Join Grace Fowler PhD, as she makes sense of pop culture and all things Internet. So much of the content we consume can be looked at through the lens of psychology and teach us more about the world/ourselves. Each week, she breaks down a different show, movie, album, or Internet trend and pairs it with relevant research from the field of psychology. Sit back, relax, and enjoy each episode!
Ever heard someone declare "touch grass" during an internet fight? Well, there might be a kernel of truth to that insult. In this episode, I break down three research articles that seek to find out if touching grass is helpful for our mental health. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
This week's mini-sode is about the sunk cost fallacy. This cognitive bias can make it hard to leave or give up on a bad situation because we get stuck on all the past costs. I cover some related biases and tips on how to get around this fallacy. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: stalking, sexual assault, transphobia, homophobia Baby Reindeer is a show based on the real-life experiences of Richard Gadd. The show portrays a young man's struggle with his identity and relationships whilst being stalked by an older woman. In this episode, I talk about the characteristics of women who stalk, why men tend to underreport being stalked, as well as some of the other major themes in the show. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: suicide, suicidal ideation As Season 11 of VPR wraps up, I had to discuss the very odd way in which the show handled a cast member endorsing suicidal ideation during the season. Bravo has never been that good at handling topics related to mental health, so I guess I have to come in and do some clean up
CW: discussions of sexual assault, child abuse, fantasies of child exploitation, and murder I'm back with a discussion of the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. In this episode I explore the differences between the fictional show and the real story, as well as discuss the disorder at the heart of this tragic tale: Munchausen's by Proxy or as the DSM calls it, Facticious Disorder Imposed on Another. Sources If you'd like to check out Firebreathing Kittens, here is their website: https://firebreathingkitte.wixsite.com/website NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault A fun surprise: a horror film episode in January! I had to talk about Barbarian, one of the most interesting horror movies I have seen in a while. In this episode, I talk about some research regarding gender differences around perceptions of safety, like how Tess and Keith approach the situation in the film differently. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault, pedophilia It's time to once again talk about my nemesis: Jordan B. Peterson. He released a music video called "The Postmodernist Drinking Song" and it's one of the most incomprehensible pieces of content I've ever consumed. I had to talk about it with someone! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault This week I am joined by Jane Padilla, a high school English teacher and one of my oldest friends. Jane and I talk about Sarah J. Maas, fantasy tropes, book marketing; basically, everything that you may have seen on BookTok! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
Happy New Year! In honor of rolling into 2024, I thought I would talk about how to meet goals. If you have a New Year's resolution this year, then this episode might be helpful to think about what you need to meet those goals. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: sexual assault, sexual coercion Part 2 of ACOTAR covers the 3 main relationships (FeyrexTamlin, FeyrexRhys, and NestaxCassian), as well as some interesting observations about how Sarah J. Maas addresses agency and choice in these books. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: brief mentions of suicidality, alcohol use, risky sexual behavior I've been waiting to do this series for months now! I finally finished all the ACOTAR books so it's time to dive into the rich psychological themes. In part 1, I discuss the three Archeron sisters, their trauma responses, and how their coping skills differ on their road to recovery. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
It's time for another mini-episode! This week I talk about the phenomenon of having a word on the tip of your tongue. This is a phenomenon that has been acknowledged in psychology since the 1890s! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: brief mentions of suicide, DV In the final spooky edition of 2023, I talk about the newest series from Mike Flanagan, The Fall of the House of Usher. Each character has a specific psychological trait that becomes their downfall. I break down each one and what we can be aware of in our own lives so that we don't get haunted by a ghost raven woman
CW: brief mentions of suicide In this spooky edition of the pod, I am talking about the 2019 Game of the Year, Control. I had a blast playing this game, and enjoyed the psychological elements of it. I break down 3 of the main characters and the main enemy in terms of their Jungian archetypes. It's a lot of shadow side y'all! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual behavior For the next spooky edition of the pod, I am talking about the Ari Aster film, Beau is Afraid. This film will unsettle you, I've still been thinking about it for months after seeing it in theaters. There are some great opportunities to talk about Freudian theory, so if that's your thing, then this is your episode! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: brief mentions of suicide It's that time of year again: spooky content time! This October I am kicking off with a discussion of The Babadook, an Australian horror film from 2014. While the central monster is a spooky lil guy, the film actually has a lot to say about living with grief. I discuss the themes of bereavement in the film, as well as some tips for dealing with traumatic grief. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
It's time for another mini-sode on a famous experiment. This one was conducted in the 1970s but has been replicated many times. The Marshmallow Test originally had some pretty serious implications, but those results don't hold up today. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
