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Join the enigmatic tiktok star and disability advocate Monica Nguyen as she chats with Steph about all things Tourettes Syndrome in film and TV, on social media, and on those wonderfully nuanced* feature stories on programmes such as 60 Minutes. We get to the bottom of whether Tiktok has created a Tourette’s epidemic, and Mon tells us her own experience with tiktok advocacy, and some helpful and harmful depictions of Tourette’s Syndrome in film.

*sarcasm, A LOT of sarcasm.

CONTENT WARNING: Ableism, discrimination, media bias.

Motherless Brooklyn (2019) - IMDb

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) - IMDb

The Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFoQu_94J38

FOLLOW MON ON ALL THE THINGS:

• Tiktok: @meowmons 

Watch "Tiktok Tic" 60 minutes story HERE

Watch Mon's episode of Dating Different HERE

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REFERENCES:

• Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia – A support network for those with Tourette Syndrome and their families.

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

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We’re back to our regular programming with a fun debate between a future psychiatrist and a psychologist, as Michael Watson joins Steph to talk Stutz, the Netflix documentary “about” Dr Phil Stutz created by Jonah Hill. Steph & Michael discuss how the unique revolutionary techniques Stutz employs aren’t quite so unique or revolutionary, and what Jonah was trying and succeeding to portray from this film. BUTTT OF COURSE within the context of the wild and gross texts that Jonah’s ex Sarah Brady shared from the actor in July this year. What do the texts say about how effective the therapy portrayed in Stutz actually is? And what actually IS a boundary? 

Special thanks to Laura Packer for sound editing <3

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of emotional abuse, coercive control, body shaming, death of a sibling (very brief)

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REFERENCES:

• SKEPTIC’s REVIEW: “Stutz” (2022) | NETFLIX Documentary | Movie Analysis - PSYCHOLOGY CORNER

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

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Our 2nd tribute episode to our beloved Nic Fornasier is here, with a special release from the Patron archives.

Nic joined Steph to gush about Chris Cunningham and his controversial (and deeply problematic) short film, Rubber Johnny. Nic shares why he loves it so much and how it inspired his own passion for film, as well as highlights the exciting time of early 00's music videos.

Then of course Steph shares why it’s such a yucky depiction of disability and debate exactly how problematic it is. Nic's love for Chris Cunningham doesn't diminish but he learns a thing or two about disability representation maybe?

Watch the short film Rubber Johnny, with music by Aphex Twin, directed by Chris Cunningham.

Content warning: abuse, chemical restraint/prn due to behaviour, drug use, disability used as horror, discussion of visual gore and ableist tropes. Nothing bad happens to the dog.

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

We also mention:

The Gucci ad

Windowlicker by Aphex Twin (dir. Chris Cunningham)

Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin (dir. Chris Cunningham)

Salad Fingers (by David Firth)

References:

• Halloween Love: Remembering Rubber Johnny: The Disturbing Short Film That Inspired the Horror Genre

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Today we pay tribute to brother and editor of the podcast Nic Fornasier (11.10.1990 – 22.6.2023). We release in one episode, 2021’s originally 2 parter episode, where Nic joins Steph as they explore the dysfunctional family opus, The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Directed by Wes Anderson and written by Wes and Owen Wilson, it was Nic and Steph’s shared favourite film of all time.

Together they asked the question, can narcissistic dads who abandon their kids make up for the resulting trauma? And if so does this movie portray this situation with nuance and respect? Steph and Nic do their best at diagnosing the characters, discuss how the family relates to their own lives, and whether the Wes-isms in the film are helpful or harmful for the viewer.

We dedicate this episode to Nic. We love you Niccie.

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide (particularly from 1:35:13 – 1:39:18), substance use and addiction (including personal experiences), depression, self harm, childhood emotional manipulation and neglect, cancer, discussions of sexual content, death of a family member, death of a dog, incest??

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

REFERENCES:

• · You are Good (Formerly Why Are Dads) podcast episode on The Royal Tenenbaums

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For the first time in forever, we’re analyzing FROZEN! Join Steph and the delightful and beautifully articulate disability and mental health advocacy writer Laura Pettenuzzo as they fangirl over one of Disney’s best and biggest (and feminisest?) films. We delve into how perfectly the film encapsulates mental illness, its impact and how to manage it, and attempt to figure out their own GAD Sister’s handshake.

Follow Laura on twitter & instagram @thisgirl_writes and read her wonderful work here: Laura Pettenuzzo – Books, mental health and disability. (wordpress.com) (including her work on ABC, SBS, HireUp and The Guardian!)

CONTENT WARNING: Suicidal behaviour & ideation, anxiety, depression

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Check out the Vampire Insider Podcast on all good podcast apps!!

REFERENCES:

• ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Santino Fontana (‘Tootsie’) – The Hollywood Reporter

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

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What do Moulin Rouge, My Private Idaho, and cheesy comedies Deuce Bigalow and Rat Race have in common? Terrible depictions of Narcolepsy!

Today, Steph is joined by the fashionably creative and wonderful Charlene Barker, to discuss her real life experience of Narcolepsy with Cataplexy, and how it is depicted in the romantic comedy Ode To Joy, starring Martin Freeman. Charlene takes us through what life is like with Narcolepsy and if this film does it justice. Can’t be worse than Rowan Atkinson falling asleep mid jog can it??? (p.s. You can watch Ode to Joy here on youtube for $4)

Follow Charlene @charlenegirl and check out her amazing handmade jewelry @langlesandlings and vintage preloved clothing @volupture!

CONTENT WARNING: injury, car accident, nightmares, some ableist terms.

The Podcast episode the film was based on:

I've Fallen In Love and I Can't Get Up - This American Life

Project Sleep Resources connected to the film:

• Ode to Joy” PSA

Short Film “Walking Through Peanut Butter” which we also discuss:

Walking through Peanut Butter | Short Comedy - YouTube

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REFERENCES:

• Cataplexy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | Sleep Foundation

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

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Today Steph welcomes back Dr Elise McGlashan to chat deeply about one of her favourite TV shows, Please Like Me. The creation of one of Australia’s beloved comics, Josh Thomas, Please Like Me delves deeply on many mental health issues, including Bipolar Disorder, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, self harm, as well as abortion, friendship and sexuality. But somehow it is also hilarious??? Join us as we assess how well Josh depicts these topics, and how much he reminds Steph of her husband.*

Please note we recorded this episode a few months back, it is no longer hot :( Also Debra Lawrence (Josh’s Mum) is now on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

*if you know Michael you know this is true.

CONTENT WARNING: ***Suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm**, panic attack, grief, sex, abortion, death, hospitalization, depression, anxiety, ableism.

Follow Elise on instagram @emcglashan and Twitter @elisemcglashan! Also check out her reccos - The Split (TV series) and Normal Gossip (podcast)

Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram,  Twitter and Tiktok! or join our Facebook Group! Email us at [email protected]. Join our PATREON to support us and get sikkkk benefits and bonus content! And check out our NEW WEBSITE!!!

Find the SHAANT collection from Codex Labs here and use code PSYCHOCINEMATIC20 to get 20% off your first order!

REFERENCES:

• Black Dog Institute

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!