Chapter 9 | Miscommunication Final Boss!

Chapter Nine | Miscommunication Final BossIn this episode, Mary and Jules dive into the heavy hitters of Sally Rooney’s Normal People. We’re moving beyond the "will-they-won’t-they" drama to look at the clinical "why" behind Marianne and Connell’s magnetic, yet often destructive, connection.In this episode, we discuss:Colleen Hoover’s new movie Reminders of HimAttachment stylesBook recommendations 1 star Goodreads reviewsTrigger Warnings***Abuse (physical, emotional), Alcohol use, Anxiety, Bullying, Death, Death of a parent (past), Depression, Disordered eating, Domestic violence, Drug use, Sexual scenes, Sexual assault, Suicide ideation, Suicide, Toxic relationships, and ViolenceBooks & media mentionedNormal People by Sally RooneyBook recommendations from MaryA Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi SteinerTherapy DisclaimerThe "Plot Twists and Freudian Slips" podcast is for entertainment purposes only. While I am a licensed therapist, my analysis of fictional characters does not constitute a therapist-patient relationship, nor is it a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.The "diagnoses" discussed are speculative and based solely on the text of the book; they are intended to provide insight into psychological themes and narrative arcs, not to label real individuals.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need professional support, please reach out to a local licensed provider or contact a crisis hotline immediately. Listening to this podcast does not establish a clinical relationship between the listener and Julia Baruffi. Follow & support the show: Follow Plot Twists & Freudian Slips wherever you listen️ Rate & review if you like therapy-brained book talk Find us on TikTok @plotwistsandslipspod, Instagram @plotwistsandfreudianslipspod, YouTube @PlotTwistsandFreudianSlipsPodSpoiler Alert***There will be major spoilers for this book, so if you have not read it yet, please do so. Or, sit back and listen while we unpack the book together! :) Xoxo - Mary and Jules Riddle Answer for next episode’s book: All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven