Reel Psych

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Reel Psych

Hosted by Dr. JD Barton (a licensed clinical psychologist) and Dr. Joanna Witkin (a cognitive neuroscientist), Reel Psych is a podcast where we give our completely unnecessary professional opinions on the lives, minds, and relationships in all of your favorite movies!!

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    13 Going on 30 (IS ABOUT FIRST LOVE 😍)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Deep conversations about love, an exploration of development, and a movie with TWO AVENGERS IN IT!!! Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Election (is about GRIT and SEXISM!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! An intense conversation about grit and sexism, an exploration of teachers as bullies, and a long conversation on consent!Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. 46

    The Glass Onion (IS ABOUT DUMB RICH PEOPLE!?!?)

    This episode has EVERYTHING - a new year chat, a love of Janelle Monae, and a conversation on what the deal is with the mega rich!Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. 45

    Home Alone (is about MATERNAL GUILT!?!?!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! A discussion about the impact of maternal guilt, a deep dive on the science of birth order, and a SHOCKING CONFESSION FROM JOANNA THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SHAKEN TO YOUR CORE!!!!!!Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. 44

    Love Actually (is about LOVE, ACTUALLY!!!)

    Wow, this special holiday episode has EVERYTHING!! Facts about Love, a conversation about love versus infatuation, and a TOTAL TAKE DOWN OF THIS FILM EVEN THOUGH WE BOTH KIND OF LIKE IT???Follow us @ReelPsychRate, Review, SUBSCRIBE and TELL FRIENDS PLEASE!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. 43

    Maid in Manhattan (is about CLASSISM!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Racism, classism, and OUR CONTINUED LOVE FOR JENNIFER LOPEZ!!!!Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. 42

    Black Panther (is about COLONIZATION!!!)

    This (belated) Episode has EVERYTHING!!!!! Deep conversations on colonization, liberation, and superheroes!!!! Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. 41

    Hook (is about Stockholm syndrome!?!?)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Conversations and information on Stockholm syndrome, discussions about repressed memories, and lots more! Follow us @ReelPsych! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  9. 40

    Clue (Is About MURDERS!?!?!?!?)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Talks on true crime, and exploration of the minds of killers, and lots of chat from us about how much we love this movie! Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  10. 39

    The Craft (is about Teenage Mental Health!?!?!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!!! An exploration of the psychological benefits and drawbacks of revenge, a conversation about the validity of the goth experience, and a discussion of what actually causes people to become "the weirdos, mister."Follow us @ReelPsychLike, Subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  11. 38

    CODA (is about SECOND CULTURE KIDS!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Conversations about disability, an exploration of the relationships between siblings with different identities, and a BIG CONVERSATION about why being Deaf is AMAZING!!!! Follow us @ReelPsychPlease please please tell a friend!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  12. 37

    First Wives Club (GOT US VERY ANGRY ABOUT THE PATRIARCHY!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Conversations about the research on divorce, an exploration of everything we need to change about the world, and a lot of anger from your hosts about biases in research!!!! Follow us @ReelPsychLike, subscribe, and TELL TWO FRIENDS!!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  13. 36

    Princess Diaries (IS AN INSTRUMENT OF OPPRESSION!?!?!?)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Long talks about why we love makeovers, an exploration of introversion as it impacts friendship, and real talk about The Halo Effect and how it impacts us every day! Follow us @ReelPsychRate, Subscribe, and TELL TWO FRIENDS!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  14. 35

    Passing (IS VERY PERSONAL FOR US!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Discussions about colorism, explorations of the multiracial experience, and a VERY INTENSE FIGHT between JD and Joanna about a racism test that Harvard invented. Follow us @ReelPsychRate, Review, Subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  15. 34

    Miss Congeniality (THE SEASON 2 PREMIER!!!!!!)

    Welcome back!!! This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Discussions on disordered eating, the impact that pageants have on women, and a DEEP DIVE on OBJECTIFICATION THEORY!!!Follow us @ReelPsychRate, Review, SUBSCRIBE and TELL A FRIEND!!!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  16. 33

    50 First Dates (is WAY MORE RACIST THAN WE THOUGHT!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Long talks about the history of racism and comedy, conversations about compassionate care for folx with memory deficits, and REAL SCIENCE about memory and how brains hold onto all of it! This is the SEASON 1 FINALE!!!! So thanks for listening! We will be back on September 6th with Season 2! We love you all!!! Follow us @ ReelPsychRate, review, SUBSCRIBE and TELL A FRIEND!!!! <3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  17. 32

    Crazy Rich Asians (is about intracultural diversity!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!!! Lots of discussion about a love of this movie, conversations about wealth disparity in relationships and A LOT of conversation about the realities about Asian and Asian-American mental health!!!! Follow us @reelpsychRate, review SUBSCRIBE and TELL A FRIEND!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  18. 31

