Freudian Scripts

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a spooky Reel Rounds mini-session on psychology and exorcisms through the lense of the show Evil.

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a Booster Mini-session with The Flight Attendant back on the couch!

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the Top Gun movies. We introduce Personality Psychology and discuss personality traits that may be common among fighter pilots.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss a flight attendant's experience with trauma, substance use, and catching a murderer.

Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they discuss a tale of teenage mental health, re-invention that goes too far, and meaningful lyrics.

Join Drs. Sam and Fran as they review the second year of the podcast!

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze a cute and cuddly coming of age story. Join as we discuss teen development, relationships, and emotions.

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a Booster Mini-Session this week as they provide a booster treatment session/put Sex Education back on the couch!

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on gossip. We define and discuss gossip, including a brief history and the various uses of gossip as a communication style.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran bring back surprise clips from listeners for a new Second Opinion. We listen to therapy-related clips and react in real time with this mini-session featuring scenes from the TV shows, The Office and Fleabag.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze a beloved, streaming comedy. Join as we review sports psychology and therapy with everyone's favorite fictional coach.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze a psychology focused romantic comedy. Join as we review social psychology and things that couples may face when juggling career decisions and a relationship.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are surprised with clips from listeners for a new Second Opinion. We listen to new, therapy-related clips and react in real time with this mini-session featuring scenes from Portlandia and What About Bob?

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran to discuss a holiday favorite this session. They dive into a range of topics including adoption, delusions, and positive psychology. Don't be a "Cotton-Headed Ninny Muggin," listen to this holiday session! 

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on why people love Hallmark holiday movies. We discuss why these movies are so predictable yet so enjoyable. Is it all about the Christmas spirit?

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new holiday-themed Second Opinion. We surprise each other with clips related to holiday family conflict, while reacting and sharing our thoughts on the spot. This Second Opinion features scenes from Instant Family and Four Christmases.

We promise it's completely normal to feel excitement about the release of a new session. This week, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss health psychology and critique the therapy portrayal of a psychologist-in-training.

Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran are ready to tell you their secret. Join them as they break down one of the spookiest & most twisted tales in cinematic history.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the psychology behind scary movies. We discuss what horror films are as well as why we like them and who may find them the most enjoyable.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the portrayal of fake therapists in movies. We share and critique clips of fake therapy in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Central Intelligence.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back this week with a full session covering a detailed therapy portrayal on a popular HBO show.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new mini-session—Second Opinion. We surprise each other with therapy clips while reacting and sharing our thoughts on the spot. This week's Second Opinion features an SNL sketch and scenes from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new mini-session—Reel Rounds. In a special Pride Rounds, we share clips and discuss topics related to the portrayal of transgender women of color in the media.

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as we pull back the curtain to investigate agoraphobia in Netflix's latest psychological thriller.

Join Dr. Sam, Dr. Fran and Producer Brandon to celebrate Freudian Scripts' first birthday!

A special guest joins Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran to talk about autism in teens, including dating, therapy and, of course, penguins.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran hope to spread awareness, information and acceptance during Autism Awareness Month. Their first stop? One of the most commonly referenced portrayals of autism in American cinema, the 1988 Academy Award-winning film, Rain Man. We use Diagnosis Bingo to break down the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and determine whether that diagnosis applies to Dustin Hoffman's character, Raymond. What aspects of Raymond's character seem to accurately portray autism and which have been exaggerated? For example, do people with autism always have special abilities? We wouldn't bet on it. The doctors explore the misconceptions around autism and savant syndrome. Listen to this week's episode and stay in our good graces. Unless you want to get stuck with the rose bushes just like Charlie... THE ROSE BUSHES?!

