Popcorn Psychology

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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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Popcorn Psychology episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Popcorn Psychology for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Popcorn Psychology episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Jumanji & Trauma Reactions

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08/27/24 • 128 min

In the jungle you must wait, til the dice read five or eight! We are jumping into the 1995's Jumanji! We will be discussing the four main characters: Alan, Sarah, Judy, & Peter; and how they all demonstrate different reactions to trauma. We cover a variety of topics: selective mutism, pathological lying, identity issues, and arrested development.
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Home Alone: Family Issues, Holiday Stress, and KEVIN!!!

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12/20/24 • 95 min

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!
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Inside Out: Why Do We Have Feelings?

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09/24/22 • 77 min

Do you ever look at someone and wonder, ‘What is going on inside their head?’” That’s right folks! We are finally discussing Inside Out! We tackle the eternal question: Why Do We Have Feelings?? We also discuss emotional intelligence, the idea of good feelings vs bad feelings, and what it means to “grow up”. So hold on tight to your imaginary friend and join us!!
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Barbie: What Was I Made For?

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05/13/24 • 107 min

Hi Barbie! In this episode, we are once again joined by our beloved friend, fellow therapist, and real life Barbie: Rachel Harrison. We discuss sense of self vs systemic identity. We also explore the themes of codependency and life changes. So put on your favorite pink outfit and join us!
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While You Were Sleeping: Interpersonal Skills, Families, & The Holidays

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12/07/20 • 114 min

Welcome to our first Holiday episode of 2020! We are kicking it off with While You Were Sleeping, the Sandra Bullock classic set in our hometown of Chicago! We explore the main character, Lucy, and how her interpersonal skills cause her to get into quite a mix-up. We also dive into attachment styles and family systems and the impact of grief and the holidays.
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Beauty and the Beast: Depression in Men, Cluster B Disorders, and Stockholm Syndrome

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05/05/20 • 87 min

Be Our Guest! In this episode we discuss the Disney animated classic Beauty and the Beast (1991)! We discuss the way the Beast represented Depression in men, we discuss whether or not Gaston has a personality disorder, and we also debate whether or not Belle has Stockholm Syndrome!
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Pride and Prejudice and Anxiety

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04/08/22 • 90 min

Welcome to Season 5!! We are riding our carriage to Jane Austen’s England to discuss the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. We are breaking down the theme of Anxiety through the characters of Mrs. Bennett, Mr. Darcy, and Elizabeth Bennett. We explore the difference between anxiety that is a diagnosable disorder vs anxiety brought on by the environment or life changes. We also examine how our values dictate our life choices and the impact of privilege on those choices.
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Gone Girl: Betrayal, Identity Development, & The Cool Girl

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07/27/22 • 104 min

We finally did it! We are talking about Gone Girl!! This is a very special episode for two reasons. Firstly, we have a special guest, Rachel Harrison, an art therapist and our friend who did the art for our logo. Secondly, It’s a pATREON patron requested video! Don’t forgot, one of the perks for becoming a top tier patron is the privilege of picking the subject of an episode. In this episode, we discuss the betrayals of trust seen throughout the film. We also discuss the development of identity, specifically with Amy and the Amazing Amy books as well as the concept of the Cool Girl. Give it a listen and don’t forgot to not smile in front of your wife’s missing poster.
Rachel Harrison, MAAT, LCPC, ATR
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Art Therapist | Psychotherapist
Office: 773-945-1165
Fax: 773-257-9144
You can email Rachel through her Psychology Today profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rachel-j-harrison-chicago-il/322159?preview=1&return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmember.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fhome&_ga=2.176432161.544755393.1656547099-193639429.1656547099
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Never Been Kissed: Neurodivergence & Predatory Relationships

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02/14/24 • 126 min

[CW: Discussions of predatory relationships including references to assault]
This year's winner of our Valentine's Day poll is Never Been Kissed! Listener beware if you are precious about this movie because we truly rip it apart. We first break down the characters of Josie and Rob. We discuss the potential of neurodivergence in regards to Josie and the impact of failed dreams via Rob. We spend a good chunk of this episode focusing on the predatory and reprehensible relationship between Josie AND A MAN WHO THINKS SHE IS A TEENAGER! So hang on to your favorite feather boa, cuz this is gonna be a bumpy ride.
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Addams Family Values: Stunted Development, Anti-Social Traits, and Family Systems

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10/31/24 • 111 min

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.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Popcorn Psychology have?

Popcorn Psychology currently has 136 episodes available.

What topics does Popcorn Psychology cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Popcorn Psychology?

The episode title 'Never Been Kissed: Neurodivergence & Predatory Relationships' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Popcorn Psychology?

The average episode length on Popcorn Psychology is 95 minutes.

How often are episodes of Popcorn Psychology released?

Episodes of Popcorn Psychology are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Popcorn Psychology?

The first episode of Popcorn Psychology was released on Feb 16, 2018.

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