Podcasts by Pop Culture Therapists
A podcast where two therapists analyze how mental health is portrayed in movies and TV.
Further podcasts by Podcast by Kristen Diou and Anna Zapata
Podcast on the topic TV und Film
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I Am Not Okay With This from 2020-03-31T01:59:05
Kristen and Anna are back meeting through Zoom! That's why the audio sounds like it does. But hey- this is quarantine life and we are all adapting. They cover grief and loss, anger and sexuality! <...
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End of the F***ing World from 2019-12-03T02:57:25
Kristen and Anna discuss the show, End of the Fucking World. They discuss disassociation in each character, the parents, and the need to keep moving to avoid processing trauma.
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My Friend Dahmer from 2019-10-22T03:56:30
Kristen and Anna discuss all things Jeffrey Dahmer and the film, My Friend Dahmer. They discuss his family life, friendships at school, and his alcoholism.
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Mini Ep: Toxic Positivity from 2019-10-07T21:00:14
Anna and Kristen discuss how to handle toxic positivity and what to do when people in your life can't deal with emotions.
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Beautiful Boy from 2019-09-23T21:00:15
Kristen and Anna discuss the film, Beautiful Boy. They discuss addiction, the family's response and Al-Anon.
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Girl, Interrupted Mini Ep from 2019-09-10T03:00:24
Kristen and Anna attempt to discuss the 1999 classic, Girl, Interrupted. They discuss the lack of character development, Susanna's diagnosis, Lisa's behavior in the unit and Daisy's trauma.
Euphoria: A Follow Up from 2019-08-27T02:49:14
Kristen and Anna come back with more Euphoria characters in this mini episode. They cover Fez, his little brother, the evil drug lord and McKay.
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Mini Ep: Starting Therapy from 2019-08-13T14:22:08
In this mini episode, Anna and Kristen discuss what it looks like in the first session in therapy! They walk through the intake and the typical questions asked in the beginning. Starting therapy is...
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Big Little Lies, S2 from 2019-08-06T02:06:35
Anna and Kristen discuss the second season of Big Little Lies. They go in depth about grieve and loss, custody battles, and Jane dating a younger man.
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Mini Ep: Coping Skills from 2019-07-23T03:44:33
Anna and Kristen discuss their favorite coping skills!
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Mommy Dead and Dearest / The Act from 2019-07-16T00:37:10
Kristen and Anna discuss the HBO documentary, Mommy Dead and Dearest, which was also turned into a TV show, The Act. They discuss Gypsy Rose and her mother's relationship. They discuss Munchenhause...
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American Beauty from 2019-06-24T23:47:36
Anna, Kristen and guest therapists, Jessica Chavolla, discuss the film American Beauty. They discuss the creepiness of Kevin Spacey, the danger of repression and sexual grooming!
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Family Systems from 2019-06-18T01:29:28
We're back with another mini-episode featuring a dear friend and addictions specialist counselor, Jessica Chavolla. We explore family systems and the roles each members of the family play. We discu...
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The Edge of Seventeen from 2019-06-11T02:33:32
Anna and Kristen discussed the film, The Edge of Seventeen. They discuss teenage betrayal, parentified kids, and using humor for communication.
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Mini Ep: ADHD from 2019-06-04T01:00:05
Kristen and Anna discuss the disorder: ADHD. They discuss the difference between trauma and ADHD, as well as how this disorder presents itself in everyday life.
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The Virgin Suicides from 2019-05-28T03:06:17
Anna and Kristen discuss the film, The Virgin Suicides. They discuss suicide attempts, the Rorschach test and growing up in an oppressive home. Anna discusses her roach phobia.
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and just all things Ted Bundy from 2019-05-14T03:18:27
Kristen and Anna discussed all things Ted Bundy, including the movie Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. They discussed psychopath behavior, narcissism and Kristen's Florida man experience....
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Dr. Melfi & Tony from 2019-05-07T00:54:20
We've been waiting for this one! Anna and Kristen discussed the classic therapeutic relationship in The Sopranos between Tony and Dr. Melfi. We discuss boundary issues, violence and what to do if y...
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To All The Boys I've Loved Before from 2019-04-30T04:45:57
Anna and Kristen discussed To All The Boys I've Loved Before. They discussed grief and loss, sibling relationships, teenage breakups and the horrible thought of taking teens on a ski trip.
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Mini Episode: Binge Eating Disorder from 2019-04-23T03:03:50
Kristen and Anna discuss eating disorders, specifically Binge-eating. They discussed disordered eating in response to trauma. They also discuss their issue with Orange Theory. Don't @ us.
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Catch Me If You Can from 2019-04-16T02:59:52
Anna and Kristen discuss the Leo movie, Catch Me If You Can, and once again prove that Leo movies are the most fun to discuss. They talk about con men, abandonment issues, family systems and denial...
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Mini Episode: Eighth Grade from 2019-04-09T00:22:09
Anna and Kristen discussed the movie, Eighth Grade. They discussed self-esteem, anxiety and parenting kids in junior high!
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The Babadook from 2019-04-02T04:09:05
Anna and Kristen discuss The Babadook. They discussed grief and loss, roaches, living with a parent with mental illness and magicians.