Travel with Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran to Wind Gap with Camille Preaker as they investigate HBO's Sharp Objects. Who is murdering children in Wind Gap? What is going on with Camille, Amma, and Adora? The doctors solve those questions quicker than Detective Richard and the police chief solve the town's crimes. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran review complex topics seen in the show including Camille's history of abuse, alcohol use, and non-suicidal self-injury. Would we expect someone to engage in self-harm the unique way Camille does? Given Camille's difficult history and current challenges, what could treatment for her ideally look like? Learn more about an uncommon disorder which is commonly portrayed in entertainment. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran dive into Adora poisoning her children and review a new diagnosis—factitious disorder imposed on another (previously called Munchausen syndrome by proxy). That also brings us to a new Diagnosis Graveyard.  We will tell mama if you don't listen to this week's session! Content Warning: episode discusses suicide, non-suicidal self-injury/self-harm, and child abuse

You can be infinite with Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran this week as they discuss adolescent mental health.

This week, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran tackle a critical issue that will impact 29 million Americans during their lifetime — eating disorders.

Checkmate! Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back to discuss chess, drugs and... more chess.

It's the..the..THE GRINCH! Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran travel to Whoville to discuss a favorite, holiday character. And maybe Freudian Scripts perhaps... teaches you a little bit more. Happy Holidays!

You can't sit with us! Well, you can if you listen to this week's session. Join us as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran dissect one of your favorite, quotable comedies.

Would anyone like to share with the group their level of excitement for this session? Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss a classic on its 45th anniversary.

You are not sorry, but you will be if you miss this episode! Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they discuss Netflix's most viewed debut season of 2020.

Surrender your weapons and welcome to Ashecliffe Hospital. Join Drs. Sam and Fran along with a special guest as they try to solve a crime and survive the island. Good luck with your investigation but steer clear of the lighthouse.

Have the lambs stopped screaming? If not, listen to this week's session as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran, with the assistance of a new expert, analyze one of the most notorious film villains. 

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they welcome Dr. Andres De Los Reyes back for a Mini-Session! Dr. De Los Reyes returns to answer listener questions about graduate school, research, and a career in academia.

This week's session may not save the world but can teach you a couple of things about the heroes who do. Plus, Drs. Sam and Fran welcome Freudian Scripts' first guest!

Listen to this week's session and you will have a shot at a silver lining!

The first rule of Freudian Scripts is... listen to this week's session. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze the famous psychological thriller that had everyone wondering, "Who is Tyler Durden?"  

You'll feel grata as hell after learning about new diagnoses and therapy with teens this week. Listen to learn some new things and to catch up on all the teenage drama from one of Netflix's recent hit series. Peace out, Freudian Scripters.

I know my truth! And the truth is, you're going to enjoy learning about couple's therapy while envisioning yourself on a tropical retreat with Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran this week. 

You may feel like a sex guru after this week’s session analyzing another Netflix hit series. But, please don't start charging for sex advice.

Stalk much? This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran analyze the streaming sensation that had fans obsessing even more than its creepy protagonist. Don't worry. That voice in your head is not Joe's interior monologue. It's just our latest episode.

Have you found yourself wondering, what is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? And, how do the doctors really feel about the portrayal of psychology in entertainment? Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for their first Mini-Session (or mini-sesh, if you will) as they tackle these and other burning listener questions with a little help from producer, Brandon.

In this session, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss a movie, which has so much room for activities! And by activities, we mean issues to be analyzed.

Welcome to Freudian Scripts with Dr. Fran and Dr. Sam. Get to know the hosts as they analyze the themes of a beloved classic. You'll feel wicked smaht after listening!

Psychology is everywhere – often showcased on our screens. But, how do we know whether what we see is accurate or dramatized for our entertainment? Introducing Freudian Scripts with Dr. Fran & Dr. Sam. Do criminal profilers actually use psychological principles to solve crimes? Do therapists really have their patients lie down on a couch and analyze their dreams? Well, the doctors are here to break it down for you, answer your questions, and provide some interesting and factual information about psychology. Listen for a sneak peek into our first couple of sessions and hear us analyze some of your favorite movies.