Wicked Psychotherapists

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Season One of The Wicked Psychotherapists is back—raw, unfiltered, and totally FUBAR.  Join licensed psychotherapists Erin Gray and Tanya Dos Santos as they unpack the chaos of life, relationships, and mental health with their wicked New England twist. From 80s and 90s nostalgia to today’s pop culture trainwrecks, every epi...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Dive into the captivating world of the Balloon Boy Hoax with Tanya and Erin.  In this episode, they unravel the layers of this sensational event that gripped global audiences in 2009.  Explore the Heaney family's eccentric dynamics, the media's role in amplifying the story, and the lasting impact of this bizarre i...

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 continue dissecting Adam Sandler's filmography by diving into his recent movies 'Murder Mystery' and 'Murder Mystery 2' on Netflix.  They discuss the evolution of Sandler's comedic style, the chemistry between Sandler and Jennifer Anist...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We react to Happy Gilmore 2 — the surprise Netflix hit! *There Are Spoilers* Adam Sandler is back as Happy in Happy Gilmore 2 — and we’re reacting to Netflix’s wild new sequel.  From over-the-top golf chaos to surprisingly heartfelt moments, this one had us laughing, cringing, and talking way too much about hip ligaments....

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 Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups and dig into the psychology behind nostalgia, childhood friendships, and the lifelong patterns we carry into adulthood.  From the Gen X childhoods we remember to the pressures of parenting in a digital age, we explore how early bonds shape us...

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 deep into the cult classic Office Space and unpack the very real mental health themes hiding in plain sight—burnout, toxic work environments, corporate dysfunction, and the pressure to “find meaning” in your 9 to 5. Whether you've ever hated your job, dre...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What if your entire life was secretly being broadcast to the world—would you know it? This week on Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya dive deep into the psychological layers of The Truman Show , that eerily ahead-of-its-time 1998 film starring Jim Carrey in one of his first serious roles.  We break down how this class...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists , Gen X psychotherapist Erin and her “Xennial” co-host Tanya (that sweet spot between Gen X and Millennial) dig into the hilarious emotional chaos of Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers . Think: lie detectors, lost cats, ninth-place trophies — and a whole lot of family dysfunction. Why...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Can therapy really look like what we see in Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson? In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya—two licensed therapists—take a wicked deep dive into the film’s chaotic version of “treatment.” We’re talking unethical therapy, people-pleasing person...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya keep the Adam Sandler streak alive by diving headfirst into the outrageous 2011 comedy Jack and Jill .  From twin dynamics to emotional dysregulation, sibling rivalry, and unresolved grief, we unpack the psychological gems hidden beneath the...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this week's Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya dive into the 1999 classic Big Daddy —a hilarious Adam Sandler film that surprisingly packs a serious punch about arrested development, generational pressure, and why so many people get stuck in "failure to launch" mode.  From fake five-year plans to lea...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What do golf balls, unresolved trauma, and Bob Barker have in common? You guessed it— Happy Gilmore !  In this week's episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya tee off on one of Adam Sandler’s most iconic (and unhinged) roles.  From attachment wounds and abandonment to anger management and visualization techn...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens when 1,000 strangers compete for $5 million—with shame, strategy, and survival on the line?  In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya (two real-life therapists) break down the mind games of Mr. Beast’s Beast Games . We dive into the psychology of trust, betrayal, group dynamics, and why money...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We dive into the twisted true story behind Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar —the dramatization of wellness influencer Belle Gibson , who faked cancer and built an empire on lies.  Tanya and Erin break down the psychology behind her behavior, including possible signs of Munchausen syndrome , narcissistic traits , and how emotio...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Is Ferris Bueller the fun friend—or the problem? In this week’s episode, Tanya and Erin dive deep into Ferris Bueller’s Day Off , breaking down the psychology behind Ferris’s charm, Cameron’s quiet crisis, and the sibling rivalry with Jeanie.  Through the lens of mental health and therapy, we unpack themes of narcissism, fa...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this hilarious and insightful episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , licensed therapists Tanya and Erin take on the 1998 comedy classic The Waterboy , starring Adam Sandler.  Through a mental health lens, they explore Bobby Boucher’s social isolation, explosive anger, and complex relationship with his overprotective mama....

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , we have some big laughs while diving into the even bigger heart of Mr. Deeds .  We explore why Deeds' kindness, generosity, and natural instinct to help others make him such a standout character — and why those traits still resonate today.  Through a playful psychological le...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. It’s been 40 years since The Breakfast Club first brought the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal together — and we’re diving deep into what still resonates today.  In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Tanya and Erin explore the emotional layers of this 80s classic through a psychothe...

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 revisit The Sixth Sense through a therapist’s lens—exploring how fate, unfinished business, and deep human connection guide the healing process.  What happens when a therapist doesn’t even know he’s a ghost… yet still makes space for a child to feel seen and unders...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens when therapy crosses the line?  In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , Erin and Tanya expose the chilling true story behind The Shrink Next Door .  Dive into the disturbing dynamic between Dr. Ike, a manipulative psychiatrist, and his vulnerable patient, Marty.  Discover how a trusted therapeutic relation...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens to the human mind when you’re trapped in an underground society with no access to the past?  In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists , we dive into the psychological and sociological themes of Apple TV’s Silo .  From collective trauma and authoritarian control to rebellion, mental health repression, and free...

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 the hit series Shrinking , unpacking its unique approach to therapy, emotional healing, and the challenges of navigating grief.  They explore the dynamic relationships between therapists and clients, especially the personal struggles of the main character...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Break out the martinis and tease that hair — we’re taking you inside the glamorous (and gloriously dysfunctional) world of Palm Royale !  In this wicked deep dive, your favorite Wicked Psychotherapists unravel the high society secrets, desperate social climbing, and champagne-soaked chaos of Palm Beach’s finest. From Maxine...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens when the weight of adulthood, identity struggles, and Gen X disillusionment collide? Reality Bites (1994) explores the messiness of post-college life, and in this episode, we’re breaking it all down. Join us as we dive into the film’s portrayal of finding meaning, selling out vs. staying true, and why Troy migh...

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What made Mr. Rogers more than just a beloved TV host?  In this re-released episode, we uncover how his quiet revolution in children’s television shaped emotional intelligence, mental health, and even modern therapy. From his groundbreaking approach to big emotions and tough topics to the science-backed power of his calming...