The Psychology of… Reality TV?! (#289)
10/07/24 • 78 min
Dr. Kirk Honda of Psychology in Seattle returns to discuss the intersection of psychology and popular media. We explore the world of reality TV through a psychological lens, where Dr. Honda makes a compelling case for using these shows as tools for psychoeducation and cultural insight. According to him, even heavily edited content can serve as a springboard for discussing broader psychological concepts. From relationship dynamics in "Love is Blind" to personality assessments discussed during the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, we examine how popular culture can be leveraged to increase psychological literacy among the public. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on the potential of reality TV as a vehicle for understanding human behavior and mental health, demonstrating how clinicians and educators can engage thoughtfully with popular media to foster greater psychological awareness.
Highlights
02:56 The Role of Movies in Personal Development
11:55 The Intersection of Therapy and Media Representation
23:52 The Ethics of Reality TV and Therapy
Previous Episode with Kirk:
Episode 88 | Secular Therapy's Religion Blind Spot
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000491974985
Kirk's Past Episodes:
Kirk's Podcast | Psychology In Seattle Podcast
Kirk's YouTube Channel | Psychology in Seattle
Psychology In Seattle Website | psychologyinseattle.com
Dan's new Substack | Religion on the Mind
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Edited by Josh Gilbert (joshgilbertmedia.com -- he is accepting more work!)
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Dr. Kirk Honda of Psychology in Seattle returns to discuss the intersection of psychology and popular media. We explore the world of reality TV through a psychological lens, where Dr. Honda makes a compelling case for using these shows as tools for psychoeducation and cultural insight. According to him, even heavily edited content can serve as a springboard for discussing broader psychological concepts. From relationship dynamics in "Love is Blind" to personality assessments discussed during the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, we examine how popular culture can be leveraged to increase psychological literacy among the public. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on the potential of reality TV as a vehicle for understanding human behavior and mental health, demonstrating how clinicians and educators can engage thoughtfully with popular media to foster greater psychological awareness.
Highlights
02:56 The Role of Movies in Personal Development
11:55 The Intersection of Therapy and Media Representation
23:52 The Ethics of Reality TV and Therapy
Previous Episode with Kirk:
Episode 88 | Secular Therapy's Religion Blind Spot
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000491974985
Kirk's Past Episodes:
Kirk's Podcast | Psychology In Seattle Podcast
Kirk's YouTube Channel | Psychology in Seattle
Psychology In Seattle Website | psychologyinseattle.com
Dan's new Substack | Religion on the Mind
___________________________________________
Get Tickets for the PREGAME EVENT before Theology Beer Camp!
Get Tickets for Theology Beer Camp 2024
Use Code ReturnofYHP for $50 off your ticket!
___________________________________________
Follow Dan on IG: www.instagram.com/dancoke/
Or Twitter: twitter.com/DanKoch
Faith deconstruction resources: www.soyouredeconstructing.com/
Edited by Josh Gilbert (joshgilbertmedia.com -- he is accepting more work!)
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Dan's new Substack | Religion on the Mind
___________________________________________
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Get Tickets for Theology Beer Camp 2024
Use Code ReturnofYHP for $50 off your ticket!
___________________________________________
Follow Dan on IG: www.instagram.com/dancoke/
Or Twitter: twitter.com/DanKoch
Faith deconstruction resources: www.soyouredeconstructing.com/
Edited by Josh Gilbert (joshgilbertmedia.com -- he is accepting more work!)
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In this special episode, Dan brings together his "Big Five" friends—Tripp Fuller, Myron Penner, Sarah Concepcion, and Sarah Lane Ritchie—to playfully mock and critically examine the Enneagram. Dan introduces the "Danneagram," an AI-generated personality system, sparking a lively discussion that oscillates between humorous riffs on personality typing and serious critiques. The group debates the value of such systems, even if not scientifically valid, and covers other topics like birth order, religious anthropology, and even "Lord of the Rings" characters. Join in for a thought-provoking and entertaining dive into the allure and limitations of personality assessments.
Previous Enneagram Episodes:
Ep #101 | Is the Enneagram Real?
Ep #161 | The Enneagram Doesn't Hold Up
Dan's new Substack | Religion on the Mind
___________________________________________
Get Tickets for the PREGAME EVENT before Theology Beer Camp!
Get Tickets for Theology Beer Camp 2024
Use Code ReturnofYHP for $50 off your ticket!
___________________________________________
Follow Dan on IG: www.instagram.com/dancoke/
Or Twitter: twitter.com/DanKoch
Faith deconstruction resources: www.soyouredeconstructing.com/
Edited by Josh Gilbert (joshgilbertmedia.com -- he is accepting more work!)
Join the Patreon for exclusive episodes (and more) every month: patreon.com/dankoch
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