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Freudian Sips110. Parental AdvisoryThis week, the ‘mother-daughter’ part of this podcast becomes even more relevant as Anna and Bonnie talk about parenting styles. They explain the main four types of parenting — authoritarian, permissive, authoritative, and uninvolved — as well as a few bonus styles, like helicopter parenting. They talk about what kinds of parenting styles can really help or hurt kids, and along the way, they get kinda real about their own experiences as parent and child. So listen to this episode… because we said so!
If you’d like to read more about the various parenting styles, head on over to www.freudiansipspod.com, where y...2023-02-0855 min
Freudian Sips109. B(ox) F(anatic) SkinnerThis week, the gals are talking about the father of operant conditioning, BF Skinner. Since he was a pretty firm atheist who didn’t believe in all that ‘free will’ jazz, he theorized that a person’s behavior is trained by a series of rewards and punishments, and he made all sorts of boxes to prove it! He made boxes for rats, boxes for babies, just so many boxes. So turn up the volume on your podcast box and let Anna and Bonnie reward you with some knowledge!
If you’d like to read more about Skinner’s life and theories, he...2023-01-251h 03
Freudian Sips108. Purposefully VagueValues. Goals. Meaning. It’s all part of the word cloud about ‘purpose’ that Anna and Bonnie are making to start off the new year. They talk a little about a lot of stuff, including how existential philosophy and Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy can help put our life meanings into perspective. Bonnie also gives Anna the Purpose in Life (PIL) test to see if Anna is in an existential void. So pop some champagne and settle in because the girls are back, baby!
If you would like to take the PIL test yourself and read a little more about logotherapy, check th...2023-01-111h 07
Freudian Sips107. Must be the Season of the GlitchYou didn’t think the gals forgot Spooktober, did you? Well, buckle up for a bunch of tricks and treats, because this week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about weird brain glitches! Mostly silly and occasionally spooky, they talk about the sensory mix-ups of synesthesia, the disorienting feeling of deja vu, the strangeness of the uncanny valley, and many more perception errors we can experience in our everyday lives.
Also, a note: this will be the last episode of 2022! The gals are taking some time off for the holidays, but more Freudian Sips will be hitting your favorite podcast carrier in...2022-10-191h 12
Freudian Sips106. Beck's a Busy BeeThis week, Anna and Bonnie talk about the father of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dr. Aaron Beck. As always, Anna talks about Aaron’s life and times, of which there are many, because this was a very busy man. They chat about CBT techniques that Beck created and even used on himself, along with how those were radically different than the Freudian stuff of the time. Then Bonnie talks about several of the assessments created by Aaron himself, including the Beck Depression Inventory.2022-09-071h 03
Freudian Sips103. A Tangled Web of BallsBonnie and Anna have this tangled ball of Christmas lights that someone left in their office, but it’s also emotions? This week, they’re chatting about adjustment disorder, a very general diagnosis that covers possibly too much, including crossing some confusing lines with grief. So Bonnie also gives us a run-down on that, talking about concepts like anticipatory and ambiguous grief and how big events (like, say, a worldwide pandemic) can cause those feelings.2022-07-0649 min
Freudian Sips100. Freud ForeverHappy hundred episodes, Sipsters! Bonnie and Anna reflect on their three years (!) in podcasting and the hundred episodes since, including talking about some of their favorite episodes in the catalog. Then they revisit their main man, Sigmund Freud. Anna gives a short-ish recount of Freud’s history, and then the girls put their heads together to unpack some of his more prominent ideas and theories. Talking points include the psychosexual stages, the Oedipus and Elektra complexes, defense mechanisms, and transference.2022-04-0656 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 98: A Bundle of LoveHappy Valentine’s week! In honor of the holiday, Anna and Bonnie are talking about love, of course. Bonnie talks about the eight types of love from Ancient Greece, Anna chats about some of the wild brain stuff that happens when we feel love and attraction, and then the gals talk about various other studies and theories about how love works. So grab some chocolates in a heart-shaped box and settle in to listen, and remember: the gals from Freudian Sips love you a whole bunch!2022-02-161h 12
Freudian SipsEpisode 97: Tickling SchizophreniaDon't worry, Sipsters, this episode is NOT an auditory hallucination! Or is it? It's not, but Anna does have a cold, and Bonnie is on the moon! Figuratively. Physically she's sticking around to help Anna talk about schizophrenia, a particularly heavy diagnosis involving delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized behavior. Bonnie breaks down some stats about the disorder, how the media has misused the term, and how it’s treated, while Anna deep dives into the diagnosis itself to examine the symptoms and talk about some brain stuff.2022-02-0259 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 96: The Quick and Nasty QuizTo start off the new year, Anna is subjecting Bonnie to a quiz! First they talk about various personality tests and assessments they’ve already covered (and which episodes to listen to for more about them), then Bonnie takes her very own quiz to discover her MBTI type as well as a few other results. The gals use this as a chance to chat about where they’re both at in their results and what they mean, as well as giving some teasers about tests that might be covered in the future on the show.2022-01-191h 07
