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Popcorn Psychology, 153 episodes. Page 1 of 2.

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Obsession: Avoidance, grief and trauma

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Now & Then: The Psychology of Growing Up

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ET: Aliens, Sibling Relationships and Keys

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A Knight's Tale: Self-Determination, Chosen Family and Self Care

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What About Bob!: Differential Diagnosing & Egotistical Therapists

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Bridget Jones's Diary: Undiagnosed ADHD in Adult Women & Dating

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Muppets Christmas Carol: Attachment Wounds & Values

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The Family Stone: Grief, Family Dynamics, Meredith.

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Sinners: Systemic Trauma & Musical Healing

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KPop Demon Hunters: Identity, Shame, and Healing Connections

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The Neverending Story: Identity, Grief, & Healing Through Stories

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The Last of Us LIVE at FanExpo Chicago 2025

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Thunderbolts Panel Live from FanExpo Chicago 2025

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Big Fish: Having a Complicated Relationship With Your Parent

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Moonstruck: Identity Crises and Relationships

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Thunderbolts*: What Happens When Trauma Gets Superpowers?

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Godzilla Minus One: Moral Injury & Collective Trauma

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Starship Troopers: Adolescent Development & Propaganda

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Inside Out 2: The Impact of Anxiety

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding & Enmeshment

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A Christmas Story: Kids & Their Parents

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Home Alone: Family Issues, Holiday Stress, and KEVIN!!!

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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Accepting What Makes You Different
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House of the Dragon Live at Fan Expo Chicago 2024 with Dr. Vanessa Hintz

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Addams Family Values: Stunted Development, Anti-Social Traits, and Family Systems

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Nope: Sibling Dynamics & Dissociation

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District 9: Dehumanization, Empathy, and Forced Perspective Change

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The Breakfast Club: Parental Influence & Societal Roles w/ Molly McAleer

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Jumanji & Trauma Reactions

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Princess Mononoke & Values

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Autonomy & Actualization

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: Arrested Development, Egocentrism, and Facing your Shadow

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Arrival: Communication & Existentialism

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Barbie: What Was I Made For?

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Saltburn: Antisocial Personality Disorder & Dysfunctional Families

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Never Been Kissed: Neurodivergence & Predatory Relationships

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Why You Need Your Memories

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Seinfeld & Festivus: Trauma & Personality Disorders

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Jingle All the Way and Being a Present Parent

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Fried Green Tomatoes: Identity & Chosen Family

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Whiplash: Tough Love vs Abuse

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The Shining: Domestic Violence, PTSD, & The Psychology of Kubrick

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The Addams Family: Psychopathy and Enmeshment

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Special Live Episode from FanExpo Chicago 2023
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Inception with Dr. Isaac Taitz: Consciousness, Dreaming, & Shame

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Wakanda Forever: Layers of Grief

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Up w/ Raiders of the Lost Podcast!

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The Mummy: Why Do People Go On Adventures??

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Spider-Man No Way Home: Corrective Experiences, Grief, & Empathy

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A Goofy Movie: Parenting Styles & Parenting Teens

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Fantastic Mr. Fox: Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Its Impact on Family Dynamics

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LOTR: The Return of the King - Chosen Family, Purpose, & Heroism

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Terminator 2: Schizoaffective Disorder & Normalized Criminal Behavior

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Everything Everywhere All at Once: Intergenerational Trauma & Nihilism

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500 Days of Summer: Situationships, Adjustment, and Depression

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Thank You For Smoking: Gaslighting, Moral Flexibility, & Work/Life Balance

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The Grinch: Holidays, PTSD, and Situational Triggers

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Bonus Episode: Interview with the creators of The Retaliators

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Hook: Anxiety, Parenting, & Cluster B Diagnoses

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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Ecological Grief, Individuation, and Internal Family Systems

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Reservation Dogs: The Impact of Suicide and Grief Within a Community

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Coraline: Neglectful Parents, Under-stimulated Children, & Grooming

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Hocus Pocus: The Importance of Listening to Children

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Encanto: Perfectionism, Co-Dependency, & Intergenerational Trauma

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Inside Out: Why Do We Have Feelings?

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Moonrise Kingdom: The Idea of the Emotionally Disturbed Child

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The Batman: Identity, Loss, and Betrayal w/ Special Guest Dr. Travis Langley

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Marvel and Mental Health Panel Live at Fan Expo Chicago 2022
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Gone Girl: Betrayal, Identity Development, & The Cool Girl

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Stranger Things: Trauma, Grief, and Dissociation Live at Fan Expo

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Brokeback Mountain: Trauma, Anger, and Homophobia w/Special Guest Patrick Serrano

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To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar: The Power of Community

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Casino Royale: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Attachment, and Trauma

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Crazy Rich Asians: Culture Shock, Families, & Marriage

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Confidence, Grief, and Empowerment

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Pride and Prejudice and Anxiety

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Frozen 1&2: Empowerment & Self Acceptance w/Special Guest Dr. Shelly Clevenger

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The Fellowship of the Ring: Shame, Dissociation, and Trauma Bonds w/ Special Guests the Southgate Media Group

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Ghostbusters: Psychology Experiments, Social Skills, & The Innovation Mindset

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The Babadook: Complicated Grief, Sleep Deprivation Psychosis, and Parental Burnout w/Special Guest Kristen Meinzer

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Mrs. Doubtfire: Couples Dynamics, Divorce, and Resourcing

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Black Panther: Family Secrets, Representation, and Socio-Cultural Wellness w/ Capes on the Couch and Pop Mythology

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Grief w/ Special Guests Symptom Media

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Wandavision: Grief, EMDR, and Attachment Trauma

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Spirited Away: Trust And Empowerment

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The Birdcage and The Power of Authenticity

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Midsommar: Panic Disorder, Narcissism, & Cults

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Sleep Talking: Generational Trauma and the Creative Process w/ Director Jess Costa

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Return of the Jedi: Jungian Archetypes, Attachment, Communication and More w/ Special Guest Dr. Kirk Honda

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Basic Instinct: A Case of Fake Psychology

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The Departed: Dual Identities, Bad Movie Therapy, and Police Mental Health w/ Special Guest Officer Al

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Hunger Games Mockingjay 1&2: Ongoing Trauma, Dissociation, and The Dark Triad

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Love and Basketball: Adjustment Disorder, Identity, and Vulnerability

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Sleepless in Seattle: Parenting, Dating, & Emotional Cheating

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Easy A: Teen Identity, Emerging Sexuality, and Helping Teens

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Us: An Interdisciplinary Analysis with The Seers of Ardham

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Elf: Cultural Norms, Work/Life Balance, & The Holiday Spirit

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While You Were Sleeping: Interpersonal Skills, Families, & The Holidays

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V for Vendetta: Complex Trauma and Conspiracy Theories

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Practical Magic: Generational Trauma, Acceptance, Identity

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