Omar Torres

Pop Therapy

Health EN ↓ 43 episodes

"Pop Therapy" is a deeply personal and meta exploration of the intersection between psychology and pop culture through interviews, story telling, and clinical analysis. The host aims to discover what it would be like if pop culture had their own individual therapist. "Pop Therapy" hopes to strike a balance between a therapy session and a conversation among friends. Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/PopTherapy

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Omar Torres

Episodes

Mini Episode: Maybe there's an evolutionary reason why you're drawn to red flags? 07.07.2026 20:18

Our brain's threat detector and dating. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ Photo by Daniel Seung Lee: https://danielseunglee.com/ Cover design by Bryan Barham: https://www.bryan-barham.com/ Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/PopTherapy

Mini Episode: Friendship and dating 30.06.2026 27:08

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ Photo by Daniel Seung Lee: https://danielseunglee.com/ Cover design by Bryan Barham: https://www.bryan-barham.com/ Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/PopTherapy

Mini Episode: Plants and Showtime's Couples Therapy 23.06.2026 22:03

Re-processing "I know how to talk to people" (W/ Juan Torres-Falcon) 16.06.2026 1:02:38

Re-processing Ep. 6 "You meet the best people at the food table" (W/ Johnny Sibilly) 09.06.2026 1:04:53

Revisiting an episode with one of my favorite humans, Johnny Sibilly. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ Photo by Daniel Seung Lee: https://danielseunglee.com/ Cover design by Bryan Barham: https://www.bryan-barham.com/ Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/PopTherapy

Mini Episode: Seek out delight 02.06.2026 10:44

It's a mini episode folks! Today I talk about a book I'm reading that discusses the importance of seeking out delight. Read how to make your brain your best friend: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773408/how-to-make-your-brain-your-best-friend-by-rachel-barr/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.ins...

Re-processing "My 9th Circle of Hell" (With Ian Paget) 27.05.2026 57:26

Hi all! During my little hiatus we will be revisiting some old episodes so you don't miss me TOO much :) Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ Photo by Daniel Seung Lee: https://danielseunglee.com/ Cover design by Bryan Barham: https://www.bryan-barham.com/ Leave a voicemail: https...

Ep. 35 "I know, I'm sorry but, we have to talk about AI" (W/ Omar) 19.05.2026 34:42

Welcome to the season 2 finale where I catch you all up on what I've been reading, what video games I've been playing, and what I've been watching. I help you practice micro-dosing rage bait and we of course talk about something that at this points seem's inescapable...AI. Be sure to tune in! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the p...

Ep. 34 "I am often not speechless but..." (W/Cate Hickey) 12.05.2026 57:07

Hello and welcome everyone! Eating disorders and disordered eating are topics that are often misunderstood so today we have an eating disorder specialist with us to help us grow our understanding, awareness, and compassion as it relates to this disorder. Join us as we discuss the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating as well as some myths and misconceptions and eating disorde...

Ep. 33 " A really helpful tool in bringing me back home to myself" (W/ Jack Bauer) 05.05.2026 1:06:09

On today's episode we're gonna slow things down and catch our breaths. Please join me in welcoming our guest Jack Bauer to talk to us about all things breath work! Need help slowing down and self soothing? Need help getting that extra bit of energy to help get you through a work out, then you're going to want to stay tuned and listen as Jack talks to us about his journey with breat...

Ep. 32 "Hot take, I love Times Square" (W/ Dr. James Scholl) 28.04.2026 1:25:01

Ever wonder what the best way to recover after a long night out? The answer might surprise you! Sleep is fundamental to our existence so today's episode is all about one of, if not the most, universal experience...Sleep! We are joined today by sleep specialist Dr. James Scholl as we explore the importance and function of sleep. Dr. Scholl gives us some shocking facts about sleep that blow my...

Ep. 31 " Then the early 2000's hit and it was a mess for everyone" (W/ Kimia Moghadam) 21.04.2026 48:52

I cannot wait for y'all to listen to today's episode with friend and fellow therapy Kimia Moghadam. On this episode we talk about the influence of pop culture on dating and some of the common love/dating myths we bust. Join us as we discuss what pop culture gets wrong about dating and how it's lead us to pursue unrealistic depictions of love. Tune in and don't miss out! Follow...

Ep. 30 "Should you tell your kids the truth about Santa?" (W/ Omar Torres) 14.04.2026 40:17

It's our 7 month anniversary! To mark the occasion with have another solo episode. So, join me as I discuss the pros and cons of telling your kids the truth about Santa, the impact of AI on our ability to be vulnerable, and how the conservative movement isn't as unified as they'd like you to believe. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow th...

Ep. 29 "He wants to take me to Chipotle, is this a date?" (W/Dan Rosales) 07.04.2026 1:21:05

I hope today's episode gives you a little bit of hope because today we speak with broadway performer Dan Rosales! Join us as Dan talks about the show he is currently in, Great Gatsby, and the road that got him there. As well as one of his favorite pieces of wisdom that he lives by. I also spend some time talking about an issue that most Americans agree on in the hopes of making you realize t...

