Popcorn Therapy with Julie Peters

Julie Peters
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Join Julie Peters, therapist, Tarot reader, and writer for a dip--sometimes shallow, sometimes deep--into the mythologies, archetypes, meanings, systems, and implications of the stories we love in movies, TV, music, books, and current events. The stories and characters we love can help us understand ourselves better especially when we're able to think about them with a little bit of a wider lens. We'll do blockbusters, old movies, bingeable TV shows from now and then, and whatever else we feel like doing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 07/10/2025

    K-Pop Demon Hunters, The Jungian Unconscious, and IFS

    In this episode, Julie Peters explores a therapeutic and archetypal perspective on K Pop Demon Hunters where the Honmoon represents the barrier between the conscious and unconscious mind, the demons are exiles, and the Hunters are IFS parts protecting, managing, and firefighting suppressed unconscious material (like shame). Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. 07/03/2025

    Materialists: Dystopian Horror or Hallmark Movie for the A24 Crowd?

    In this episode, Julie Peters and Emilee Nimetz discuss Celine Song's Materialists starring Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, and Dakota Johnson. We compare it with Past Lives as well as other movies in the rom-com genre (and question whether it's actually a horror film). In this episode we reference bell hooks (see her book All About Love) as well as Madison Myatt's Substack newsletter. Tip me: any amount is appreciated, but if you tip $50 or more, I'll send you a personalized Tarot recording just for you! https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipmeSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe Emilee: @emileenim on Instagram @thesecretofnim on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m

  3. 06/12/2025

    Persephone's Call to the Underworld: Mythology with Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone

    In this special episode of Popcorn Therapy, Julie reads a story from her new book Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone. This is a reimagining of Persephone's story based in myth and history that brings forth her agency and queenliness. Edited from live, you'll also hear discussion and questions from the participants listening all about the story and the book and Julie's experience writing this book. Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone, published by Verbena Books, is filled with stories about the divine feminine from all over the world. Goddesses and figures from folklore teach us about the archetypes of Maiden, Warrior, Mother, and Crone. Pick it up wherever you get books, and stay tuned for more storytime in the future. With thanks to Ruthanne, Stephen, Mary, Mindy, and Kitty, who generously gave me permission to use their comments and questions in this recording. This story is also inspired by a version by Natalie Rousseau, who you can hear on several episodes of Popcorn Therapy. See the book Lost Goddesses of Ancient Greece by Charlene Spretnak for more. Tip me: any amount is appreciated, but if you tip $50 or more, I'll send you a personalized Tarot recording just for you! https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipmeSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  4. 05/09/2025

    Netflix's YOU: Therapizing Joe Goldberg

    In this episode of Popcorn Therapy, Julie is joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss the fifth and final season of Netflix's You. We talk about Joe Goldberg from a psychological perspective, how the viewer is implicated in the love/hate relationship we have with him, and many other major themes from the show. We also discuss Julie's book Want: 8 Steps to Recovering Desire, Passion, and Pleasure After Sexual Assault https://www.amazon.ca/Want-Recovering-Passion-Pleasure-Assault/dp/1633539644 And Terrence Real's book I Don't Want to Talk About It. Julie's new book Maiden, Mother, Warrior, Crone is now available for preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Warrior-Mother-Crone-archetypes/dp/1446314596 Emilee Nimetz: @emileenim on Instagram and @thesecretofnim on TikTok Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1 See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way intended to replace the advice of a qualified therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m

  5. 04/11/2025

    The White Lotus Season 3 (Part 2): The Coconut Milk Is Off

    In this episode, Julie is joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss the themes and characters of the White Lotus Season 3. We talk about female friendships with Kate, Jaclyn, and Laurie, queer and trans identities and Frank's famous monologue, and what the heck happened with Mook's storyline. This is the continuation of our conversation from Part 1, so if you haven't listened to that yet, go back and listen to Part 1 first. We discuss Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey in this episode in relationship to Belinda's storyline. Find more about Julie at juliepeters.ca, on Instagram at @juliepeterswellness and on TikTok @popcorntherapy. Find Emilee on Instagram at @emileenim Tip me at https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  6. 04/11/2025

    The White Lotus Season 3 (Part 1): Piper, NEAUX!

    In this episode, Julie is joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss the themes and characters of the White Lotus Season 3. We talk about the place of spirituality and Buddhism in this season as well as toxic masculinity, identity, the love (or not) between Chelsea and Rick, the cultish dynamics in the Ratliff family and more. There was so much to discuss with this season that we've broken the conversation into two parts--go look for Part 2 as soon as you're done Part 1. Find more about Julie at juliepeters.ca, on Instagram at @juliepeterswellness and on TikTok @popcorntherapy. Find Emilee on Instagram at @emileenim Tip me at https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  7. 03/29/2025

    Nosferatu: Fairy Tales, Trauma Healing, and the Orgasm That Healed the World with Emilee Nimetz

    In this episode Emilee Nimetz joins Julie to discuss Nosferatu 2024, starring Lily Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Nicholas Hoult. We discuss the themes of the original book Dracula by Bram Stoker and his embeddedness in the Order of the Golden Dawn and the occultists of the time as well as themes that come up from The Exorcist, Beauty and the Beast and other fairy tales, and even Renfield, which also stars Nicholas Hoult. There is a lot to explore here and we do discuss the ending, so spoiler alert! In this episode we also mention: Julie's book Want: 8 Steps to Recovering Desire, Passion, and Pleasure After Sexual Assault (https://www.amazon.com/Want-Recovering-Passion-Pleasure-Assault/dp/1633539644)And her new book Maiden, Mother, Warrior, Crone, which you can preorder now (https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Warrior-Mother-Crone-archetypes/dp/1446314596) Learn more about Julie at https://www.juliepeters.ca/ as well as @juliepeterswellness on Instagram and @popcorntherapy on TikTokEmilee is at @emileenim on Instagram and @thesecretofnim on TikTok Check out their new  @Crazy8sFilm  The Reveal at https://youtu.be/qxKhSa6O2Hw?si=eBh7AFqWjuOepysZ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribeDisclaimer: This podcast is in no way intended to replace therapy with a qualified therapist. Our opinions are our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m

  8. 03/12/2025

    Love Is Blind Season 8 (Part 2): Sad, Vacant Eyes and Women Who Are Done With BS

    In Part 2 of my conversation with Emilee Nimetz on The Popcorn Therapy Podcast with Julie Peters, we discuss Dave and Lauren, Devin and Virginia, Monica and Joey, Daniel and Taylor as well as Brittany, Molly, Meg, narcissism, self-sabotage, more about attachment, and the shift in this season to women who are factoring politics into their personal lives. Part 1 is live now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts, so feel free to go back and listen to that first. https://youtu.be/d2RYWa0IMFk Today we talk about the author bell hooks, who has written many books including All About Love, which I highly recommend. Want to leave me a tip? https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipmeSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Find Emilee on Instagram at @emileenim and TikTok at @thesecretofnimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
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Join Julie Peters, therapist, Tarot reader, and writer for a dip--sometimes shallow, sometimes deep--into the mythologies, archetypes, meanings, systems, and implications of the stories we love in movies, TV, music, books, and current events. The stories and characters we love can help us understand ourselves better especially when we're able to think about them with a little bit of a wider lens. We'll do blockbusters, old movies, bingeable TV shows from now and then, and whatever else we feel like doing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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