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Psychologically Minded
by Grace Fowler
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!
Episodes
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The Bookish Psychologist: Make Sure You Die Screaming by Zee Carlstrom
Here's a preview of my newest show, The Bookish Psychologist. New episodes will be out bi-weekly on the new feed. Check it out and give me a follow to listen to the future episodes! Website Instagram
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Trailer: The Bookish Psychologist
Hello! I am pivoting this show and moving to a new feed. Follow The Bookish Psychologist wherever podcasts are found. Apple Podcasts
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#91: The Psychology of Touching Grass
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...
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Mini 21: Sunk Cost Fallacy
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…
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#89: Stalking in Baby Reindeer
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…
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#89: Suicidal Ideation in Vanderpump Rules
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…
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#88: Factitious Disorder in The Act
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…
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#87: Gender Roles in Barbarian
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...
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#86: Jordan Peterson Made a Music Video (and I have to talk about it!)
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!...
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#85: What's Going on with BookTok? (ft. Jane Padilla)
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…
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#84: The Psychology of New Year's Resolutions
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...
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#83: A Court of Thorns and Roses Part 2
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…
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#82: A Court of Thorns and Roses Part 1
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…
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Mini 20: Tip of the Tongue
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 [email protected]...
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#81: The Fall of the House of Usher
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…
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#80: Jungian Archetypes in Control
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.…
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#79: Anxiety and Freud in Beau is Afraid
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…
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#78: Traumatic Grief and the Babadook
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…
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Mini 19: The Marshmallow Test
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:...
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#77: Never Been Scabbed: Drew Barrymore and the WGA Strike
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...
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#76: We Need to Talk about Dr. Phil
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…
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#75: Taylor Swift Won't Lead the Revolution (and that's okay!)
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...
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#74: The Real Housewives of Addiction
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...
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Mini 18: Gambler's Fallacy
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...
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#73: The Barbie Movie
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...
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Mini 17: Survivorship Bias
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…
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#72: Family Dynamics in Succession
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...
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#71: Queerbaiting
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…
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#70: The Trans Panic
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...
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#69: Scandoval: Anatomy of an Apology
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…
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#68: We Need to Talk about Steven Crowder
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...
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Mini 16: Harry Harlow's Experiment
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...
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Episode 67: TikTok Therapists
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…
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Episode 66: Why do we like reality tv?
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 [email protected]...
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Episode 65: Scandoval's Interview, Misogyny, and Mental Health Stigma
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...
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Episode 64: You Part 4
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...
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Mini 15: The Bobo Doll Experiment
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...
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Episode 64: The Vow/NXIVM Part 2
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...
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Episode 63: The Vow/NXIVM Part 1
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...
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Episode 62: The Kitty Genovese Case
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...
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Episode 61: We Need to Talk about Elon Musk
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…
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Mini 14: The Doll Study
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…
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Episode 60: Digital Literacy and Conspiracy Theories in This Place Rules
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...
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Episode 59: Galentine's Day ft Anne Renaud PhD
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...
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Episode 58: Relationship Dynamics in The White Lotus Season 1
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...
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Mini 13: Little Albert
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 [email protected]...
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Episode 57: We Need to Talk about Andrew Tate
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…
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Special Crossover Episode: The Cynic's Guide to Hippy Stuff
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…
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Episode 56: We Need to Talk About Ye
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...
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Episode 55: Child Stars (featuring Anne Renaud PhD)
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...
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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!
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