Episodes
Anna and Kristen discussed the movie, Eighth Grade. They discussed self-esteem, anxiety and parenting kids in junior high!
Published 04/09/19
Anna and Kristen discuss The Babadook. They discussed grief and loss, roaches, living with a parent with mental illness and magicians. Email: [email protected] Twitter: Poptherapists Facebook/insta: popculturetherapists
Published 04/02/19
Kristen can only handle talking about this movie for a mini episode. Anna and Kristen discussed attachment disorder, school shootings, and parenting a sociopath.
Published 03/26/19
Anna and Kristen discuss Shutter Island. They talk about delusions, mental health institutions and the amount of funding needed to create shutter island!
Published 03/19/19
We're talking about the psychology of dreams! Kristen and Anna each pick a dream to analyze. They discuss how trauma can impact dreams. Anna talks about her fear of whales.
Published 03/12/19
Anna and Kristen are back with True Detective, Season 3. They discuss PTSD, EMDR with veterans, aging and counseling the elderly, and memory retrieval. They also use this time to process the season as a whole and try to figure out the plot. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta:...
Published 03/05/19
DSM Wheel of Fortune was a hit so we brought it back. We land on Schizophrenia. We discussed what this looks like in our office and where we see it in pop culture. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta: popculturetherapists Need some therapy? Here's where to find us in person: Find Kristen...
Published 02/19/19
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Kristen and Anna discuss the Netflix/Lifetime show, YOU. They discuss Beck's trauma background, Dr. Nicky's pot smoking and having sex with his clients, Joe's psychopathic behavior and Peach's...peach-ness. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta: popculturetherapists Need some therapy? Here's...
Published 02/12/19
Anna and Kristen reveal their true selves-- addicted to trashy reality TV. We apologize for the sound quality in this mini episode. One of our mics had connections issues! In this mini ep, Anna and Kristen discuss how therapists are shown on reality tv- bossy, assertive and advice giving punks! This isn't how therapy looks in real life. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at:...
Published 02/05/19
In this episode, Anna and Kristen discuss the HBO show, Girls. They discuss the main four women in the show and do a full character profile. They discuss female friendships and surviving your twenties. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta: popculturetherapists Need some therapy? Here's where...
Published 01/29/19
It's our first ever Mini Episode! We're playing DSM Wheel of Fortune! Never heard of it? It's because we just invented it! We are scrolling through the DSM and discussing whatever diagnosis we land on. Today we land on Bipolar disorder! Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta:...
Published 01/22/19
We're back! We missed you all! In this episode, Anna and Kristen discuss the HBO series, Big Little Lies. They talk about each of the main women in the show. They discussed typical rescuer behaviors, domestic violence, sexual assault. Most importantly, they discuss the strength of women! Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook:...
Published 01/15/19
It's the last show of 2018! Don't worry. We'll be back in 2019! Thank you to everyone who has listened and reached out. We love you all! In this episode Anna and Kristen discuss the film, The Santa Clause. They talk about children of divorce and co-parenting issues. They discuss how psychiatrists are portrayed in the media. Finally they discuss the stress of starting a new job! Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors:...
Published 12/18/18
Anna and Kristen discuss the film, Four Christmases. They talk about blended families and children of divorce. They discuss how to handle passive aggressive comments and boundary setting. Finally they discuss how couples counseling could help each of these relationships. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter:...
Published 12/11/18
Anna and Kristen discuss the holiday film, The Family Stone. They discuss merging families for the holiday. They discuss Meredith's high anxiety and the relationship troubles. They discuss grief and terminal illness. Finally they discussed the magic of Christmas! It's the only possible excuse for the ending of this movie. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at:...
Published 12/04/18
Kristen and Anna discuss conversion therapy in the movie, Boy Erased. They discuss the harmful effects of conversion therapy, projection and the family dynamic of religion. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta: popculturetherapists Need some therapy? Here's where to find us in person: Find...
Published 11/27/18
We're taking the week off but do not fret- we'll be back next week with an episode on Boy Erased. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!
Published 11/20/18
Anna and Kristen muse over who they would fight as they discuss the cult classic, Fight Club. They discuss commercialism, dissociation, and support groups. They also address the connection between mental health and poverty limitations. Finally, and most importantly, they analyze how sexy Brad Pitt is in this movie. Blue Apron! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at:...
Published 11/13/18
Kristen and Anna sobbed during this movie. So join them in emotionally recovering from the depth of sadness. They discuss the gender complex of the film. They discussed addiction and the impact on family members. They talk about early childhood trauma and parentified children. They finally discuss the suicide and the mindset of those suffering with suicidal thoughts. Blue Apron is a new sponsor! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors:...
Published 11/06/18
Happy Halloween! It's the last episode in Scary Movie Month on PCT. Anna and Kristen discuss the new Netflix horror show, The Haunting of Hill House. They discuss each child of the family and their response to trauma. They discuss addiction, secret keeping, depression, denial and what can happen when you try to numb out your feelings. They discuss the overall theme of show being protection. Blue Apron is a new sponsor! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors:...
Published 10/30/18
Kristen and Anna discuss the classic, The Shining. They discuss winter sports, schizophrenia, living in isolation and GHOSTS. They discuss how the media uses schizophrenia to instill fear in people, and how this could prevent people from reaching out. They end with their Q&A and discuss EMDR. Blue Apron is a new sponsor! For $50 off your first two orders, check out our link under Sponsors: https://www.popculturetherapists.com/contact-us Send us questions at:...
Published 10/23/18
Scary movie month is picking up speed. Kristen and Anna discuss the film, Split! Anna discusses her expertise with Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. They discussed the therapist going over to a client's dungeon, at night, alone and survival skills. They end with two questions for the Q&A segment! Free 30 day trial of Simple Practice: https://ter.li/apkd Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast...
Published 10/16/18
Anna and Kristen discuss the 1976 classic, Carrie. They discuss the impact of bullying, no-means-yes culture, and another psycho crazy mom. Free 30 day trial of Simple Practice: https://ter.li/apkd Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta: popculturetherapists Need some therapy? Here's where to find us in person: Kristen's baby is Grapevine Children's Counseling, located in Grapevine, Texas. ...
Published 10/09/18
It's SCARY MOVIE MONTH at Pop Culture Therapists! Kristen and Anna start off the month with the movie, Orphan- which is based off a TRUE story. They discussed hormone deficiencies, safety planning, and trying to avoid adopting a 33 year old woman acting as a 9 year old girl. Need some therapy? Here's where to find us in person: Kristen's baby is Grapevine Children's Counseling, located in Grapevine, Texas. www.grapevinechildrenscounseling.com Anna's baby is Dallas Healing House, located...
Published 10/02/18
Anna and Kristen discuss the 2013 film, The Wolf of Wall Street. The cover addiction, narcissism, sales psychology, and recovery. Free 30 day trial of Simple Practice: https://ter.li/apkd Send us questions at: [email protected] Follow us! Facebook: PCTpodcast Twitter: poptherapists Insta: popculturetherapists
Published 09/25/18