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Psychologically Minded

Psychologically Minded

Grace Fowler

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Join Grace Fowler PhD, as she makes sense of pop culture and all things Internet. So much of the content we consume can be looked at through the lens of psychology and teach us more about the world/ourselves. Each week, she breaks down a different show, movie, album, or Internet trend and pairs it with relevant research from the field of psychology. Sit back, relax, and enjoy each episode!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Psychologically Minded episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Psychologically Minded 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 Psychologically Minded episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

CW: depictions of gore/injuries

The final installment of this year's 👻spooky content 👻features one of my favorite guests, Becca! She returned to discuss a classic horror film with me, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We talk about perceptions of disabilities, gratuitous violence against women, and the main topic: structural family systems!

Becca's Past Appearances: Bly Manor and Hill House

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Psychologically Minded - Episode 53: Gaslighting and Incels in Don't Worry Darling
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11/18/22 • 63 min

CW: discussion of mass murder and suicidal behavior

The most dramatic movie of the year: Don't Worry Darling! In this episode, I talk about how the film illustrates multiple types of gaslighting, specifically racialized gaslighting. I also talk about incels, their ideology, and how Jordan B. Peterson is connected to this film.

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Psychologically Minded - Episode 20: Big Mouth

Episode 20: Big Mouth

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02/04/22 • 73 min

CONTENT WARNING: sexual content

This week I discuss the Netflix series "Big Mouth," an endearing look at the horrors of puberty. I love how this show uses abstract representations of psychological concepts, so this is a perfect fit!

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NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected] https://www.nami.org/help

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Psychologically Minded - #70: The Trans Panic

#70: The Trans Panic

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06/09/23 • 64 min

CW: brief mentions of suicidality and self-harm, transphobia

Happy Pride Month y'all! I figured this was the perfect time to talk about the "trans panic" and how transphobes use really bad excuses to justify their bigotry. I break down the arguments behind trans people in women's sports, bathroom bills, and gender-affirming care, as well as talk about the psychological consequences of transphobia.

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NEW mental health crisis number: 988

Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://translifeline.org/hotline/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Psychologically Minded - Episode 46: Stranger Things (Part 1)
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09/23/22 • 47 min

CW: trauma, eating disorders, abusive relationships

It sounds like I'm saying Barrier Gays, but the trope is called Bury Your Gays lol

This is the first of two parts about the series Stranger Things. This part focuses on individual characters, such as Max, Eleven, and Vecna. The next part will focus on more prominent themes throughout the entire season.

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Psychologically Minded - #89: Stalking in Baby Reindeer

#89: Stalking in Baby Reindeer

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06/04/24 • 63 min

CW: stalking, sexual assault, transphobia, homophobia

Baby Reindeer is a show based on the real-life experiences of Richard Gadd. The show portrays a young man's struggle with his identity and relationships whilst being stalked by an older woman. In this episode, I talk about the characteristics of women who stalk, why men tend to underreport being stalked, as well as some of the other major themes in the show.

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Psychologically Minded - Episode 45: We Need to Talk about Machine Gun Kelly
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09/16/22 • 62 min

Content warning: abusive behavior, suicidal ideation, suicide, child abuse

It's time to talk about a controversial figure in the music scene: Machine Gun Kelly. Can we hold empathy and criticism for a public figure at the same time? I think so and hope this episode demonstrates that.

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NEW mental health crisis number: 988

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Psychologically Minded - Mini 10: Stanley Milgram's Obedience Experiment
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09/30/22 • 30 min

CW: brief mentions of the Holocaust and Nazis

Spicing up the minisodes with some psychological experiments! This week I talk about Stanley Milgram's infamous shock experiment, where he concluded that people will obey authority to the detriment of their beliefs. But is that the whole story? Listen to find out more.

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NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected] https://www.nami.org/help

NEW mental health crisis number: 988

Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/

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Psychologically Minded - Episode 44: Dreamland by Glass Animals
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09/09/22 • 46 min

Content warning: domestic violence, school-based violence

This week I tackle the 2020 album, Dreamland, by indie electro-pop band Glass Animals. You've probably heard their song, Heat Waves, one thousand times on the radio. But this episode takes a look at 4 different tracks from the album and what they have to tell us, mostly about relationships.

Tangerine

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Melon and the Coconut

Domestic Bliss

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NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected] https://www.nami.org/help

NEW mental health crisis number: 988

Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/

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Psychologically Minded - Mini 21: Sunk Cost Fallacy

Mini 21: Sunk Cost Fallacy

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06/11/24 • 21 min

This week's mini-sode is about the sunk cost fallacy. This cognitive bias can make it hard to leave or give up on a bad situation because we get stuck on all the past costs. I cover some related biases and tips on how to get around this fallacy.

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NEW mental health crisis number: 988

Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://translifeline.org/hotline/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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How many episodes does Psychologically Minded have?

Psychologically Minded currently has 116 episodes available.

What topics does Psychologically Minded cover?

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

What is the most popular episode on Psychologically Minded?

The episode title 'Episode 51: Structural Family Therapy in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (ft. Becca)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Psychologically Minded?

The average episode length on Psychologically Minded is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Psychologically Minded released?

Episodes of Psychologically Minded are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Psychologically Minded?

The first episode of Psychologically Minded was released on Jul 31, 2021.

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