ST Podcast Ep. 9: Gaming
In this week’s episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the different ways that video games provide cognitive advantages and therapeutic benefits.
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Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 8: Psychology of Black Panther
ST Podcast Ep. 8: Black Panther
People can’t get enough of Black Panther in the movie theaters. If you’re wanting even more…Dustin and Dr. Scarlet take a deeper dive into the character in this week’s episode.
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Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 7: Psychology of The Good Place
ST Podcast Ep. 7: The Good Place
Did you ever think you’d get to listen to a podcast about the psychology of The Afterlife? Well, welcome to this week’s episode of Superhero Therapy. Today, Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss The Good Place.
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Finding Hope When You Feel Hopeless
That expression, “depression hurts,” doesn’t quite do it justice.
It doesn’t hurt.
Why Women Get Excluded in Online Gaming
Ever heard the expression “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? Chances are that there is at least one name that someone called you, at least one rejection that you faced that stayed with you for years. You might have stayed up at night wondering what you could have done differently, wondering how you will be able to recover from the devastating emotional pain you are feeling.
Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 6: Dr. Who Psychology
ST Podcast Ep. 6: Dr. Who
Doctor Who began in November of 1963. After 54 years and 13 regenerations, the doctor has regenerated into a woman. Join Dustin McGinnis and Dr. Janina Scarlet, as well as special guests, Alan Kistler and Josué Cardona in discussing the psychology behind the Doctor’s compassion, emotional connection and losses, as well as the importance of diversity and representation. They’ll also dive into the psychology of the most terrifying monsters of the show.
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2018 – The Year of Hope
The past two years have been extremely challenging for many people. Year 2016 can be categorized as the Year of Death – we saw more celebrity deaths than we normally do, having lost such inspirational people as David Bowie, Prince, Alan Rickman, Carrie Fisher, and many others.
Then 2017 happened. We saw drastic political changes and political unrest. We saw violence and the uprising and vocalization of white supremacy and a rapid increase in hate crimes and hate expression.
But we also saw love. And we saw hope. And justice.
Therapy Quest
Did you ever feel like you don’t belong? Like you are somehow different from the people around you? Did you ever wish you could escape to Hogwarts and find connection like Harry Potter did? I did.
I spent most of my life feeling like an outsider and wanting so badly to belong. Not fit in. But to truly belong. To be a part of something that was bigger than myself. Loneliness has been my biggest tormentor and my closest friend. I remember trying to explain to my family that I was feeling lonely even when I was around my friends. I remember feeling more connected to the characters in the fantasy books I was reading than to the kids around me on the playground. Continue reading Therapy Quest
Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 5: Psychology of Star Wars
ST Podcast Ep. 5: Star Wars
Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by Phillip Anthony Rodriguez (Fifth Brother – Star Wars Rebels) to discuss psychology and Star Wars. Topics include character journeys, what makes good or evil, the concept of hope and much more.
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Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 4: Psychology of Stranger Things
ST Podcast Ep. 4: Stranger Things
Even though Stranger Things takes place in the 1980s, the success of the series is due to its broad appeal. In this episode, we take a closer look at how the lives and relationships of the characters relate to real life. Find out how Dr. Scarlet connects with Eleven and her struggles. We’ll discuss what might be happening to Will as he deals with flashbacks and episodes (PTSD? The Anniversary Effect?). We’ll take a close look at the relationship Max has with her step brother, Hopper has with Eleven and Eleven has with Dr. Brenner. How could she remain attached to a man who tortured her? Is it Stockholm Syndrome? We’ll also attempt to figure out what psychological representations could be found in The Upside Down. Finally, we’ll talk about what the series shows us about being a friend and a hero.
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