Wicked Psychotherapists

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. 🎙️ Originally released in January, we're bringing this fan-favorite episode back at the perfect time! With Adam Sandler making headlines again, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to revisit one of his most beloved films: The Wedding Singer (1998). Is Robbie Hart simply a goofy wedding singer, or is he actually o...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists , we're diving into Adam Sandler's Spaceman and exploring the hidden psychology behind one of his most thought-provoking performances. At first, we weren't quite sure what to expect from this quiet sci-fi film, but it quickly became a fascinating look at loneliness, emotio...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week, Erin and Tanya discuss Netflix's You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah and find themselves unexpectedly transported back to the awkward, confusing, and sometimes painful years of crushes, friendship drama, embarrassing moments, and trying desperately to fit in. From Stacy's obsession with the "c...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , we dive into the surprisingly layered Adam Sandler film The Cobbler — a movie that didn’t exactly win over critics, but absolutely won over us. What starts as a quirky, magical-realism story about a cobbler who can literally become other people by wearing their shoes quickly turn...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, we revisit the 2007 Adam Sandler and Kevin James comedy I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry and ask: did this movie age poorly? We’re not film critics — we’re therapists who love (and sometimes question) Adam Sandler movies and what they reveal about people, relationships, and culture...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We kick things off with a very quick review of Pauly Shore Is Dead (yes, really), then dive into Click —and what it says about doomscrolling, burnout, and living life on autopilot. We talk about work, distraction, emotional avoidance, and what it looks like when life starts feeling like it’s on fast-forward without your per...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Let’s just say… this one was definitely a very 90s experience. We’re breaking down the buddy-cop chaos with Damon Wayans, the over-the-top action scenes, visible stunt doubles, classic Adam Sandler humor, and all the cheesy moments that somehow still make it entertaining to talk about. From friendship and betrayal to ridicu...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. “Greetings and Salutations!” We’re doing a special re-release of our Heathers episode in honor of the 37th anniversary of the film’s release (March 31, 1989).  You might be wondering, “Is Adam Sandler in this movie?” He’s not—but Heathers is only six degrees from Adam since Winona Ryder starred in Mr. Deeds . We dive into t...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. One of our most popular episodes is back—and it’s just as powerful as ever. Music isn’t just something we listen to—it’s something we feel . In this re-released episode, Erin and Tanya explore the deep connection between music and mental health, and how the songs we love can shape our emotions, memories, and healing. They s...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Our Adam Sandler movie journey continues, and this week we’re diving into the 2002 film Punch-Drunk Love starring Adam Sandler. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , we explore Barry Egan — a lonely, anxious, emotionally overwhelmed man trying to navigate a world that often feels confusing and hostile. While Sandler...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Join Erin and Tanya on Wicked Psychotherapists as they rewind to the 90s with The Wedding Singer ! 🎤💔  Laugh along as they explore Adam Sandler’s journey from goofy comedy to heartfelt, emotionally raw performances.  From angsty Cure-inspired songs to Robbie Hart’s loyal friends and quirky fans, they dive into love, trust...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists , we’re breaking down Hustle (2022) starring Adam Sandler—and wow, this one hits different. 🏀✨ We dive into Sandler’s powerful shift from comedy to coach, exploring the psychology behind motivation, mental resilience, and what it really takes to believe in someone when the world doesn’...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Tanya and Erin venture into the bizarre, iconic world of Beetlejuice (1988), Tim Burton’s cult classic starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Alec Baldwin, and Geena Davis . They dive deep into the film’s eccentric charm, unpacking the psychological and intergen...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya dive into That's My Boy , one of Adam Sandler ’s most controversial and over-the-top comedies. On the surface, the film leans hard into intentionally stupid humor, shock value, and deeply inappropriate jokes. But underneath the chaos is a surprisingly clear po...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode, we revisit Billy Madison through a psychological lens, exploring what happens when emotional growth lags far behind chronological age.  While Billy is technically repeating grades, he’s also emotionally regressing—relying on privilege, humor, and avoidance instead of accountability and skill-building. We br...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Why are Hallmark movies so comforting—and why do so many of us come back to them again and again? In this re-released episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , we dig into the psychology behind Hallmark movies and explore what makes them so emotionally satisfying. From predictable storylines and familiar characters to themes of...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this rereleased episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , hosts Tanya and Erin revisit the 1986 classic Stand By Me —a film that continues to shape how we understand friendship, growing up, and emotional resilience. Through a therapist’s lens, they explore the psychological themes woven throughout the story, including childho...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week we slip into Adam Sandler’s middle era — the years where comedy meets identity, family meets frat boys, and basketball shorts somehow become a personality trait. We’re not reviewing Grown Ups 2 as much as using it as a gateway into Sandler’s evolution: the humor that aged with him, the themes that stayed constant,...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya break down the emotional heartbeat of The Outsiders — a story about loyalty, grief, and the desperate need to belong.  We dig into the psychology behind Ponyboy, Johnny, and the Greasers, exploring how trauma, class struggles, and found family shape identity and resilienc...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into the hellishly funny world of Little Nicky — Adam Sandler’s misunderstood son of Satan.  We’re unpacking family dynamics from the underworld, sibling rivalry that could literally end the world, and what it means to grow up labeled “the weird one.” From exploring...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya are heading to Salem for a wicked good time with Adam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween 🎃 We break down all the laughs, the heart, and the surprisingly deep psychological layers behind this misunderstood hero. From empathy and bullying to the power of kindness, we explore why Hu...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this re-release of a powerful episode, Erin is interviewed by Tanya about her journey with breast cancer.  Erin shares how the diagnosis and treatment affected her emotionally, how it shaped her perspective as a psychotherapist, and some of the personal experiences she encountered along the way. This episode shares perso...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This episode is a re-release of one of our most popular conversations! Tanya and Erin dive into the world of high school, reflecting on how those formative years shaped who we are as adults.  From discovering your identity and navigating friendships to learning life lessons that stick long after graduation, this episode exp...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Join Tanya and Erin on Wicked Psychotherapists as they break down the romantic comedy Just Go With It (2011).  From surprise streaming finds to the hilarious (and sometimes outrageous) twists in Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston’s chemistry, they unpack the movie’s quirky plot, lovable characters, and hidden lessons about r...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We all know grief after death or major loss—but what about the other kinds of grief we rarely name? In this re-release of one of our most powerful episodes, Erin and Tanya explore the hidden and lesser-known griefs that quietly shape our lives. From lost opportunities and shifting identities to friendships that faded and ve...