Popcorn Psychology

Feb 14 2025 135 ep. 95 mins 1k
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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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My Big Fat Greek Wedding & Enmeshment

Feb 14 2025 111 mins  
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.

A Christmas Story: Kids & Their Parents

Dec 23 2024 96 mins  
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.

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

Dec 19 2024 95 mins  
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.co

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Accepting What Makes You Different

Nov 22 2024 14 mins  
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.

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

Nov 22 2024 42 mins  
[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.

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

Oct 31 2024 111 mins  
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!!*No

Nope: Sibling Dynamics & Dissociation

Oct 30 2024 85 mins  
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 childhoo

District 9: Dehumanization, Empathy, and Forced Perspective Change

Sep 26 2024 81 mins  
Trigger warnings: Violence, Poverty, Racism, OppressionThis episode is for HUMANS ONLY! NON-HUMANS BANNED! We are taking on the 2009 Academy Award Nominee for Best Picture: District 9! We will be addressing the burning question that seems to plague our species: "How do people do this and think it's ok?!" (Spoiler alert) they dissociate, dehumanize, and delegitimize the group they a

The Breakfast Club: Parental Influence & Societal Roles w/ Molly McAleer

Sep 20 2024 146 mins  
[Trigger warning as we discuss domestic violence, parental abuse, suicide, and briefly mention sexual assault] School is back in session and we are already in detention! But never fear because joining us is a very special guest: Molly McAleer! We break down the five members of The Breakfast Club: Bender, Claire, Andrew, Brian, & Alison. We discuss a variety of topics: parental

Jumanji & Trauma Reactions

Aug 26 2024 128 mins  
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. Become a supporter of this podc