Pop The Kettle On

In our very first episode, your favourite - Dr Rachel Bushing - clinical psychologist, business owner, mum of three, co-host of the Pop The Kettle On podcast and all-round good human - as well as her son, Kit, talk to Nic about jobs and what Rach does all day! For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website - Bring Your Kid To Work About The Guests: ​ Dr. Rachel Bushing is a clinical psychologist and the CEO and founder of Pop Psychology, a psychology practice in Brisbane, Australia and it's new offshoot - Three Little Birds Perinatal Psychology. She is also the co-host of the podcast "Pop The Kettle On," where she discusses psychology through a pop culture lens. She is joined by her son, Kit, who aspires to be a soil scientist - slash - soccer player. ​ **Summary:** ​ Dr. Rachel Bushing, a clinical psychologist, and her son Kit discuss their respective careers and aspirations. Kit expresses his interest in becoming a soil scientist, while Rachel explains her role as a clinical psychologist and the importance of helping people with their feelings. They also touch on the idea of finding a job that brings happiness and the flexibility to explore different career paths throughout life. ​ **Key Takeaways:** ​ 1. Kit aspires to be a soil scientist and is fascinated by different types of dirt and ores. 2. Rachel explains that as a clinical psychologist, she helps people with their feelings and provides support to individuals and families. 3. Rachel emphasises the importance of finding a job that brings happiness and fulfilment, rather than solely focusing on financial gain. 4. Both Rachel and Kit discuss the idea of exploring different career paths throughout life and the flexibility to pursue multiple interests. ​ **Quotes:** - "I think a good job makes good payment and good people." - Kit - "The best job is up to you, and you have so many different talents." - Rachel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-the-kettle-on/message

Dr Rach and very special guest, Rebecca Lindsay, talk about the phenomenon that is Sex and the City! They reminisce, they dive deep, they fan-girl just a little bit. Hear their hot takes as to why SATC meant so much to so many - and why it still endures today.

Nic & Dr Rach talk mid-life through the lens of the 2012 Judd Apatow film, "This is 40" - the busyness, the sandwich, the raising kids.....the raising hell! Ha. Plus - Dr Rach explains Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development, how it all applies to life transitions and why 'crises' aren't always a bad thing. You can read more of Erik Erickson's theory here: https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html?fbclid=IwAR3TXWuMUoBjVAnLMtGupTNhJ_3mextYCl_KrT3hdX4Jr5HgH7qupCLIta8A review of This is 40 here: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/feb/14/this-is-40-reviewAnd Apatow and Mann talk about it here: https://www.indiewire.com/2012/12/judd-apatow-calls-this-is-40-a-coded-conversation-about-his-life-6-things-learned-about-the-knocked-up-spinoff-103052/

Nic & Dr Rach talk all about Britney Spears - the conservatorship, the Free Britney movement that ended it, and the ways in which our obsession with celebrity helped create the challenges Britney faced. You don't want to miss this one!

In this episode, Nic & Dr Rach talk about Leigh Sales' book, Any Ordinary Day, in which Leigh outlines lots of regular, ordinary days that turned out anything but ordinary. Dr Rach tells us about what trauma is and how people can move through it, and even grow from it. A chat not to be missed!

This episode is all about 'Don't Look Up' - the star-studded Adam McKay film that is the second most watched movie on Netflix of all time. Nic & Dr Rach talk about the purpose and promise of satire, the importance of looking, and how action is empowering. No ostriches allowed!We also give mention to some of our earlier episodes. You can hear them in the links below.Hear our original thoughts on Bridgerton in the Season 4, Episode 5 pod here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3We talk about our 'best friend' Hannah Gadsby in Season 1, Episode 6 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/304795.mp3Get some Ali Wong action in Season 2 Episode 9 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/393639.mp3Some of the other articles etc we mention:The amazing 2040 movie by Damon Gameau - find out more here: https://whatsyour2040.com/ Revisionist History – Malcolm Gladwellhttps://www.pushkin.fm/episode/the-satire-paradox/Don't Look Up reviews:Reviews:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/27/look-away-why-star-studded-comet-satire-dont-look-up-is-a-disasterhttps://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2022/01/dont-look-up-satire/621256/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/17/why-dont-look-up-should-win-the-best-picture-oscar

Nic & Dr Rach talk about one of their all-time favourite books - Oh! The Places You'll Go by Dr Seuss.It's all about beginnings and endings and knowing that you have everything you need to get through it all. To buy this wonderful book, we highly recommend Where The WIld Things Are children's bookshop in West End, Brisbane (or support any local bookshop!)We also touch on subjects we've spoken about on the pod before. You can listen to those episodes with the links below.- [ ] Royal tour of the Caribbean (S2.E.5 Baby Sussex + Newborn Daze) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/370378.mp3- [ ] Will Smith Oscars Slap (S.1.E.6 Red Table Talk + Realities of Marriage)https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/308180.mp3- [ ] New season of Bridgerton, binge now! (S.4.E.5 Bridgerton + Consent Is Sexy)https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3

Dr Rach (having done her homework) takes Nic through the 2011 movie, Contagion - which of course leads to talking about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk isolation, languishing, NOT the 'new' normal and lots more. You'll find links to the things we reference on our Facebook page - Pop the Kettle On - It's Always Tea Time. Be sure to rate and review the pod, it helps others find us!

