Popcorn Psychology

Welcome back for Season Two! We are diving into a cult classic that has been requested several times by listeners and covering Heathers. We hit a variety of topics: bullying, Antisocial Personality Disorder, suicide, the effects of parenting, and the struggle of trying to find your identity as an adolescent. We also rip apart the movie’s example of a mental health counselor and provide more appropriate ways for mental health providers to handle crises in school settings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

In this special Valentine's Day Episode we discuss the classic Millennial Rom Com 10 Things I Hate About You! We discuss Healthy Relationship development, Teen Social Issues, Adjustment Disorder, Family Systems Issues after a divorce, and boundary setting. Tune in to hear us analyze this modern retelling of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and be sure to check our Facebook for a contest about this one!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

In this fetch LIVE recording of Popcorn Psychology we debate the Queen of the Plastics: Regina George. Is she a Psychopath? In this episode we debate Antisocial, Histrionic, and Narcissitic traits displayed by Regina George in Mean Girls live from the Otherworld Theater in Chicago at the Women In Podcasting Festival. Tune in to find out what we think Regina's deal is!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

In our final episode of Season 1 we discuss the life and trials of George Bailey and attempt to answer the question of whether "Wonderful" is a fair assessment. We debate whether George's symptoms are primarily based in depression or anxiety as well as debate the co-morbidity of depression, anxiety, and trauma. We detail the treatments available to help George as he faces his existential crisis. Tune in to find out more and Happy Holidays to all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

To Smash or not to Smash??? In this very special episode we discuss the 2008's The Incredible Hulk starring Edward Norton with our friends at Capes on the Couch! We discuss the issues of Anxiety Disorder, Anger Management, PTSD, and Dissociative Trauma. We review the psychology of Edward Norton's version of Dr. Bruce Banner/ Hulk and in this episode cover it from the perspectives of an Individual Therapist, a Child Therapist, a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as with our special guests Psychiatrist Dr. Issues and comic aficionado/attorney Anthony Sytko from the Capes on the Couch Podcast out of New York! This episode is not to be missed!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

This episode is from our first live show in which we discussed Silver Linings Playbook! Because it is from a live show it is a much shorter episode than usual and, therefore, less of a thorough discussion than in our other episodes. The majority of our focus is breaking down the fact and fiction of how this movie portrays Bipolar Disorder via the character of Pat. We will also be discussing how Pat’s family and their interactions with him significantly impacts his mental health symptoms and his ability to manage these symptoms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

[Content Warning: Discussions of childhood abuse and sexual abuse] How much do our childhood experiences shape who we become? In this episode we will be discussing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, particularly the characters of Creedence and Newt Scamander, and exploring that question. We will be tackling a variety of topics: childhood abuse, grooming, parenting, social skills, trauma, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. We will also be exploring how the strictness of familial beliefs (religious or otherwise) impact a child’s identity and growth, especially if that child’s identity formation goes against those beliefs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

CONTENT WARNING: CHILD ABUSE! In this episode we disuss the psychology of  THE classic horror slasher, Michael Myers, in Halloween (1978 & 2007 versions). We compare and contrast the depiction of Michael Myers as well as Dr. Loomis in the 1978 John Carpenter version with the 2007 remake by Rob Zombie. We review the Adverse Childhood Events Scale (ACES) as well as debate whether Michael shows symptoms of Conduct Disorder, Dissociation due to Childhood Trauma, Reactive Attachment Disorder or a combination of all three. We also discuss the ethics violations displayed by Dr. Loomis and debate the impact these movies have on mental health stigma. Tune in to learn more and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

[Content warning for this episode: we will be talking about sexual abuse and the traumatic impact of incest, which may be triggering for some listeners.] Should a boy’s best friend be his mother? Join us as we discuss the movie Psycho and Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder). We will also be discussing the traumatic impact of isolation, sexual abuse, enmeshed relationships, and inappropriate parental boundaries. Tune as we dive into the head of Norman Bates. Remember, we all go a little mad sometimes! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

In Our first Halloween episode, we delve into M. Night Shaymalan's The Sixth Sense and discuss its impressively accurate portrayal of building a therapeutic relationship with a child client by Bruce Willis. We also explore the topic of psychosis and how Cole's experience of seeing dead people reminded us of our own encounters with clients who experience psychotic symptoms. We also discuss the importance of remainig respectful of multiculturalism and recongizing the difference between psychosis and a different belief system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.