Movie House Sport Psychology

Jason von Stietz, PhD
Movie House Sport Psychology

Do your favorite movies and TV shows teach and inspire you? Dr. Jason von Stietz is a psychologist specializing in clinical and sport psychology and a lifelong fan of TV and film. Tune in to hear how psychological principles apply to your favorite fictional characters.

  1. 16 DEC

    Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) and sport psychology

    "Justin Bieber is a zombie!" I get into the Christmas spirit today, like a festive legend, by doing a solo episode about the 2017 movie Anna and the Apocalypse. This one-of-a-kind movie is a Christmas-musical-zombie-comedy. I talk the importance of focus, team cohesion, problem solving, and more. Let's see if there is such thing as a Hollywood ending for these characters. Take a listen! Check out this article about Ryan McHenry: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/movies/anna-apocalypse-ryan-mchenry.html Check out my new website! https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    38 min

  2. 2 DEC

    Spanglish (2004) and sport psychology with Stacy Rae Godoy, LMFT

    "When people exist under one roof, a tiny society forms - the stuff of novellas: masters and servants." I talk to Stacy Rae Godoy, LMFT about the 2004 cult classic, Spanglish. We discussed the cultural and family dynamics navigated by the protagonist Flor (Paz Vega) as she works for the Clasky family (Adam Sandler; Tea Leoni; Cloris Leachman). We talked about cultural barriers and misunderstandings, body image issues, fear of success, struggles with cultural identity, and more. It's good boogabooga! Take a listen! Check out Stacy on social media: https://www.instagram.com/_bolognasandwich_ Check out my new website! https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    1h 36m

  3. 4 NOV

    High School Musical and sport psychology with Julia Agahee, MS

    "Get'cha head in the game!" I talk to Julia Agahee, M.S. about the coming of age Disney classic High School Musical. We discussed the journey embarked on by Gabrielle Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) and Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) as they developed a love for theater and expanded their identities. We discussed the growth mindset and the fixed mindset, teamwork and collective success, performance anxiety and psychological insights, and more. There's no need to stick to the status quo, grab some of Zeke's creme brulee and take a listen. Go Wildcats! Check out Julia's website! https://www.mindalignperformance.com Follow Julia on social media! https://www.instagram.com/mindalignperformance https://www.tiktok.com/@mindalignperformance https://x.com/_mind_align Check out my new website! https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    56 min

  4. 14 OCT

    Star Trek: The Next Generation Schisms and spooky sport psychology with David Smith, MSc

    "I've been in this room before. We've all been here before." Friend of the show, David Smith, MSc, and I bring you a very spooky Halloween episode of Movie House Sport Psychology. Tune in to catch our Star Trek themed special announcement about an upcoming project. We talk about the terror of alien-abduction-driven insomnia and it's impact on performance. We talked about the crew's trauma responses, Troi's skill providing group therapy, the crew's ability to problem solve as a team, and much more. Check it out! Check out Laurie Ulster's article: https://screenrant.com/most-terrifying-star-trek-episodes-halloween/ Follow David Smith, MSc on social media! www.stonewallfitness.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bttrflyr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StonewallFit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitwithpride/ https://www.instagram.com/stonewallperformance https://www.instagram.com/virtualsportpsych/ Check out my new website! https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    1h 12m

  5. 30 SEPT

    Ted Lasso Season 3 Part 2 and sport psychology with Andrea Vargas, LMFT

    "Diamond dogs, mount up! Arf! Arf! Arf!" Friend of the show, Andrea Vargas, LMFT and I finish up our discussion of Season 3 of Ted Lasso and we talk about it all! We discussed the evolving relationships between Roy, Keely, and Jaime. We talked about Ted's unconventional coaching techniques, we talked about the Nate the Wonder Kid's redemption arc, Collin's self-actualization as a gay athlete, and much much more. In Season One, Ted didn't know the first thing about soccer. After three seasons, he learned at least one thing about football. It's time for Roy to call practice to a close so we can listen to this episode of Movie House Sport Psychology. Whistle! Whistle! Follow Andrea on social media! https://www.instagram.com/sanasanacolitadtrauma/ https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/andrea-vargas-lmft/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrea-vargas-pico-rivera-ca/261648 Check out my new website! https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    1h 47m

  6. 9 SEPT

    Ted Lasso Season 3 Part 1 and sport psychology

    "It's just poopeh. Let it flow." Andrea Vargas, LMFT and I talk about the first half of Ted Lasso Season 3. We discussed Roy and Keeley's breakup, athletes' sensitivity to criticism, Collin's double life as a gay athlete, unethical therapists, and more! If you're a "work in prog-mess" this episode is for you. Check it out! Follow Andrea on social media! https://www.instagram.com/sanasanacolitadtrauma/ https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/andrea-vargas-lmft/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrea-vargas-pico-rivera-ca/261648 Check out my new website! https://www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    1h 29m

  7. 24 JUN

    Nyad (2023) and sport psychology with Monica Chernoff, AMFT

    "I just want to say three things. One, never, ever give up. Two, you're never too old to chase your dreams. And three, it looks like a solitary sport, but it takes a team." Friend of the show, Monica Chernoff, AMFT and I talk about the inspirational and Oscar nominated movie, Nyad. We talked about the bond that Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) and Bonnie Stoll (Jodie Foster) share as long time friends, athlete/coach, and older lesbians. We talked about Diana Nyad's mental strength as she endures a grueling swim, stormy sea, jellyfish stings, and hallucinations. We talked about the sacrifices made by Nyad and her team. We also discuss the important issue of sexual abuse in sport. Check out Monica Chernoff's website! https://www.monicachernofftherapy.com Follow her on social media! https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnessmonica Connect with her on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-chernoff-amft-880159156/ Check out my new website! www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    1h 7m

  8. 10 JUN

    Dune (1984; 2021; 2024), Indo culture, and sport psychology with Martin de Jong

    "Fear is the mind killer!" I talk to fellow Indo (Dutch-Indonesian/Indo Belanda) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) instructor Martin de Jong about the Dune movie series. We talked about colonialism demonstrated in Dune and how it compares to historical colonialism in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). We compared the prophecies in Dune to Javanese prophecies and their influence in World War II and the Indonesian Revolution. Martin discussed the mental and physical skill needed in Fairbairn-Sykes knife fighting demonstrated in Dune (1984) and survival strategies and combat styles in the new Dune movies. We discussed psychological resilience, mental training, and more! Check it out! Check out Martin de Jong's book! https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/books/fighting-with-the-klewang/ Follow Martin de Jong on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Klewangfencer?locale=nl_NL https://www.facebook.com/KNILVHM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theklewangfencer8919 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klewangfencer/ Check out my new website! www.drjasonvonstietz.com Follow me on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBTSportPsych Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbtsportpsych

    1h 36m
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Do your favorite movies and TV shows teach and inspire you? Dr. Jason von Stietz is a psychologist specializing in clinical and sport psychology and a lifelong fan of TV and film. Tune in to hear how psychological principles apply to your favorite fictional characters.

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  • Creator
    Jason von Stietz, PhD
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jason von Stietz, PhD
  • Show Website
    Movie House Sport Psychology

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