Reel Therapy Gone Wrong

In today’s episode, we are covering the movie “Bad Moms Christmas,” starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn. This movie explores the pressures that moms can feel on the holidays, the unique relationship each of them has with their own mothers, as well as the therapy shown (therapist played by Wanda Sykes) between one of the women and their mother.   We hope you enjoy this holiday episo...

If you listened to Part 1 of The Menendez Brothers, we can’t wait for you to hear Part 2 in this episode! For this series, we will be referring to the documentary “The Menendez Brothers,” and the docudrama “Monsters,” both of which can be viewed on Netflix.    What you can expect from this two-part series is not only information about the case, but expert opinion, insight, and education around how...

For this episode, we will be referring to the documentary “The Menendez Brothers,” and the docudrama “Monsters,” both of which can be viewed on Netflix. Because there is so much to cover regarding this case, we decided to make the topic of The Menendez Brothers a two-part series, with part two coming out on November 28th.    What you can expect from this two-part series is not only information abo...

Here we cover the show "South Park," Season 14 Episode 1 titled "Sexual Healing." In this episode, Kenny, Kyle & Butters and diagnosed with Sex Addiction. We also see celebrities such as Tiger Woods who have had their sexual scandals exposed to the public eye. We chose this episode in order to cover the topic of Sex Addiction. Sex Addiction is not an official diagnosis, and as two Sex Therapis...

In today’s episode, we cover the Apple TV show “Shrinking,” which follows a grieving therapist, Jimmy, who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own.   We discuss what is clearly unethical in Jimmy’s approach, as well as the dynamic he has between his...

In this episode, Lyndsey & Brandie cover the movie “Girl, Interrupted,” a   1999 American biographical psychological drama film written and directed by James Mangold, and based on the 1993 memoir of the same name by Susanna Kaysen. Starring Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy, Elisabeth Moss, Jared Leto, Angela Bettis, Jeffrey Tambor, Vanessa Redgrave, and Whoopi Goldber...

Tune in as Lyndsey & Brandie discuss the Dr. Phil episode from September 14, 2016, covering the life of Danielle Bregoli, better known as Bhad Bhabie. Not only do we discuss Dr. Phil’s approach, the problematic family dynamic between Danielle, her mother, and grandmother, but we also talk about the many issues of abuse in the “Troubled Teen” industry.    We do not support Dr. Phil or his show,...

Today we are discussing “Ted Lasso,” Season 2, Episode 1 titled “Goodbye Earl.” Ted Lasso holds a special place in our hearts, so we are excited to dive into the team & personal dynamics, as well as the mental health aspect of this episode.    Here, we see the character Dani Rojas (Cristo Fernandez) with a case of the yips greatly impacting his performance on the field. In order to help get hi...

In today’s episode, Lyndsey and Brandie cover an episode of Scrubs (Season 5, Episode 13 titled “My Five Stages”). In this episode, grief counseling is offered to Mrs. Wilk, whose condition has worsened considerably. As she comes to accept her fate with help from a quirky grief counselor, J.D. and Dr. Cox surprisingly turn to each other for support as they face losing their favorite patient.    Fr...

For Episode 9, we discuss the movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” a powerful film depicting life inside a psychiatric hospital where the rebellious Randle McMurphy (played by Jack Nicholson) disrupts the strict routine imposed by Nurse Ratched (played by Louise Fletcher).    In this episode, we explore the films’ themes of individuality, authority, and the human spirit's struggle...

Listen in as Lyndsey & Brandie discuss the show "Couple to Throuple; " a reality series exploring the dynamics of non-traditional relationships. In this show, couples are given the opportunity to invite a third person into their relationship, forming a "throuple." Viewers witness the journey of these courageous couples as they navigate the complexities of love, trust, and c...

Tune in as we cover the therapeutic relationship depicted in the show "Lucifer;" a TV series that follows Lucifer Morningstar, the Devil, who becomes bored with his life in Hell and decides to retire to Los Angeles. The episode we cover is from Season 1, Episode 6, titled “Favorite Son.”    Not only do we describe our opinion of Lucifer’s therapist, Linda Martin, but we also give detail...

Listen in as we discussed the Netflix hit show, “Sex Education” (Season 2, Episode 2). In this episode, Otis is trying to navigate his relationship with Ola and seeks to improve his sexual skills. Meanwhile, his mother, Jean, creates an awkward situation by making an unplanned appearance at his school. Maeve faces her own challenges as she contemplates her future and deals with personal issues. Th...

Tune in as Lyndsey & Brandie discuss the movie “Analyze this,” a comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, released in 1999. It stars Robert De Niro as a powerful mob boss who unexpectedly seeks therapy from a neurotic psychiatrist played by Billy Crystal. The movie hilariously explores the clash between the criminal underworld and the world of psychotherapy, as the mobster struggles to balance hi...

Episode 4 covers "The Prince of Tides;” a compelling drama based on Pat Conroy's novel, directed by and starring Barbra Streisand. Nick Nolte delivers a powerful performance as Tom Wingo, a troubled man who opens up to his sister's psychiatrist Dr. Susan Lowenstein, played by Streisand, about their dysfunctional family. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and emotional wounds...

In this episode, we discuss the portrayal of sex therapy in an episode of Grey’s Anatomy (Season 17, Episode 3, titled "My Happy Ending,” which can be viewed on Hulu). We delve into the definition of what sex therapy is and is not, as well as the nuance of what client’s experience when they become a sex therapy client. We also discuss women’s health care, how Covid was portrayed in this episo...

Join us as we dissect the portrayal of therapy in a recent episode of Law & Order: SVU (Season 25, Episode 4, titled "Duty to Report"). We delve into the nuances of EMDR as a trauma treatment, exploring the therapist-client dynamics and the effectiveness of therapeutic techniques depicted. We also discuss Captain Olivia Benson being extremely trauma informed, as well as the reality o...

In this episode, we cover The Sopranos: Season 3, Episode 4 titled "Employee of the Month." Here we discuss Dr. Melfi, who is Tony Soprano's psychiatrist and therapist, who surprisingly is in several episodes of The Sopranos throughout the series. We discuss the good, the bad, and the questionable of her therapeutic approach and skills. What do you think - did two therapists analysis...

Welcome to 'Reel Therapy Gone Wrong,' the podcast where we dissect the portrayal of therapy in movies and TV shows. Join us as we explore the highs and lows, the accurate and the cringe-worthy, in the world of on-screen therapy. From dramatic breakthroughs to laughable misconceptions, we unravel the tangled web of mental health representation in the entertainment industry. Grab a seat on t...