Harry Potter Therapy

It’s with heavy hearts that we find ourselves at the end our magical Harry Potter adventure. Due to J.K.Rowling’s ignorant stance on Trans rights, and the insatiable corporate greed, we can no longer, in good conscience, continue with the Harry Potter Therapy podcast. We love the Harry Potter universe, we love the fans, and we support our trans family. However, we can no longer support the franchise. We love and honor all of you who have joined us on this magical journey and hope that you consider supporting our upcoming future projects. Be safe. Be kind. Stay magical and mischief managed.

S4 Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament

On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the nature of the thousand-yard stare, why some people might act out after being excluded, and ignored truths behind blind consumption.

S4 Chapter 11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express

On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis examine chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They discuss the nature and treatment of aged war veterans, the negative effects of being excluded from secrets, and how bullying someone for their clothes is a form of prejudice.

S4 Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry

On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the double edged sword that is hand-me-downs, the nature of anticipatory anxiety, the danger of manipulative media, and why it’s so important to not let our loved ones leave until they know just how much we love them.

S4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark

On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the anatomy of panic, our emotional response to symbols, and how rejection is possibly one of the worst punishments one can endure.

S4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup

On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis attend the Quidditch World Cup. They discuss the magical charm they’d want to cast on themselves, Winky the house-elf and Stockholm Syndrome, and how passion for sports teams can sometimes lead to toxic behavior.

S4 Chapter 6: The Portkey & Chapter 7: Bagman & Crouch

On our first ever dual chapter episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss why personal character can be a choice, how the obliviation spell is similar to being roofied, and how sometimes the masks we wear hide a much deeper reality.

S4 Chapter 5: Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes

On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss how our interests and passions can lead to success, the drawback of parents using the good cop bad cop approach with their children, and how Percy Weasley’s desire for attention backfires.

S4 Chapter 4: Back to the Burrow

Can you feel compassion & sympathy for the Dursley’s? On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis challenge perceptions and discuss how although they are bad people, the Dursley’s have good reason to fear and distrust the magical community.

S4 Chapter 3: The Invitation

On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the effects of the silent treatment, how enabling a child’s behaviors can put parents in a negative spotlight, and how diet culture tends to backfire.