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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 get some further insight into Mike's battle with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, and the central reasons he attends Therapy on a continuing basis. We also find out that a whopping 94% of the US population report intrusive thoughts, and Ryan, even as a Therapist, is no exception. Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis.  Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.  Buy Turtles All The Way Down by John Green 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://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

Deleted Scenes In a scene from Mindhunter that didn't get airtime, two grizzled old veteran cops are way too old for common mental health myths Fund Us:  Pop Psych 101 Our Mental Health Support Group Facebook Twitter Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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  Set in the late 1970’s, Holden Ford, a hostage negotiator for the FBI, is put out to pasture and assigned the Job of teaching Cops around the country about criminal motive, with agent Bill Tench. While traveling the country, Ford’s curiosity surrounding the psyche of what he calls “sequence killers”, gets the best of him. Under the nose of his superiors, Ford starts interviewing, Ed Kemper, a man who is serving a life sentence for indescribable crimes. Ford believes he is learning valuable information that could help the FBI solve similar crimes and save lives. His partner Bill begrudgingly goes along with him, but eventually sees the same importance in the interviews as Ford does. As the FBI embraces the program, Ford, Tench and their outside consultant, Dr Wendy Carr are able to interview several of these “Sequence Killers”, and build the foundation for modern serial-killer profiling. 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://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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, gives us a first hand, and very real view into these themes, and like all the issues and themes on Pop Psych 101 they need understanding. Ryan, offers up some embarrassing moments from his childhood that helped shape him into the man he grew to be. Mike talk about goobers. Synopsis: In the 2018 Netflix comedy special Nanette, comedian Hannah Gadsby starts out her set with fairly standard jokes about coming out as a lesbian and what it was like for her growing up in Tasmania.  She shares important lessons we can learn from art history and whether or not creativity means you must suffer. Over the course of her special however, she begins to acknowledge that these self deprecating jokes are insufficient in letting her tell and fully take care of her story. She shares the stark reality of what it was like for her in coming out and how she was treated and ultimately abused several times over the course of her life, just for being herself.  She challenges the audience to sit with their own tension and to not let anger or laughter cover it up. As a result, Hannah admits she needs to quit comedy as it doesn't allow her to fully embrace and deal with her trauma. Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Hannah Gadsby: Follow Hannah Gadsby on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

To 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://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

 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 becoming overwhelmed and hires a nighttime nanny named Tully to help his sister handle the stress. Hesitant at first, Marlo soon learns to appreciate all that Tully does -- forming a special bond with her new, lifesaving friend.   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://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

Deleted 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/by/3.0/  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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 Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.  After moving to San Fransisco, things start to go downhill for Riley when Joy and Sadness accidentally get sucked out of headquarters and Riley is left to fend for herself with only fear, anger, and disgust to guide her. Joy and sadness travel through Riley's long term memories and different islands of personality, learning a lot about each other along the way. They race against the clock to try to prevent Riley from making the impulsive decision to run away from home.  As Joy, with Riley's imaginary friend Bing Bong recognize how important sadness is to Riley getting the help she needs, they overcome incredible odds, and Riley's memory dump to get back to headquarters and save Riley from making a terrible decision.  Find Us: Mental Health Podcast | Pop Psych 101 We have a Blog! Ryan always had a Blog! Join our support group Facebook Twitter Instagram Find Mxiety: www.mxiety.com Mxiety's Twitter Mxiety's Instagram Mxiety's Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

Jackson 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 Twitter Music Credits: "Killers", "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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 for almost instantly. Her voice and soul speak to him and take up  part of the void he has been filling with drugs and alcohol. Most of his adult life, his older brother has been picking him up when he falls down, and now it’s ally’s turn. When her career takes off, his void seems to grow deeper and Jack drinks himself to the bottom of the bottle. After a stint in rehab, it looks like it’s possible that he could finally find some peace with himself and love Ally with no barriers. Tragically, Jack, in a vulnerable state, Jack is lead to believe that he is a burden to Ally and he should get out of her life. He’s never not had someone to pick him up when he is down, and doesn’t see a way out this time, and makes the ultimate decision. The gut-wrenching irony is that in the aftermath of Jack’s death, Ally is left to pick up the pieces.    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 Credits: "Killers", "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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 message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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, meet Clementine. Joel and Clementine meet in a usual way, but their connection is instant and intimate.  Clementine is fierce, outspoken and impulsive. While Joel, is awkward, reserved, and cautious. They are two sides of the same coin.  Almost inseparable from their first words spoken, they spend years creating beautiful and special moments together; each one placed in it’s own little file and stored away for safekeeping. But this isn’t a fairy tale. Those warm moments turn into fiery confrontations. Resentment, boredom, and neglect turn them into strangers, and soon, Clementine makes a decision that she would soon forget Using a technology that erases specific memories, Clementine and Joel choose to erase the memories of each other. Joel finds terrible regret in his mind as he loses his love, and tries everything in his power to save what he has left of Clementine. It doesn’t work. With both Joel and Clementine’s memories of each other wiped clean, they meet in a usual way, but their connection is instant and intimate. Joel, meet Clementine. Clementine, meet Joel.  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 Credits: "Killers", "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Immersed" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

Trying 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://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

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 by storm. Named one of Time’s most influential people in 2015, Marie wrote the book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying-Up”. Which has been a best seller in Japan and Europe, as well as being published in the United States.  Marie teaches the KonMari method of organizing, a method of gathering all belongings together by category and lumping them in a pile to get a full view of what you really have. She does not emphasize throwing items away, instead she encourages to keep that which sparks joy in your life, and to get rid of the things that do not. Now, with Marie in the United States, going to family homes that are bogged down by clutter, we start to connect with the families she is helping. we might find ourselves understanding where their clutter came from, and why it’s so hard to let go. What’s framed as a series to simply show people how to tidy up, ends up being a documentation of the families, their homes, their lives, and their motivation to hold on.    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 Credits:  "Killers", "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message

 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: Real Life Radio Station When: M-F 7PM PST Dash Radio is installed in all GM, Ford and Tesla vehicles and is a free Satellite service If you do not have Dash installed in your car, you can download their App for free on iOS and Android Credits: created by: RYAN ENGELSTAD produced by: MIKE GRAHAM Music Credits: "Killers" & "Inner Light" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poppsych101/message