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Pop Psych 101#100 Looking back with Ryan's official 100 episodes!This week Hayley flips the script on Ryan and surprises him with a conversation about what it's like doing PopPsych101 over the past 4-ish years. They discuss the PopPsych101 journey from start to future! Follow us @PopPsych101 let us know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2022-11-3058 min

Pop Psych 101#99 Identity and the Female Experience in She-HulkThis week Ryan and Hayley discuss Marvel's She-Hulk. They explore how sudden life-changes can affect identity, how the female experience shows up in Jennifer Walters's expression as She-Hulk, and what they think of Jennifer's group therapy experience. They also are lucky to check in with their own Jennifer, Attorney-at-Law: Ryan's wife! She shares where the show hits the mark on lawyering and were it doesn't represent a true attorney's experience. Please rate, REVIEW, and subscribe! And check in with them on all socials: @PopPsych101 --- Send in a voice message: ht...2022-11-091h 27

Pop Psych 101#98 Trauma and Cultural Assimilation in MidsommarBecause it's Halloween week and everyone has been begging for them to cover Midsommar, Ryan and Hayley find a way to make it happen... In this week's episode, Ryan explains to Hayley about the plot of Midsommar and she uses her intake session skills to ask questions so she can understand the context and psychology of the creepy film. Follow us @poppsych101 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2022-10-261h 33

Pop Psych 101#97 Therapist Relationships in How I Met Your MotherThis episode, Ryan and Hayley delve into a story arc in S7 of HIMYM. Robin dates her therapist *GASP*. Ryan and Hayley explore if everyone, ultimately, dates or marries "their parents." Please Rate Review and Subscribe... these things all help! Reviews are the best! Also follow us on social media @poppsych101 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2022-10-051h 07

Pop Psych 101#89 Mothers, Addiction, and Why people like EuphoriaThis week Ryan and Hayley discuss Season2 Episde6 of the popular show Euphoria. They discuss mothers, the support they offer, and the representation of someone as more than their addiction. Ryan and Hayley also explore why people like the show despite its heavy topics. linktr.ee/poppsych101 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2022-05-111h 12

Pop Psych 101Autumn Series 2021: In Treatment - BrookeThis month, Ryan and Hayley are deep diving into season 4 of In Treatment. Each week they will focus on one of the 4 main characters and discuss their overall case. This week, to close it out, they focus on Dr. Brooke Taylor, herself. Thank you so much for following along with our Autumn Series! We'll see you in 2022! Please follow us on socials @PopPsych101 and let us know what you think and what you'd like to hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2021-11-241h 02

Pop Psych 101Autumn Series 2021: In Treatment - LailaThis month, Ryan and Hayley are deep diving into season 4 of In Treatment. Each week they will focus on one of the 4 main characters and discuss their overall case. This week, they focus on Dr. Brooke Taylor's work with Laila. Ryan and Hayley are joined by Dr. Karmen Thulin. You can find her at https://catalystcenterllc.com/our-team/karmen-thulin/ and soon at https://selfstudied.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-11-171h 06

Pop Psych 101Autumn Series 2021: In Treatment - ColinThis month, Ryan and Hayley are deep diving into season 4 of In Treatment. Each week they will focus on one of the 4 main characters and discuss their overall case. This week, they focus on Dr. Brooke Taylor's work with Colin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-11-101h 07

Pop Psych 101Autumn Series 2021: In Treatment - Eladio This month, Ryan and Hayley are deep diving into season 4 of In Treatment. Each week they will focus on one of the 4 main characters and discuss their overall case. This week, they focus on Dr. Brooke Taylor's work with Eladio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-11-031h 01

Pop Psych 101Quick AnnouncementHayley hops into your speakers to quickly update you on PopPsych's break and her and Ryan's plans for the podcast. Be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter: @PopPsych101 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-09-2202 min

Pop Psych 101#77 Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso Season 1This week Ryan and Hayley discuss how Ted Lasso's approach of curiosity rather than judgement looks across various circumstances; masculinity as it shows up and is reframed during season 1; as well as relentless optimism and anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-07-311h 00

Pop Psych 101#76 Mental Health in the Music of Frozen II(This version is not connected to Spotify - please listen on Spotify if you would like the songs built into the episode for you!) This week, Ryan and Hayley take a look at how the songs of Frozen II represent various experiences within mental health (hallucinations, depression, grief, attachment). They also take a look at a song that was removed from the movie and how it would have changed a huge part of the movie itself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-07-151h 03

Pop Psych 101#75 Agoraphobia in Woman in the WindowThis week Hayley and Ryan delve into agoraphobia and anxiety as it is portrayed in the movie Woman in the Window, starring Amy Adams. They also talk about the unique presentation of a therapist receiving therapy and the tricky situation of having an unreliable narrator. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-07-071h 02

Pop Psych 101#74 Consent and Gender Norms in Bridgerton with Novel FeelingsThis week Ryan and Hayley are joined by the cohosts of the Novel Feelings podcast to discuss Bridgerton - the show AND the book. They discuss how mental health discourse looks in Australia, as well as the topics of consent, gender, and gossip as it is portrayed by the Bridgerton series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-06-301h 04

Pop Psych 101#73 Finding your Spark in Disney Pixar's SoulThis week Ryan and Hayley discuss intentionality, the difference between goals and values, and Hayley gets on a soap box about passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-06-2355 min

Pop Psych 101#72 Sports Psychology in The Weight of Gold with Dr. Shane SaenzThis week Ryan and Hayley invite guest Dr. Shane Saenz (PsyD, CMPC: Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sport Psychologist; https://www.drshanesaenz.com) to explore with them HBO's original documentary The Weight of Gold. Shane explains how sport is often the "first love" for many competitive athletes and the role that human development plays in their focus of their sport. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-06-1658 min

