Harry Potter Therapy

Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel

In this episode, Dr Scarlet and Dustin explore heroism and standing up for those who are being bullied. They also discuss the bystander effect, the charm of Fluffy, and nurturing your natural abilities.

Chapter 8: The Potions Master

On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by special guest and Professor Severus Snape impersonator, Nigel Taylor. Discussions include Harry’s struggle with acculturation in the magical world, burnout, and the importance of friends and connections.

Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat

In this chapter Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss personality types, anxiety,  and stereotypes through the Hogwarts sorting ceremony.

Chapter 6: The Journey From Platform Nine and Three Quarters.

On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by special guest Harry Potter scholar and professor, Dr. Louise Freeman. In this chapter we discuss connections, compassion , and cultural differences.

Chapter 5: Diagon Alley

On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin explore the magic of Diagon Alley. As well as, the value of entitlement vs. appreciation, and the special connection Harry Potter’s wand has with Lord Voldemort’s.

Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys

On this episode Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss the value of knowing one’s origin story as well as the fear involved in the very mention of traumatic perpetrators.

Chapter 3: The Letters From No One

Join Dustin a Dr. Scarlet as they explore Harry’s loneliness and need for connection. As well as, the psychology of paranoia and how personal identity cannot be suppressed.

Chapter 2: The Vanishing Glass

Join host Dustin McGinnis and Dr. Janina Scarlet for a new episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast. In this episode they discuss abuse, bullying, coming out of the cupboard, and the need for personal connection and belonging.

Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived

Join host Dustin McGinnis and Dr. Janina Scarlet in the very first episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast. In this episode they explore origin stories, Hagrid’s heroic portrayal of positive male grief, the symbolism of Harry’s scar, and deeper interpretations of Dumbledore’s Put-Outer.