Superhero Therapy

ST Podcast Ep. 23: Daredevil Season 3 Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss Daredevil (Season 3) and the power of fear vs. the value of courage.  

ST Podcast Ep. 22: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss the true power of superheroes and how everyone can wear the mask.  

ST Podcast Ep. 21: Crimes of Grindelwald Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the power of villainous charisma and other psychological connections to the new Fantastic Beasts film. **Spoiler Alert!**

ST Podcast Ep 20: Wrestling Our Demons With Gentleman Jervis Cottonbelly Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by special guest, the sweetest man in wrestling, Gentleman Jervis Cottonbelly. Join them as they discuss battling through injury and mental health disorders.  

ST Podcast Ep 19: Psych of Halloween Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss the psychology of Halloween. HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE! **Samhain was written and performed by Dustin and Anthony McGinnis of the Brothers McGinnis.**  

ST Podcast Ep. 18: DC Superheroes Join host Dustin McGinnis, Dr. Janina Scarlet, and special Guest: Dr. Travis Langley as they discuss the psychology of DC Superheroes and the importance of accurate mental health depictions in pop culture.  

ST Podcast Ep. 17: Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic tale, Lord of The Rings is a timeless masterpiece. The story is rich with psychological metaphor and cleverly examines the enduring strength of the human spirit. Join Dr. Scarlet, Dustin, and special guest, Dr. Michael Mallen as they unravel the psychologies within Lord of … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 17: Psycholo...

ST Podcast Ep. 16: Brooklyn 99 Brooklyn 99 is a progressive T.V. show that humbly celebrates diversity and inclusion.  Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they explore the Psychology of this glorious show and the importance of social acceptance.

ST Podcast Ep. 16: Psychology of Cult TV Panel SDCC 2018 Special Episode of the Superhero Therapy Podcast.  Our audio coverage of Dr. Scarlet’s Psychology of Cult TV pane from SDCC 2018. Description: A team of actors, TV writers, and psychologists discuss the psychology of your favorite TV shows, such as Supernatural, Star Wars Rebels, … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 1...

ST Podcast Ep. 14: Supernatural Along with discussing the psychology of the CW series SUPERNATURAL, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin talk with Rachel Miner (Meg Masters) about her experience on the show.

ST Podcast Ep. 13: Westworld Can artificial intelligence feel emotion?  What place would sentient life have in humanity?  Join Dr. Scarlet and Dustin as they discuss the appeal of lawless behavior and violent delight in the psychology of Westworld.

ST Podcast Ep. 12: The Punisher Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by Marine veteran and military peer counselor, Travis Adams for a discussion of their favorite anti-hero -The Punisher.  Life after service can be difficult especially when someone looses their only support system.  Tune in to learn about the psychology behind Frank Castle (Punisher) and … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Po...

ST Podcast Ep. 11: Avengers Infinity War Shocked, stunned, speechless and distraught are just some of the words used to describe the reaction to the latest MCU film.  The affect that Avengers Infinity War had on audiences can be felt worldwide.  In today’s episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin will bring you healing and hope … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 11: Avenger...

ST Podcast Ep. 10: The Walking Dead Take a deeper bite out of the wildly popular zombie television series as Dr. Scarlet and Dustin talk about the psychology of The Walking Dead.

ST Podcast Ep. 9: Gaming In this week’s episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the different ways that video games provide cognitive advantages and therapeutic benefits.

ST Podcast Ep. 8: Black Panther People can’t get enough of Black Panther in the movie theaters. If you’re wanting even more…Dustin and Dr. Scarlet take a deeper dive into the character in this week’s episode.

ST Podcast Ep. 7: The Good Place Did you ever think you’d get to listen to a podcast about the psychology of The Afterlife?  Well, welcome to this week’s episode of Superhero Therapy.  Today, Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss The Good Place.

ST Podcast Ep. 6: Dr. Who Doctor Who began in November of 1963.  After 54 years and 13 regenerations, the doctor has regenerated into a woman. Join Dustin McGinnis and Dr. Janina Scarlet, as well as special guests, Alan Kistler and Josué Cardona in discussing the psychology behind the Doctor’s compassion, emotional connection and losses, as … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast...

ST Podcast Ep. 5: Star Wars Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by Phillip Anthony Rodriguez (Fifth Brother – Star Wars Rebels) to discuss psychology and Star Wars. Topics include character journeys, what makes good or evil, the concept of hope and much more.

ST Podcast Ep. 4: Stranger Things Even though Stranger Things takes place in the 1980s, the success of the series is due to its broad appeal.  In this episode, we take a closer look at how the lives and relationships of the characters relate to real life.  Find out how Dr. Scarlet connects with Eleven … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 4: Psychology of Stranger Things

St Podcast Ep. 3: Game of Thrones It might be exhilarating or shocking to get into the minds of the heroes and villains of Game of Thrones, but that’s what Dr. Scarlet does in today’s episode.  Join her and Dustin as they discuss Brienne, Ramsay, Tyrion and more.

ST Podcast Ep. 2: Jessica Jones and the Killgrave Effect The psychology of Jessica Jones is heavily rooted in the trauma caused by The Purple Man (Zebadiah Killgrave).  In this episode, Dr. Scarlet explains how The Killgrave Effect’s impact on sexual assault is very real in today’s world.  In fact, a perfect example is present … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 2: P...

​ST Podcast Ep. 1: Harry Potter Therapy In this first episode of Superhero Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet & Dustin McGinnis talk about the psychological meanings depicted in Harry Potter’s life. Did he suffer from PTSD? What do the boggarts represent? What are the pros and cons of house placement? They’ll discuss all of these questions … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcas...