Psychologically Minded

CW: discussion of police brutality This week's mini-episode focuses on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment. This is a classic experiment that most people learn about during intro to psychology courses. But usually, that isn't enough to cover all the wild details of this experiment. I try to break it all down on this installment!  Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@n...

CW: discussion of child abuse and mentions of suicide This week's episode is a throwback to the 1981 film, Mommie Dearest. It's a doozy of a film!  Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod Follow...

CW: discussion of mass murder and suicidal behavior The most dramatic movie of the year: Don't Worry Darling! In this episode, I talk about how the film illustrates multiple types of gaslighting, specifically racialized gaslighting. I also talk about incels, their ideology, and how Jordan B. Peterson is connected to this film.  Sources Previous episode on JBP NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (62...

CW: discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation It's time that we talked about Dr. Jordan B Peterson....I spent quite a bit of time in this episode breaking down the different beliefs that Jordan Peterson espouses, the psychology theories he lives by, and his somewhat tumultuous start to his place in the public eye.   Sources Previous episode on JBP Big 5 personality traits: http://openpsycho...

This mini-sode focuses on the cognitive bias of the Imposter's Syndrome. I break down the original paper that talks about this syndrome, which was published in 1978.  Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @Ps...

CW: depictions of gore/injuries The final installment of this year's 👻spooky content 👻features one of my favorite guests, Becca! She returned to discuss a classic horror film with me, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We talk about perceptions of disabilities, gratuitous violence against women, and the main topic: structural family systems!  Becca's Past Appearances: Bly Manor and Hill House Sources...

CW: childhood physical abuse, domestic violence The next installment of Halloween-themed episodes looks at another Stephen King book/film, The Shining. This episode covers facts about alcohol use disorder, including re3lapse rates and the danger of delirium tremens. It also looks at the role isolation plays in domestic violence. Plus I cover the extensive workplace harassment Shelley Duvall experi...

CW: childhood sexual abuse, trauma The next installment of Halloween-themed episodes looks at trauma in the Stephen King book/film, Gerald's Game. This is a very intense piece of work that serves as an illustration of trauma responses. I also take a look at the research on recovered memories and center this story in the context of the 1990s, coming out of the heels of the Satanic Panic and smack d...

Kicking off October once again with some ~*spooky content*~ This first scary episode is about the show Midnight Mass, the vampire show disguised as a philosophy show (or vice versa). I break down how each of the main characters represents a different take on religious or spiritual beliefs, as well as throwing in some of my hot takes on AA 😲 Self Compassion Exercises mentioned in the episode Sourc...

CW: brief mentions of the Holocaust and Nazis Spicing up the minisodes with some psychological experiments! This week I talk about Stanley Milgram's infamous shock experiment, where he concluded that people will obey authority to the detriment of their beliefs. But is that the whole story? Listen to find out more.  Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www...

This is the second of two parts about the series Stranger Things . This part focuses on broader themes, such as nerd culture and gender identity.   Part 1 Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/ Follow me on Twitter @PsychMindedPod...

CW:  trauma, eating disorders, abusive relationships    It sounds like I'm saying Barrier Gays, but the trope is called Bury Your Gays lol  This is the first of two parts about the series Stranger Things . This part focuses on individual characters, such as Max, Eleven, and Vecna. The next part will focus on more prominent themes throughout the entire season.  Sources NAMI...

Content warning: abusive behavior, suicidal ideation, suicide, child abuse It's time to talk about a controversial figure in the music scene: Machine Gun Kelly. Can we hold empathy and criticism for a public figure at the same time? I think so and hope this episode demonstrates that.  Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental healt...

Content warning: suicidal ideation, school-based violence, gun violence This week I am joined by Jane Padilla, a high school English teacher, for a discussion on the massive exodus of teachers from the education system. We discuss components of burnout, the unique duties of teachers that no one ever hears about, and some practical tips to manage burnout while we wait for systemic change.  Don...

This minisode is about the cognitive bias called mean world syndrome. This is related to violence as depicted in media and how violent we perceive society to be. I think this bias is particularly salient to be aware of these days, as rhetoric about spiraling crime rates abounds. Interview with George Gerbner   Carlos Maza video on policing Sources NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or ...

If you like the Netflix special Inside and want more of that delicious content, then this is the episode for you! Bo Burnham recently posted a follow-up on his YouTube channel full of content that didn't make it into the original special. There's more to talk about, so I had to do another episode.  This episode is the follow-up to episode 4, Inside by Bo Burnham.  Biden Five Years Source...

CONTENT WARNING: child abuse, violence, suicidality  The show is back from hiatus! We are jumping right in with the classic 2010 film, Shutter Island. This film is a perfect fit for this podcast, as it is all about representations of psychology! Check out the episode to learn more about applying Fairbarn's moral defense to the main character (this is for my psychoanalytic listeners lol).&nbsp...

I'm taking a brief hiatus from the show. New episodes will return on August 12th. Check out the older episodes in the meantime! See you soon! If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help NEW mental health crisis number: 988 Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 http...

Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicide  This week is another cognitive bias mini-episode! This one focuses on the hot-cold empathy gap, which has implications for how we think about our past actions, future decisions, and others.  Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami...

Content Warning: sexual assault, infertility This week I am joined by my colleague and special guest, Felicia Ting, Psy. D. We talk about the horrifying documentary, Our Father, the story of a doctor who abused his position as an infertility expert to inseminate women with his own sperm. Truly scary stuff that has a lot more to do with psychology than you might think.  Things mentioned in the...

Content Warning: sexual assault, violence Still reeling from Roe, I felt it was appropriate to talk about a movie/book with an angry female character hell-bent on vengeance against the patriarchy 🙃I love this book and film, it's a great feminist examination of the pressures of the patriarchy. I also talk about how our romantic partners shouldn't be solely responsible for our well-being and self-a...

Content Warning: abortion, stalking  In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, I figured it would be a good idea to share some information about the psychological ramifications of abortion and talk about how abortion has been portrayed over time. Spoiler alert: abortion is healthcare and is not correlated to severe negative psychological consequences. Listen to the episode to learn more. R...

This mini episode is all about the Barnum effect, a cognitive bias that is related to how we understand horoscopes and personality "tests." It's actually named after the famous circus ringmaster, P.T. Barnum! Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help Trans...

This week I am joined by a very special guest, Tatianna Kufferath-Lin, Psy. D. We talk about one of our favorite movies growing up, Pride and Prejudice (2005), starring Keira Knightley. Of course, gender roles are gonna get discussed! Plus Tatianna shares some insight into psychosomatic illnesses and cultural context that is a must listen.  Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental h...

CONTENT WARNING: domestic violence, IPV, sexual assault This week I will be talking about the recent defamation trial Depp v. Heard. It's a pretty heavy episode so please take care of yourself before and after listening.  The legal podcast I referenced: https://openargs.com/ Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-8...