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TheraSwiftsPsychoanalySwift: My Barren Land, I am Ash from Your FireBack in January, while she was still displaced from the LA wildfires, Meredith told us “some things you just can’t speak about.”Two months later, she’s found the words and she’s back with another psychoanalySwift brief. Meredith shares what it’s like living in the skeleton of the place you’ve loved for so long. And she gives a sneak peek at what we’ll be exploring more in season 2, which is coming soon. Stay tuned, dear listeners.If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, p...2025-04-0116 minTheraSwiftsSome Things You Just Can't Speak About (LA's Version)Meredith and Lauren process the utter devastation of the LA fires, how the song 'Epiphany' is helping Meredith through her grief, and ways Swifties can support those impacted by the fires.Episode show notes:GoFundMe #1GoFundMe #2SoCal Swifties Club2025-01-1626 minTheraSwiftsSister Chat: Season 1 Finale, What's Coming Next, and New Year ReflectionsGoodbye, goodbye, goodbye....to season 1 of TheraSwifts! We'll be on a brief hiatus while working on a super exciting new project (we promise to share more details as soon as possible!!). Listen through the episode for an Easter egg from Meredith on what our new project is 🕵️♀️We want to send a GIANT thank you to all 18 of our guests who came on the pod to share their very intimate, vulnerable Swiftie stories with us. We couldn't have made the show without you. We'll be back in the spring!Forever and always,Meredith + L...2025-01-0724 minTheraSwiftsPeace (Chelsea's Version)Thank you, Chelsea, for sharing your *gorgeous* Swiftie story with us. We loved every minute of it and we cannot wait to read your book. Follow Chelsea on Instagram at @chelseaimklong! If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.2024-12-171h 09TheraSwiftsThe End of an Era: Lauren on Grieving The Era's TourLauren, a therapist who specializes in grief, talks us through her recommendations for grieving the end of The Era's Tour. If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future...2024-12-1014 minTheraSwiftsThe Tortured Poet's Department (Monique's Version)If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future updates and follow us on Instagram (@theraswiftspod) to stay connected! 2024-12-031h 03TheraSwiftsFearless (Olivia's Version)TW: This episode includes discussions of bullying, child abuse and neglect.Welcome back to another episode, TheraSwifties! We're honored today to share Olivia's version. She is Fearless and fierce and we could not love her more.A quick note from Lauren and Meredith: This episode was recorded before the results of the U.S. election came out. To all the Swifties who had hoped and worked for different results — we see you and we love you. We are here with you for whatever is coming. These things will change. 2024-11-191h 08TheraSwiftsAll Too Well (Bailey's Version)Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion about suicidal ideation and depression. Please listen with care.Meet Bailey, a gorgeous Swiftie who shares her mental health journey and how Taylor Swift's music has impacted her life. Bailey discusses her experiences with depression, suicidal ideation, and her journey through therapy and treatment. Bailey and Lauren discuss their favorite songs, concert experiences, and the significant emotional connection they share with Taylor Swift's music.Episode resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741The Trevor Project: Text START to 678-678...2024-10-2946 minTheraSwiftsTaylor Swift-Inspired Make-Up (Jessie's Version)We're so excited to introduce you all to Jessie, an incredibly talented Swiftie and make-up artist in Miami, Florida (!!!). Jessie shares how The Era's Tour helped get her out of a creative slump. Lauren and Jessie also fangirl out together for about 45 minutes. Enjoy!Show notes:Follow Jessie on Instagram If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions f...2024-10-2238 minTheraSwiftsDear TheraSwifts: Making Friends and Setting BoundariesIn our new Dear TheraSwifts episode, Lauren answers listener questions about making friends in adulthood and setting boundaries with loved ones. If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future updates...2024-10-1637 minTheraSwiftsPsychoanalySwift: Old Habits Die ScreamingIn this week's episode, Meredith explores the psychoanalytic concept of repetition compulsion and how it shows up in Taylor's music. Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future...2024-10-0912 minTheraSwiftsTaylor Swift Studies with Dr. Emily JanuaryWe're going back to school, TheraSwifties!! We are so thrilled to have Dr. Emily January, a professor at Weber State University and creator of Weber's Taylor Swift Studies course, on the pod. Dr. Weber tells us how she developed the course, how students have responded, and her thoughts on Taylor Swift's global impact.Show notes:Academia (Taylor's Version): Understanding Taylor Swift's Many Identities If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.2024-10-011h 03TheraSwiftsDear TheraSwifts: Ending Therapy and 'Care Without Control'Meredith answers listener questions about how to know when you're ready to end therapy and how to support a loved one who is struggling (without controlling them) in the pod's first Dear TheraSwifts episode. If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get...2024-09-2434 minTheraSwiftsNew Year's Day (Jenn's Version)In today's episode, Lauren recaps all the big recent Swiftie news (Harris endorsement!!!, Trump and Elon tweets, Swifties for Kamala fundraising success). We also interview a truly lovely Swiftie, Jenn, about the role Taylor has played in her parenting two daughters, teaching high school students, and getting through a traumatic family experience.Don't forget about our new segment, Dear TheraSwifts: If you are seeking guidance or support around a specific issue in your life, feel free to submit your question via this anonymous Google form.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts...2024-09-171h 49TheraSwiftsMine (Nicole's Version)Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and generations trauma, so please listen with care if those are sensitive topics for you. Welcome back from our brief hiatus, TheraSwifties! Today's interview with the lovely Nicole kicks off our fall series and we know you will love this episode. Nicole shares so beautifully about how Taylor's music has helped her heal from complex trauma by giving her a safe space to explore her emotions. We know this episode will be meaningful for a lot of people.Show notes:Follow Meredith on I...2024-09-1049 minTheraSwiftsTaylor Swift as Poet (Summer's Version)Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take one of those Taylor Swift college classes? Our new friend Summer took "Taylor Swift Studies" at Weber State University last spring and she came on the pod to tell us all about it.Show notes:Academia (Taylor's Version): Understanding Taylor Swift's Many Identities Don't forget about our new segment, Dear TheraSwifts: If you are seeking guidance or support around a specific issue, feel free to send your question in to theraswiftspod@gmail.com and we'll do our best to share some therapeutic/Swiftie p...2024-08-2050 minTheraSwiftsStay Beautiful (Jenny's Version)In this week's episode, Meredith and Lauren process the terrorist threats that forced the cancellation of Taylor's Eras Tour shows in Vienna. We also get to talk to an absolutely delightful mega Swiftie who has had some unbelievably cool Taylor-related experiences over the last year!Don't forget about our new segment: If you are seeking guidance or support around a specific issue, feel free to send your question in to theraswiftspod@gmail.com and we'll do our best to share some therapeutic/Swiftie perspectives!Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're...2024-08-1354 minTheraSwiftsPsychoanalySwift: The Power of Clean PainIn this week's PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith breaks down the difference between two types of pain — clean pain and dirty pain.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swifties of all identities are encouraged to apply. Please complete our Interview Submission Form to get the process started.Have a question you want Meredith and Lauren to answer? Email us at theraswiftspod@gmail.com for our Dear TheraSwifts segment!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for future updates and follow us on Instagram (@theraswiftspod) to stay co...2024-08-0812 minTheraSwiftsSister Chat: Swifties for Kamala, Saying Goodbye to The Eras Tour, and Pod UpdatesIn this week's episode, Meredith and Lauren chat 1:1 about how Swifties are galvanizing for Kamala Harris, the sad but important reality that The Eras Tour will be ending, and a sneak peek at what's to come on the pod.We also introduce a brand-new segment of our show called Dear TheraSwifts. If you are seeking guidance or support around a specific issue, feel free to send your question in to theraswiftspod@gmail.com and we'll do our best to share some therapeutic/Swiftie perspectives!Show notes:Swifties for SouthportSwifties for KamalaRolling Stone article: "Inside...2024-08-0630 minTheraSwiftsNarcissism or Altruisim? Exploring Taylor Swift and Her Fandom with Thais SkyIn this episode of TheraSwifts, we delve into the psychological aspects of the Taylor Swift phenomenon with special guest, Thais Sky. Thais, a psychotherapist, writer, and host of the podcast 'Reclaim,' brings a fresh perspective to the discussion, examining the shadow elements of Taylor Swift's fame, the psychological functions she serves for her fans, and the complexities of narcissism. Whether you're a longtime Swifty or new to the fandom, this conversation offers deep insights into the blend of psychoanalysis and pop culture. Don't miss Thais' fascinating take on what makes Taylor Swift a universally captivating figure.2024-07-3055 min