Pop Psych 101

By Ryan Engelstad & Dr. Hayley RobertsHealth & Fitness Mental Health

Pop Psych 101 episodes

November 18, 2019 #50 - Traumedies in Joker
This week Ryan and Mike cover the much requested, Joker. A first here at Pop Psych 101, the guys actually had to leave their houses to see this movie. There is a lot to unpack with this portrayal of mental illness in pop culture, and though, both the guys have different viewpoints, they know that portraying mental health issues as a main character trait to audiences is no laughing matter.

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"The Descent" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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"Supernatural" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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1 hr 20 min
November 11, 2019 + Therapist: "and how do we feel about Therapist Memes?"
Happy Monday! This week, in a short episode, Mike and Ryan talk about the rise of the Therapist Meme. How does that make you feel?

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Music: [Foam Rubber] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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Music: [The Crown] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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21 min
November 04, 2019 #49 - The Great Depresh in Gary Gulman
Today's episode is an important one. Comedians are in a singular place to tell true to life stories that can break barriers and transcend stigmas. Ryan and Mike's hearts are full with the masterpiece of stand up from Comedian Gary Gulman that is, The Great Depresh. A recommended watch for anyone interested in learning about a true story of depression in an incredibly accessible way.

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"White Lotus" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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"Perspectives" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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1 hr 9 min
October 30, 2019 Special Event - Mental Health Avengers Assemble!
A group of dedicated mental health podcasters unite to spread awareness and stop stigma
1 hr 40 min
October 24, 2019 + ...and Into the Forest I Go, to Lose My Mind and Find My Soul
Ryan is back with a twist on Mike Reacts. This season, Ryan wants to teach us some unconventional coping skills. This week, Ryan introduces Mike to "Forest Bathing", a coping skill so obscure, Mike gets confused and starts planning a trip to the forest for a literal bath. - Title quote by John Muir

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"Take A Chance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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"Hidden Agenda" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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12 min
October 21, 2019 #48 - Munchausen By Proxy in Mommy Dead and Dearest
Mike and Ryan are pumped to be reunited! Back this week with a look at what some may know of as munchausen by proxy, or factitious disorder, the guys look at the sad and bizarre true life events surrounding a mother and daughter in the documentary, Mommy Dead and Dearest.

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Music:
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"Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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"Take a Chance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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"Killers" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1 hr 5 min
October 07, 2019 #47 - Insane Creative Genius in The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Do creative genius and mental illness go hand-in-hand? That's a burning question on Mike's mind this week and he looks to the 2005 documentary "The Devil And Daniel Johnston" for answers. A huge thanks goes out to Steve Reichert for co-hosting this episode, and for recording a cover of Hey Joe" by Daniel Johnston with Mike.
You can listen to our cover again here

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1 hr 25 min
September 30, 2019 #46 - Grief & Family Dysfunction in Fleabag
With Mike out on hiatus, Ryan gets a little help from our friends. Dean, Host of the podcasts Podscure and How Are Ya Now?, sits down and talks grief and family dysfunction in the series Fleabag.
Synopsis: A dry-witted woman, known only as Fleabag, has no filter as she navigates life and love in London while trying to cope with tragedy. The angry, grief-riddled woman tries to heal while rejecting anyone who tries to help her, but Fleabag continues to keep up her bravado through it all. Comic actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars as the titular character on the series, which is based on Waller-Bridge's 2013 one-woman show of the same name.

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Music from https://filmmusic.io "Killers" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1 hr 5 min
August 22, 2019 + When We Lie To Our Kids
Closing out Big Little Lies week, Mike and Ryan focus on Dr Little Bo Peep and her questionable methods of getting her young patients . They turn the lies we tell our kids into a game of rapid fire.
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"Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
18 min
August 19, 2019 #44 - Lifestyles of the Rich and Mentally Ill in Big Little Lies
Based on the same-titled bestseller by Liane Moriarty, "Big Little Lies" weaves a darkly comedic tale of murder and mischief in the tranquil beachfront town of Monterey, Calif. Amidst doting moms, successful husbands, beautiful children, and stunning homes exists a community fueled by rumors and divided into haves and have-nots, exposing fractured relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors. Told through the eyes of three mothers -- Madeline, Celeste and Jane -- the series' narrative explores society's myths regarding perfection and its romanticization of marriage, sex, parenting and friendship. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley star as the three prominent "mothers of Monterey."

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Music :
Music from https://filmmusic.io "Darkest Child" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Music from https://filmmusic.io "Dreams Become Real" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Music from https://filmmusic.io "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
1 hr 3 min

About Pop Psych 101

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In an effort to educate and normalize, two therapists, Ryan Engelstad and Hayley Roberts, talk candidly about mental health and illness through the lens of movies, music, books, and TV. Common pop culture mental health tropes are analyzed, and the accuracy of their portrayals are in question, for better or worse.