Now & Then: The Psychology of Growing Up
[Content Warning: some discussion of suicide] Join us as we disect the 1995 classic, Now And Then! We discuss each of the movie's four main...
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Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family therapist.
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20 of 152 episodesET: Aliens, Sibling Relationships and Keys
We are finally talking about ET, a film that we have had on our list since we started! We discuss how a family deals with a parent leaving a...
A Knight's Tale: Self-Determination, Chosen Family and Self Care
Listen as we explore the famous popcorn movie, A Knights Tale from 2001. In this episode, we discuss self determination within each of our m...
What About Bob!: Differential Diagnosing & Egotistical Therapists
WHAT ABOUT BOB!?!?!?!?!?!? We try to answer that question in our official premiere episode of Season 9! We use Bob as a case study for how t...
Bridget Jones's Diary: Undiagnosed ADHD in Adult Women & Dating
Happy Valentine's Day! Our poll winner this year is Bridget Jones's Diary! We meant to talk about authenticity and ended up having an indept...
Muppets Christmas Carol: Attachment Wounds & Values
Happy Holidays! For our final episode of 2025, we are finally diving into A Christmas Carol, Muppet-style! We discuss the character of Ebene...
The Family Stone: Grief, Family Dynamics, Meredith.
Happy Holidays! This is our first holiday episode this year! Listen while we discuss what is going on with Meredith, Everett and the rest of...
Sinners: Systemic Trauma & Musical Healing
Happy Halloween! For our spooky episode of 2025, we are discussing Sinners! This is Hannah and Brittney's favorite movie of 2025 and we are...
KPop Demon Hunters: Identity, Shame, and Healing Connections
Today we are gonna show you how its's DONE DONE DONE as we cover the MOVIE. OF. THE. YEAR. K-Pop Demon Hunters! In this episode we discuss I...
The Neverending Story: Identity, Grief, & Healing Through Stories
Come with us on a journey to Fantasia in this episodes film, Neverending Story. In this episode we discuss the shift in idenity that takes p...
The Last of Us LIVE at FanExpo Chicago 2025
The Trolley Problem meets Zombies! Enjoy this Live episode on The Last of Us (HBO) from FanExpo Chicago 2025! Become a supporter of this pod...
Thunderbolts Panel Live from FanExpo Chicago 2025
Popcorn Psychology LIVE at FanExpo Chicago 2025!!! Panel 1 of 2 on Thunderbolts and When Marvel Gets Mental Health Right! Become a supporter...
Big Fish: Having a Complicated Relationship With Your Parent
Join us as we take our first trip down Burton lane to talk about Big Fish! We go into depth about the characters of Edward and William and t...
Moonstruck: Identity Crises and Relationships
When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizzzza pie you will love this move all over again! Listen to this amazing episode on one of our fav...
Thunderbolts*: What Happens When Trauma Gets Superpowers?
Lets Go Thunderbolts!!! Spoilers ahead as we dive into the newest Marvel movie and break down the team of characters: Yelena, Alexei, Bucky,...
Godzilla Minus One: Moral Injury & Collective Trauma
IT'S GODZILLLLLAAAAA!!!! We are finally facing the notorious giant with Godzilla Minus One. This has been a highly requested movie since it...
Starship Troopers: Adolescent Development & Propaganda
By fan request, we are diving into the 1997 cult classic, Starship Troopers! We break down how adolescent development is demonstrated with t...
Inside Out 2: The Impact of Anxiety
Welcome to Season 8!!! We kick off with the 2024 sequel, Inside Out 2! We discuss the introduction of Anxiety as a significant shake up to t...
My Big Fat Greek Wedding & Enmeshment
Happy Valentine's Day! This year you all picked "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Enjoy as we dive into the concept of enmeshment: what that means...
A Christmas Story: Kids & Their Parents
Be careful, this episode is FrA-Gee-Lay!! We dive into the holiday classic, A Christmas Story. We discuss the child dynamics centered within...