Different Spectrums Podcast ™️

Today, we embark on an emotional journey as we delve into the poignant movie "A Man Called Otto." Trigger warning: We'll be exploring sensitive topics related to mental health and grief. Brace yourself for a deeply empathetic discussion. This film serves as a powerful metaphor for the healing process found within counseling. We witness the profound impact a therapist can have on thei...

Get ready for an extraordinary cinematic experience as we embark on a profound exploration of the movie "Air" and the transformative power of belief! Join us as we delve into the depths of human connection, self-discovery, and the incredible influence of therapy on our lives. In this captivating journey, we uncover the indescribable feeling of having someone in our lives who believes in...

Get ready for a deep dive into the thought-provoking Netflix show, "Beef"! Today, we'll be processing some powerful scenes that shed light on the hardships of depression and its various manifestations, such as anger. We'll explore how earlier childhood experiences can contribute to this depression through trauma, ultimately affecting our relationships in the present and hindering...

Get ready for a mind-blowing discussion on the hit show "Watchmen"! We'll be delving deep into the themes of vigilante justice and the dark, gritty history of Hooded Justice. But that's not all - we'll also be examining how people of color wear masks to navigate through a harsh world that constantly tries to crush them. Have you ever wondered about the emotional toll of const...

Making new friends can be a daunting task, but as the movie Step Brothers hilariously showed us, sometimes all it takes is a shared love for Prestige Worldwide and building bunk beds. But for many of us, the fear of rejection or not fitting in can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to making new friends. It's important to remember that everyone experiences these feelings, and it's okay to b...

Who wants to drink some wine and dive deep into the topic of breakups? We all know they can be tough, but they can also be a catalyst for self-discovery and growth. It's important to take the time to process your emotions and learn how to move forward in a healthy way. We'll be discussing how to find what you like and don't like in people after a breakup, as well as the importance of w...

Get ready to slam into a whole new dimension with us! Today, we're breaking down the classic movie Space Jam through a mental health lens. You may remember the monsters as the bad guys, but have you ever considered that they could represent our inner demons? The small negative thoughts that grow and turn into these beasts can be impossible to deal with and can lead to depression, anxiety, and...

Who doesn't enjoy a lil bit of drugs?! Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on the hit FX show Snowfall! In this episode, we delve deep into the complex issues of drugs, alcohol, and their far-reaching impact on our lives and the generations to come. We examine two powerful scenes that explore the themes of shame, guilt, and pride, highlighting how our fear of failure can drive us to take r...

"Reality is the only place to get a good meal." Today we process some scenes from the movie Ready Player One, where we dive into the creator of the Oasis and his possible autism, along with some insights about being present in the moment and not so distracted by technology. Join us as we talk about technology burnout and how it divides us from making a real, in-life, in-person community...

F*** Em, I choose us! Today we process a scene from the Netflix movie The Irishman. 3 scenes all surround the relationship between Frank, Russ, and Jimmy. Some powerful stuff and acting we see here. Some therapists, parents, and teachers may feel this sense of pride when their kiddo archives or moves on to the next chapter in life. I wonder how you all feel? Is it like Russ when he says, "I m...

Ima BAD BOY, hahaha. Today we process a scene from the movie The Bad Boys, where they are being taught how to be good. Little by little, we can lead people to change some behaviors, but do they really change who they are? We talk about what it's like to work with clients who think they are bad, what leads people to feel bad, and how to maybe change that. Therapy is a process; Healing is a proc...

Everyone has some good in them, right? Today we process some scenes from the show Barry, where they act out his original story as a killer in the military and are celebrated for his marksmanship. Then we look at a clip when he is dying and feels like he is waiting to die and go Up or Down for his afterlife. We talk about how some of us will do things to fit in and enjoy finally being accepted, eve...

Many men struggle to show emotions in fear of shame and embarrassment and uphold masculinity while suppressing this so call weakness (emotions, love, kindness). Today we process some scenes from the show Kim's Convenience, where we look at Appa's relationships with his children and then a scene about group therapy. How do we show love for our children, and can it sometimes come out badly....