    Hustlers (is about LABOR LAWS!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!! A deep dive on our love of Jennifer Lopez, conversations about sex and shame, and the REAL TRUTH on sex work as a REAL JOB! Follow us @ReelPsychRate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!! Reading: Stigmatized in Stilettos (http://hdl.handle.net/1993/32776)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Mrs Doubtfire (is not about gender????)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!!!! Conversations about divorce, an exploration about parenting styles, and the real info on Peter Pan syndrome! Follow us @reelpsychLike, subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  20. 29

    Wall-E (is about LOVE and ANTHROPOMORPHISM!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!!! Talks on the psychology of LOVE and LOVING, real info on WHY THINGS SEEM HUMAN WHEN THEY ARE ACTUALLY ROBOTS, and also we talk about how even robots are RACIST!Follow us @ ReelPsychRate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  21. 28

    Mommie Dearest (is about abuse and resilience) WITH Brandon Kyle Goodman!!!

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Intergenerational trauma, important info about child abuse, and gay icons getting the attention they DESERVE!!!Featuring the GENIUS of Brandon Kyle Goodman - Preorder their book "You Gotta Be You: Embrace This messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are" TODAY!!!!Follow us @reelpsychLike, subscribe, review, and TELL A FRIEND!!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  22. 27

    The Devil Wears Prada (is about Andy's horrible friends!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Talks about gender and leadership, discussions about Andy's horribly unsupportive friends, and REAL FACTS ABOUT THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF LUXURY GOODS!!!!! Follow us @reelpsychLike, subscribe, review, and TELL A FRIEND!!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  23. 26

    Real Women Have Curves (is about intergenerational conflict)!!!

    This episode has EVERYTHING!! Racism, Fat-phobia, and A LOT OF CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE STRUGGLE OF BEING A FIRST GENERATION AMERICAN!!! Follow us @ReelPsychRate, Review, SUBSCRIBE, and TELL A FRIEND!!!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    The Descendants (with OSCAR-WINNING SCREENWRITER Jim Rash!!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! A discussion about the new diagnostic manual, explorations about the brain's reactions to grief, and an in-depth discussion with one of the film's writers - JIM RASH!!!! Follow us - @ReelPsychRate, Review, Subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND!!!!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  25. 24

    Obvious Child is about Abortion (With OBGYN, Dr. Siva Iyer!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! A discussion about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's case, talks on the psychological implications of abortion, and real OBGYN Dr. Siva Iyer giving TRUTHS about abortion care and family planning! Follow @ReelPsychRate, Review, Subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND!!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Saved!

    This episode has EVERYTHING! The ACTUAL power of prayer, a rundown on conver$ion therapy, and a LOT OF INFO ABOUT OUR OWN RELIGIOUS TRAUMA! Follow us @reelpsychRate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!! <3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    She's the Man (is about gender cosplay)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Exploration of figuring out lies, a discussion on the genius that is Amanda Bynes, and WE SOLVE ALL THE ISSUES OF TRANSPHOBIA IN SPORTS!!!!! Follow us @reelpsychRate, Review, Subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND!!!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  28. 21

    Heathers

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! Studies on bullying, explorations of cultural backlash, and a lot of information on teen suicide. Trans Lifeline - (877) 565-8860Trevor Project – www.thetrevorproject.orgNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 800-273-8255  Follow us @ReelPsychRate, review, subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  29. 20

    Boys Don't Cry (with Special Guest Host - Miles McKenna!!!)

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!!! Explorations of the history of transgender diagnoses in psychology, facts about transBRAINS, and an in-depth look at his experience as the FIRST TRANS MAN TO EVER GUEST HOST ON THIS PODCAST - Author - Actor - Social Media Creator - Miles McKenna!!! Follow us @ReelPsychRate, Review, SUBSCRIBE and TELL A FRIEND PLEEEEEEASE! <3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Pixar's Inside Out

    This episode has EVERYTHING! A conversation on the REAL science behind this fantasy world, an exploration of how emotions impact memory, and REAL insights on the functional importance of your feelings!!! Follow us @ReelPsychRate, review, subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND THANK YOU WE LOVE YOU!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  31. 18

    Center Stage

    Thie episode has EVERYTHING! Conversations on facial recognition, exploration of children with expertise, and A LOT ABOUT EATING DISORDERS!!!!Also - this one ended up LONG. ENJOY THE BONUS CONTENT, LOVES!Please rate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!!Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  32. 17

    Office Space

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! The real talk on hypnosis, the GREAT RESIGNATION, and a cute little conversation about our own relationships to work and employment!Rate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!!Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Juno

