Cinema Sessions

Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Ayres-Tuttle
  • 5.0 (11)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Welcome to Cinema Sessions! This is a podcast where film fanatics, who happen to also be therapists, geek about their favorite films, sharing therapeutic insights, character deep dives, and a healthy portion of non-clinical nonsense! Cinema Sessions is the podcast intersection between movies and mental health. New episodes are released every other Tuesday!

  1. 09/02/2025

    Her (2013): Is AI an Effective Tool For Companionship, Romance, & Therapy?

    On this episode, licensed therapists Rick Guttersohn, LMSW and Kailah Tuttle, LPC explore the 2013 movie 'Her' featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Can AI meet our emotional needs? Is it an effective way to provide companionship, romance, and even therapy? There is value in this episode even of you’ve never watched the movie! Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    1h 1m

  2. 08/15/2025

    Superman (2025): Super Powered Beliefs, Therapeutic Choices, and Is Kindness is the Real Punk Rock?

    On this episode, Licensed therapist Rick Guttersohn gets geeky and dives into the mental health themes of the 2025 movie, Superman directed by James Gunn. There is plenty of movie talk mixed in with examining the therapeutic themes of belief, hope, optimism, and of course, kindness as the REAL punk rock!  Find video content from this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/@rickguttersohn Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    49 min

  3. 08/20/2024

    Inside Out 2: Navigating Anxiety, Envy, Restoring Joy, and Other Chaotic Emotions!

    On this episode, Rick and Kailah return to talk about a movie tailor made for therapy discussions: Inside Out 2! They talk about the incredible success of the movie before diving into the therapeutic themes of Anxiety, Envy, and Restoring Joy. And make sure to listen to the end for a bonus 3 minute episode where Rick asks his son about his favorite characters from the movie!  Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    1h 13m

  4. 01/30/2024

    Some Show Updates: Kailah's a Mom! And some Season 4 Talk

    Hey everyone, if you missed the end of the Dirty Dancing episode, we announced that we'd be wrapping up Season 3 and taking a break. Rick wanted to share a couple of show updates with you so you'd be in the loop on what to expect going forward.  Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    4 min

  5. 01/09/2024

    40. Dirty Dancing: Navigating Young Womanhood, Adult Desires and Decisions, and Choosing Your Movie Dance Partner!

    On this episode, Rick and Kailah put on their dancing shoes to explore the 1987 classic, Dirty Dancing. They dive into some of the unique stories about the making of the movie and about the careers of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Then they discuss some of the struggles of transitioning from a teenage girl into a young adult woman, including navigating adult situations, decisions, and desires. They discuss as therapists how they may support Johnny and Baby. Plus, they explore what movie characters may make the best dance partners for Kailah and Rick!  Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    1h 14m

  6. 12/26/2023

    39. A Walk To Remember: Codependent Dating, Terminal Illness, Anticipatory Grief, and Romantic Telescopes!!

    On today's episode, Rick and Kailah dive into the amazingly sappy nostalgia of the 2002 romantic teen drama, A Walk To Remember. They talk about bucket lists, telescopes, and the AMAZING soundtrack before exploring the therapeutic themes that include codependent dating, terminal illness, and anticipatory grief. Then they explore how to best support Jamie and Landon. Plus, Rick goes on a rant about the emotional suffering he puts himself through to prep for this podcast. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!? Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    1h 6m

  7. 12/12/2023

    38. National Lampoons Christmas Vacation: Holiday Stress, Creating the 'Perfect' Christmas, and Fake Turtleneck Fashion!

    On this episode, Rick is joined by Michael Davis to break down the 1989 Christmas comedy, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Enjoy some nostalgia and laughter as they reflect on their favorite iconic images from the movie and explore their own Griswold tendencies. Then they dive into the primary therapeutic theme of coping with holiday stress - including the self induced stress of trying to create the perfect Christmas. Then they dive into what drives Clark Griswold and how we would help him navigate the holidays more effectively. Plus, they accidentally invent a practical upgrade to Cousin Eddie’s faux turtleneck! Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    1h 12m

  8. 11/28/2023

    37. Spotlight: Investigating Religious Organizational Dysfunction, Abuse of Power, Helping Spiritual Leaders, and Nostalgia for Newspapers!

    On this episode, Rick and Kailah dive into the 2015 Oscar winning movie, Spotlight that’s based on a true story of the Boston Globes investigative efforts in uncovering the abuse and cover up in the Catholic Church. They dive into the movies themes that include organizational religious dysfunction, abusing leadership power, and grooming. They also talk about ways that spiritual and religious leaders can proactively get support to prevent dysfunction. And finally, Rick gets nostalgic for newspapers! Cinema Sessions is hosted by Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Tuttle Connect with us on Instagram: @CinemaSessionsPod

    1h 12m
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About

Welcome to Cinema Sessions! This is a podcast where film fanatics, who happen to also be therapists, geek about their favorite films, sharing therapeutic insights, character deep dives, and a healthy portion of non-clinical nonsense! Cinema Sessions is the podcast intersection between movies and mental health. New episodes are released every other Tuesday!

Information

  • Creator
    Rick Guttersohn and Kailah Ayres-Tuttle
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cinema Sessions
  • Show Website
    Cinema Sessions