Pop Psych 101#71 Relationship Patterns in Marriage StoryIn this episode Ryan and Hayley break done the Netflix movie Marriage story. We break down the emotional toll of the divorce process and what kind of support the characters could benefit from. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-06-091h 05

Pop Psych 101#70 Intergenerational Trauma in Mare of EasttownThis week Ryan and Hayley discuss intergenerational trauma in HBO's Mare of Easttown. We look at Mare's therapist and how Mare was able to work through her grief. We also answer the question "Why do therapists ask 'How did/does that make you feel?'" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-06-031h 08

Pop Psych 101#69 Memory Loss in MementoThis week, Ryan and Hayley discuss the movie Memento. They play with the idea of how structure and order effect how memory is created and stored, as well as lost - particularly with regard to Anterograde Amnesia/Memory Loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-05-261h 03

Pop Psych 101#68 Psychopathy vs Sociopathy in The UndoingHayley and Ryan break down the crisis experienced by therapist Grace Fraser, played by Nicole Kidman, and her family in this HBO series. We discuss the differences between psychopathy, sociopathy, and narcissism and why so many people are intrigued by true crime and mystery stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-05-191h 13

Pop Psych 101#67 Identity and Loss in The Falcon and the Winter SoldierIn this episode, therapists Ryan Englestad and Hayley Roberts discuss characters from the Disney+ series, Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. They explore personal identities that the characters desire and grow into, as well as those that they want to escape, avoid, and change. We also look into social dynamics including privilege, power, and race and how those play into how the characters are perceived and perceive others. Ryan shares a fear of his own that he faced, and Hayley doesn't even try to hide her disgust for one of the show's characters. --- Send in a...2021-05-051h 13

Pop Psych 101#66 Narcissistic Abuse in TangledTherapist Ryan Engelstad and psychologist Dr. Hayley Roberts discuss the themes of abuse and breaking abuse cycles in the Disney movie Tangled. We also break down our favorite (and surprisingly deep) songs from the movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-04-211h 08

Pop Psych 101#65 Existential Dread in Palm SpringsDr. Hayley Roberts and therapist Ryan Engelstad talk about existential dread in the movie (on Hulu) Palm Springs. We break down the mental health implications of being stuck in a time loop, and what we can learn from these characters that we can apply to being stuck in our own quarantine time loop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-04-071h 01

Pop Psych 101#64 Attachment Trauma vs Autism Spectrum Disorder in The Queens GambitTherapists Ryan Engelstad and Dr. Hayley Roberts discuss some common misconceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorder, why some people think Beth Harmon fits this diagnosis, why she doesn't, and where the true source of her struggles lies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-03-241h 07

Pop Psych 101#63 Traumatic Grief and Loss in WandavisionIn this episode Ryan welcomes new co-host Dr. Hayley Roberts! We are thrilled to talk about the Disney+ series Wandavision. We break down Wanda's losses and how traumatic grief differs from other forms of grief. We analyze how effective superhero shows are at portraying complex mental health issues, and our hopes for these characters going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2021-03-121h 05

Pop Psych 101+ Holiday Opinion GeneratorChristmas is just around the corner. To celebrate, Mike and Ryan rapid fire Christmas "Things" at each other and have to give their opinions immediately and without thinking. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Christmas Theme 3" by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/) License: CC BY...2019-12-1729 min

Pop Psych 101#51 - Family Anxiety in This Is UsWith the holidays upon us, Ryan and Mike thought it would be a good idea to tackle family anxiety, and what better show to do that with than This Is Us. Mike talks about his fear of passing his mental health issues down to his children and Ryan notes some interesting turn of events at his own holiday gatherings. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter 2019-12-101h 03

Pop Psych 101+ Dad Jokes Are Always FunnyThis week's bonus stuff, has Ryan and Mike wishing they were funny in a Dad-Joke-Off. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Farting Around" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic...2019-11-2511 min

Pop Psych 101#50 - Traumedies in JokerThis week Ryan and Mike cover the much requested, Joker. A first here at Pop Psych 101, the guys actually had to leave their houses to see this movie. There is a lot to unpack with this portrayal of mental illness in pop culture, and though, both the guys have different viewpoints, they know that portraying mental health issues as a main character trait to audiences is no laughing matter. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join...2019-11-181h 19

Pop Psych 101+ Therapist: "and how do we feel about Therapist Memes?"Happy Monday! This week, in a short episode, Mike and Ryan talk about the rise of the Therapist Meme. How does that make you feel? Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music: Music: [Foam Rubber] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...2019-11-1120 min

Pop Psych 101#49 - The Great Depresh in Gary GulmanToday's episode is an important one. Comedians are in a singular place to tell true to life stories that can break barriers and transcend stigmas. Ryan and Mike's hearts are full with the masterpiece of stand up from Comedian Gary Gulman that is, The Great Depresh. A recommended watch for anyone interested in learning about a true story of depression in an incredibly accessible way. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group 2019-11-041h 08

Pop Psych 101+ ...and Into the Forest I Go, to Lose My Mind and Find My SoulRyan is back with a twist on Mike Reacts. This season, Ryan wants to teach us some unconventional coping skills. This week, Ryan introduces Mike to "Forest Bathing", a coping skill so obscure, Mike gets confused and starts planning a trip to the forest for a literal bath. - Title quote by John Muir Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram 2019-10-2411 min

Pop Psych 101#48 - Munchausen By Proxy in Mommy Dead and DearestMike and Ryan are pumped to be reunited! Back this week with a look at what some may know of as munchausen by proxy, or factitious disorder, the guys look at the sad and bizarre true life events surrounding a mother and daughter in the documentary, Mommy Dead and Dearest. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music: 2019-10-211h 04

Pop Psych 101#47 - Insane Creative Genius in The Devil and Daniel JohnstonDo creative genius and mental illness go hand-in-hand? That's a burning question on Mike's mind this week and he looks to the 2005 documentary "The Devil And Daniel Johnston" for answers. A huge thanks goes out to Steve Reichert for co-hosting this episode, and for recording a cover of Hey Joe" by Daniel Johnston with Mike. You can listen to our cover again here Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group 2019-10-071h 24

Pop Psych 101#46 - Grief & Family Dysfunction in FleabagWith Mike out on hiatus, Ryan gets a little help from our friends. Dean, Host of the podcasts Podscure and How Are Ya Now?, sits down and talks grief and family dysfunction in the series Fleabag. Synopsis: A dry-witted woman, known only as Fleabag, has no filter as she navigates life and love in London while trying to cope with tragedy. The angry, grief-riddled woman tries to heal while rejecting anyone who tries to help her, but Fleabag continues to keep up her bravado through it all. Comic actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars as the titular character on t...2019-09-301h 05

Pop Psych 101+ When We Lie To Our KidsClosing out Big Little Lies week, Mike and Ryan focus on Dr Little Bo Peep and her questionable methods of getting her young patients . They turn the lies we tell our kids into a game of rapid fire. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-08-2217 min

Pop Psych 101#44 - Lifestyles of the Rich and Mentally Ill in Big Little LiesBased on the same-titled bestseller by Liane Moriarty, "Big Little Lies" weaves a darkly comedic tale of murder and mischief in the tranquil beachfront town of Monterey, Calif. Amidst doting moms, successful husbands, beautiful children, and stunning homes exists a community fueled by rumors and divided into haves and have-nots, exposing fractured relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors. Told through the eyes of three mothers -- Madeline, Celeste and Jane -- the series' narrative explores society's myths regarding perfection and its romanticization of marriage, sex, parenting and friendship. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and...2019-08-191h 02

Pop Psych 101+ Over-Analyzing Airplanes & Mental HealthIt's The Aviator week, and what better way to end it than by over-analyzing mental health via airplane metephor. Ryan and Mike, go way to deep on this episode of Over-Analyzing with Ryan. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music: "Phantom from Space" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...2019-08-1516 min

Pop Psych 101#43 - OCD in The AviatorHoward Hughes Jr. was an American business magnate, investor, record-setting pilot, engineer, film director, and philanthropist, known during his lifetime as one of the most financially successful individuals in the world. He first became prominent as a film producer, and then as an influential figure in the aviation industry. Later in life, he became known for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle—oddities that were caused in part by a worsening obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and chronic pain from a near-fatal plane crash. Today we take a look at Martin Scorsese's vision and Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of The Aviator. Find...2019-08-121h 05

Pop Psych 101#42 - Adjustment Disorder in WildlifeFourteen-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry -- a housewife and a golf pro -- in a small town in 1960s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job -- and his sense of purpose -- he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves. Suddenly forced into the role of an adult, Joe witnesses his mother's struggle to adjust as she tries to keep her head above water Find Us:2019-08-051h 00

Pop Psych 101#41 - A Pop Psych 101 Retrospective and Live Show Announcement!In this episode Ryan announces that on Monday, July 29th, 2019 at approximately 9:30pm EST we will be doing a live show on Twitter covering Friends! Ryan also goes through the archive sharing some of Mike and Ryan's favorite episodes through our first 40. Please check out our Twitter page @Poppsych101 to watch the live episode and we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-07-2908 min

Pop Psych 101+ Ryan Goes Rogue - A Lesson in EthicsCovering the podcast The Shrink Next Door and questioning the ethics of the real life psychiatrist, Ike Herschkopf, had us wondering what Ike and Marty's sessions looked like. So, this week's bonus episode, Ryan and Mike role play a therapy session, and Ryan tries to infiltrate Mike's life. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music from https://filmmusic...2019-07-2512 min

Pop Psych 101#40 - Ethics of The Shrink Next Door (Podcast)When Journalist, Joe Nocera, realized that his Hampton's neighbor, Ike, had suddenly moved, he knew things were off. However, there was no way he could prepare himself for the story he was about to uncover. The man that Joe thought was his neighbor's maintenance man, Marty, actually turned out to be the owner of the property, and Ike, had been Marty's Psychiatrist for 30 years. This week we look into the ethical violations that Ike had to betray to find himself in almost complete control of Marty's life -- We look at this through Ryan's eyes, as a Therapist, and w...2019-07-2257 min

Pop Psych 101+ Can Ryan Disarm Mike's Bullying?Ryan has an example of how to handle yourself if a bully is making fun of you. He offers two examples: How to, and, how not to. Mike wasn't the best person to do this exercise with. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music from https://filmmusic.io "Myst on the Moor" by Kevin MacLeod (https...2019-07-1909 min

Pop Psych 101#39 - Bullying and Billy Hargrove in Stranger ThingsUp Top: Ryan challenges Mike with a news story about mystics and psychics. A larger percentage of people are seeking out this kind of "Magick" than are going to therapy or to a psychiatrist. Mike offers that if it finds the person peace or healing, then he has no problem with it, but Ryan argues that some people are being swindled for money and should go the route that has science to back it up. The Show: Bullying: The definition of bullying How to spot a bully How a bully is made How to treat a bully The motives o...2019-07-161h 09

Pop Psych 101+ Over-Analyzing The History Of StigmaBonus Episode: This week's main episode talked about a time-traveling alien, and that got us thinking. How was mental-illness, especially diagnosis that present symptoms of hallucinations, looked at throughout history as compared to the present. Was it ignored? Accepted? Ridiculed? Met with fear? Ryan does some major over-analyzing and we make some guesses at those questions. Find Us: See our website We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music from https://filmmusic.io "Groove Grove" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Phantom from S...2019-07-1211 min

Pop Psych 101#38 - Fighting Intergalactic Mental-Illness-Monsters in Doctor Who (TV Show)Trigger Warning: Conversations About Suicide We had a member post a beautiful clip from, of all things, the TV show Doctor Who. The episode is called "Vincent And The Doctor", and features heavy themes of Vincent and his battle with Mental Illness. We took a long look at Vincent and the era he found himself in. The people of his time weren't equipped with the knowledge of what he was going through mentally, instead of understanding he was labeled a "mad man". He was also known as a very lonely man, maybe his status in the world added to...2019-07-081h 12

Pop Psych 101+ Embarrassing Teenage Stories Of The 90sAfter being hit with a wall of nostalgia while watching the movie Mid90s, written and directed by Jonah Hill, Mike and Ryan take a long, and very embarrassing look at their youth in the 90s. Find Us: See our website We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Your Call" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: C...2019-07-0417 min

Pop Psych 101#37 - Adolescent Mental Health in Mid90sTrigger Warning: Self-Harm This one brings a lot of nostalgia to the table. We're talking skateboarding, baggy shirts, small parties, and the Mid90s. Jonah Hill's the mid90s is an intense look at the life of a 13 year old boy who's growing up in an abusive household. Masculinity plays a huge role is in the issues Stevie is dealing with, as well as influence from his group of friends, and possibly even the role his estranged father played before he was even born. Synopsis Stevie is a 13 year old boy growing up in the 1990’s los angeles area. He s...2019-07-011h 17

Pop Psych 101+ Are Millennials Actually Killing Big Cereal?Millennials are having a big effect on big business, and no industry is safe; especially cereal. Ryan and Mike play a game of "Killing or Saving" where Ryan asks Mike about an industry and Mike has to guess if Millennials are killing that industry, or saving it. Discussions arise as to how or why the millennial is killing or saving something, but most importantly, Mike and Ryan are very concerned about cereal. Find Us: See our website We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! ...2019-06-2717 min

Pop Psych 101#36 - The Diagnosis Trap in Brain On Fire (Netflix Original)After missing last week's episode due to some struggle with depression and an day in the ER after experiencing Olfactory Hallucination, or, phantom smells, Mike is back. Wanting to specifically talk about how mental illness is treated in hospitals and Doctors' offices, Mike and Ryan take a look at the Netflix Original, Brain On Fire. The coin is in the air about how to treat patients who present symptoms that could be construed as physical health or mental health. We have to remember how much red tape are in the hospital's way due to insurance; Doctors don't...2019-06-241h 00

Pop Psych 101+ Press Conference in the West WingMike and Ryan have to figure out who they are, where they are, and why they are having a press conference based on clues given by the reporters in the audience. As you can see, Pop Psych 101 continues to deliver Grade A mental health podcast content. See our website We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Music from https://filmmusic.io: "In Your Arms" b...2019-06-2119 min

Pop Psych 101#35 - PTSD in Welcome To Marwen (Movie)On April 8, 2000, Mark Hogancamp was attacked by five men and left for dead outside of a bar in Kingston, NY. After nine days in a coma, he awoke to find he had no memory of his previous adult life. He had to relearn how to eat, walk and write. When his state-sponsored rehabilitative therapies ran out, Mark took his recovery into his own hands. In his backyard, he created a new world entirely within his control - a 1:6 scale World War II town he named Marwencol. Using doll alter egos of his friends and family, his attackers...2019-06-171h 10

Pop Psych 101#34 - Mental health and the presidency in The West Wing (TV Show)Join our support and discussion group This week Mike gets a title upgrade and talks about how he is feeling. He is currently struggling and wants to be transparent about that in hopes that someone out there could find comfort knowing that someone feels the way they do. Ryan and Mike talk about President Jed from The West Wing. He's having sleep problems and calls on a Psychiatrist to help solve the problem. There is a lot more at stake than his sleep issues, including overwhelming stress levels and even trauma from his relationship with his father.2019-06-0352 min

Pop Psych 101+ Heads Up with Game of ThronesJoin our support and discussion group We play a game of heads up with the characters from Game of Thrones. As usual, Mike is much worse at this than Ryan Find Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Music: Kevin Macleod | Royalty Free Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-05-3008 min

Pop Psych 101#33 - Family Dynamics in Game of Thrones (TV Series)Join our support and discussion group Now that the dust has settled from the series finale of the biggest show on earth, we decided it was the perfect time to take a look at Westeros. We take on our biggest episode yet and cover the Family Dynamics of the HBO series, Game of Thrones. We look in to the houses of Tully, Baratheon, Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen. We break down the house words and their implications on the attitudes and actions of those that live by them. We also set aside a special piece just for Jon Snow 2019-05-281h 25

Pop Psych 101+ Mental Health NewsJoin our support and discussion group Ryan has some mental health news he'd like to share. Mike reacts News Stories: Psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms" researched seeking clinical potential in treatment for mental health conditions Companies begin to offer employees a mental health break Burger King offering "Real Meals", because meals/people aren't always happy. Find Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Music: Kevin Macleod | Royalty Free Music --- Send...2019-05-2313 min

