Keepin' It Real with Krueger

Episode 15 of the Nevertheless, Persisting: Life. Love. Long COVID. podcast, hosted by Dr. & Mr. Amy Blackstone, titled "Keepin' It Real with Krueger" was published on May 16, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.

May 16, 2025 ·27m · Nevertheless, Persisting: Life. Love. Long COVID.

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Summary

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking back control when it feels like you have none. And in true Dr. Amy fashion, she's taking control in the most contrary of fashions by employing the most horrifying of allies, one Mr. Freddy Krueger. Dr. Amy describes how she has harnessed Freddy's powers to give hell to her tormenters so she can stay focused on her mission of spreading kindness, staying true to her values, and generally trying not to be an asshole (or a dingleberry). Lance shares some brilliant insights and enjoys a cocktail. A good time was had by all. Join us!KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH KRUEGERI was 12 years old when the first Nightmare on Elm Street movie came out. In 7th grade; my first year at John Adams Junior High School. My friend J and I quickly became obsessed with all things Freddy Krueger. A monster designed to evoke fear but, for us, he held the intrigue of the forbidden fruit. The movie did, too. It was violent, full of gratuitous (and, on reflection, extraordinarily stupid) sexualized imagery of young women in their nighties, and even had a few f-bombs scattered throughout.We couldn’t get enough!Freddy has remained one of the more stable men in my life. He can always be counted on to show up, whether you need/want him to or not. He’s predictable. You know what you’re gonna get with Freddy. There’s no pretense. No pretending. We all know what he’s here for. It’s cool. Do your thing, Freddy. He can’t be blamed if you think about it. As I like to say, he comes by it honestly.Continues at https://amyblackstonephd.substack.com/p/keepin-it-real-with-krueger Intro music: Humoresque by Antonín Dvořák from Suzuki Flute School Volume 3; Played proudly and poorly by Amy BlackstoneOutro music: Moon Over Ruined Castle by Rentarō Taki from Suzuki Flute School Volume 1; Played proudly and poorly by Amy BlackstoneFor more information, go to amyblackstonephd.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH KRUEGER

I was 12 years old when the first Nightmare on Elm Street movie came out. In 7th grade; my first year at John Adams Junior High School. My friend J and I quickly became obsessed with all things Freddy Krueger. A monster designed to evoke fear but, for us, he held the intrigue of the forbidden fruit. The movie did, too. It was violent, full of gratuitous (and, on reflection, extraordinarily stupid) sexualized imagery of young women in their nighties, and even had a few f-bombs scattered throughout.

We couldn’t get enough!

Freddy has remained one of the more stable men in my life. He can always be counted on to show up, whether you need/want him to or not. He’s predictable. You know what you’re gonna get with Freddy. There’s no pretense. No pretending. We all know what he’s here for. It’s cool. Do your thing, Freddy. He can’t be blamed if you think about it. As I like to say, he comes by it honestly.

Continues at https://amyblackstonephd.substack.com/p/keepin-it-real-with-krueger

Intro music: Humoresque by Antonín Dvořák from Suzuki Flute School Volume 3; Played proudly and poorly by Amy Blackstone

Outro music: Moon Over Ruined Castle by Rentarō Taki from Suzuki Flute School Volume 1; Played proudly and poorly by Amy Blackstone

For more information, go to amyblackstonephd.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.