Freudian SipsEpisode 95: Sexy ManateesFor their final episode of 2021, and to follow up on their episode about narrative therapy, the gals are talking about role playing! They chat about role theory in sociology, how we each have roles in our own lives, how those roles might conflict, and how role playing is used in therapy contexts. Also, Anna chats about how tabletop roleplaying can be a healthy tool (because she’s a big ol’ nerd), and Bonnie talks about how some people use role play in the bedroom (because she’s a dirty bird).2021-12-1557 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 94: Once Upon a Time...Once upon a time, the gals wanted to talk about narrative therapy, a relatively new therapy that focuses on the client telling their personal stories and reauthoring them as a way to control their identities. So Anna and Bonnie got on their little microphones and chatted, including talking about the basics of narrative therapy, how it relates to other therapy modalities and arts, and how it can be applied even outside of counseling. And they all lived happily ever after!2021-11-2456 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 93: Rites and WrongsThis might be the gals’ spookiest episode yet! Anna and Bonnie are talking about exorcisms, the act of banishing a malevolent spirit or influence from the body. They chat about what an exorcism is, some historical and cultural contexts, and how mental or physical illnesses can be mistaken for demonic possession. Then, Bonnie talks about Dr. Richard Gallagher, a psychiatrist who consults on exorcisms, and Anna talks about the case of Anneliese Michel, a German woman whose death after almost 70 exorcisms led to a high profile trial for negligent homicide.2021-10-271h 10
Freudian SipsEpisode 92: All Aboard the Lobotomobile!Happy Spooktober, Sipsters! And what better way to kick off than to talk about the downright scary historical practice of lobotomies? Bonnie starts us off with a history of the lobotomy and some of the famous figures who developed the procedure, but she lets Anna get into the gory details of the different types of lobotomies and how they were performed. They also talk about some famous lobotomy cases, like Rosemary Kennedy, sister of John F. Kennedy. Warning, this one gets a little gross! Not barf bag gross, but we’re talking about holes in heads, so just be warned.2021-10-131h 04
Freudian SipsEpisode 90: A Teacup Full of BrainThis week, Anna and Bonnie try to wrap their brains around the story of Phineas Gage, a construction foreman whose custom tamping rod took a little trip through his frontal lobe. The gals discuss how in the world Phineas was able to survive such a thing, how the accident affected who he was, and how this case has affected what we know about the brain even today. They also try to figure out what exactly made the tamping rod custom. Did he shoot pool with it? Did he use it to fend off wild dogs on his walks home? Only...2021-09-0159 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 89: Sounds Like SurvivalThe girls are going for gold this week to talk about resilience, especially inspired by the 2020 Olympics and some mental health controversy. Anna uses her vast sports knowledge to talk about Simone Biles, specifically how awesome it is that she can do all those flips while she’s got balls of steel, and meanwhile, Bonnie has made good on her promise (threat?) to implement sound effects as she talks about the three types, five pillars, and seven C’s of resilience.2021-08-041h 01
Freudian SipsEpisode 88: Those Old Chestnuts“It’s all in your head.” “Time heals all wounds.” “Have you tried yoga?” This week, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about some frequently used sayings and platitudes that get thrown around about mental health, and how these can be more hurtful than helpful. To go along with this, they chat about the general power of words and how we talk to ourselves. Also, Bonnie spends a lot of time brainstorming sound effects as part of her master plan to implement foley work into the ‘cast, so stay tuned for that!2021-07-211h 02
Freudian SipsEpisode 87: Battle of the BrainsAnna and Bonnie are chatting this week about how brains may differ depending on gender — or more accurately, how they don’t differ much at all, according to newer research. Naturally, this includes heavy disclaimers for gender binary stuff, and how the history of this research is rooted in some pretty gnarly sexism. They talk about some of the more well-known works on the subject, like the work of Gina Rippon and the many books in the “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” series.2021-07-0749 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 86: Walking the Psycho PathThis week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about Robert Hare and the test he made to assess whether someone is a psychopath! They chat about what words like psychopath and sociopath mean, how they relate to antisocial personality disorder, and they even go over Hare’s Psychopathy Checklist, which you should NOT do at home, exactly like the girls do in this very episode! Is Anna a psychopath? Listen to find out!2021-06-091h 05
Freudian SipsEpisode 85: A Sexy, Sexy Episode!WARNING: There's another echo in this episode, despite Anna’s best efforts! Oh, wait, that's the wrong warning. WARNING: SEX! Because this week, the gals are talking about fetishes, kinks, and paraphilias. Armed with an appropriately themed shot and several lists of kinks, Anna and Bonnie go from mild to wild as they talk about sexy times. This one is obviously more NSFW than usual!2021-05-261h 10
Freudian SipsEpisode 84: For the Hoard!Trying to stay one step ahead of the Podcast Police, Anna and Bonnie are talking this week about hoarding, the disorder that causes people to accumulate things to excess. They chat about how this might look, how closely this is related to anxiety and trauma, the levels of hoarding (WARNING: gross!), and the kind of treatments that could be beneficial. They also try SO hard to be funny, if only to exceed Bonnie’s expectations.2021-05-121h 00