Pop Psych 101#32 - The Gang Gets Analyzed in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Show)Join our support and discussion group On a Monday, we tackle the gang from Philadelphia: Mac, Charlie, Frank, Dennis and Dee. This show is obviously ridiculous and has little relation to mental health in reality, but we thought it was time to do some over-analyzing. Prepare yourselves for a weird one. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram --- Send in a voice m...2019-05-201h 07

Pop Psych 101#31 - "So You're Dating A Murderer" in Netflix's You (Series)Join our mental health support and discussion group Show: After several requests, Mike and Ryan take a stab at the Netflix series, You. Pun intended. Very aware of the subject matter in this series, they take a light approach to the material, while acknowledging that stalking and abusive behavior in relationships are real and serious problems. Synopsis: Today we are covering the 2018 Netflix series, You. Based on Caroline Kepnes' best-selling novel of the same name, YOU is a 21st century love story that asks, "What would you do for love?" When a brilliant bookstore manager crosses paths w...2019-05-1356 min

Pop Psych 101+ The College ABC'sJoin our support and discussion group After our episode covering the Netflix documentary, Take Your Pills, Ryan and Mike pose as students and try to distract themselves from the woes of College life. Find Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-05-0911 min

Pop Psych 101#30 - ADHD Controversies in Netflix's Take Your Pills (Documentary)We breakdown the portrayal of medication and ADHD in the Netflix documentary, Take Your Pills www.poppsych101.com Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-05-0649 min

Pop Psych 101+ Speak With KazoosJoin our mental health support and discussion group Help the show by rating & reviewing us on iTunes Mike finally talks Ryan into doing a segment with Kazoos. Ryan regrets agreeing to do this. Find Us Website Facebook Twitter Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-05-0218 min

Pop Psych 101#29 - Finding Your Voice in Speak: The Graphic NovelRyan and Mike acknowledge some of the feedback they received about last week's episode on Autism. For this episode on Speak, they look at the graphic novel's intense portrayal of a rape survivor's story. Both Ryan and Mike are deeply affected by this moving and real story. Mike is angry about the subject and often has tunnel vision about reporting these attacks to the police. Luckily, Ryan has experience working with survivors and is able to explain that there is no hard and fast rule on what to do after an assault, only that it is up to the...2019-04-2959 min

Pop Psych 101#28 - Autism & Caretaking in Rain Man (Movie)After a short conversation about the "Top Ten Happiest Countries In The World", Mike and Ryan breakdown the portrayal of Autism in the 1988 classic, Rain Man. This is an important subject to Ryan, because he deals with patients who are caretakers, and he's seen firsthand the frustrations that can pile up. Mike has huge opinions about the character Charlie Babbitt, going as far to say that ,Charlie, is his most hated character in cinematic history. Not too far off, is Ryan with a questionable rating for the portrayal of Autism in this film. Synopsis: When car dealer Ch...2019-04-1558 min

Pop Psych 101+ Is Punch Drunk Love Actually A Superman Origin Story?On this week's bonus episode, Ryan and Mike over-analyze the movie "Punch Drunk Love", and try to say it's actually Superman's origin story. Join our mental health support and discussion group Help the show by rating & reviewing us on iTunes Find Us Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Get Royalty Free Music Kevin Macleod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-04-1115 min

Pop Psych 101#27 - Social Anxiety & Anger in Punch Drunk Love (Movie)Mike embarrasses him self with an impersonation of Adam Sandler. The guys give a little background into how they pick their episodes and encourage anyone to join their mental health support group if they'd like to help pick new episodes. Ryan and Mike go deep into the motivations behind Barry Egan's anger and social anxiety issues, which they believe have a lot to do with his upbringing, and especially the treatment he receives from his 7 sisters. Ryan gives us some examples of ways to deal with social anxiety including exposure therapy. Synopsis: Today we are c...2019-04-081h 10

Pop Psych 101+ Impressions and Accents Game ShowJoin our mental health support and discussion group on Facebook Help the show by rating and reviewing on iTunes BONUS After hearing the Boston accent in Good Will Hunting, Mike and Ryan play a game and try to guess what accent or impression the other is attempting. It's very bad, and you can skip this and we won't be upset. Thanks. Find Us: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2019-04-0417 min

Pop Psych 101#26 - The Therapeutic Relationship in Good Will Hunting (Movie)Mike embarrasses him self with an impersonation of Robin Williams. It's very very bad. Ryan and Mike talk about Rapper Big Sean, and the backlash he has received for making his mental health public. The guy opine that we should start by believing someone as our first reaction, and rushing to judge someone is the opposite of where we should be headed. The breakdown of Good Will Hunting gets interesting as Ryan and Mike's opinion on the portrayal of the Therapist, Sean, slightly differs. Mike longs for a more personal relationship with his Therapist, while Ryan notes t...2019-04-011h 06

Pop Psych 101#25 - Intrusive Thoughts in Turtles All The Way Down by John Green (Book)After Mike does a terrible impersonation of an angsty teenager, Ryan and Mike acknowledge that the theme of this book hits close to home for the both of them. They give us a heads up that the format of the show will be a little different, and they won't be doing a lighter 2nd half; there's too much to discuss about this spot on portrayal of intrusive thinking and OCD ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ). They talk about the way Aza's obsessive thoughts are interrupting her daily life, and how she and those around her react to that. We...2019-03-2555 min

Pop Psych 101#24 - Psychopathy VS. Sociopathy in Mindhunter (Netflix Series)Mike and Ryan offer opinions on the glorification of serial killers in pop culture. They look at psychopathy and sociopathy through the lens of Netlfix's Mindhunter and strive to breakdown the how and why for people with Anti Social Personality Disorder. Mike and Ryan end up in a debate about whether or not, Holden Ford, is a sociopath. Synopsis: Today, we are covering The Netflix series, Mindhunter. Based on the real-life work of former FBI Agent John Douglas. Starring Jonathan Groff as Holden Ford, Holt McCallany as Bill Tench and Anna Torv as Dr Wendy Carr ...2019-03-1852 min

Pop Psych 101#23 - Identity & Shame in Hannah Gadsby's Nanette (Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special)Ryan and Mike pause a moment to acknowledge that they are in fact straight white males, and being so, have a limited and possibly narrow perspective on this particular subject. They hope their perspectives as a Therapist and a mental health advocate can offer something to the conversation. Inspired by this raw and real performance by Hannah Gadsby, Ryan and Mike look at the theme of identity; who we see ourselves as--and are we ok with how others see us? The other theme that strikes them is shame as a result of our feeling of identity. Hannah...2019-03-1157 min

Pop Psych 101+ You Might Be A Drew-DadTo highlight our awareness of the shortcomings displayed by the character Drew in the Movie Tully, Mike and Ryan do some stand-up comedy, and lay into him a little bit. Find Us: Pop Psych 101 Twitter Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-03-0711 min

Pop Psych 101#22 - Postpartum Depression in Tully (Movie) In This Episode Mike is back! Bringing out the cavalry Breakdown of the specifics of postpartum depression as seen in Tully Bri and Jenn break down Tully in detail Synopsis: Today, we are covering the 2018 film, Tully. Starring: Charlize Theron as Marlo and Mackenzie Davis as Tully Marlo is a New York suburbanite who's about to give birth to her third child. Her husband, Drew, is loving and works hard, but remains clueless about the demands that motherhood puts on his wife. When the baby is born, Marlo's wealthy brother sees her be...2019-03-0400 min

Pop Psych 101+ Emotional Roller CoasterDeleted Scenes Another bit of fun for us here at Pop Psych 101. This time, Ryan sends Mike through a literal emotional roller coaster. Mike has to tell his story as if one of the emotions from the movie Inside Out were running his control board. Find Us: Pop Psych 101 Twitter Facebook Instagram Email Music "Reign" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...2019-02-2810 min

Pop Psych 101#21 - Childhood Depression in Inside Out (Movie)In This Episode: Special Guest Mxiety Breakdown of the emotions in the film Inside Out Over analyzing the portrayal of memories in the film Inside Out as it relates to PTSD Synopsis: Do you ever look at someone and wonder what's going on inside their head? Well we get to see what's going on inside the head of 11 year old Riley Anderson as she copes with growing up and later on moving from Minnesota to San Fransisco when her father accepts a new job. Inside Riley's head we see her emotions play out, including J...2019-02-251h 02

Pop Psych 101+ Jackson Maine & Ally in a Scene UnseenJackson Maine & Ally in a Scene Unseen This was cut from Episode 20 - Codependency in A Star Is Born for time and because of silliness. Ryan and Mike wish they had seen the character Ally in a group session with Jackson while he was in rehab. Since they didn't get to see that, they have re-created what they think would have happened had the movie shown us this scene. Find Us: www.poppsych101.com Facebook Instagram...2019-02-2107 min

Pop Psych 101#20 - Codependency in A Star Is Born (Movie)In This Episode: Pop Psych’s musical background Breakdown of codependent relationships through the lens of A Star Is Born Over analyzing the song “Shallow” by Lady Gaga Note: Song use and royalties through The Real Life Radio Station on Dash Radio Synopsis: Today, we are covering the 2018 film, A Star Is Born. Starring: Lady Gaga as Ally and Bradley Cooper as Jackson Maine Jackson Maine is a famous musician who drinks. Those are the two things he knows about himself. Until he meets Ally, an undiscovered talent who he falls...2019-02-1800 min

Pop Psych 101+ Will Mike Marry Jim Carrey?Based off our episode "#19 - Couples Counseling in Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind" Ryan names some of Jim Carrey's most iconic roles, and Mike must react how he would imagine being in a relationship with that character. Find Us: www.poppsych101.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Music Credits: "Hidden Agenda" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice m...2019-02-1412 min

Pop Psych 101#19 - Couples Counseling in Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (Movie)In This Episode: In their 1st Valentine’s Day Special, Mike and Ryan both share how they each proposed to their wives We breakdown Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and use Joel and Clementine as examples of when and how to seek couples counseling. Unpopular Opinions: Mike and Ryan debate on whether or not Soul Mates exist. Synopsis: Today, on our Valentine’s Day Special, we are covering the 2004 film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Starring Jim Carrey as Joel Barish and Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski Clementine, meet Joel. Joel...2019-02-1156 min

Pop Psych 101+ Tidying Up With Obi Wan, Hermione, and WoodyTrying some new stuff to break up some of the heavy subjects we talk about. Being that Ryan does Improv in real life, he introduces it to Mike for the first time. Find Us: www.poppsych101.com Facebook Instagram Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/message 2019-02-0712 min

Pop Psych 101#18 - Hoarding in Tidying Up With Marie Kondo (Netflix Series)In This Episode: Ryan gives his thoughts on a Dr. Zwig, who makes some serious claims about mental health and whether or not they are a “disease” We breakdown Tidying up, and look at the reasons why people hold onto things, as well as a thorough look into Mrs Kondo herself Over Analyzing with Ryan: Ryan over analyzes the rooms in our homes and relates them to our personal mental health, and self care. Synopsis: Today, we are covering the Netflix series, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”. Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant and author has taken the world...2019-02-0455 min

Pop Psych 101+ Therapist Horror Stories A Deleted scene from episode 017, Coping With Illnes in 50/50, Ryan and Mike tried a new segment out called "Mike Reacts". This time, Ryan reads Therapist horror stories to Mike and Mike...well her reacts to them. Very simple. Cut for time and newness? Social: Pop Psych 101 Facebook Mental Health Chat Group Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast: All Major Podcast Apps on iOS & Android Radio: Radio Provider: Dash Radio Station: Rea...2019-01-3007 min

Pop Psych 101#17 - Coping With Illness in 50/50 (Movie) Up Top: What is a mental health day? The Try Guys from Buzzfeed are taking a Mental Health Break. That gets the guys asking: What exactly is a Mental Health Break? Breakdown: Talking about how Adam copes with his Cancer diagnosis in 50/50, and the reality of what that looks like in real life. Also, what and how should family and friends react? Ratings: Ryan rates 50/50 a 4 out of 5 Weed Macaroons for accuracy of the portrayal. Mike rate this movie as AWESOME with a 5 out of 5 stars. Mike is a terrible movie reviewer. Synopsis: Today, we are...2019-01-2856 min

Pop Psych 101#16 - Major Depressive Disorder in Frozen's Elsa (Character)Intro: Mike and Ryan talk about the reaction to the recent Gillette Razor AD about Men's responsibilities. They discuss the reaction from supporters of the ad, who are against toxic masculinity, and reactions from dissenters, who feel it's an attack on Men. Body: Keeping in mind that this character was not intended to portray depression, it is taken into account that it is commonly accepted that a metaphor for it is present in Elsa. The guys breakdown the accuracy of the portrayal of Major Depressive Disorder in the character Elsa, for better or worse. Unpopular O...2019-01-2159 min

Pop Psych 101+ Over-Analyzing: The Dark Office EditionOver-analyzing: The Dark Office Edition On the cutting room floor from this week's episode, Addiction in Beautiful Boy, is a segment we call "Over-Analyzing With Ryan" He dives WAY TOO deep into the dark implications of the actors chosen in beautiful boy and their correlation with the characters they played in the hit TV show, The Office. ◘◘ Pop Psych 101 Facebook → Instagram → Twitter → @PopPsych101 Facebook Mental Health Chat Group Facebook Instagram Twitter 2019-01-1614 min

Pop Psych 101#15 - Addiction in Beautiful Boy (Movie)Coming off an intense episode about eating disorder, Ryan and Mike jump right back into to the intensity with an episode about addiction. Not only is the subject of addiction one of the most intense mental health issues, but the movie Beautiful boy in itself is also an intense look into addiction. Ryan, having spent 6 years, previously as an addiction specialist, has since moved on from that field for many reasons, but his knowledge in this area is broad and his insight is a very important look into the therapist side of the addiction recovery process. 2019-01-141h 09

Pop Psych 101#14 - Anorexia Nervosa in Netflix's To The Bone (Movie)Eating disorders--a subject that hits close to home for Pop Psych 101. Mike, gives a little background to his personal experience with an eating disorder, while Ryan explains that sometimes these symptoms can pair with mood disorders as a way for a person to gain some control where they might feel as if they have none. Ryan and Mike go deep into "To The Bone", a Netflix special, starring Lily Collins, based on true events surrounding a battle with Anorexia. To The Bone, is as intense a look into treatment as any pop culture they've looked at to d...2019-01-071h 13

Pop Psych 101#13 - Play Therapy in Mary Poppins (Musical)Ryan and Mike open up with a discussion about SNL cast member, Pete Davidson, his recent alarming Instagram posts, and the deletion of his social media accounts. Mike tells the story of the rage he directed at a few strangers due to their lack of sympathy to sufferers of mental illness and the words they used to describe, Davidson. Mike, wants people to know that he did not handle that situation properly They move on and talk about the relationship Mary Poppins has with the Banks family, and the parallels between the film and "Play Therapy"; a...2018-12-3151 min

Pop Psych 101#12 - Chronic Embitterment in The Muppet Christmas Carol (Movie)Continuing our streak of Christmas and Holiday episodes, Ryan and Mike break down Scrooge Syndrome / Chronic Embitterment, otherwise known as Post Traumatic Embitterment Disorder. To keep things light, they look at this Mental Health issue through the movie "The Muppet Christmas Carol". The psychology behind Charles Dickens famous character is fascinating, and important to understand and empathize with anyone in our lives that reflect this attitude. They talk a little bit about their new found reach to the nation, after signing on to broadcast on Dash Satellite Radio. Another segment of "Over-analyzing with Ryan" reveals deep theories...2018-12-1759 min

Pop Psych 101#11 - Surviving The Holidays: Listener Questions Answered (Christmas Special)One Therapist and One Patient answer listener questions about handling Holiday issues and stress. In this Christmas Special, Mike and Ryan announce some very big news for Pop Psych 101, and the reach of their voice. They ask each other questions about their own personal Holiday experiences, and answer some very heavy questions from their Mental Health Chat Group (Link Below). Then they have another round of "Over-analyzing With Ryan: Christmas Cheese Edition", where Ryan reads cheesy quotes from the movies, The Polar Express, Deck The Halls, Home Alone, and Elf. Find Us: Mental H...2018-12-1055 min

