Popcorn Psychology cover image

Popcorn Psychology

Latest episodes

undefined
May 5, 2020 • 1h 28min

Beauty and the Beast: Depression in Men, Cluster B Disorders, and Stockholm Syndrome

Be Our Guest! In this episode we discuss the Disney animated classic Beauty and the Beast (1991)! We discuss the way the Beast represented Depression in men, we discuss whether or not Gaston has a personality disorder, and we also debate whether or not Belle has Stockholm Syndrome!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 39min

Mental Health Avengers Episode 2: Age of Access Part 2

Popcorn Psychology is once again joined by the Mental Health Avengers (Capes on the Couch, Guardians MH, Popcorn Psychology, Pop Psych 101, and Freudian Sips) for Part Two of our previous episode! We tackle several subjects that are relevant to the Covid-19 pandemic: teletherapy, insurance coverage, coping skills while in quarantine, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 3min

Mental Health Avengers Episode 2: Age of Access Part 1

This episode we are offering something a little different! We join with Capes on the Couch and Guardians MH to discuss access to mental health in part 1 of a two part episode. Listen while the Mental Health Avengers discuss the Age of Access. We discuss some of the current barriers to the mental health system as well as frustrations for us as practitioners. We are hoping to help identify solutions and options to Mental Health treatment. We will have a part 2 coming out next week where we discuss solutions as well as coping skills we are using as mental health practitioners.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 23min

Joker: Bipolar with Psychotic Features, Trauma in Chronic Mental Illness, and BioPsychoSocial Assessment

Welcome to Season 3! This film received the most fan requests movie we have had so far and we are excited to open our new season with it! In this episode we cover Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features, the realities of living with chronic mental illness, and the importance of BioPsychoSocial assessment in the differential diagnosis process. This episode will be available on Patreon Only for a time prior to general release! Tune in and Put on a Happy Face!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 59min

Cruel Intentions: Boundaries, Consent, & Manipulation

[Content Warning: This episode discusses consent and sexual coercion] Happy Valentine’s Day, listeners!! We are back with our second annual fan-picked Valentine’s Day episode! We will be breaking down Cruel Intentions, specifically the relationships between Sebastian and our three main female leads: Katherine, Annette, and Cecile. We discuss a multitude of topics: enmeshment, power dynamics, parental neglect, boundaries, consent, sexual coercion, and manipulation. We also explore the realism behind the narrative of love as a fix for deep-rooted mental health issues and would Annette and Sebastian have really been able to make it as a couple. Join us and find out!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 37min

Love Actually: Cheating, Grief Recovery, and Boundary Setting

Jump for our love!! For our second Christmas episode of 2019, we are cozying up with the beloved holiday movie, Love Actually! While all the storylines in the movie are near and dear, we will be focusing on three: the Alan Rickman/Emma Thompson story and the slippery slope of infidelty, the Liam Neeson story and the theme of grief and the shifting of a parental role, and lastly, the Laura Linney story and the importance of setting boundaries. It’s a jam packed episode for a jam packed classic!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 13min

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Identity Crises, Societal Role Pressures, and Abusive Families

What’s this? What’s this?! Why it’s our first holiday episode of 2019! We are exploring The Nightmare Before Christmas and the theme of identity. How is our identity shaped? By our childhood? By our experiences? By the roles we play within our communities? The expectations of others? Join us as we dive into these questions via the characters of Jack Skellington and Sally!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Nov 15, 2019 • 1h 14min

Matilda: Attachment, Parenting, and Protective Factors

The hosts analyze neglect and dismissive family dynamics in the movie Matilda, exploring the character's resilience and problem-solving ability. They discuss protective factors and at-risk features, Matilda's strong moral compass, and the portrayal and characteristics of the villain. They also examine dedication, attention-seeking, and conditional love, and discuss the unhealthy manifestations of Olympian dedication. The podcast concludes with a discussion about the movie Matilda and its comparison to other Roald Dahl adaptations.
undefined
Nov 4, 2019 • 1h 28min

The Dark Knight: Traumatic Brain Injury, Identity, & Burnout

You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. But are those the only options?? In this episode we are breaking down The Dark Knight as fan requested many times over! We will be diving into the topics of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), burnout and work-life balance, and Anti-Social Personality Disorder. We also discuss the rigidity of identity as displayed by Harvey Dent and the possible psychological backgrounds of The Joker. So put on a happy face and join us!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
undefined
Oct 30, 2019 • 1h 38min

Mental Health Avengers: The Battle to End Stigma

In this very special bonus episode we Assembled with 4 other Mental Health Podcasts (PopPsych101, Freudian Sips, Guardians MH, and Capes on the Couch) to form the Mental Health Avengers! We discuss why we started, what each of our missions are, and how we got started in mental health with the singular mission to team up and destroy the stigma that prevents people from reaching out for help when they need it! Mental Health is Health!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode