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What do therapy, ’80s and ’90s nostalgia, today’s hottest shows and movies—and a surprising number of Adam Sandler films—have in common?
Tanya Dos Santos and Erin Gray—two licensed psychotherapists with a wicked New England twist—are here to spill the tea and the therapeutic insights.
On The Wicked Psychotherapists Podcast, Tanya and Erin break down the mental health themes that matter most—anxiety, identity, burnout, self-worth, relationships, and resilience—through the lens of pop culture. From the rad classics of the ’80s and ’90s to today’s buzziest series and films, nothing is off-limits… especially when it somehow connects back to Adam Sandler.
Yes, we said it.
From revisiting old favorites to analyzing newer Sandler movies—and exploring the six degrees of separation of Adam Sandler—this podcast blends humor, nostalgia, and psychological insight in a way that’s smart, entertaining, and refreshingly real.
Whether you’re comfort-watching a childhood favorite, bingeing something new, or wondering why a goofy comedy hit you right in the feelings, we’re here to help you connect the dots between what you watch and how you feel.
Expect:
🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.
💬 Don’t forget to leave a review, share with your people, and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @WickedPsychotherapists.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health care, and listening does not create a therapist–client relationship.
Stay Wicked… and keep your mind well.
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah: Why Middle School Still Haunts Us
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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The Cobbler Is Way Deeper Than We Expected!
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May 27, 2026 |
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Chuck & Larry: Our Take
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May 14, 2026 |
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From Pauly Shore to Click: Back in the Adam Sandler-verse
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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We Watched Adam Sandler’s Bulletproof (1996) So You Don’t Have To
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Heathers Revisited: 37 Years Later & 6 Degrees of Adam Sandler
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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The Psychology of Music: Why Certain Songs Hit So Deep
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Our Adam Sandler Journey Continues: Breaking Down Punch-Drunk Love (2002
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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From Goofy to Heartfelt: Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Hustle: Adam Sandler as Your Therapist-Coach (Underdogs, Mindset & Mental Toughness)
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Don’t Say It 3 Times! Revisiting Beetlejuice, the Cult Classic
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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That’s My Boy: Adam Sandler, Stupid Humor, and the Effects of Trauma
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Man-Child in the Classroom:Billy Madison's Tenure
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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The Psychology of Hallmark Movies: Why We Keep Coming Back for Comfort, Predictability, and Hope
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Stand By Me (1986): Why This Coming-of-Age Story Still Hurts (in the Best Way)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Why Adam Sandler Movies Work: The Psychology of Grown Ups 2
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Stay Gold: The Psychology of Belonging and Survival in The Outsiders
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Good, Evil, and Daddy Issues: A Little Nicky Therapy Session
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Hubie Halloween-Protecting Salem one Thermos at a Time
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Breast Cancer: A Psychotherapist's Story
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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High School & Beyond: How Those Years Shape Us as Adults (Re-Release)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Just Go With It (2011) | Psychology of Love, Lies,Pretending
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Beyond Loss: Exploring the Lesser-Known Griefs
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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FUBAR: Season One Re-Release | The Wicked Psychotherapists
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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The Balloon Boy Saga: Fact or Fiction?
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Exploring Adam Sandler’s Murder Mysteries
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix Review) | We React to Adam Sandler’s Sequel
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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From Surviving Middle School to Grown Ups: Friendship, Nostalgia & Adam Sandler
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Office Space & Burnout: Why Corporate Culture Feels Soul-Sucking
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Truman Show: Gaslighting, Social Media, and the Search for Self
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Meet the Fockers: Gen X, Family Dysfunction & People Pleasing
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Would Therapy Ever Be Like Anger Management? Psychotherapists Break It Down
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Twins, Tantrums, and Therapy: Breaking Down Adam Sandler's “Jack and Jill”
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Big Daddy, Failure to Launch & the Fear of Adulting – Why Your 5-Year Plan Might Be BS
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Price Is Wrong, Bob! — Anger, Identity & Finding Your Happy Place in Happy Gilmore
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Beast Games Psychology: Two Therapists Break Down Strategy, Shame, and $5 Million Stakes
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May 28, 2025 |
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Belle Gibson & the Psychology of a Fraud (Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar)
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May 21, 2025 |
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The Ferris Effect: Charisma, Control, and Codependence
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May 14, 2025 |
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Foosball Is the Devil: Therapy Insights of The Waterboy
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May 08, 2025 |
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Mr. Deeds: Big Hearts, Big Laughs, and the Psychology of Kindness
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Breakfast Club at 40: Mental Health, High School Roles, and Gen X Reflections
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Sixth Sense: Therapy, Connection & the Power of Being Seen
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Crossing the Line: The Chilling Tale of The Shrink Next Door
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Question Everything: The Psychology of Survival in Silo
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Step One: Don’t Move In With Your Therapist – A Therapist’s Guide to Shrinking
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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High Society & Hidden Secrets: A Wicked Deep Dive into Palm Royale
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Reality Bites (1994) | Gen X, Identity & Existential Angst
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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The Mr. Rogers Effect: How a TV Icon Revolutionized Childhood Compassion
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Greetings And Salutations: A Look Into The Movie Heathers
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Love Day: Navigating Relationships, Self-Love, and Nostalgia
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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From Sandworms to Soul Trains: A Wicked Look at Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Somatic Therapy Secrets: Healing Through Movement and Awareness
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Making Waves: Exploring Stability and Chaos in the Movie Mermaids
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Under the Moon: Cher, Nicolas Cage, and 80s Nostalgia in Moonstruck