This week I use the example of Drew Barrymore reversing her decision to premiere her show during the Writer's Strike to highlight the psychological benefits of union and the purpose of collective bargaining. Unions are important for protecting workers but also have positive benefits for our psychological well-being. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
CW: discussions of disordered eating It's time we talked about Dr. Phil. The controversial talk show host will be ending his daytime show this year, so I thought it would be fitting to touch on some of the more egregious bumbles he's made. I also review different types of mental health licenses and how to check if your provider is licensed, so listen for some practical advice! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
Disclaimer: I'm a Swiftie, so nothing but love for my girl Taylor. I use this episode to talk about how the label "white feminist" gets applied to Taylor, when it might be justified, and why celebrities can't be the irreproachable role models we want them to be. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
Content Warning: substance use It's no secret that addiction is a BIG topic in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. I don't think the ladies do a particularly good job of addressing it, at least not in the first 7 seasons. In this episode, I break down a few specific examples and provide my opinion on how you could handle the situation differently. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
This week's minisode is about the Gambler's Fallacy, a cognitive bias that makes us really bad at predicting things. I review the origin of the phrase, some original research, and what we can do to avoid the fallacy. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
I had to talk about the Barbie movie! It was a phenomenal film and has some interesting psychological points to take away from it. I do spoil the end of the movie, so make sure to watch the movie before taking a listen. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
In honor of Oppenheimer coming out this weekend, I figured I'd cover another nerd who used science to help the war effort during WWII. The survivorship bias is based on work done by Abraham Wald, a mathemetician who consulted with the US military on how to effectively protect planes from being shot down. The bias still impacts us to this day, and contributes to why we believe in things like the "American dream." Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
CW: mentions of suicidality I finally finished Succession! Boy is it a doozy of a show. You know I just had to talk about the family dynamics among the characters, as well as the way that wealth impacts the storyline overall. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod
In this episode, I talk about the media phenomenon of queerbaiting. This occurs when studios or creators sprinkle vague hints at a character's sexuality to keep queer audiences coming back for shreds of representation. I also talk about the application of the term to celebrities' personal lives and the importance of real, substantial representation. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
CW: brief mentions of suicidality and self-harm, transphobia Happy Pride Month y'all! I figured this was the perfect time to talk about the "trans panic" and how transphobes use really bad excuses to justify their bigotry. I break down the arguments behind trans people in women's sports, bathroom bills, and gender-affirming care, as well as talk about the psychological consequences of transphobia. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
CW: brief mentions of suicidality What makes a good apology? Pretty much the exact opposite of how Tom Sandoval addressed the fallout of his affair with Raquel Leviss. I break down the "apology" tour that Sandoval went on in the finale. Spoiler alert: Tom's apologys are not what I would call "good" Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
CW: domestic/intimate partner violence It's time we talked about Steven Crowder and the video that was leaked of him berating his very pregnant wife. I talk about the video, Steven's response, and some reserach that shows conservative Christian women tend to be at a higher risk for domestic violence. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
CW: harm to animals On this week's minisode, I talk about the fake mother experiment that Harry Harlow did with infant rhesus monkeys. His work was foundational for demonstrating that babies and parents bond for comfort/warmth and not just for survival. The experiment is rough, so listen with caution! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
Doing therapy on TikTok should be a no-brainer thing-not-to-do, but since I'm making this episode, you can bet your bottom dollar someone has tried it. There's a reason we have things like HIPAA and informed consent, therapy can be really tough and harmful if done wrong. I discuss these issues with people who go on TikTok to make bad mental health content. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
I promise I'm not doing another episode on VPR yet! This week I dive into some of the research about what draws viewers to reality tv. It's not all bad reasons, we might even be more social when we watch reality tv! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
CW: mentions of suicide and self-harm If you are at all aware of the show Vanderpump Rules, then you know that there has been massive drama going on with the cast. Although the season hasn't ended yet, one of the main villains of this season gave a very telling interview about his role in the infidelity rocking the cast. I had a lot of thoughts about that interview and thought it was a good example of how misogyny and mental health stigma often intersect so closely. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_
CW: suicidal behaviors Massive spoiler alert! In this episode, I cover the fourth season of the Netflix show, You. This season saw Joe Goldberg's mental state truly deteriorate, so of course it's a good fit for this podcast! I covered the first three seasons in past episodes, so go take a look if you need a refresher. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