" You are my only friend, Gohan" Today, we process a scene from the animated series Dragon Ball Z, where Piccolo sacrifices himself to protect Gohan. During this time, they have a montage of their relationship and how it's grown as a teacher and student over time. Now Piccolo loves the kiddo, and the same goes for him. We talk about learning from others; maybe they are our teachers,...

Can you help me read this menu? Today we discuss a scene from the movie 50 first dates, where he keeps trying to ask her out on a date and fails repeatedly. We chat about how funny this is but how real it is to fail when trying to meet new people, let alone ask people out. Sharing some funny stories and our dating failure, today is all just about fun and laughs. Sorry if this pod isn't the mos...

Please teach us, Kung Fu! Today we process a few scenes from the movie Minions, the rise of Gru. We see clips where they learn the art of Kung Fu to help free Gru and save his life. We thought this would be a funny scene for people to relate to when trying to learn a new skill or teaching people new things. Being on both sides of this story, I can relate a ton. We talk about frustration and self-d...

Therapy dog to the rescue! Today we process a scene from Puss in Boots, The Last Wish. We talk about Puss having a panic attack and how real it was, and how or why it happened. Puss has issues with death and his prior mistakes in life. Many of us can relate. We use this scene to process people's triggers and help identify thoughts, feelings, emotions, and more. We then discussed how to work on...

The music in the scene!! Today we process a clip from Bad Batch season 2, where Crosshair is helping a fellow clone in the snow, which has been hurt and could be seen as dead weight. Crosshair seems to feel some connection or respect for this man and takes him back to the main camp, where they both are clinging to life. We used this scene to talk about bosses, medical doctors, anger, resentment, a...

Let's talk about sensory differences and Synesthesia. Today we process a scene from the movie Ratatouille, where they show us how eating food can be an explosion of stimuli. Some people feel, see, and hear different things than others do. It cannot be cured and is highly correlated with autism. Some folks see things in colors, letters, and visuals. They may have smells that get paired with things,...

Ya, im dumpster trash for sure. Today we process some scenes from the movie Shazam. As the new movie just came out, we wanted to dive into some of the psychology of the old one. We look at the childhoods of both Billy and Thad and how they had it very hard. We talk about living with low self-worth, being stuck with bad thoughts, having poor mental health, and constantly questioning your place in t...

No love for me? Today we process a scene from the movie Black Panther 2, where we take a look at Namor's origin, his homeland, and the final fight scene. What does it mean to fight for your loved ones, your family, and your homeland? We use these scenes to talk about mental health and battling your won daemons, showing the beautiful underwater city and remembering who you are and why anger is easy...

Today we process a scene from the movie Black Panther, where we look at all three ancestral plan scenes. T'Challa sees his father and fears leaving him, causing anxiety and feelings of grief. Killmonger sees his father but shows sadness and anger for how they were left to die and murdered. Again we see T'Challa speak with his father in rage as he yells at him about how he could kill his brother an...

Today we process the personal growth of Eddie Munson in Stranger Things, where we see him kick off the show with some dramatic antic in the lunch room, to him rocking out in upsidedown to his eventual death at the teeth of a million bats. We relate his slow maturity process to stages of change and mental health aspects we all go through in life. Once an outcast to a central hero within a few days....

Today we process a scene from Stranger Things Season 4. We pick up where Veca is talking about his ideologies, why he is the way he is, and how he has become Vecna. In this process of his origin story, we see him talking about life being repetitive in many ways, rinse and repeat over and over until we die. We touch on this comment and how people are forced into these roles or practices of conformi...

Today we process a scene from the show Mandalorian. Where Luke Skywalker comes to save the day and mentor Baby Yoda. But doing this will mean he must say goodbye to Mando and give up their connection. We process letting people go so they can move on or seek better mentorship, therapy, relationship, and more. What does it take to let someone go, and how hard is it? Should you let them go, or should...