Pop Psych 101

Ryan Engelstad & Dr. Hayley Roberts
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Pop Psych 101

In an effort to educate and normalize, two therapists, Ryan Engelstad and Hayley Roberts, talk candidly about mental health and illness through the lens of movies, music, books, and TV. Common pop culture mental health tropes are analyzed, and the accuracy of their portrayals are in question, for better or worse. PopPsych can be raw and real, and very serious; it can also be very funny. If we really want to normalize the conversation about mental health, then we need to start having real and normal conversations. S1 (Ep1-51): Ryan+Mike S2 (52-62): Ryan's Solo Career S3 (63+): Ryan+Hayley

  1. 09/01/2023

    #111 Existential Crises and the Female Experience in Barbie

    This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Greta Gerwig's Barbie! They explore how existential experiences show up in a variety of ways, and talk about the female experience, feminism, and how women are portrayed in movies.

    1h 17m

  2. 08/09/2023

    #110 The Progression of Alzheimer's in Still Alice

    This episode Ryan and Hayley discuss the stages of Alzheimer's and how it affects Alice and her family members in the 2014 film Still Alice. @PopPsych101

    1h 6m

  3. 06/14/2023

    #109 Change and Parenting in Ted Lasso Season 3

    This week Ryan and Hayley discuss the big question asked by Roy Kent to the Diamond Dogs: Can People Change? They also talk about moms and parenting. Finally they give ratings both for the season, and for the show as a whole. Check out our other episodes of Ted Lasso!

    1h 11m

  4. 05/31/2023

    #108 Reshaping Relationships in Shrinking

    This episode, Ryan and Hayley discuss how grief and intentional "boops" can reshape relationships. They also explore dual relationships and whether they even try to accurately portray therapy in the series. Follow @poppsych101

    1h 15m

  5. 03/24/2023

    BONUS: Cannibalism and Psychosis in Yellowjackets

    In this bonus episode, Ryan and Hayley discuss why cannibalism is so en vogue right now in media and how psychosis, magic, and medication are spoken about both IRL and in movies, and how Yellowjackets hints at these intersections with some of its characters. @PopPsych101

    18 min

  6. 03/22/2023

    #107 Survival and Trauma in Yellow Jackets S1

    To prepare you for Season 2 of Yellowjackets coming out this weekend, Ryan and Hayley discuss Season 1. They explore what they believe are the stages of survival, how trauma shows up in different contexts, fugue states, and the consistency of the characters' personalities. And! A bonus episode will be released soon! Enjoy! @poppsych101

    1h 10m

  7. 03/08/2023

    #106: Ted Lasso Season 2 Quotables

    To prepare you for s3 coming out: Ryan and Hayley discuss some notable quotes from Season 2 of Ted Lasso. Other Ted Lasso Episodes The Descent of Nate in Ted Lasso Season 2 Therapy in Ted Lasso S2 Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso S1

    1h 14m

  8. 03/01/2023

    #105 The Descent of Nate in Ted Lasso Season 2

    This week Ryan and Hayley focus on Nate's physical and psychological descent into villainhood. They discuss taking up space, spitting, power trips, and that grey hair! Past Ted Lasso Episodes:  Ted Lasso Season 2 Episode: #104 Therapy in Ted Lasso Season 2 Ted Lasso Season 1 Episode: Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso S1

    58 min
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In an effort to educate and normalize, two therapists, Ryan Engelstad and Hayley Roberts, talk candidly about mental health and illness through the lens of movies, music, books, and TV. Common pop culture mental health tropes are analyzed, and the accuracy of their portrayals are in question, for better or worse. PopPsych can be raw and real, and very serious; it can also be very funny. If we really want to normalize the conversation about mental health, then we need to start having real and normal conversations. S1 (Ep1-51): Ryan+Mike S2 (52-62): Ryan's Solo Career S3 (63+): Ryan+Hayley

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Engelstad & Dr. Hayley Roberts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Engelstad & Dr. Hayley Roberts
  • Show Website
    Pop Psych 101

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