Freudian SipsEpisode 83: Anti-Social MediaFacebook. Twitter. Instagram. Social media sites are an almost unavoidable part of life, but how do they affect our mental health? Anna and Bonnie dive in and discuss how using social media can actually make us feel less connected to others, and how it can affect how we see ourselves as well. Oh, and remember to like, comment, and subscribe to give us that sweet, sweet dopamine!2021-04-141h 05
Freudian SipsEpisode 82: Broken NewsIs the news BAD? Well yes, lately, generally, but does it try to be even WORSE? Anna and Bonnie investigate! They follow a hot scoop about negativity bias in news, including unpacking stuff such as emotionally loaded language and even subliminal messaging. They chat about how the presentation of news can really affect your mental health, and even what you can do to watch out for it!2021-03-2957 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 80: Eighty/HDAfter putting the topic off for far too long, Anna and Bonnie are finally talking about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD! They chat about the symptoms, possible causes, and treatments of ADHD, as well as addressing some common misconceptions and how it might look in adults. (Also there are a lot of animals around, so if you hear dog noises, it’s not all in your head.)2021-02-151h 02
Freudian SipsEpisode 78: Christmas PotpourriFor their last episode in 2020, Anna and Bonnie have cobbled together a list of holiday-themed research studies to chat about. Can science tell what the true meaning of Christmas is? What about when we get bad gifts? Do people get mad when you don’t give them chocolate? All these questions and more are discussed in this very merry episode!2020-12-211h 05
Freudian SipsEpisode 77: Upper DownerAnna and Bonnie finally did it: they made an episode about bipolar disorder. This week, the gals chat about what bipolar disorder actually looks like, including explaining mania and depression and trashing how society has misused the terms. They also talk about the different types of bipolar, possible causes, how it’s treated, and other somewhat fun facts!2020-12-081h 04
Freudian SipsEpisode 76: Attagirl, Mary!This week, Bonnie and Anna are talking about Mary Whiton Calkins, the first female president of the American Psychiatric Association! As always, Anna talks about the history of the person, including Mary’s uphill battle being a woman in the male-dominated psychology field. Then Bonnie chats about some of Mary’s ideas, including the more lofty ideas like the very concept of self, as well as more practical stuff like dreams and memory.2020-11-2357 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 75: Dead FunnyIn their second Spooktober episode, the girls are talking about… death! Don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it sounds. Bonnie gives an overview of various rituals around death, including how other cultures bury their dead, and then Anna gives a look into the origins of Halloween and compares that to a more specifically death-related holiday, the Mexican Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead2020-10-2658 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 74: Which Witch is Which?Happy Spooktober, Sipsters! This week, Bonnie is telling us the story of the Salem witch trials, including how it all went down and who all the major payers were. Then Anna comes in to talk about some of the possible theories about what could have caused it all, including more psychological things like trauma or hysteria, as well as more medical explanations like diseases or fungus!2020-10-1254 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 73: Shrug EmojiExpansion Pack Volume One! After mentioning these concepts in other episodes, Bonnie and Anna are explaining more details about defense mechanisms and cognitive distortions. Bonnie tells us about defense mechanisms, which originated in Freudian theory, and Anna, who is VERY tired, tells us about cognitive distortions, which are part of CBT. Also, they have family visiting, so there may be some guest background noises!2020-09-2853 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 72: Forget Us NotThis week, Anna and Bonnie chat about memory, specifically how it works and how it can sometimes fail. They talk about some good brain stuff, explain short and long term memory, warn about common memory errors, and even chat about what we can do to keep our memories sharp! They also talk about weird things like kuru and ganglions, because it’s their podcast and they can talk about whatever they want.2020-09-1359 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 71: Do Me a CBTThis one is long overdue: Anna and Bonnie are finally talking about cognitive behavioral therapy, commonly known as CBT! They talk about important CBT concepts like cognitive distortions, faulty assumptions, and core beliefs. They also chat about the history of this particular therapy, as well as what it might look like if your therapist is using CBT techniques, of which there are many!2020-08-3158 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 70: Dr. Shapes and the Nine TypesWhat do triangles, squiggles, and numerals one through nine have in common? They can all help you understand your personality better! This week, the gals are chatting about some personality tests. Bonnie talks about the psycho geometry test, where choosing a shape helps you know who you are, and Anna talks about the enneagram, a test that started in mysticism and now has SO many complexities. Be sure to take the tests for yourself before listening if you want to be unbiased in your results! THEN come back and listen to us!2020-08-171h 04
Freudian SipsEpisode 69: Freud 2.0Anna and Bonnie are FINALLY talking about Anna Freud, daughter of Sigmund! The gals discuss Anna Freud’s history and childhood growing up with Sigmund as a father, especially how Anna was psychoanalyzed as a child and how growing up in this way may have affected Anna’s sexuality. They also chat about her own contributions to psychology, including her work with ego defense mechanisms and her focus on child psychology.2020-08-0354 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 68: The Sundae SpectrumThis week, the gals are finally going to tackle talking about autism spectrum disorder. Despite the name of the disorder, though, is it more of a sundae bar situation? Anna and Bonnie will explore this, as well as going over the possible causes, treatments, and history of the disorder. They’re also doing shots, so words are hard and Anna gets on her soapbox about stuff (exhibit A: VACCINES DON’T CAUSE AUTISM).2020-07-271h 00
Freudian SipsEpisode 67: A Mental MenagerieThis episode has dogs! Specifically, therapy dogs and service dogs, so they’re on the job, so you can’t pet the dogs. Sorry for the clickbait. But really, Anna and Bonnie are talking about the positive effects animals can have on our mental health, and how this has made service animals much more common. Anna also talks about how to get an emotional support animal if you feel like it would be beneficial!2020-07-1354 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 66: Diagnosing DemocracySince they are two Americans recording on the Fourth of July, Anna and Bonnie spend an episode talking about famous presidents with (alleged) mental illnesses. Including a disclaimer that these are NOT confirmed diagnosis but instead educated speculation, the gals chat about how mental health shaped several presidents’ lives and careers, such as Abraham Lincoln battling depression, Lyndon B. Johnson possibly having bipolar disorder, and several other figures that may have struggled during their terms. God bless (or just help) America!2020-07-0754 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 65: Carl Come BackThis week, we finally add technical difficulties to our podcast résumé. It's been 65 episodes, so I guess it's about time. But while struggling with audio, the girls are also talking about Carl Rogers, the creator of person-centered therapy, a part of humanistic psychology. They chat about his history and life and how this affected his basis of counseling, which includes being genuine, empathetic, and congruent. What should you look for in a therapist? Is the "good life" a state of being or a journey? Do Anna and Bonnie try to summon Carl with a ouija board? Tune in to fi...2020-06-2255 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 62: Foot FeatsThis week, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about self-esteem, a frequent battleground in most people’s brains. They discuss the sources of how we see ourselves, what some famous psychologists have to say about the subject, how to work on negative self-esteem, and some other topics. So grab a drink, settle in to listen, and most importantly, remember that your girls believe in you!2020-06-0155 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 61: Think Before You InkblotYou know those inkblot tests that psychiatrists in movies use to let you know they’re a psychiatrist? That’s a real thing! Inkblot tests were created by Hermann Rorschach (which is why they are also known as Rorschach tests), and this week, the gals are talking all about it. As usual, Anna gives the history of Hermann’s life, and Bonnie talks about the test itself. How many sex organs will the girls see in shapeless ink forms? Tune in to find out!2020-05-181h 01
Freudian SipsEpisode 60: Wild Child(ren)This week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about feral kids, or children raised in such isolation as to be animalistic. Specifically, Bonnie talks about the case of Genie Wiley, who was kept in neglect and isolation for thirteen years. They also chat about some fictional tales of feral kids, like Mowgli from The Jungle Book, as well as some other historical cases of children raised by various animals!2020-05-111h 14
Freudian SipsEpisode 59: Who Washes the Washer?The gals have been avoiding this for too long; they’re talking about obsessive-compulsive disorder this week. To explain OCD, they break down both the obsessions AND the compulsions, and they accidentally end up self-disclosing way more than they expected. Turns out, they’ve been avoiding the OCD episode because they both have OCD tendencies. Who knew? (Anna and Bonnie knew. They knew.)2020-05-041h 02
Freudian SipsMH Avengers: Age of Access, Part 2Anna (sans Bonnie) joins an amazing group of fellow mental health podcasters to talk about the current COVID-19 pandemic, how the insurance landscape is changing, what might stop access to mental health care, and other topics! Be sure to check out the other MH Avengers: Capes on the Couch, Guardians MH, PopPsych101, and Popcorn Psychology!2020-04-291h 35
Freudian SipsEpisode 58: Don't Torture Orphans!Or, Wacky Experiments Volume III! The gals are talking about two terrifically-named experiments this week. Bonnie tells us about the Monster Study, where orphans were emotionally abused to induce stuttering, and Anna talks about Operation Midnight Climax, part of the CIA’s Project MKUltra series of mind control experiments. And fittingly for some stories about bona fide Batman supervillains, this episode includes a promo for Capes on the Couch, another excellent podcast!2020-04-2759 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 57: Adrenaline JunkThis week, the gals are talking about adrenaline and the role it plays in our fight and flight instincts. They also talk about how some people seek our these adrenaline rushes and how these people who are high sensation seekers may act differently than their low sensation seeking counterparts. Will Anna and Bonnie break their record for how many times they say the same thing at the same time? Tune in to find out!2020-04-201h 01
Freudian SipsEpisode 56: How Not to Get EatenInspired by the Great Toilet Paper Crisis of 2020, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about mob mentality. To do this, they have to wade through things like pack bonding, evolution, emotional contagion, and lots more! They also talk about how mob mentality affected the Salem witch trials, and how we can about letting mob mentality get the best of us. Includes shout-outs to other great Freudian Sips episodes, as well as some other amazing podcasts like 10ish Podcast, Wine and Crime, and Necessary Bullshit!2020-04-061h 01
Freudian SipsEpisode 55: He's Thoughtsy!This week, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about Viktor Frankl, creator of logotherapy. As always, Anna gives a history of Viktor’s life, including his stint in some concentration camps, and the Bonnie chats about the theories Viktor created, mainly how the search for meaning is essential to people’s lives. Listen in shock and awe as Bonnie creates another wonderful term while she and Anna struggle to stay at least three feet away from each other!2020-03-301h 02
Freudian SipsEpisode 54: Breathing Wet, a COVID-19 SpecialAmid all the pandemic panic, Anna and Bonnie are here to provide whatever information (and laughs) they can. Armed with quaran-tinis, they talk about the basics of coronavirus and COVID-19. how to help slow the spread, and how to stay positive and avoid some of the anxiety and panic that can come with things like pandemics, quarantine, and everything else around COVID-19. All information in this episode comes straight from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. All laughs come from the vodka in the quaran-tinis.2020-03-2358 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 53: Attached at the SipThis week, the gals continue their discussion about attachment, which they started last week by talking about John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Now Anna and Bonnie are chatting about the four attachment styles, including how these styles are formed and how they look in us as we grow older. Apologies about any sniffles and snorts you might hear; Anna is a wee bit sickly, but she doesn’t have the coronavirus, she promises!2020-03-1656 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 52: Oops! All HistoryAnna and Bonnie are starting a more-than-one-parter about attachment, as in how we learn to relate to others through how we attach to our caregivers. In this installment, they’re talking about two pioneers of attachment theory, AKA the mother and father of attachment theory! Anna is talking about John Bowlby and his inability to write titles of books, and Bonnie is talking about Mary Ainsworth and her Strange Situation Procedure.2020-03-021h 00
Freudian SipsEpisode 51: The Eyes Have ItThis week, Bonnie went to a two-day training, and Anna is making her talk about it! Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (or EMDR) is a method to treat trauma, and even though it sounds a little like voodoo or hypnotism, Bonnie learned all about it and will try to demystify it a little for us. This includes a WHOLE lot of brain stuff, and also many acronyms.2020-02-241h 02
Freudian SipsEpisode 50: Mailbag!In honor of a whole FIFTY episodes, Anna and Bonnie are taking your questions! They chat about things like being single on Valentine’s day, dealing with regrets, parenting, transgender issues, and finding a counselor. This one accidentally got pretty serious? Whoops! They’ll make up for it with more japes and jokes next time!2020-02-171h 05
Freudian SipsEpisode 49: Beelzebub Cattleprod's Hand MeatOr, Ology Wology, Volume II. In this second installment, Anna and Bonnie tackle two more -ologies: personology (or physiognomy) and chirology (or palmistry). To do this, Anna renames Benedict Cumberbatch before evaluating his cheekbones, and Bonnie talks way too much about child hands, both her own and hands of actual children.2020-02-101h 06
Freudian SipsPatreon Preview: Murder Yet to Come, Chapter 1In a super special episode, Anna and Bonnie are starting their review of Murder Yet to Come, a mystery novel written by Isabel Briggs Myers, one of the creators of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)! The gals review the MBTI, talk about how the book came to be, and review the first chapter. They’ll review the rest of the book chapter by chapter — but only for Patreon subscribers! Head to https://www.patreon.com/freudiansipspod or just search for Freudian Sips on Patreon to become a patron and gain access to bonus episodes!2020-01-2750 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 48: He's a Lever, Not a FighterThis week, the gals are talking about Lev Vygotsky, the creator of a theory on learning called the Zone of Proximal Development. They chat about Lev’s life, how he thought language mattered to our learning, and how being social affects how we learn stuff. Which is the More Knowledgeable Other here: Bonnie or Anna? Maybe neither of them!2020-01-2057 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 47: A Rootin'-Tootin' Goals WizardIt’s 2020, and the girls are stoked to be back with a new episode! In honor of the first episode of a new decade, the gals are chatting about setting goals. They talk about S.M.A.R.T. goals, S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals, ABCs, and other fun acronyms. So grab something to sip and listen as Anna and Bonnie wax about how to set good, effective goals.2020-01-1358 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 46: Freudian Sip Survive Repeat, a Crossover EventFor the last Freudian Sips episode of 2019, the gals are doing a special crossover event with Sip Survive Repeat, a podcast about people surviving crazy stuff! So Bonnie and Anna chat about the psychology of the fight/flight/freeze instincts as well as post-traumatic stress disorder, which ties in with the Sip Survive crew talking about the amazing survival story of Elizabeth Fritzl. Content warning: case involves discussion of sexual violence and captivity.2019-12-2352 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 45: Feast or FamineAs the holidays draw near, Anna and Bonnie chat about food and our relationship to it, specifically when that relationship gets dangerous — such as with eating disorders. They chat about types of eating disorders and how they might crop up during the holidays, and Anna introduces a trivia mechanic to keep things from being too much of a bummer. Featuring more of a deep dive into “I Saw Mommy Kissin’ Santa Claus” than you ever wanted!2019-12-151h 09
Freudian SipsEpisode 44: Winter BummerlandDo you ever just feel a little blue during all those white Christmases? It might be seasonal affective disorder — or S.A.D. — a specific type of depression! Listen in as Anna discusses this disorder and some treatments, as well as Bonnie exploring some other sources of holiday stress, such as high expectations and even grief. Includes a promo for another cool show: 10ish Podcast!2019-12-091h 02
Freudian SipsEpisode 43: Making Mountains out of MountainsThis week, to finish off their discussion on Jean Piaget, Bonnie tells Anna all about Piaget’s stages of learning and development: the sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete, and formal stages. What’s on the other side of those mountains? Who knows! How many masters graduates does it take to figure out the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning? More than two, apparently!2019-12-0255 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 42 - Hakuna SchemataIn the first part of a two-parter, your girls are talking about Jean Piaget and his theories. This time, Anna is telling Bonnie all about Piaget’s life and his theory on schema (schemata for plural), or the categories we use to sort information. Watch in shock and awe as Anna gets slightly tipsy and goes on side tangents!2019-11-2559 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 41: Smart Attack!After taking some brain hemorrhage shots as their themed drink, Anna and Bonnie are talking about intelligence! Anna gives an overview of what IQ means and how it’s tested, Bonnie talks about multiple types of intelligence, and they both chat about some famous figures with super high IQs. Is the g-spot actually on Pluto? Will Anna be able to hack into the mainframe? Tune in to find out!2019-11-171h 07
Freudian SipsEpisode 40: Are You My Mother?From another listener request, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about transference, which is basically putting your problems with someone else onto another person. They chat about specifically how this looks in therapy, but also how it may look in everyday life and how to work through it. Featuring surprise guest (in the cold open): Gabe, AKA Anna’s brother and Bonnie’s son!2019-11-111h 01
Freudian SipsEpisode 39: Happy ButtsThis week, Anna and Bonnie got a listener request to talk about crossdressing, so after talking about random nonsense for ten minutes, they do that! They chat about the history of crossdressing, how the practice is seen from psychological and cultural lenses, and how it relates to identity and the LGBTQ community. Features include new chairs and a brand new vocal noise from Mom Host.2019-11-0454 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 38: Anna's Bedtime Story CornerFor their final spooky Spooktober episode, Anna is telling Bonnie all about sleep paralysis, including chatting about what it is and also telling some pretty chilling stories from people who have experienced it. Believe it or not, this very spooky thing is actually scientific. The Spookyville tourism board thanks you for your visit and hopes you’ll join us again next year!2019-10-271h 06
Freudian SipsEpisode 37: Rebunked!It’s the return to Spookyville this week, and Bonnie is telling Anna about something that science and psychology actually can’t explain too well: near-death experiences, or NDEs. Bonnie chats about various theories behind NDEs and some weird, cool, creepy NDE stories, including one that’s pretty close to home! This one gets a little out there, guys.2019-10-2156 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 36: Spooked and SoberwhelmedFor the second part of their Spooktober episode series, Anna and Bonnie are (soberly) chatting about horror movies. They talk about why some people like horror movies, why some people don’t, and how watching spooky stuff can actually be positive for our mental health!2019-10-141h 00
Freudian SipsEpisode 35: Ballistic Bobos and Monkey MothersOr, Wacky Experiments Volume II! For the start of their Halloween spooktacular, Anna and Bonnie are digging through the archives to use a previous recording in which they talk about some more weird experiments. So buckle up as the slightly tipsy gals talk about Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment and Harlow’s monkey experiment. WARNING: the monkey one gets slightly upsetting!2019-10-061h 08
Freudian SipsEpisode 34: Cupid's StupidAt the request of a listener, Anna and Bonnie are talking about breakups this week. They chat about the psychology of feeling heartbroken, share some tips on how to get over a breakup, and even read some listener stories about their own rough breakups. So grab a glass of wine and a pint of ice cream and settle in for the heartbreak.2019-09-301h 07
