Episodes
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran by taking a look at how suicide is portrayed in film and television.
Published 09/13/24
Bonjour, Freudian Scripters! Get ready to double-tap on this episode as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran dive into the psychology of social media. Today, we’re putting Emily in Paris and Not Okay on the couch to explore how social media impacts our emotions, behavior, and mental health. As the Olympics wrap up in France, we’re taking a fun and timely look at American women trying to make it big as influencers in Paris. First up, we have Emily in Paris, where Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins,...
Published 08/22/24
Join us for an emotional rollercoaster as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran put Inside Out on the couch.
Published 08/08/24
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new session: Real or Reel? Join as they uncover the truth behind the infamous “Serial Killer” gene.
Published 07/25/24
Are you ready for the most DRAMATIC episode of Freudian Scripts yet? Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran on the latest Reel Rounds mini-session as they dive into the scandalous world of reality television.
Published 06/20/24
Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss the Barbie movie, reviewing Barbie's feelings, expectations, perceptions, and identity. Did you know that while you listen to this session, 3,738 Barbies will be sold?!
Published 06/06/24
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are thrilled to launch the 5th season of Freudian Scripts with a Second Opinion mini-session on Freaky Friday and Mr. & Mrs. Smith!
Published 05/23/24
What's this?! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a special holiday session about identity and holiday spirits!
Published 12/22/23
Join Dr. Sam and Fran as they explore why we like true crime through the lens of Only Murderers in the Building and Based on a True Story.
Published 11/03/23
Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss individual and family therapy in the Addams Family's world.
Published 07/20/23
Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they launch their 50th session featuring the romcom, 50 First Dates!
Published 06/15/23
This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss what happens when a psychologist is kidnapped by a murderous patient who demands therapy. They review potential diagnoses, treatment approaches, and even a family therapy session.
Published 06/01/23
Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran on a journey through identity, intergenerational family dynamics, and the multiverse. The award-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once is on the couch this week!
Published 05/18/23
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back with a new season and a new Second Opinion mini-session. We discuss heated relationships from the TV shows, The Bear and AP Bio.
Published 05/04/23
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a spooky Reel Rounds mini-session on psychology and exorcisms through the lense of the show Evil.
Published 10/31/22
Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a Booster Mini-session as they put The Flight Attendant back on the couch!
Published 09/09/22
This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the Top Gun movies. We introduce Personality Psychology and discuss personality traits that may be common among fighter pilots.
Published 08/18/22
Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss a flight attendant's experience with trauma, substance use, and catching a murderer.
Published 08/04/22
Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they discuss a tale of teenage mental health, re-invention that goes too far, and meaningful lyrics.
Published 07/14/22
Join Drs. Sam and Fran as they review the second year of the podcast!
Published 06/30/22