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!! A long list of facts about the pregnant brain, real stats on parental satisfaction, and a LONG love letter to this film and all of the people who made it. Please rate, review, and SUBSCRIBE!!! Tell a friend and follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  34. 15

    Ghostbusters (1984)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Stalking, a conversation on Asperger's vs Autism, and a deep dive on the real research on ESP and precognition!! Follow us @ReelPsychRate, review, subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  35. 14

    Now and Then

    This episode has EVERYTHING! A deep dive on fat-shaming, hard-hitting questions about how old these women would be now, and real science on the POWER OF FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS!!!Follow us @ReelPsychRate, review, subscribe, and TELL A FRIEND! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Scream (1997)

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Facts on the impact of suspense on the brain, benevolent sexism, horror gays, and WHAT EVEN IS A SOCIOPATH??? Follow us @reelpsychRate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  37. 12

    Easy A

    This episode has EVERYTHING!!!! The psychology of lying, an exploration of sexual activity and teenage popularity, and the myth of the nymphomaniac! Follow us and send us your thoughts @reelpsychRate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND!!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  38. 11

    The Big Lebowski

    This episode has EVERYTHING! Man stuff, guy stuff, DUDE STUFF, and conversations on narcissistic nationalism! Rate, review, subscribe! Follow us @ReelPsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  39. 10

    Call Me By Your Name

    This episode has (gay) EVERYTHING! Gay brains, gay relationships, and (not really gay) gay people! Take a listen and hear about why we don't even know if they even ARE GAY! Follow us @reelpsychRate, review, and SUBSCRIBE!!!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  40. 9

    Breakfast at Tiffany's

    This episode has EVERYTHING! We talk about attachment styles in adult romantic relationships, emotion-color synesthesia, we demystify borderline personality disorder, and get to the bottom of Holly Golightly: is she a feminist icon or prototypal manic pixie dream girl?Follow us @reelpsychLike, Subscribe, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  41. 8

    Thelma and Louise

    This episode has EVERYTHING: Feminism, Developmental Theories, and a bunch of Linguistic Anthropology! Follow us @reelpsychLike, Subscribe, and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  42. 7

    Edward Scissorhands

    This episode has EVERYTHING! We talk MLMs, savant syndrome, social deprivation, societal perceptions of disability, and, of course, critically assess classic films through a 2022 lens! Does it hold up? Spoiler alert: sort of!Follow on ig @ReelPsych and DM us your thoughts!Rate, Review, Subscribe and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!Reference from today: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677584/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  43. 6

    The Fast and the Furious

    This episode has EVERYTHING! We've got race cars and toxic masculinity and a deep psychological assessment of WHY ANYONE WOULD LIKE THIS MOVIE! We had fun talking about it so we think you'll have fun listening to us have fun talking about it! Follow on ig @ReelPsychRate, Review, Subscribe and TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  44. 5

    Disney's Encanto

    This episode has EVERYTHING: Magic - Anxiety Disorders - and SO MUCH INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA!!! Please give it a listen, hit subscribe and leave us a gorgeous review!ig: @reelpsychAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  45. 4

    The Notebook

    This episode has EVERYTHING: Toxic Masculinity, Authoritarian Parenting Styles, AND Touching (albeit unrealistic) Examples of Alzheimer's Dementia! Find us on ig @reelpsych and tell us what you think and what you want to see! Please SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, and GIVE US 5 STARS!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  46. 3

    West Side Story

    Welcome back! On this episode, Drs Witkin and Barton discuss Spielberg's West Side Story - They have lots to say about Race, Gender, and Intergenerational TRAUMA!!!Please give this a listen, tell your friends, and then give us a 5 star rating so we can keep making these episodes for you!Got an idea for a future episode? Send us a DM on Instagram @reelpsychHappy New Year!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  47. 2

    Runaway Bride

    Drs Witkin and Barton talk about the incredibly messed-up relationship between Ike (Richard Gere) and Maggie (Julia Roberts) in Runaway Bride! This episode has everything: Narcissism, Attachment Styles, and lots of commentary about stalking!The article cited in the episode is below! Please Rate, Review, and SUBSCRIBE!!! <3Got an idea for a future episode? Send us a DM on Instagram @reelpsych! Brenman, E. (1993). Freud's' On Narcissism: An Introduction': Edited by Joseph Sandler, Ethel Spector Person and Peter Fonagy. New Haven and London. International Journal of Psycho-Analysis, 74, 627-630.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Season 1 Trailer!!!!

    We are so happy you've found us! Please SUBSCRIBE! We promise we are nice and you will like our podcast!!! <3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Dr. JD Barton (a licensed clinical psychologist) and Dr. Joanna Witkin (a cognitive neuroscientist), Reel Psych is a podcast where we give our completely unnecessary professional opinions on the lives, minds, and relationships in all of your favorite movies!!

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