Freudian SipsEpisode 33: The Satire MethodThis week, the gals are talking about Virginia Satir, the mother of family therapy! As always, Anna gives a crash course on Virginia’s life, Bonnie talks about V’s most notable theories for working on communication within families, and both of them chat about how very hippie-dippy Virginia was, what with her hand holding and role playing and seventy different names for all her theories.2019-09-2258 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 32: Smelly Genes, the Love MachinesDo you wonder why you’re attracted to whoever you’re attracted to? Well, Bonnie and Anna are going to try their best to clear the air… especially to clear the air of all these smelly immune system genes that we can all detect. Listen to the gals talk about types of attraction, what draws us to people, and how biology and evolution affect our choices of mates!2019-09-1600 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 31: Good Old Fashioned CommunesIn the conclusion of their discussion on cults, Anna and Bonnie chat about four famous cults: the Peoples Temple (AKA Jonestown), the Manson Family, the Branch Davidians (AKA Waco, Texas), and Heavens Gate. As expected, this one does get a little heavy, but the gals still try to keep it lively (especially Anna, much to Bonnie’s chagrin).2019-09-091h 17
Freudian SipsEpisode 30: Join Our Cult!It’s another two-parter, and the gals are talking about cults. This week, they’re focusing on the basics: what cults are, how they get their victims, and some mind-control methods they use on their members. And Bonnie and Anna have a very special offer for you: join their cult NOW and become automatic Gold Chalice tier members! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!2019-09-021h 04
Freudian SipsEpisode 29: Taste the BrainbowWhat effects do colors have on our brains? Well, probably SOME effect! This week, Bonnie and Anna do their best to wade through sources and studies so they can talk about what various colors mean to us and even how they can affect our physiology. Which colors are cool dudes, and which are total hotheads? Tune in to find out!2019-08-261h 10
Freudian SipsEpisode 27: Write BrainOr: Ology Wology, Volume I. This week, Anna and Bonnie talk about two weird -ologies: graphology and phrenology. Absolutely true facts from this episode include that you can determine your introversion by whether or not you close your o's when you write, and also that there are DOZENS of tiny brains that make up your big brain. Sound kooky? That's because it all is!2019-08-121h 05
Freudian SipsEpisode 26: Something SeriousThis week is going to sound a little different, Sipsters, because Bonnie and Anna are opening up about a recent death in the family. They talk about caregiver fatigue, grief, and how different each person’s journey of loss can feel. This one’s heavy, guys.2019-08-0551 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 25: Necessary Sips, a Crossover Event!This week, Anna and Bonnie team up with Josh and Ian from Necessary Bullshit, the brother podcast to Freudian Sips! The ragtag bunch dive deep into the political movement of Populism and its evolution, as well as connecting that to psychological concepts like herd mentality, conformity, and social proof. Join the gals and guys as they combine their strengths (and laugh about their weaknesses) to give some psychology context to the current political landscape. And yes, that means there is political talk in this episode, and lots of it!2019-07-291h 42
Freudian SipsEpisode 24: Maslow's Ugly MomThis week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about Abraham Maslow, creator of the famous hierarchy of needs and one of the figureheads of humanistic psychology. As far as Maslow was concerned, all people have the ability to self-actualize and utilize their inner potential... except for Maslow's mom. We hear she was a racist.2019-07-2255 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 23: Another Shocking Episode!This week, Anna and Bonnie dive into the weird world of ECT, AKA electro-convulsive therapy, AKA shock therapy. This includes the wild history of this particular treatment, how it looks nowadays, and all the stigma surrounding it (including some stigma and devil's-advocating from the gals themselves). You might need your tin foil hat for this one, but we're not sure how that will affect the electrical current...2019-07-151h 02
Freudian SipsEpisode 22: Monkey Mirrors MozzarellaDo you know what mirror neurons are? Neither do Bonnie and Anna, but they’re sure talking about that this week! The gals go on a highly-disclaimered adventure into mirror neurons, which may or may not exist and which have a ton of possible reasons for maybe existing. Remember, neither of the hosts are neuroscientists — or are they?2019-07-081h 08
Freudian SipsEpisode 21: We End Your LifeBonnie and Anna are FINALLY done talking about Erik Erikson and his psychosocial stages! In their final episode of their longest topic series ever, they talk about middle and later adulthood and elderhood. So whip up an Old Fashioned like the gals are drinking, get comfortable, and turn up your hearing aids to take a listen!2019-06-301h 11
Freudian SipsEpisode 20: Adult ContentFeaturing a really big package (of career, romance, and kids)! Listen as Bonnie and Anna talk EVEN MORE about Erikson’s psychosocial stages of lifespan and identity development. This week, they’re chatting about late adolescence and early adulthood. Grab something to sip as the gals start their descent toward the end of their psychosocial series!2019-06-2556 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 19: Teens, Tweens, and AutomobilesGet ready for Anna and Bonnie getting pretty tipsy, going on side tangents, and talking about more Erikson psychosocial stages. This week’s topics are middle childhood and early adolescence, everything from friendships to puberty! (Note: No cars were harmed in the making of this episode, Anna just thought the title was funny.)2019-06-141h 15
Freudian SipsEpisode 18: The Terrible (Part) TwosAnna is sick and no one is drunk, so this episode has some weird energy! In part two of the gals’ series on psychosocial stages, Anna talks about toddlerhood (AKA tiny drunk people), and Bonnie tells us about the early childhood stage, which she is qualified to talk about because she taught kindergarten one time.2019-06-081h 06
