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Travel SecretsErin Doherty | “A Trip to Bosnia Made Me Want to Be an Actor”Emmy-nominated actress, Erin Doherty, star of Adolescence and A Thousand Blows joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Erin reveals why Sri Lanka is her number one travel destination, why she believes the UK has many underrated travel destinations and tells all about her life-changing trip to Bosnia which inspired her to become an actor… Plus, Erin shares how food influences her travels and her unexpected yet magical experience visiting the waterfalls in Ireland.Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch...2025-07-2927 min
Wicked PsychotherapistsOffice Space & Burnout: Why Corporate Culture Feels Soul-SuckingSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive deep into the cult classic Office Space and unpack the very real mental health themes hiding in plain sight—burnout, toxic work environments, corporate dysfunction, and the pressure to “find meaning” in your 9 to 5.Whether you've ever hated your job, dreamed about smashing your office printer, or questioned your career path while stuck in traffic—this one’s for you.We explore how identity, purpose, and work culture co...2025-07-1632 minWicked PsychotherapistsTruman Show: Gaslighting, Social Media, and the Search for SelfSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.What if your entire life was secretly being broadcast to the world—would you know it?This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive deep into the psychological layers of The Truman Show, that eerily ahead-of-its-time 1998 film starring Jim Carrey in one of his first serious roles. We break down how this classic predicted the rise of social media, 24/7 surveillance culture, and the growing pressure to perform “normalcy” for an invisible audience.From...2025-07-0937 minWicked PsychotherapistsMeet the Fockers: Gen X, Family Dysfunction & People PleasingSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Gen X psychotherapist Erin and her “Xennial” co-host Tanya (that sweet spot between Gen X and Millennial) dig into the hilarious emotional chaos of Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers. Think: lie detectors, lost cats, ninth-place trophies — and a whole lot of family dysfunction.Why do people-pleasers like Greg fall apart around controlling dads? How does being raised with too much or not enoughstructure shape anxiety, identity, and our adult relationships?Erin a...2025-07-0226 minWicked PsychotherapistsWould Therapy Ever Be Like Anger Management? Psychotherapists Break It DownSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.Can therapy really look like what we see in Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson? In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya—two licensed therapists—take a wicked deep dive into the film’s chaotic version of “treatment.”We’re talking unethical therapy, people-pleasing personalities, power dynamics, and the real psychology behind why Adam Sandler’s character avoids conflict (until he doesn’t). From the bizarre exposure techniques to the ridiculous boundary-blurring moments, we’re br...2025-06-2543 minWicked PsychotherapistsTwins, Tantrums, and Therapy: Breaking Down Adam Sandler's “Jack and Jill”Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya keep the Adam Sandler streak alive by diving headfirst into the outrageous 2011 comedy Jack and Jill. From twin dynamics to emotional dysregulation, sibling rivalry, and unresolved grief, we unpack the psychological gems hidden beneath the slapstick chaos.Join us as we dissect Jill’s unfiltered emotions, Jack’s image-conscious career moves, and what this movie reveals about authenticity, family roles, and identity. Of course...2025-06-1942 minWicked PsychotherapistsBig Daddy, Failure to Launch & the Fear of Adulting – Why Your 5-Year Plan Might Be BSSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.In this week's Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into the 1999 classic Big Daddy—a hilarious Adam Sandler film that surprisingly packs a serious punch about arrested development, generational pressure, and why so many people get stuck in "failure to launch" mode. From fake five-year plans to learning how to adult (badly), we talk about the fear of growing up, why career pressure is real, and how the smallest relationships can kickstart major change. We also share our...2025-06-1238 minWicked PsychotherapistsThe Price Is Wrong, Bob! — Anger, Identity & Finding Your Happy Place in Happy GilmoreSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.What do golf balls, unresolved trauma, and Bob Barker have in common? You guessed it—Happy Gilmore! In this week's episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya tee off on one of Adam Sandler’s most iconic (and unhinged) roles. From attachment wounds and abandonment to anger management and visualization techniques, we explore Happy’s journey through grief, identity shifts, and emotional regulation—all disguised as a slapstick sports comedy.Get ready for a deep (and hilari...2025-06-0528 minWicked PsychotherapistsBeast Games Psychology: Two Therapists Break Down Strategy, Shame, and $5 Million StakesSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.What happens when 1,000 strangers compete for $5 million—with shame, strategy, and survival on the line? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya (two real-life therapists) break down the mind games of Mr. Beast’s Beast Games.We dive into the psychology of trust, betrayal, group dynamics, and why money messes with our moral compass. Spoilers ahead, insights guaranteed—and yes, we’re talking about the Lamborghini train dilemma.🎙 Follow, rate, and share—then te...2025-05-2838 minWicked PsychotherapistsBelle Gibson & the Psychology of a Fraud (Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar)Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.We dive into the twisted true story behind Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar—the dramatization of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who faked cancer and built an empire on lies. Tanya and Erin break down the psychology behind her behavior, including possible signs of Munchausen syndrome, narcissistic traits, and how emotional trauma may have shaped her manipulation.We also explore:Why people fall for “health influencers” with no credentialsThe mental health toll on B...2025-05-2139 minWicked PsychotherapistsThe Ferris Effect: Charisma, Control, and CodependenceSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.Is Ferris Bueller the fun friend—or the problem?In this week’s episode, Tanya and Erin dive deep into Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, breaking down the psychology behind Ferris’s charm, Cameron’s quiet crisis, and the sibling rivalry with Jeanie. Through the lens of mental health and therapy, we unpack themes of narcissism, family dysfunction, emotional burnout, and the longing for autonomy. Whether you loved Ferris—or secretly sided with Jeanie—you’ll see this...2025-05-1438 minWicked PsychotherapistsFoosball Is the Devil: Therapy Insights of The WaterboySend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.In this hilarious and insightful episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, licensed therapists Tanya and Erin take on the 1998 comedy classic The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler. Through a mental health lens, they explore Bobby Boucher’s social isolation, explosive anger, and complex relationship with his overprotective mama. What can this cult favorite teach us about trauma, codependency, and emotional regulation? A lot more than you'd think! Tune in for therapy insights, pop culture breakdowns, and a whole lot of laug...2025-05-0829 minWicked PsychotherapistsThe Breakfast Club at 40: Mental Health, High School Roles, and Gen X ReflectionsSend us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show.It’s been 40 years since The Breakfast Club first brought the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal together — and we’re diving deep into what still resonates today. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Tanya and Erin explore the emotional layers of this 80s classic through a psychotherapist’s lens.From high school identity traps to generational wounds, from laughter to suicidal ideation, and from cliques to compassion — this conversation peels back the stereot...2025-04-1637 min