Chapter Nine | Miscommunication Final Boss

In this episode, Mary and Jules dive into the heavy hitters of Sally Rooney’s Normal People. We’re moving beyond the "will-they-won’t-they" drama to look at the clinical "why" behind Marianne and Connell’s magnetic, yet often destructive, connection.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Colleen Hoover’s new movie Reminders of Him

• Attachment styles

• Book recommendations 

• 1 star Goodreads reviews

Trigger Warnings***

Abuse (physical, emotional), Alcohol use, Anxiety, Bullying, Death, Death of a parent (past), Depression, Disordered eating, Domestic violence, Drug use, Sexual scenes, Sexual assault, Suicide ideation, Suicide, Toxic relationships, and Violence

Books & media mentioned

• Normal People by Sally Rooney

Book recommendations from Mary

• A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner

Therapy Disclaimer

The "Plot Twists and Freudian Slips" podcast is for entertainment purposes only. While I am a licensed therapist, my analysis of fictional characters does not constitute a therapist-patient relationship, nor is it a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The "diagnoses" discussed are speculative and based solely on the text of the book; they are intended to provide insight into psychological themes and narrative arcs, not to label real individuals.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need professional support, please reach out to a local licensed provider or contact a crisis hotline immediately. Listening to this podcast does not establish a clinical relationship between the listener and Julia Baruffi. 

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Spoiler Alert***

There will be major spoilers for this book, so if you have not read it yet, please do so. 

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Xoxo - Mary and Jules 

Riddle Answer for next episode’s book: All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven