IPCXG0102 Psychology in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E02 "Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool!"

Can Rebecca freely admit that she moved to West Covina for Josh, now that Paula has discovered her secret?  What is Paula's damage, that she is encouraging Rebecca to pursue Josh?  What type of codependent relationship will develop between these women?  And speaking of types, what type is Josh's girlfriend?  To answer these questions, Aurora is joined by her "cazh buds" Counselling Psychologist Rekha Kangokar and Student Clinical Psychologist Cailen Jonker. On this episode of the We're All So Broken Inside series, they analyse the representation of mental health and psychology in "Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool!", Episode 2 of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. So ready your resting Maggie Smith face and press play! More from the guests Learn about Rekha's practice on her website: https://harmonyunbound.co.za/ Cailen is on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cailen-jonker-3683a02b8/ 🎁 Support the podcast and get exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology. 📄 Download a transcript of this episode on IntersectionalPsychology.com. ⏳ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 Short introduction to representation of psychology and mental health in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E02 00:01:10 Land acknowledgement 00:01:37 Title credits: Rebecca's Ex-Boyfriend Is Really Manipulative!  00:02:17 Welcome and guest introductions  00:03:33 Content note 00:03:54 Orientation to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (CXG) 00:11:26 Recapping the plot of CXG S01E02: "Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool!" 00:13:42 "She's so broken inside." The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season One theme song.  00:18:25 "I'm just watching my ex-boyfriend make out with the hottest girl I've ever seen." The supermarket scene.  00:29:15 "I've never met anyone in my life who lies to themselves as much as you do." The relationship between Rebecca and Paula.  00:36:12 "I'm so much better than you." I'm So Good At Yoga. 00:55:13 "Wanna own you and consume you." Feeling Kinda Naughty.   01:06:27 Rating CXG Season 1, Episode 2, "Josh's Girlfriend is Really Cool!" on the Fanon Test.  01:21:57 "Pursued by a bear." In closing. 01:24:20 End credits Stay connected 🔗 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 📮 Got feedback or questions? Reach out at @IntersectionalPsychology or IntersectionalPsychologyPod[@]gmail.com 🌈 If this episode resonates, please share it, rate the show, and send us your thoughts.  You can contribute to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund at https://www.pcrf.net/  References Bloom, R. (Writer), Brosh McKenna, A. (Writer), & Scardino, D. (Director). (2015, October 19). Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool! (Season 1, Episode 2) [TV series episode]. In R. Bloom, A. Bosh McKenna, & M. Webb (Executive Producers), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. MMXV CBS Studios; Warner Bros. Entertainment.  Bloom, R. Dolgen, J., & Schlesinger, A. (2015, October 21). Feeling Kinda Naughty [Music Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHoopcEz_IU  Bloom, R., Schlesinger, A., Dolgen, J., Gregor, D., & Wauchope, A. (2015, October 21). I'm So Good At Yoga [Music Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFUk79fBOiQ Schlesinger, A. (2015, October 31). Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Theme Song [Music Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzY3EaJTuJk  See Privacy Policy at https://intersectionalpsychology.com/privacy-policy/