CW: This episode discusses sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Dr Rach & Nic discuss the brilliant Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, their experiences and the strength and courage that female solidarity gives us all.Recorded during the Queensland floods, this is a raw and real one folks. We continue to be in awe of victim-survivors everywhere. We see you.

Dr Rach & Nic discuss the phenomenon that is Encanto! Lin-Manuel Miranda has done it again - ear worms aplenty - but with incredible insights on family dynamics, the immigrant experience and the challenge of being 'perfect'.

We're swapping one Bushing for another in this season 4 finale episode! Ben joins Nic to talk about the phenomenon that is Ted Lasso. We talk kindness, leadership and ponder why psychologists on screen are not representative of psychologists!

Feeling a little burnt out? Stressed by ALL OF THE THINGS. Well, we're here to tell you, you're not alone. Whether it's workplace or motherhood or COVID, burnout can get us all. Listen to Nic & Dr Rach talk about the signs to look out for and what you can do to help alleviate the effects.

CN: We talk about sexual assault and consent in this episode. Spoiler Alert: We talk about Netflix's Moxie and will give things away :)This episode, Dr Rach & Nic are mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore! Ha! We're talking maintaining and harvesting the feminist rage that is bubbly and percolating at the moment. We look at activism through the pop lens of Amy Poehler's Netflix movie, Moxie, and we get ALL the way on our soap boxes.

HOLY GUACAMOLE! Dr Rach is dropping serious truth bombs this week in her special solo minisode. She's talking parental burn out, confessing some hard stuff and telling it like it is. It's like the anti-instagram-influencer version of parenthood - ie. REAL LIFE. Don't miss this exploration of what it means for Rach to be a mum in this bananas, topsy-turvy world right now. We'll be back to our duo next time - because there's SO much to talk about.Remember to rate and subscribe - and share us with your friends. Mums everywhere need to hear this!

We're talking Finding Nemo in this episode. Are we holding on tight like Marlin and causing our kids to break free? We talk about kids and sleep and anxiety and what it takes to be a courageous parent (hint: it's not bungee jumping!)

Have you seen Pixar's Soul? Dr Rach & Nic talk all about it in this episode that explores the great beyond, the great before and other existential crises. Dr Rach explains some therapeutic techniques and Nic details her 'word for the year' and why we need to find some happiness in the now.You can find Pixar's 'Soul' on Disney+.The podcast we mention (and highly recommend) in this episode is 'Strong Songs' by Kirk Hamilton and you can find it wherever you find your pods. (Nic highly recommends the 'Africa' episode!)For help with meditating, you can listen to the 'Ten Percent Happier' podcast.

We haven't managed to get together this fortnight so Nic is going solo. Eek! Do you have trouble falling asleep? Have you had trouble since you were a kid? Well, we're talking small humans and their sleep anxiety and Nic's plan to get Small Two falling asleep on his own. Wish us luck!

CW: Discussion of non-consensual sex acts. This episode is NSFK, so please listen without little ears around. Also - major spoilers for the phenomenon that is Netflix's Bridgerton.Dr Rach & Nic talk about Bridgerton, how consent (and THE DUKE) is sexy, and why everyone really needs a thorough and sex-positive sex education. If you haven't seen Bridgerton, go binge it on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/browseFor a deep dive into Bridgerton you can read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgerton or this: https://bit.ly/3cagouv The case for good sex ed here: https://ab.co/399CRWO#bridgerton #netflix #theduke

Dr Rach & Nic talk about how they've slowed down (or not!) during this pandemic, the slow down assistant that is Bob Ross and his Joy of Painting and get more acquainted with the phenomenon of ASMR. For more info on Bob Ross see The Joy of Painting YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcnsr1R5Ge_fbTu5ajt8DQFor info on the Ten Percent Happier podcast and Dan Harris, visit: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcastFor more info on "Happier with Gretchen Rubin" podcast, see: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/Want to know about ASMR? Check this out: https://bit.ly/3hYdeuBWe mention 'Dax' - and that's about Dax Shepherd's podcast, Armchair Expert: https://armchairexpertpod.com/To watch Ted Lasso, go here: https://apple.co/2MJ6ZiR

It's here! The Christmas episode. Join Dr Rach and Nic as they talk all things Christmas - traditions, magic, Elf the movie, and not popping the Christmas mythology bubble. This pod walks the Christmas tightrope - but yes, is completely safe for little ears.

Nic & Dr Rach talk about the amazing subversive feminism of Dolly Parton, what a remarkable humanitarian she is, and how women have been saving 2020. And we also play a game of 'survived or thrived' - pandemic edition!

We're baaaaack! Did you miss us? This episode, we're tapping into our emotions with a real tear-jerker. Dr Rach & Nic talk about Beaches, about crying for stress relief and Dr Rach gets very personal with her own grief story. (We recorded this outside on a sunny Brisbane Saturday - apologies for the bird noise, the dog noise and the car noise! :) )

We're talking 'My Mum Says My Memior Is A Lie' - the phenomenal podcast with Rosie Waterland and her mum, Lisa. We're talking memory, trauma, redemption - and yes, we talk about COVID-19 and the great toilet paper panic.

Nic & Dr Rach chat about Disney's 'Tangled' and the web of shame that can come when parents are emotionally manipulative and abusive to their kids. How can we as parents avoid 'tangling' our children in shame and instead build them up ready for the big wide world? Our job as parents isn't to have all the answers, but we can observe and experiment and listen!

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sex and sexual abuse. Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about puberty! Nic & Dr Rach discuss the best way to have 'the talk' including some great resources for kids and parents.

Dr Rach & Nic start off talking summer holidays, fly like greased lightening onto Grease, navigate through the importance of early sex education, and travel through time to talk about what we missed as kids watching our favourite films. It's our first ep for 2020 - and it's a big one!

It's the bonus Christmas episode!!! We talk traditions, explain why Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie OF ALL TIME. Yippe kai yay mother poppers! Join us for a laugh and a cuppa, and always remember - you are enough.

Nic & Dr Rach discuss the inimitable Annabel Crabb's Quarterly Essay, Men at Work - Australia's Parenthood Trap. How is the 'system' holding us ALL back and what can we do to change it?

Nic & Dr Rach talk about the delight that is Queer Eye; how it compares with the original and why we all love a makeover show. Then Dr Rach springs a Queer Eye on Nic and a plan is hatched!

Nic & Dr Rach discuss the phenomenon that is reality tv love-fest The Bachelor. Why would people put themselves through that, are they damaging themselves psychologically and why we should all love ourselves first.

Nic & Dr Rach dissect Amy Poehler's directorial debut Wine Country, and talk about how female friendships are formed, maintained and sometimes lost.

Sisters ARE doing it for themselves! We talk all things sisters - from Frozen to the Kardashians - from Sisters to Pride & Prejudice. What do sister or sister-like relationships do for us all?

Nic & Dr Rach talk about how pregnancy and birth are depicted in comedy specials by two of the best - Amy Schumer and Ali Wong....and also go on about some guy called Russell.

New parenthood can be incredibly tough - that's why you need your peeps! But does timing and geography mean instant support or are mums' groups just a Letdown? #theletdown

Mental load. We all have it, some of us get to share it. Others of us take it all on. Our advice? Hold a meeting, enlist others and DROP THE BALL!

Nic & Dr Rach talk a little #auspol election but really focus on Wall. E and how really, you can be the change you want to see in the world - regardless of who the government is.

We're recording on Mother's Day so what better to talk about than the wonder that is mums. Plus some shameless newborn royal discussion....because squidgy newborn deliciousness!

We're talking all things step....step-parents, step-kids, step-siblings. How do step-families work? Is the Brady Bunch all that? (and a bag of chips?)

Content warning! We discuss Netflix series Afterlife - so themes of death, suicide and drugs are explored - but in a really uplifting way! :)

Nic shares her fave film with Dr Rach (all the while panicking that Rach might not love it as much as she does). It's Parenthood!

We're baaaaaaccckkkkk! Season Two kicks off with a chat about Bluey, Grl Powr and family. Dr Rach makes Nic drink herbal tea. She doesn't hate it....

We talk about "Instant Family" and how it really does take a village to raise a child.

Dr Rach delights in finding Nic's kryptonite - stoopid films! We ask why some people are afraid to be grown ups.

We talk about Kristen Bell's Ellentube series, "Momsplaining" and the weight of parental expectations - in the words of Kristen's screen sister - "Let it go" :)

It's the Christmas episode! We discuss the joy that is 'Home Alone' the movie, epic parenting fails, kid resilience and the intensity of Christmas

Dr Rach & Nic discuss the phenomenon that is Jada Pinkett-Smith's Facebook series, "Red Table Talk" - and get real about marriage.

Dr Rach & Nic dissect Hannah Gadsby's brilliant 'Nanette', talk about what it's like being female these days and Dr Rach surprises Nic with a very important question in celebration of Perinatal Mental Health week....what did you wish you knew?

Dr Rach & Nic talk about the Pixar film, Inside Out and how it helps us all understand our brains a little better.

We talk creativity, Elizabeth Gilbert and a dubious Julia Roberts sighting....

We talk Brene Brown and ticks....yes....ticks.

We talk creativity, play and the why nothing leads to the best kinds of something