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#111 Existential Crises and the Female Experience in Barbie

2023-09-0101:17:19

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Greta Gerwig's Barbie! They explore how existential experiences show up in a variety of ways, and talk about the female experience, feminism, and how women are portrayed in movies.

#108 Reshaping Relationships in Shrinking

2023-05-3101:15:02

This episode, Ryan and Hayley discuss how grief and intentional "boops" can reshape relationships. They also explore dual relationships and whether they even try to accurately portray therapy in the series. Follow @poppsych101

#107 Survival and Trauma in Yellow Jackets S1

2023-03-2201:10:22

To prepare you for Season 2 of Yellowjackets coming out this weekend, Ryan and Hayley discuss Season 1. They explore what they believe are the stages of survival, how trauma shows up in different contexts, fugue states, and the consistency of the characters' personalities. And! A bonus episode will be released soon! Enjoy! @poppsych101

#106: Ted Lasso Season 2 Quotables

2023-03-0801:13:50

To prepare you for s3 coming out: Ryan and Hayley discuss some notable quotes from Season 2 of Ted Lasso. Other Ted Lasso Episodes The Descent of Nate in Ted Lasso Season 2 Therapy in Ted Lasso S2 Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso S1

#104 Therapy in Ted Lasso Season 2

2023-02-2201:09:43

This week Ryan and Hayley jump into Ted's relationship with Dr. Sharon and how Season 2 of Ted Lasso represents therapy, in general. Ted Lasso Season 1 Episode: Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso S1

#99 Identity and the Female Experience in She-Hulk

2022-11-0901:27:02

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Marvel's She-Hulk. They explore how sudden life-changes can affect identity, how the female experience shows up in Jennifer Walters's expression as She-Hulk, and what they think of Jennifer's group therapy experience. They also are lucky to check in with their own Jennifer, Attorney-at-Law: Ryan's wife! She shares where the show hits the mark on lawyering and were it doesn't represent a true attorney's experience. Please rate, REVIEW, and subscribe! And check in with them on all socials: @PopPsych101

#98 Trauma and Cultural Assimilation in Midsommar

2022-10-2601:33:38

Because it's Halloween week and everyone has been begging for them to cover Midsommar, Ryan and Hayley find a way to make it happen... In this week's episode, Ryan explains to Hayley about the plot of Midsommar and she uses her intake session skills to ask questions so she can understand the context and psychology of the creepy film. Follow us @poppsych101

#97 Therapist Relationships in How I Met Your Mother

2022-10-0501:07:52

This episode, Ryan and Hayley delve into a story arc in S7 of HIMYM. Robin dates her therapist *GASP*. Ryan and Hayley explore if everyone, ultimately, dates or marries "their parents." Please Rate Review and Subscribe... these things all help! Reviews are the best! Also follow us on social media @poppsych101

#96 Handling Stressful Contexts in The Bear

2022-08-1701:07:32

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Hulu's The Bear. They explore the grief that characters are experiencing in different ways, the stress of professional hierarchies, and the importance of communication - both personally and on teams. This episode includes a clip from comedian, Kyle Ayers. You can find him on instagram/twitter: @kyleayers, tiktok: @kyleayersthings, or for his (VERY FUN) podcast or more info check out https://linktr.ee/kyleayers! follow us @poppsych101! Byyyyeeeee.

#94 Friendship and Nostalgia in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

2022-07-2001:04:33

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Disney+'s Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. They explore how friendships change over time and how conflict resolution is represented by our beloved chipmunks. They also explore why so many movies lately are so nostalgic and why it makes sense in current times. Please follow them on all the socials! @poppsych101

#92 Dissociative Identity Disorder in MoonKnight

2022-06-2201:06:29

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss one of the newest additions to the MCU: Moon Knight. They explore how Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is portrayed in the film, where mental health and magic collide, and how Hollywood plays a role in how people view mental health.

#91 Ethics and Morality of Severance

2022-06-0801:05:46

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Apple TV's Severance. They explore the ethics and morality of the procedure, some "psychological plot holes", and work-life balance. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe. And follow us @poppsych101

#88 Being Seen in Nightmare Alley

2022-04-2701:00:02

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss people's need to be seen, the questions of Man vs Monster and Curiosity vs Confidence, and the arts of mentalism and magicians. Linktr.ee/poppsych101

#87 Oscar Nominations: Communication & Boundaries in CODA

2022-03-2301:00:32

This month, Ryan and Hayley are covering some Oscar nominated movies. This week, they discuss AppleTV's CODA. They cover needed codependence, communication, and being a teenager trying to find your own way. Transcription in linktree linktr.ee/poppsych101

#86 Oscar Nominations: Family Dynamics in Encanto

2022-03-1601:02:191

This month, Ryan and Hayley are covering a couple Oscar nominated movies. This week, they discuss Disney's Encanto. They cover the power of feeling seen, personal growth, gifts vs curses, and family dynamics. linktr.ee/poppsych101

#85 Oscar Nominations: Personal Perspectives and the Power of the Dog

2022-03-0959:11

This month, Ryan and Hayley are covering a couple Oscar nominated movies. This week, they discuss Netflix's The Power of the Dog. They cover toxic masculinity, how our personal narratives affect how we view things, and the is-this-or-isn't-this of antisocial personality disorder symptoms. linktr.ee/poppsych101

#84 Coping Through Play in Bluey

2022-02-2301:02:20

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss an episode of Bluey called "Copy Cat." They explore the childlike experience of grief, coping through play, and different takes on parenting. Please follow us @poppsych101 on the socials Rate, Review, and Subscribe. Linktr.ee/poppsych101

#83 Climate Anxiety and AI in Finch

2022-02-0956:44

This week, Ryan and Hayley watch Apple TV's Finch and discuss anxiety vs fear, artificial intelligence, and the power of taking initiative. Rate, review, and subscribe! Thank you so much! linktr.ee/poppsych101

#82 The Philosophy of Cloning & Grief in Swan Song

2022-02-0254:19

This week Ryan and Hayley dive deep into philosophy... aliens, cloning, what makes someone human, and ultimately grief in Apple TV's Swan Song. Please follow us @PopPsych101

#81 Teletherapy in the Simpsons

2022-01-2655:08

This week, Ryan and Hayley discuss Season 33 Episode 9 of the Simpsons: Mothers and Other Strangers. They explore how it represents teletherapy as a whole, particularly therapy apps; lesser known diagnoses; and parenting. Please follow us on the socials @popsych101 and join our patreon for bonus material patreon.com/poppsych101

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