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Cut to the Heart: Edward Scissorhands, Belonging, and the Cost of Being Different
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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A Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack’s Quest for Identity and Holiday Magic
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Stand By Me: Friendship, Family, and Growing Up
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Unwrapping Christmas Memories: Navigating Family Dynamics and Traditions
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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From the North Pole to Real Life: Exploring 'Elf' Through a Mental Health Lens
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Thanksgiving Traditions: Reflections on Food, Family, and Mental Health
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Inside Out 2: Emotions in Motion – The Psychotherapists' Take
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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FUBAR- Encore Episode
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Wicked 80s: Horror and Thriller Movies That Defined Our Fears
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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The 80s Satanic Panic: The Media's Role in Fueling Mass Hysteria
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Practical Magic: Witchy Themes and Mental Health Insights
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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M. Night Shyamalan's The Village: Grief, Secrets, and Spooky Creatures
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Don’t Say It 3 Times! Beetlejuice: The Cult Classic
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Psychology of Halloween - Encore Episode
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Understanding Codependency: Are You Okay?
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Revisit the Healing Power of Animals: A Fresh Look at Animal-Assisted Therapy
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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How our High School Experiences Affect and Define Us
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Navigating Career Transitions Across the Decades
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Exploring Emotions: Inside Out
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Understanding the Allure of Cults: A Psychological Perspective
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Discussing and Understanding: Dancing for the Devil - A Netflix Documentary
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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ADHD in Focus: Differences and Commonalities in Boys, Girls, and Adults
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Mr. Rogers: A Trailblazer in Compassion and Childhood Development
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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When Reality is Stranger than Fiction: The Denise Huskins Story and the Challenges of Being Believed
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Exploring Heroism and Family Dynamics 'Damsel' on Netflix
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Beyond Loss: Understanding Lesser-Known Griefs
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Somatic Therapy: Healing Through Body and Mind
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Exploring Grief and Family Dynamics in Netflix's 'Unstable'
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Fast Food Therapy: The Pros and Cons of Online Mental Health Platforms
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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The Program: The Dark Side of the Troubled Teen Industry - Psychotherapists Take on the Netflix Documentary
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May 22, 2024 |
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Demystifying Therapy: Insights & Self-Care from the Trenches
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May 14, 2024 |
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Exploring Mental Health Trends and Therapy Dynamics
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May 08, 2024 |
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Navigating Seasonal Affective Feelings and Mental Wellness- Encore Episode
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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High Times & Changing Minds: Navigating Marijuana in Today's World
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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What Would Be The Soundtrack To Your Life? How Music Affects Your Mood
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Breaking Silence: A Therapist's Journey Through Selective Mutism
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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The Healing Power of Emotional Support Animals: An Encore Episode
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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'The Breakfast Club': Mental Health and Generational Identities Explored
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Decoding the Psychology of Cults: From Past to Present
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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I'm Listening: Delving Into the World of Dr. Frasier Crane from Cheers, Frasier and Beyond
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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A Wicked Look At Valentine's Day
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Unveiling the Psychological Layers of 'Beef': A Deep Dive Encore
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Changes of Seasons and Changes in Moods
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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An Analysis of the Movie Moonstruck: Cher, Nicolas Cage and Family Dynamics
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Navigating The New Year: Reflections, Traditions and Resolutions
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Unwrapping Christmas Memories: Navigating Family Dynamics and Traditions
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Unmasking the Psychological Themes in The Nightmare Before Christmas - Encore Episode
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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The Psychology Behind The Feel-Good Formula of Hallmark Christmas Movies
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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The Kennedy Legacy: Unraveling the Hidden Struggles and Mental Health Insights- Part 2
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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The Kennedy Legacy: Unraveling the Hidden Struggles and Mental Health Insights- Part 1
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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The Psychology of Halloween
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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A Psychotherapist's Personal Perspective of Navigating Through Breast Cancer
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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A Deep Psychological Dive into The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Emotional Support Animals: Unleashing Healing in Mental Health Therapy
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Q&A Session with Erin and Tanya
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Lesser Known Griefs
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Exploring Family Dynamics and Hidden Emotions in Netflix's 'FUBAR'
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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What Your Psychotherapist Really Thinks pt.2
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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What Your Psychotherapist Really Thinks- Part 1
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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The Transition Back to Working in an Office: Insights from The Wicked Psychotherapists
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Trends 'n Irks in Therapy
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Decoding Netflix's 'Beef': What Drives Human Actions and Reactions?
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Wicked Psychotherapists Introduction
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Jun 04, 2023 |