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Popcorn Psychology

Popcorn Psychology

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.
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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.

Popcorn Psychology - Bonus Episode: Interview with the creators of The Retaliators
[Content Warning: mentions of sexual assault and violence towards women]
In a special bonus episode, we have an interview with the creators of the new movie The Retaliators! We are joined by the screenwriters, Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare, and the lead actor, Michael Lombardi! We discuss the inspiration for the movie as well as the psychological components of both writing and starring in a movie that involves significant trauma, violence, and grief. We hope you enjoy this peek behind the movie curtain!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
[Content Warning: mentions of sexual assault and violence towards women]
In a special bonus episode, we have an interview with the creators of the new movie The Retaliators! We are joined by the screenwriters, Darren Geare and Jeff Allen Geare, and the lead actor, Michael Lombardi! We discuss the inspiration for the movie as well as the psychological components of both writing and starring in a movie that involves significant trauma, violence, and grief. We hope you enjoy this peek behind the movie curtain!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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12/19/22 • 61 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Hook: Anxiety, Parenting, & Cluster B Diagnoses
Happy Holidays! In our first holiday episode of 2022, we traveling to NeverNeverLand in Steven Spielberg's Hook!! We mainly break down the characters of adult Peter Pan and Captain Hook. We discuss a variety of topics: anxiety and irritability, dissociative amnesia, parenting when you never had parents, cluster B diagnoses, grooming, and more. Joining us for this jampacked episode is an amazing guesst, Dr. Tara Sanderson! So sprinkle some fairy dust, think some happy thoughts, and fly away with us!!
You can find Dr. Tara Sanderson on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @drtarasanderson & at her website www.drtarasanderson.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
Happy Holidays! In our first holiday episode of 2022, we traveling to NeverNeverLand in Steven Spielberg's Hook!! We mainly break down the characters of adult Peter Pan and Captain Hook. We discuss a variety of topics: anxiety and irritability, dissociative amnesia, parenting when you never had parents, cluster B diagnoses, grooming, and more. Joining us for this jampacked episode is an amazing guesst, Dr. Tara Sanderson! So sprinkle some fairy dust, think some happy thoughts, and fly away with us!!
You can find Dr. Tara Sanderson on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @drtarasanderson & at her website www.drtarasanderson.com
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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12/15/22 • 111 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Ecological Grief, Individuation, and Internal Family Systems
Welcome back to the Tolkien-verse! We are diving back into the Lord of the Rings trilogy with The Two Towers. We are joined by Justine Mastin, therapist and author of Starship Therapise and The Grieving Therapist. We touch upon a variety of themes: grief and loss, ecological grief, individuation, Jung. We also discuss Internal Family Systems and how that is demonstrated via Gollum/Smeagol.
You can find Justine here:
website: justinemastin.com
social: @mindbodyfandom on fb, insta, and twitter
book: Starship Therapise: using therapeutic fanfiction to rewrite your life
book: The Grieving Therapist: caring for yourself and your clients when it feels like the end of the world
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
Welcome back to the Tolkien-verse! We are diving back into the Lord of the Rings trilogy with The Two Towers. We are joined by Justine Mastin, therapist and author of Starship Therapise and The Grieving Therapist. We touch upon a variety of themes: grief and loss, ecological grief, individuation, Jung. We also discuss Internal Family Systems and how that is demonstrated via Gollum/Smeagol.
You can find Justine here:
website: justinemastin.com
social: @mindbodyfandom on fb, insta, and twitter
book: Starship Therapise: using therapeutic fanfiction to rewrite your life
book: The Grieving Therapist: caring for yourself and your clients when it feels like the end of the world
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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11/29/22 • 110 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Reservation Dogs: The Impact of Suicide and Grief Within a Community
[Content Warning: In depth discussion on suicide]
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we are discussing the critically acclaimed tv series, Reservation Dogs! Specifically we explore the first season but there are mild spoilers for season two, so listen with caution if you are not caught up. This is also a pretty heavy episode as our main topic of discussion is suicide and the impact of suicide on the main four characters: Elora, Willie Jack, Cheese, and Bear. We also talk about the generational trauma shown within their community and how that impacts the ability to process and heal from grief.
Resources discussed in this episode:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Sponsoring an Indigenous therapist: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/sponsorship
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
[Content Warning: In depth discussion on suicide]
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we are discussing the critically acclaimed tv series, Reservation Dogs! Specifically we explore the first season but there are mild spoilers for season two, so listen with caution if you are not caught up. This is also a pretty heavy episode as our main topic of discussion is suicide and the impact of suicide on the main four characters: Elora, Willie Jack, Cheese, and Bear. We also talk about the generational trauma shown within their community and how that impacts the ability to process and heal from grief.
Resources discussed in this episode:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Sponsoring an Indigenous therapist: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/sponsorship
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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11/17/22 • 89 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Coraline: Neglectful Parents, Under-stimulated Children, & Grooming
[Content Warning: In-depth discussion on the abuse tactic of grooming]
In our second Spooky Season episode of 2022, we are going into the claymation world of Coraline! We are joined by a live action guest, Eric Wesselmann, to discuss some heavy topics for a child based movie so listen with caution if there are young ears around. We dive deep into the dynamic between Coraline and her parents who are presented as neglectful workaholics. We examine how this dynamic leads to the under-stimulation of Coraline and makes her vulnerable to the grooming demonstrated by the “Other Mother”. So join us...and if you find any spooky doors in your new old house...leave them alone!!
Where you can find our guest:
Department webpage: https://psychology.illinoisstate.edu/faculty/all/profile/?ulid=edwesse
Twitter: @EricWesselmann
Film blog: https://www.normaltheater.com/118/Film-CULTure
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
[Content Warning: In-depth discussion on the abuse tactic of grooming]
In our second Spooky Season episode of 2022, we are going into the claymation world of Coraline! We are joined by a live action guest, Eric Wesselmann, to discuss some heavy topics for a child based movie so listen with caution if there are young ears around. We dive deep into the dynamic between Coraline and her parents who are presented as neglectful workaholics. We examine how this dynamic leads to the under-stimulation of Coraline and makes her vulnerable to the grooming demonstrated by the “Other Mother”. So join us...and if you find any spooky doors in your new old house...leave them alone!!
Where you can find our guest:
Department webpage: https://psychology.illinoisstate.edu/faculty/all/profile/?ulid=edwesse
Twitter: @EricWesselmann
Film blog: https://www.normaltheater.com/118/Film-CULTure
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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11/09/22 • 115 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Hocus Pocus: The Importance of Listening to Children
Get your two favorite sisters and your skin-bound spell book because we are talking about Hocus Pocus!! We discuss Adjustment Disorder and how it presents with the character of Max as he adjusts to moving to Salem. We also examine the importance of listening to children when they share about bullying, feeling unsafe, etc. And last but certainly not least, we explore the enmeshed sibling relationships between all three Sanderson Sisters. Happy Halloween!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
Get your two favorite sisters and your skin-bound spell book because we are talking about Hocus Pocus!! We discuss Adjustment Disorder and how it presents with the character of Max as he adjusts to moving to Salem. We also examine the importance of listening to children when they share about bullying, feeling unsafe, etc. And last but certainly not least, we explore the enmeshed sibling relationships between all three Sanderson Sisters. Happy Halloween!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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10/26/22 • 86 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Encanto: Perfectionism, Co-Dependency, & Intergenerational Trauma
By popular demand, we are dropping an extra episode before our Spooky Season starts on the newly beloved movie, Encanto!! We are joined by a dear friend and excellent therapist, Paulina Chirinos. We explore the theme of perfectionism within the Madrigal family and how it is a response to the intense trauma experienced by their matriarch, Alma. We also discuss how this trauma created co-dependency, not just within the family but with their small town. So join us as we DO talk about Bruno and much more!!
Info on our guest:
Paulina Chirinos
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LCPC, RYT
Chicago, IL
(872) 814-6044
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
By popular demand, we are dropping an extra episode before our Spooky Season starts on the newly beloved movie, Encanto!! We are joined by a dear friend and excellent therapist, Paulina Chirinos. We explore the theme of perfectionism within the Madrigal family and how it is a response to the intense trauma experienced by their matriarch, Alma. We also discuss how this trauma created co-dependency, not just within the family but with their small town. So join us as we DO talk about Bruno and much more!!
Info on our guest:
Paulina Chirinos
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LCPC, RYT
Chicago, IL
(872) 814-6044
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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10/13/22 • 111 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Inside Out: Why Do We Have Feelings?
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!!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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!!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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09/24/22 • 77 min

