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What's there to say about a mobster and a psychoanalyst? Well, Jess and Megan have a few thoughts. Join them as they discuss Season 6, Episode 20: The Blue Comet, the penultimate episode of the beloved series. Besides many shootings, The Blue Comet also reveals how the relationship between Tony Soprano and Dr. Melfi ends. In Part I, we delve into the ethical considerations of the therapist di...

The 1975 film Jaws reveals so much about trauma, bureaucratic incompetence, lack of parental supervision, and of course, the insides of a shark's stomach. Join Megan and Jess as they discuss the making of Jaws,  growing up with this classic story, and what an animatronic shark can teach us about fear.  Sources:  "Jaws." IMDB. Link .  Forcen, Fernando Espi. "Jaws and Cinematic N...

Attempting to understand the 2023 film Saltburn , Jess and Megan discuss the diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Greek mythology, mounds of dirt, style over substance, and much more.  Sources:  Frazier, Issac. "'Saltburn' Review (Spoilers Ahead): Class up-fighting or psychopathy?" The Valley Forge. Link "A psychopath lacks empathy just like a person with frontal...

Jess and Megan are back after a break for cold weather, holiday travel, and, yes, even more apocalyptic dread. We know it's terrible out there, everyone, and we continue to do all we can to show up in our lives in mindful, thoughtful ways, including how we position ourselves for change and advocacy. We continue to turn to this podcast as a fun project. We hope it can provide some levity for y...

Thanks for being part of our podcast! To celebrate over 500 downloads, we have a Bonus episode! Jess and Megan discuss their takes on triggers and glimmers, holiday music, and more.  Thank you for listening! Please like, rate, and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find us on social media @imtriggeredpod or send us an email with questions or reqests imtriggeredpod@gmail.com. Edited by...

Ho ho ho! It's a double feature full of grumpy delight! Join Jess and Megan as they normalize your holiday stressors and break down the holiday classic Bad Santa along with the pandemic present of Happiest Season . Grab your sandwiches, drink some egg nog, and cozy up with our newest episode.  Sources for this episode:  IMDB. Bad Santa. Link .  IMDB. Happiest Season. Link.   West, Lindy. (202...

Getting into the absurd mess that is the Netflix film Clinical, Jess and Megan discuss the misrepresentation of therapists in the media, and what this film could have maybe, sort of, been like if it accurately depicted therapy in even the slightest way.  Listen for the giggles and get prepped for a holiday-themed thriller.   Sources for this episode:  IMDB. C linical. Link .  Singer, M. T. and Lal...

Talking about the  GOAT for dramatic television, this episode focuses on Season 2 Episode 3 of Breaking Bad , wherein one Walter White fakes a fugue state. Jess and Megan get into dissociative states, the Skylar White hate, duty to warn laws, and more!  Sources for this episode:  IMDB. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 3: Bit by a Dead Bee. Link .  Aviv, Rachel. "How a Young Woman Lost Her Identi...

It's the classic institutional movie! Set in the 60s, Girl, Interrupted is filmed decades later with some of the ninety-est stars ever. Jess and Megan get into stigmatized diagnoses, what people do all day when they are in treatment, and their opinions on the most triggering haircuts.  Sources for this episode:  Girl, Interrupted . IMDB.  Kaysen, Susanna. (1993). Girl, Interrupted. Turtle Bay...

It's spooky season so let's check out this very dark documentary about Staten Island, the Willowbrook Institution, and urban legends. Jess and Megan discuss the dangers of hearsay, the community need for scapegoats, and what the heck they think happened to those missing kids. Triggers abound!   Sources for this episode: Cropsey. IMDB. Nemiroff, P. (2010). "Interview: Cropsey Directo...

For the very first episode, Jess and Megan discuss the classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, including the realities of institutional employment, the traumatic experiences of carceral healthcare, and also- how did that room get trashed so quickly?  Sources for this episode: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . IMDB. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Film). Wikipedia. Andrews, Tr...