highlight the ways in which this brilliant work of art captures the nuances of love, life, and self discovery. SO WEIRD, RIGHT?! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Lindsey's professional insta: @everbloomingbody Brittany's professional insta: @salembloomcounseling

  1. Andrew is a Method Actor!

    May 19

    Andrew is a Method Actor!

    There aren't any rap battles in this episode, but there is a whole lot of laughter when Lindsey & Brittany have an incredible guest: Andrew! Andrew is Brittany's younger brother, and in return for him graciously recording with the pod on his anniversary, this episode is released on his birthday :) Andrew, Brittany, & Lindsey review CXG S1E13: Josh and I Go to Los Angeles! They talk narrative arcs, the function of music in musicals, costume design as part of storytelling, acceptance, and go on just a few tangents. Please note: there are some audio glitches at times in this one. Stick with us! Show notes: If Books Could Kill: Elon MuskStars on Ice: https://www.starsonice.com/Sunrise on the Reaping trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CINFIAohu4UAlyssa Liu Gold Medal SkateReddit thread for episode; https://www.reddit.com/r/crazyexgirlfriend/comments/48czzi/josh_and_i_go_to_los_angeles_episode_13/Interview with Aline Brosh McKenna: https://www.tvline.com/interviews/crazy-ex-girlfriend-season-1-episode-13-rebecca-josh-kiss-688925/Danny Jolles on auditioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGprA8g6-BsEpic Rap Battles of HistoryCity of Bell scandalRate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc

    1h 33m
  2. Lindsey Should Get a Tattoo of the Infinity Sign!

    Apr 7

    Lindsey Should Get a Tattoo of the Infinity Sign!

    Lindsey & Brittany recap and review CXG Season 1, Episode 10: I'm Back at Camp with Josh! After checking in on astrological influences, they explore themes around feminism, gender dynamics, and the awkward butterflies and vulnerability of adolescence. They also talk about their love of slang, etymology, innuendo, and the importance of a good party spread. *Please note, there are at times be some audio problems in this recording. Apologies! Show notes: "Dive Bar" astrology podcastMs. Rachel potty training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKsou9UmfYBooby Moon weaning book: https://penguinbookshop.com/book/9780473581503Amusement/water parks: Kings Island, Emerald PointeJudy Blume interview on "Fresh Air", including conversation on Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/24/1171654623/judy-blumeTristan & Isolde film: https://www.amazon.com/Tristan-Isolde-Blu-ray-James-Franco/dp/B06WGRK9KTMurderbot: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/murderbot/umc.cmc.5owrzntj9v1gpg31wshflud03Sinners film: https://play.hbomax.com/movie/2a072173-2bac-43ba-9933-10eba021ed96Mon Rovîa: https://www.instagram.com/monroviaboy/?hl=enRate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc

    1h 13m
  3. BONUS EPISODE: Brittany & Lindsey Need to Get Out of the House!

    Feb 10 ·  Bonus

    BONUS EPISODE: Brittany & Lindsey Need to Get Out of the House!

    Brittany and Lindsey have been trapped inside with littles due to all the winter weather while somehow still working all the jobs, so they have not gotten to watch CXG in what feels like forever! They also don't have all their audio equipment and totally forgot corrections from the last episode. But they still made time to record about pop culture, parenting, stage moms, hopes for February, and the incomparable Catherine O'Hara. Show notes: Catherine O'Hara's DeathSchitt's Creek: https://www.hulu.com/series/schitts-creek-a2e7a946-9652-48a8-884b-3ea7ea4de273Best in Show (also on Netflix): https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/best-in-show/umc.cmc.7bgketmgwuy6hbtux2oux2ojzInfo on new Ted Lasso seasonNew Girl: https://www.hulu.com/series/new-girl-42850dbc-0f98-4d8a-a09a-3427ee8085e5Glow, by Megan Bryant: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34448690-glowThe Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women: https://www.kate-moore.com/the-radium-girlsBecoming the People Samin Nosrat interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-small-good-thing-with-samin-nosrat/id1519965068?i=1000744963641Slow Horses: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5oI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy: https://www.elliottbaybook.com/item/rPCoGQ_-yAWIAQJMHr0GoA/lists/LH2a2sWdB1w8/Rate & review us on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Email us with questions or thoughts: alotmorenuanced@gmail.com Link to CXG YouTube Channel to watch music videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps-716t4L-pVcFn42OUHKrImqOLnJaGc

    38 min

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What do you get when two mental health therapists with a mutual love of TV and musical theater become friends? This podcast. Six or so years after they decide to do a podcast. Join us as we rewatch one of our favorite shows of all time: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Created by Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, this musical comedy-drama uses song and dance to follow Rebecca Bunch, after her move from NYC to West Covina, California for love. Across four seasons, this show explores themes surrounding relationships, mental health, identity, and acceptance. It’ll make you laugh. It’ll make you sing. It will probably make you cringe. And it will make you reflect on the complexity of the human condition (probably). Together, we talk about each episode of CXG from our lenses as therapists, educators, former theater kids, and girlies who have been on their own mental health journeys. Our main goal: highlight the ways in which this brilliant work of art captures the nuances of love, life, and self discovery. SO WEIRD, RIGHT?! Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ALotMoreNuancedPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alotmorenuanced Lindsey's professional insta: @everbloomingbody Brittany's professional insta: @salembloomcounseling