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Popcorn Psychology - Moonrise Kingdom: The Idea of the Emotionally Disturbed Child
We are finally discussing our first Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom! We focus on the two main characters, Suzy and Sam. We break down the movie’s idea of an “emotionally disturbed child” and discuss the following topics: intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder; as well as the significant impact of both characters’ home lives on their presentation in the world. So put on your khaki scout uniform and your favorite French pop record and join us!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
We are finally discussing our first Wes Anderson movie, Moonrise Kingdom! We focus on the two main characters, Suzy and Sam. We break down the movie’s idea of an “emotionally disturbed child” and discuss the following topics: intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder; as well as the significant impact of both characters’ home lives on their presentation in the world. So put on your khaki scout uniform and your favorite French pop record and join us!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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09/05/22 • 100 min

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Popcorn Psychology - The Grinch: Holidays, PTSD, and Situational Triggers
Happy Holidays as we land in Whoville to talk about The Grinch!! In this episode we focus the 2018 animated adaptiation from Illumination! We include aspects of the 1966 an 2000 versions to be inclusive of their genius! We are joined by Stanford professor and host of Know What You See podcaset, Dr. Brian Lowery for this epsiode! We discuss PTSD and the situational triggers that can present around this time of year. Be forewarned, we may get a little Grinchy in this episode! So sit down and join us as we ask the question: was the Grinch’s heart really 2 sizes too small??
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
Happy Holidays as we land in Whoville to talk about The Grinch!! In this episode we focus the 2018 animated adaptiation from Illumination! We include aspects of the 1966 an 2000 versions to be inclusive of their genius! We are joined by Stanford professor and host of Know What You See podcaset, Dr. Brian Lowery for this epsiode! We discuss PTSD and the situational triggers that can present around this time of year. Be forewarned, we may get a little Grinchy in this episode! So sit down and join us as we ask the question: was the Grinch’s heart really 2 sizes too small??
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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12/24/22 • 105 min

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How many episodes does Popcorn Psychology have?

Popcorn Psychology currently has 134 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 'Bonus Episode: Interview with the creators of The Retaliators' 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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