Pop Psych 101#10 - Fakers in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Movie)This week, Therapist Ryan Engelstad and Producer Mike Graham, breakdown the accuracy of the portrayal of Malingering (Faking Sick) in the Movie Ferris Bueller's Day off; Directed by John Hughes and Starring Matthew Broderick. Happy to finally be covering an actual comedy we try to keep the episode light. However, being that this subject was picked because of a real life situation, Ryan tries to be direct and explain the why and how of Faking it. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always h...2018-12-0357 min

Pop Psych 101#9 - Psychiatric Hospitalization in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Movie)An exciting day for Pop Psych 101. We have our first guest-host, Christine, EMT turned Nurse Practitioner, and Host of the popular Podcast, Antidotes: Stories In Medicine, is joining us to talk about one of the great films in movie history, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. With insight from Christine and Ryan, we breakdown the myths surrounding Psychiatric Hospitalization, and actually give RP Murphy, a diagnosis fitting for real life; Anti Social Personality Disorder. Mental Health and Mental Health hospitals are important topics for a film like this to get right. There are a lot of accurate portrayals in...2018-11-2659 min

Pop Psych 101#8 - Grief in Stan Lee's Spider-Man (Character)In honor and in reflection of Stan Lee's passing we take a look at a common trope within superhero comics and movies: Grief. While many people throughout the world publicly grieve for this loss, we breakdown Stan Lee's favorite creation and character, Spider-Man, who's stories of grief are weaved throughout the many iterations of our neighborhood friend. This episode has a somber tone, but it is an important message to deliver and the insight and information from Ryan is not only helpful, but incredible. A different take on mental health, we look into the psychology and how to approach...2018-11-1953 min

Pop Psych 101#7 - Paranoid Schizophrenia in A Beautiful Mind (Movie)In this episode Mike and Ryan talk about their trip to meet each other for the first time at Anchor podcast lab in New York City! They go on to address the movie of the week which is A Beautiful Mind. Mike has a lot of questions about whether what was portrayed in the movie was accurate or more for dramatic effect when it comes to schizophrenia. Ryan talks about the diagnosis of schizophrenia, what it looks like, how it is treated, and its impact on the person suffering from delusions and hallucinations and their family. Ryan...2018-11-1255 min

Pop Psych 101#6 - PTSD in The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (Book)This week is The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, a Novel by Stephen Chbosky. We have realized that all of our episodes tend to take on the feeling of the media we happen to be covering that week; this one is no different. We cover PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ) in the Novel by Stephen Chbosky: The Perks Of Being A Wallflower Deep, intense and always serious for this episode, Ryan and Mike break down what PTSD really is, and how a Therapist, like Ryan, goes about treatment. We learn what kinds of Trauma can create PTSD...2018-11-0556 min

Pop Psych 101#5 - Phobias in Stephen King's IT (Movie / TV Mini-Series)Halloween Special 2018 | Phobias in Stephen King's IT Ryan and Mike cover Phobias from the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's IT, as well as some inspiration from the '90s mini-series. They talk about their appreciation for all of the emails and messages they have received from listeners and recount stories about their own personal phobias. Ryan discusses what entails a specific phobia diagnosis and what the treatment options might be for someone struggling with this diagnosis. Mike and Ryan then mix it up this week by playing “Do You Knowbia That Phobia,” an “It” based phobia guessing game of Mike’s...2018-10-2954 min

Pop Psych 101#4 - Suicide & Intervention in 13 Reasons Why (Netflix Series)13 Reasons Why, a teenage drama centered around a suicide and it's direct effect on the community and the high school in that community, created huge opinions around the nation about it's portrayal of suicide & intervention, or lack thereof. Ryan and Mike dissect and explain what's going on in the show, while informing what to look for in real life when someone is considering taking their own life. Mike tends to have very strong opinions about this particular TV Series, and it takes Ryan's years of experience as a Therapist to really shed an impartial light on a ver...2018-10-221h 05

Pop Psych 101#3 - Bi Polar Disorder in Silver Linings Playbook (Movie)This episode was recorded during Mental Health Awareness week, so the guys picked, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, a movie that hits home for Mike, as he also is diagnosed Bi Polar. Mike spends the first part of the episode stumbling over his words and struggling to keep focus. Ryan, the Therapist he is, points out that Mike is having real feelings, and is possibly triggered by the depiction of Mania by Bradley Cooper's Character, Pat. We learn a lot about Mike's personal struggles this week, and dive deep into the heart of what a Bi Polar pe...2018-10-151h 12

Pop Psych 101#2 - Schizoid Personality Disorder in Lars & The Real Girl (Movie)Every Monday, Therapist Ryan Engelstad, and Producer Mike Graham, take an example from Pop Culture (i.e. Books, Movies, TV Shows) that features a Mental Health problem, and determine if the portrayal is accurate and something we can use as an example for those with questions or even curiosity, or if the depiction of the issue is exaggerated and just for entertainment. Lars, played by actor, Ryan Gosling, has an obvious mental health issue in this movie, and Ryan (Engelstad, not Gosling) thinks it shows signs of Schizoid Personality Disorder. Personality disorders are complicated in that, the p...2018-10-0851 min

Pop Psych 101#1 - Dissociative Identity Disorder in Fight Club (Movie)Therapist Ryan Engelstad, and Producer Mike Graham, premiere their new Mental Health Awareness Podcast ------- Pop Psych 101 takes a look at pop culture and it's portrayal of Mental Health issues in storytelling Mike and Ryan break down the mental illness being portrayed, and discuss it's accuracy to what it would be like in real life, versus the fantasy This episode, they review Fight Club, a movie that shows us an extreme case of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Ryan fills us in on the realities of what dissociation would actually be like, and decides if the story...2018-10-0133 min