On this week's mini episode, I cover Albert Bandura's famous experiment with the Bobo doll. This experiment was foundational for supporting Bandura's theory of social learning. It was also a great excuse for some kids to beat up a clown doll. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault, child sexual abuse materials, disordered eating It's finally time to talk about the cult NXIVM! In part two, I talk about the underlying foundation of NXIVM, a pseudotherapeutic/pseudoscientific program called NeuroLingustic Programming (NLP). I also finally get to DOS, the "sorority" formed in NXIVM that resulted in some of the members getting branded with Keith's initials. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault, child sexual abuse materials It's finally time to talk about the cult NXIVM! In part one, I talk about the ways in which high control/high demand groups operate, as well as specific examples from NXIVM that matches the International Cultic Studies Association checklist of what makes a cult. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault I don't usually talk about true crime cases, but this is one of the most influential cases in the world of psychology. Kitty Genovese was murdered in 1964 and an article written the New York Times sparked decades of fear that people really don't care enough to intervene. I break down the case, what really happened, and how a simple headline sparked decades of psychological research. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault/harassment It's time to talk about Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter. In this episode, I talk about some of his odd ideas, like that the Earth's population is declining too fast, his use of Twitter, and the allegations that he asked a flight attendant to give him an "inappropriate" massage. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
This week's mini-episode is about the famous doll study conducted by Mamie Phipps Clark and her husband, Kenneth Bancroft Clark. In comparison to the other experiments I have covered, this one is so well done and didn't inherently traumatize all the participants! The doll study has been replicated many times over the years, but it's important to see what the original consisted of and how it impacted the field since the 1940s. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussions of sexual assault and rape This episode was very different from when I first planned it out...It's about the documentary This Place Rules which is on HBO. But after the documentary came out, sexual assault allegations against the creator came to the surface, credible allegations that he has addressed. So I wanted to make sure to address that aspect before I dove into the documentary itself. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
This week's episode is all about my favorite holiday: Galentine's Day! This day is about celebrating women's friendships so who better to discuss this topic with than one of my favorite woman friends: Dr. Anne Renaud! She joined me to discuss an article about helping women develop healthy friendships with other women, as well as share a bit about our own experiences with the topic. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
This week's episode looks at a few of the interpersonal relationships in the first season of the White Lotus. Massive spoilers for the first season! TLDL: all the relationships end up in the same patterns that they started with before the vacation. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
This week's minisode is focused on the classic "Little Albert" experiment....if we can even call it an experiment. Turns out there is almost nothing that can be concluded from this study that has been taught in every Psych 101 course! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: sexual assault, trafficking We ended 2022 with a "We Need to Talk about...." episode so it's fitting we start 2023 with one as well! I'm back from hiatus with an episode about the infamous Andrew Tate who is currently awaiting charges related to human trafficking in Romania. This isn't a light episode but it's definitely important to talk about the influence that misogynistic and anti-mental health content can have. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
This week I am featuring an episode of the podcast The Cynic's Guide to Hippy Sh*t by Rachel Jones-Wild. Rachel is a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher who explores alternative treatments/philosophies from her cynical perspective. For each show, she interviews someone who is an expert on their respective complementary treatment and asks in-depth questions. In this episode, she explores play and trauma-informed yoga. Since my show is on hiatus, I hope you enjoy this special cross-over episode! Rachel's socials and show page: Facebook Facebook group Instagram Show page NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
CW: antisemitism, sexual harassment It's time for the final episode of 2022! I did a deep dive on Ye and the recent news surrounding his diversion into the alt-right. I talk about bipolar disorder, balancing responsibility between enablers and the enabled, and the role of racism in mental health diagnoses. It's a complicated topic that I hope I did justice to. The show will be on hiatus for the next few weeks, so I'll see you back again in 2023! Sources Knowledge Fight episode about Ye on Alex Jones NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: brief discussions of child abuse, DV/IPV, substance use This week I have a very special guest and colleague from the community mental health world. Dr. Anne Renaud joined me to discuss the unique psychosocial vulnerabilities of child stars, long-term impacts of fame, and a myriad of other topics. Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussion of police brutality This week's mini-episode focuses on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment. This is a classic experiment that most people learn about during intro to psychology courses. But usually, that isn't enough to cover all the wild details of this experiment. I try to break it all down on this installment! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussion of child abuse and mentions of suicide This week's episode is a throwback to the 1981 film, Mommie Dearest. It's a doozy of a film! Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
CW: discussion of mass murder and suicidal behavior The most dramatic movie of the year: Don't Worry Darling! In this episode, I talk about how the film illustrates multiple types of gaslighting, specifically racialized gaslighting. I also talk about incels, their ideology, and how Jordan B. Peterson is connected to this film. Sources Previous episode on JBP NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow me on Instagram @_psychologically_minded_ Email me at psychmindedpod@gmail.com
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