Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast

Cutis Anserina! 04.04.2022 19:30 ↓

Does music sometimes give you goosebumps, the chills, or make you cry?  Here's why!

Groupthink 28.03.2022 19:13 ↓

Chris Levine discusses this concept, and how there are better ways to reason.

Psychology on Vinyl- Rush: "Permanent Waves" 26.03.2022 23:41 ↓

Thanks for your patience with my being ill!  My voice is (almost) back!  This time we uncover the intricacies of this gem of a record.  

Psychology on Vinyl- Beck: "Sea Change" 16.03.2022 17:35 ↓

Chris Levine explores perhaps one of the best post break-up albums of all time.

Psychobabble, Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? Fa fa fa fa, fa fa fa, fa fa fa... 12.03.2022 18:16 ↓

Chris Levine conquers psychobabble and includes a recipe for Albondigas soup.

Power Ballads, the Antidote to Toxic Masculinity 08.03.2022 18:19 ↓

What is Toxic Masculinity?  Does it only favor a stereotype? Chris Levine discusses.

EPISODE 100! Psychology on Vinyl- The Beatles: "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band" 06.03.2022 23:17 ↓

Thanks for getting us to our 100th episode.  A groundbreaking album as a mile marker for this show. 

Psychology on Vinyl- "The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society" 02.03.2022 20:40 ↓

Chris Levine discusses this original concept album and how it illustrates how we sometimes look back to the past in our lives.

Religion and Politics and Bears, Oh My! 26.02.2022 21:35 ↓

In this episode Chris Levine explains why tradition often dictates, us as well as man's inability to rule over man.

Psychology on Vinyl- Nick Drake: "Pink Moon" 23.02.2022 18:30 ↓

Chris Levine delves into the psychology behind this often-forgotten work.

Psychology on Vinyl- "Alice Clark" 20.02.2022 19:43 ↓

Chris Levine invites you to listen to and reflect upon a hidden gem Soul record by Alice Clark, and also introduces a great song from the band Aerwave.

Psychology on Vinyl: REM- "Automatic for the People" 16.02.2022 22:39 ↓

Chris Levine rediscovers and psychologically analyzes this epic work by REM.

Strategery! I'm the Decider! 12.02.2022 19:10 ↓

Chris Levine gives you a pep talk.  You deserve one.

Psychology on Vinyl: The Smiths- "Louder Than Bombs" 10.02.2022 17:37 ↓

Chris Levine draws out the psychology behind this classic compilation album.

Psychology on Vinyl: J.B. Lenoir- "Alabama Blues" 05.02.2022 18:10 ↓

Chris Levine sings the praises of one of the best Blues artists you have (probably) never heard of.  Also, check out our new website! refresherpodcast.yolasite.com

The Looking Glass Self Theory 01.02.2022 18:32 ↓

How much of how we view ourselves is dependent on what others think of us?  Chris Levine discusses.

Psychology on Vinyl: Frank Sinatra-"In the Wee Small Hours" 30.01.2022 18:13 ↓

One of the first concept albums, Chris Levine reviews the psychological messages and impact of this important album.

Psychology on Vinyl: Tears For Fears- "Songs from the Big Chair" 26.01.2022 20:01 ↓

Chris Levine analyzes this 1980's classic album from a psychological standpoint.

Psychology on Vinyl: Linton Kwesi Johnson- "Bass Culture" 23.01.2022 18:09 ↓

Chris Levine takes apart a great Reggae album psychologically to dwell on its artistry.

The Forer Effect- Fresh Off the Gilly Wagon 19.01.2022 18:55 ↓

We have so much in common!!! Really?  Or could it be the Forer Effect?  Chris Levine discusses.

Psychology on Vinyl: Radiohead- "OK Computer" 16.01.2022 19:11 ↓

This classic record by Radiohead is viewed from a psychological standpoint by Chris Levine.

Psychology on Vinyl: Joni Mitchell- "Hejira" 12.01.2022 18:32 ↓

Chris Levine follows the psychology of travel and life's journey through this classic album.

Psychology Mythology 09.01.2022 22:39 ↓

Chris Levine discusses things we may have been taught about psychology that simply aren't true.  

Psychology on Vinyl: Stevie Wonder- "Songs in the Key of Life" 05.01.2022 22:43 ↓

In this installment of our Psychology on Vinyl series, Chris Levine looks at the psychology surrounding and included within this classic album.

Psychology on Vinyl: Lou Reed-"Berlin" 01.01.2022 19:25 ↓

On the 5th installment on Refresher's "Psychology on Vinyl" series, Chris Levine delves into this classic Lou Reed album.