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Mini Ep: We Need to Talk About Kevin from 2019-03-26T01:38:02
Kristen can only handle talking about this movie for a mini episode. Anna and Kristen discussed attachment disorder, school shootings, and parenting a sociopath.
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Shutter Island from 2019-03-19T02:14:43
Anna and Kristen discuss Shutter Island. They talk about delusions, mental health institutions and the amount of funding needed to create shutter island!
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Mini Episode: Dreams from 2019-03-12T02:24:07
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.
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True Dectective from 2019-03-05T02:00:03
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...
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Mini Episode: DSM Wheel Of Fortune 2 from 2019-02-19T04:36:46
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.
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Mini Episode: Reality TV Therapists from 2019-02-05T02:11:58
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 an...
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Mini Episode: DSM Wheel of Fortune from 2019-01-22T04:19:48
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...
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Big Little Lies from 2019-01-15T06:44:33
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 rescue...
The Santa Clause from 2018-12-18T05:09:27
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!
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Four Christmases from 2018-12-11T03:54:12
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 t...
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The Family Stone from 2018-12-04T04:10:36
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 an...
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Boy Erased from 2018-11-27T01:34:34
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.
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Thanksgiving! from 2018-11-20T02:27:32
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!
Fight Club from 2018-11-13T03:21:04
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 ...
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A Star Is Born from 2018-11-06T03:23:54
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 ...
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The Haunting of Hill House from 2018-10-30T02:25
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...
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The Shining from 2018-10-23T02:56:05
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...
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The Wolf Of Wall Street from 2018-09-25T05:18:54
Anna and Kristen discuss the 2013 film, The Wolf of Wall Street. The cover addiction, narcissism, sales psychology, and recovery.
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Gilmore Girls from 2018-09-11T04:06:34
Kristen and Anna try to remain objective about the greatest show ever made. They discuss codependency, mother-daughter relationships, emotionally dead men and grief.
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Sharp Objects from 2018-09-04T05:00:10
Kristen and Anna finally get to cover Sharp Objects! They discuss Munchausen by Proxy, attachment disorders, play therapy and self-harm. Stay tuned for a new Q&A segment at the end!
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend from 2018-08-28T06:35:50
Anna and Kristen discuss Crazy-Ex Girlfriend and it's portrayal of borderline personality disorder. They discussed working with BPD clients, healthy boundaries, and codependency!
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The Handmaid's Tale from 2018-08-21T05:48:32
Anna and Kristen dive into a super lighthearted chat about the upbeat show, The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss doing counseling with mothers who have lost children, infertility, fake end of the worl...
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Sex and the City from 2018-08-14T06:19:45
Anna and Kristen discuss the series, Sex and the City. They discuss Miranda's fear of being alone, and Carrie's trip to a therapist. Finally, they predict how the four women would do in individual ...
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Donnie Darko from 2018-08-07T05:28:12
Kristen and Anna discuss the cult classic, Donnie Darko. They discuss schizophrenia and its portrayal in movies and TV. Hypnosis strikes again in the form of therapy and the warning signs ignored b...
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower from 2018-07-31T07:06:21
Kristen and Anna discuss the popular film, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. They discuss the differences in triggers for different people, the impact of sexual abuse and uncovering memories. 10/10 ...
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The Sinner from 2018-07-24T06:15:20
Anna and Kristen tackle the TV series, The Sinner. They discuss religious abuse, the strange sister relationship and hypnotherapy. Anna recounts her attempt at being hypnotized.
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To The Bone from 2018-07-17T04:15:54
Anna and Kristen explore the eating disorder movie, To The Bone. They discuss the impact of eating disorders on family dynamics, the super controversial therapist, Keanu Reeves, and the bizarre end...
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Black Swan from 2018-07-10T05:59:20
Kristen and Anna get creeped out by the movie Black Swan. They discuss the incredibly unhealthy relationship between mother and daughter, the sexual assault from the dance instructor, and Nina's fu...
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13 Reasons Why, Part 2 from 2018-07-03T03:52:55
Anna and Kristen discuss more characters from 13 Reasons Why! They discuss Alex's unlikely recovery from a gunshot to the head, Bryce's creepy interaction with his mom and Tyler's mass shooting att...
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Silver Linings Playbook from 2018-07-03T02:27:47
EXCELSIOR! Kristen and Anna discuss the film, Silver Linings Playbook. They discuss Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Bipolar Disorder, Jennifer Lawrence's grief, and the psychiatrist's complete lack o...
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This Is Us from 2018-06-27T07:02:26
Anna and Kristen discuss the family in This is Us. They are discussing addiction, eating disorders and the family therapy scene. Kristen grieves the loss of Jack while Anna does not care.
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Hereditary from 2018-06-27T05:09:38
Kristen and Anna discuss the new horror film, Hereditary. They dive into the family history of Dissociative Identity Disorder, the family's reaction to trauma and attachment issues. Anna also mourn...
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13 Reasons Why, Part 1 from 2018-06-27T03:56:16
Anna and Kristen discuss Netflix's hit show, 13 Reasons Why. They dive into the mental health portrayal of Hannah's depression, Clay's chronic need to rescue people, Sky's bipolar disorder, and the...
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