Show Notes Can Be Found at www.thedisneytherapist.com/episdoe3
In this episode
Tyler Rich LMFT and Alan Jager LCPC dive into the themes, myths, and psyche of Marvel's first MCU movie Iron Man. We review all aspects of this first movie, look at Tony Stark's psyche, the trauma that forms Tony into Iron Man. We look at Tony Stark's likable narcissism, the archetypes found in Iron. Along with other psychotherapy topics of vulnerability, boundaries, and ego death.
Questions of the Day - What is your favorite Iron Man sense in all of the MCU movies?
Clips
6:31 - Tony Stark's trauma
8:01 - How our unconscious gets our attention
8:50 - Tony Stark's Narcissism But Likable
13:00 -Being Naive
14:22 - Tony Stark's forming a heart
16:40 - Jiminy cricket in Iron Man
17:11 - If we don't see value in it when don't name it
19:48 - Talk about Episode 1 - Inside out -
22:00 - Why is being vulnerable so hard
25:10 - Boundaries
28:00 - Why we miss moments of connection
30:00 - Oversharing
34:22- Myth of the superhero
36:10 - Talking a BIG game
37:05 - EGO death
42:15 - Talk about Episode 2 - Toy Story
43:33 - Repair attempts
46:40 - When to take thing seriously
50:40 - What is the villain of the story is
55:00 - holding onto a part of us.
Resources
Video Essay on Fatherhood in the MCU
19:48 - Episode 1 | Therapist Discuss Inside Out
32:11 - Brene Brown Audio Program - The Power of Vulnerability
42:15 - Episode 2 | Therapist Discuss Toy Story
About The Disney Therapist Podcast
Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The Disney Therapist Podcast is produced by Richer Life Counseling. A Las Vegas-based psychotherapy group practice. This podcast has been developed to inspire, entertain, and inform all who listen. This podcast is no substation for therapy, and we encourage you to find a therapist to explore yourself and learn and grow. And then also go to Disneyland.
