I'M TRIGGERED!

Megan O'Laughlin, Jess Sprengle
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I'M TRIGGERED!

Two therapists explore triggers, glimmers + beyond in movies and TV. 

  1. Episode 1 - A Bunch of Loud Dudes: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    EPISODE 1

    Episode 1 - A Bunch of Loud Dudes: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    For the very first episode, Jess and Megan discuss the classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, including the realities of institutional employment, the traumatic experiences of carceral healthcare, and also- how did that room get trashed so quickly? Sources for this episode:One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. IMDB.One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Film). Wikipedia.Andrews, Tristan. "The Combine in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Internet Public Library. Link. Connor, (2011...

    1h 4m
  2. Episode 2 - Donna's Digging Holes: Cropsey

    EPISODE 2

    Episode 2 - Donna's Digging Holes: Cropsey

    It's spooky season so let's check out this very dark documentary about Staten Island, the Willowbrook Institution, and urban legends. Jess and Megan discuss the dangers of hearsay, the community need for scapegoats, and what the heck they think happened to those missing kids. Triggers abound! Sources for this episode:Cropsey. IMDB.Nemiroff, P. (2010). "Interview: Cropsey Directors Josh Zeman And Barbara Brancaccio." CinemaBlend. Link.Thank you for listening! Please like, rate, and ...

    1 hr
  3. Episode 3 - And Then There's the Cat: Girl, Interrupted

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 3 - And Then There's the Cat: Girl, Interrupted

    It's the classic institutional movie! Set in the 60s, Girl, Interrupted is filmed decades later with some of the ninety-est stars ever. Jess and Megan get into stigmatized diagnoses, what people do all day when they are in treatment, and their opinions on the most triggering haircuts. Sources for this episode: Girl, Interrupted. IMDB. Kaysen, Susanna. (1993). Girl, Interrupted. Turtle Bay Books. Linehan, Marsha (2020). Building a Life Worth Living. Random House.Mann, Thoma...

    59 min
  4. Episode 4- Are We Having Funyons Yet?: Breaking Bad

    EPISODE 4

    Episode 4- Are We Having Funyons Yet?: Breaking Bad

    Talking about the GOAT for dramatic television, this episode focuses on Season 2 Episode 3 of Breaking Bad, wherein one Walter White fakes a fugue state. Jess and Megan get into dissociative states, the Skylar White hate, duty to warn laws, and more! Sources for this episode: IMDB. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 3: Bit by a Dead Bee. Link. Aviv, Rachel. "How a Young Woman Lost Her Identity." The New Yorker, March 26 2018. Link. Gunn, Anna. "I Have a Character Issue." ...

    58 min
  5. Episode 5- It's a Therapeutic Nothingburger: Clinical

    EPISODE 5

    Episode 5- It's a Therapeutic Nothingburger: Clinical

    Getting into the absurd mess that is the Netflix film Clinical, Jess and Megan discuss the misrepresentation of therapists in the media, and what this film could have maybe, sort of, been like if it accurately depicted therapy in even the slightest way. Listen for the giggles and get prepped for a holiday-themed thriller. Sources for this episode: IMDB. Clinical. Link. Singer, M. T. and Lalich, J. (1996). Crazy Therapies: What Are They? Do They Work? Foa, Edna. (200...

    1h 20m
  6. Episode 6- Gay Sandwiches for the Holidays!: Bad Santa and Happiest Season

    EPISODE 6

    Episode 6- Gay Sandwiches for the Holidays!: Bad Santa and Happiest Season

    Ho ho ho! It's a double feature full of grumpy delight! Join Jess and Megan as they normalize your holiday stressors and break down the holiday classic Bad Santa along with the pandemic present of Happiest Season. Grab your sandwiches, drink some egg nog, and cozy up with our newest episode. Sources for this episode: IMDB. Bad Santa. Link. IMDB. Happiest Season.Link. West, Lindy. (2020). Shit, Actually. Link. Dunphy, Jack. "The Importance of Bad Santa in the Wak...

    1h 14m
  7. Episode 7- Daddy Issues and Painful Shoes: Ted Lasso

    EPISODE 7

    Episode 7- Daddy Issues and Painful Shoes: Ted Lasso

    Jess and Megan are back after a break for cold weather, holiday travel, and, yes, even more apocalyptic dread. We know it's terrible out there, everyone, and we continue to do all we can to show up in our lives in mindful, thoughtful ways, including how we position ourselves for change and advocacy. We continue to turn to this podcast as a fun project. We hope it can provide some levity for you, too. In this episode, your podcast hosts discuss Season 2, Episode 10, this poignant episode ...

    1h 8m
  8. Episode 8- Bring Back the Math Guy!: Saltburn

    EPISODE 8

    Episode 8- Bring Back the Math Guy!: Saltburn

    Attempting to understand the 2023 film Saltburn, Jess and Megan discuss the diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Greek mythology, mounds of dirt, style over substance, and much more. Sources: Frazier, Issac. "'Saltburn' Review (Spoilers Ahead): Class up-fighting or psychopathy?" The Valley Forge. Link"A psychopath lacks empathy just like a person with frontal head injury, study suggests." Science Daily. Link Johnston, Dais. "The Wildest Thriller of 2023 Stole Its Big T...

    1h 13m
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Two therapists explore triggers, glimmers + beyond in movies and TV. 

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  • Creator
    Megan O'Laughlin, Jess Sprengle
  • Episodes
    26
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 I'M TRIGGERED!
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