Popcorn Psychology

Popcorn Psychology
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Popcorn Psychology

Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family therapist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

  1. APR 14

    Inside Out 2: The Impact of Anxiety

    Welcome to Season 8!!! We kick off with the 2024 sequel, Inside Out 2! We discuss the introduction of Anxiety as a significant shake up to the emotional control board. We explore various therapeutic interventions to manage anxiety and how the movie does a decent job of demonstrating some of these interventions. Hold on to your sense of self and join us!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    1h 20m

  2. FEB 15

    My Big Fat Greek Wedding & Enmeshment

    Happy Valentine's Day! This year you all picked "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Enjoy as we dive into the concept of enmeshment: what that means, the factors that can create enmeshment, and the impact of enmeshment on an individual's development.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    1h 52m

  3. 12/24/2024

    A Christmas Story: Kids & Their Parents

    Be careful, this episode is FrA-Gee-Lay!! We dive into the holiday classic, A Christmas Story. We discuss the child dynamics centered within the film as well as parenting styles and the relationship between Mom and Dad. Join us as we try not to shoot our eyes out!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    1h 37m

  4. 12/20/2024

    Home Alone: Family Issues, Holiday Stress, and KEVIN!!!

    Happy Holidays ya filthy animals! In this episode we will be breaking down the 1990 Holiday Classic: Home Alone! We will be discussing the challenges of being a gifted child, the roots of behavior issues, family problems, holiday stress, and dissociation. We're gonna give you to the count of ten to tune in! One, two...ten!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    1h 36m

  5. 11/23/2024 · BONUS

    Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Accepting What Makes You Different

    Enjoy this bite sized holiday appetizer exclusively recorded using the new Spreaker content app! Hope you enjoy our mini discussion on acceptance and finding strength in what makes us different than the rest of the herd! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    15 min

  6. 11/23/2024 · BONUS

    House of the Dragon Live at Fan Expo Chicago 2024 with Dr. Vanessa Hintz

    [CW: discussions of abuse and trauma] Please enjoy our live panel from Fan Expo 2024! We discuss House of the Dragon with Dr. Vanessa Hintz! We mostly focus on the dynamic between Rhaenrya and Alicent and their differing experiences within the patriachy of the Seven Kingdoms.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    43 min

  7. 10/31/2024

    Addams Family Values: Stunted Development, Anti-Social Traits, and Family Systems

    Happy Halloween! We are excited to join force with Dr. Benjamin Taitz of MyHeroTherapy once again to bring you this Mysterious and Ooky Sequel on Addams Family Values! We will be covering the stunted development of Fester due to being infantilized, the predatory and criminal behavior of Debbie, and the family dynamics of the Addams family on display!  Duh duh de Dun!! Snap snap!! *Note Technical issues impacted us during this recording due to weather. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    1h 51m

  8. 10/31/2024

    Nope: Sibling Dynamics & Dissociation

    Happy Halloween! We are heading back into the cinematic universe of Jordan Peele to discuss 2022's Nope. We explore the sibling dynamic between OJ and Emerald as well as how their father's death impacted them individually as well as their relationship to each other. We also discuss the interesting presentation of Jupe in the way that he is dealing (or not dealing) with his childhood trauma. So strap into your saddle and giddy up! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

    1h 26m
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Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family therapist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

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  • Creator
    Popcorn Psychology
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Popcorn Psychology
  • Show Website
    Popcorn Psychology

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