Freudian SipsEpisode 17: Burger BabiesIt’s time for a series! In part one, Anna talks about Erik Erikson’s life, how he got into psychology, and even his name. Then the gals chat about Erik’s theory of psychosocial stages of development, starting with Bonnie talking about the first stage: infancy!2019-05-311h 06
Freudian SipsEpisode 16: You Are Feeling Very Sipsy...This week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about hypnosis! They chat about how hypnotizable people are, how hypnosis got its start, and how being hypnotized is sort of like meditating… or dissociating. Get your wine (or if you’re like Anna, your tin foil hat) ready and join us for a listen!2019-05-2558 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 15: Wanna Shock a Dude?Or, Wacky Experiments Volume I, where the gals discuss experiments with questionable ethics. This time, Bonnie talks about the Milgram shock experiment, and Anna tells the story of the Stanford prison experiment. Would YOU shock a man to death in a Burger King basement? Answer our newspaper ad if the answer is yes!2019-05-2159 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 13: BAC (Blood Anxiety Content)Hello, Sipsters! This week, Anna and Bonnie are doing an overview of the different types of anxiety, from general to social and everything in between. Should Anna be drinking after passing out? Will ‘having symptoms about it’ become a thing? Will Anna finally win a game of Make Mom Leave the Table? Listen to find out!2019-05-041h 08
Freudian SipsEpisode 12: Sham PainThis one gets kinda gross, y’all. This week, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about Munchausen syndrome, where someone fakes an illness for attention or comfort. This includes Munchausen syndrome by proxy, such as the fascinating story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard!2019-04-271h 06
Freudian SipsEpisode 11: Pretzel Legs and Finger GunsThis week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about 65% of how we express ourselves: nonverbal communication! Everything from how we sound to how we move. Did you know that there are 10,000 facial expressions? Neither did Bonnie! Did you know legs could also be pretzels? Neither did Anna!2019-04-201h 07
Freudian SipsEpisode 10: The 'F' Word is 'Feelings'In their 10th episode, Anna and Bonnie are celebrating a fellow mother-daughter duo, Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, who created the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Grab your boxed wine (otherwise known as ESFJ) and listen in as Bonnie tries to keep Anna from saying some kind of ‘f’ word!2019-04-131h 13
Freudian SipsEpisode 9: The Ding Dong Saliva HourWe finally did an episode that’s less than an hour long! This week, Anna and Bonnie are chatting about Ivan Pavlov, pioneer of classical conditioning. They even have a themed drink: the salty dog! This is appropriate, considering that the dogs in this story have good reason to be salty. Tune in to hear the gals chat about weird dog stuff, explain how conditioning relates to trauma, and use very dumb accents.2019-04-0955 min
Freudian SipsEpisode 8: We've Had This Dream BeforeIt’s part two of their dream-focused two-parter, and Anna and Bonnie are feeling the boxed wine pretty hard. This time they’re talking about various dream theories, what the brain does while we dream, and some weird sleep disorders. Let yourself be lulled to sleep this week by the hosts’ soothing (AKA loud and giggly) voices.2019-04-021h 18
Freudian SipsEpisode 7: The Dreamers of DreamsIn the first part of their first two-parter, Anna and Bonnie are talking about dreams. Grab some warm milk and go tuck yourself in, because there's lots to cover! The girls are starting by chatting about the historical context of dreams, some so-called hidden dream meanings, and some of their own weird dreams.2019-03-261h 13
Freudian SipsEpisode 6: Your Brain on BoozeHappy St. Patrick’s Day! Anna and Bonnie were on the road for a conference, but they still took time to talk about the science behind some interesting drinking facts, including how drinking affects your brain and if ‘breaking the seal’ is a real thing. Buckle up, because this episode includes a lot of brain talk and some serious PSA moments.2019-03-191h 08
Freudian SipsEpisode 5: Imposter, Impostor!This week, Anna and Bonnie talk about PHONIES! No they’re not talking about you… or are they? No, they’re talking about themselves and anyone else who suffers from Impostor Syndrome. Listen as the gals normalize feeling like a fraud, Bonnie gets the giggles, and Anna shares her feelings on research. (Don’t worry, researchers, she really does love you!)2019-03-121h 09
Freudian SipsEpisode 4: The Jung and the RestlessIn honor of their monthiversary episode, Anna and Bonnie have shots before recording, drink boxed wine, and talk about theorist Carl Jung and all his wacky ideas. Listen in shock and awe as the gals pretend to know what they’re talking about and Anna explains some nerdy archetypes.2019-03-051h 13
Freudian SipsEpisode 3: Various Types of DogophobiaThis week, Anna and Bonnie are talking about phobias. Listen as the gals talk about common and offbeat phobias, the causes and treatments, and their own irrational fears. Also as Bonnie gets increasingly angry about the weird names of various phobias and decides to rename them herself.2019-02-251h 07
Freudian SipsEpisode 2: Love Language BoogalooThis week, Bonnie and Anna talk about the Five Love Languages and how to keep your love tank full, until the phrase 'love tank' starts making them uncomfortable. Featuring surprise guests Bobcat Goldthwait and Bird Stuck in Anna's Wall, so excuse the scritchy-scratches you hear during the talky bits.2019-02-191h 12
Freudian SipsEpisode 1: The Most Freudian of SipsAnna and Bonnie could only start a podcast called Freudian Sips one way: by talking about Sigmund Freud himself. So grab your drink of choice and join our hosts as they cover the good, the bad, and the weird sex stuff in the inaugural episode!2019-02-111h 30