Ep. 28 "Therapy makes you hotter" (W/ Omar Torres) 31.03.2026 23:15

On today’s episode I share words of wisdom that I try to live by as well of things I tell myself when life gets brutal. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ Photo by Daniel Seung Lee: https://danielseunglee.com/ Cover design by Bryan Barham: https://www.bryan-barham.com/...

Ep. 27 "This is Boston's Carrie Bradshaw" (W/ Meredith Goldstein) 24.03.2026 55:55

Join us as we chat with Relationship advice columnist, author, and podcast host Meredith Goldstein! We talk all things relationships (and maybe a little bit of Buffy). Listen in as Meredith talks about the path that led her to writing an advice column, how her therapist helped her think more "in parts", common questions she comes across, and how therapy helped her understand the importa...

Ep. 26 "I'm in your cheering section" (W/Omar) 17.03.2026 39:29

We're back with new episodes folks! Join me as I go share my latest thoughts on Hulu making the biggest mistake of its LIFE in not moving forward with the new Buffy series as well as my airport pet peeves. I also answer questions from you! The audience. Join me as I talk about dating, work, and the ways in which I help clients get out of their own heads. You don't want to miss out! ...

Re-processing Ep. 4 "What it's like to date a therapist" (W/Mike Russo) 10.03.2026 1:06:34

Take a walk down memory lane with me as we revisit episode 4 with my partner and discuss the most common questions he gets from people when they find out he is dating a therapist. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ Photo by Daniel Seung Lee: https://danielseunglee.com/ Cover design by...

Re-processing Ep. 2 "That is genetics...And botox" (W/ Nathan Jun) 03.03.2026 40:26

I moved this week, YAY! But it means I had zero time to give you the new episode you deserve. Dont fire me! Please join me in revisiting episode 2 with the always informative and entertaining, Nathan Jun. Ill be back very soon with new episodes :) Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyoutriedtherapy/ Follow the podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptherapythepod/ P...

Ep. 23 "I used to steal my mom's old Vogue magazines by the way" (W/ Randy Cousin) 24.02.2026 1:17:54

All this America's Next Top Model documentary talk made my choice for next guest obvious. Please welcome Randy Cousin! Randy Is head of Collaborations, partnerships AND styling at Tommy Hilfiger and has styled some of your favorite celebrities from The Wu-Tang Clan to Shawn Mendes (just to name a few). We talk about the evolution of the fashion industry with the latest ANTM documentary servin...

Ep. 22 "None of it was for show or for public consumption" (W/ Eliot Glazer) 17.02.2026 1:25:02

Ok I know the sound quality is bad BUT todays guest is just SOOOOO dang good. Please welcome Eliot Glazer! Eliot is a writer and comedian just known for his work on Broad City . Join us as we talk about the history of reality TV and where it stands today as well as his time writing and acting on Broad City. Interested in learning about what makes an apology effective? Then you're going to wan...

Ep. 21 "Send me the butt routine!" (W/ Ali Krieger) 10.02.2026 1:08:50

The time has come folks. Join me as I speak with a true legend and icon in the world of soccer. The one, the only, Ali Krieger joins us to talk about how her love of soccer came to be, the importance of brining awareness to everything she does, and how she binged Heated Rivalry in just 2 days. This is a special episode that you wont want to miss! Follow Ali on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alikri...

Ep.20 "I've patrolled in this halter many times" (W/ Ian Carlos Crawford) 03.02.2026 1:12:04

Into every generation there is a Chosen One… It’s finally time for our Buffy The Vampire Slayer centered episode. Please welcome host of the hit podcast Slayerfestx98, Ian Carlos Crawford! Join us as we discuss all things Buffy. This is the pop culture episode I’ve been dying to record. Buffy nerds UNITE! This episode is for you! Follow Ian on IG:https://www.instagram.com/ianxcarlos/?hl=en Follow...

Ep. 19 "Bred to yap" (W/ Alexis Rose) 27.01.2026 1:05:47

Please join me in welcoming Lex! A traveling nurse, lover of nature, and political influencer thrust into the spot light during COVID. Join us as Lex talks about her journey from landscape photographer, to nurse, to political commentator and activist on social media and beyond. Follow Lex on IG:https://www.instagram.com/travelingnurselex/?hl=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ha...

Ep.18 “Have you ever hugged a tree?” (W/ Matt Baumgartner) 20.01.2026 1:03:13

Welcome today’s guest, star of Prime Video’s “June Farms” Matt Baumgartner! Join us as we discuss Matt’s experience being on reality TV, the story behind how he started his own working farm, as well as the best advice he gives to anyone planning a wedding. Watch June Farms: https://www.amazon.com/June-Farms-Season-1/dp/B0FTT7LHYC Follow June Farms on IG: https://www.instagram.com/junefarms/?hl=en...