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Obsession: Avoidance, grief and trauma

October 12, 2026 · 2 hr 2 min

Listen while Brittney and Hannah discuss one of the most talked about movies this year: Obsession. We will be discussing avoidance, anxiety, grief and trauma in this episode. We break down the characters of Bear, Nikki and Wish Nikki. Let…
Now & Then: The Psychology of Growing Up

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 55 min

[Content Warning: some discussion of suicide] Join us as we disect the 1995 classic, Now And Then! We discuss each of the movie's four main characters: Roberta, Teeny, Samantha, and Chrissy. We explore each of the girl's struggles, be it…
ET: Aliens, Sibling Relationships and Keys

July 22, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

We are finally talking about ET, a film that we have had on our list since we started! We discuss how a family deals with a parent leaving and how it effects sibling relationships and family dynamics. We also discuss empathy and…
A Knight's Tale: Self-Determination, Chosen Family and Self Care

May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 59 min

Listen as we explore the famous popcorn movie, A Knights Tale from 2001. In this episode, we discuss self determination within each of our main characters as well as how important it is to live towards your purpose and values. We also…
What About Bob!: Differential Diagnosing & Egotistical Therapists

April 18, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

WHAT ABOUT BOB!?!?!?!?!?!? We try to answer that question in our official premiere episode of Season 9! We use Bob as a case study for how to use differential diagnosing. We also rip apart the portrayal of a therapist via Dr. Leo…

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Bridget Jones's Diary: Undiagnosed ADHD in Adult Women & Dating

February 14, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

Happy Valentine's Day! Our poll winner this year is Bridget Jones's Diary! We meant to talk about authenticity and ended up having an indepth conversation on ADHD in women and the impact this diagnosis can have on someone who goes…
Muppets Christmas Carol: Attachment Wounds & Values

December 22, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min

Happy Holidays! For our final episode of 2025, we are finally diving into A Christmas Carol, Muppet-style! We discuss the character of Ebenezor Scrooge and why he is so attached to money instead of relationships. We examine how his…
The Family Stone: Grief, Family Dynamics, Meredith.

December 15, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min

Happy Holidays! This is our first holiday episode this year! Listen while we discuss what is going on with Meredith, Everett and the rest of the clan! We discuss relationship dynamics when families are going through grief, importance of…
Sinners: Systemic Trauma & Musical Healing

October 31, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min

Happy Halloween! For our spooky episode of 2025, we are discussing Sinners! This is Hannah and Brittney's favorite movie of 2025 and we are so excited to be talking about it. We discuss many heavy topics: childhood abuse, racial violence…
KPop Demon Hunters: Identity, Shame, and Healing Connections

October 28, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min

Today we are gonna show you how its's DONE DONE DONE as we cover the MOVIE. OF. THE. YEAR. K-Pop Demon Hunters! In this episode we discuss Identity, Shame, and Healing Connections with those closest to you! This film has taken over the…
The Neverending Story: Identity, Grief, & Healing Through Stories

September 22, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min

Come with us on a journey to Fantasia in this episodes film, Neverending Story. In this episode we discuss the shift in idenity that takes place when we lose a loved one. We discover the stages of grief throughout the film. We also discuss…
The Last of Us LIVE at FanExpo Chicago 2025

September 8, 2025 · 40 min

The Trolley Problem meets Zombies! Enjoy this Live episode on The Last of Us (HBO) from FanExpo Chicago 2025! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.

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About the show

Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family therapist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.