Psychologically Minded

By Grace Fowler

Join Grace Fowler PhD, as she makes sense of pop culture and all things Internet. So much of the content we consume can be looked at through the lens of psychology and teach us more about the world/ou... more

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How many episodes does Psychologically Minded have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

Psychologically Minded episodes:

December 03, 2021 Episode 14: Squid Game
CONTENT WARNING: discussions of violence and death, mentions of suicide
This week I am covering the series Squid Game, streaming on Netflix. I give a rundown of the series, discuss what it teaches us about consent, and how the show is a metaphor for the surveillance state. Good stuff!
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1h 14min
November 19, 2021 Episode 13: Critical Race Theory
Have you ever wondered what the heck critical race theory really is? Or why do people get so upset about it? Then this is the episode for you! I dive deep into the origins of CRT, the current reactionary responses to it, and how it relates to psychology. Check it out!
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1h 2min
November 12, 2021 Mini 3: Dunning-Kruger Effect
This week is another minisode! I discuss the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it may not actually be a thing at all. Check it out and the sources at the link below.
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24min
November 05, 2021 Episode 12: Parasocial Relationships
This week I discuss the phenomena of parasocial relationships! This is a fun topic that I have been thinking about for a while and I am pleased to share this research with you. Check out the sources page on my website to see more about the foundational research for this episode.
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1h 6min
October 29, 2021 Episode 11: The Haunting of Bly Manor (ft. Becca)
CONTENT WARNING: discussions of death and suicide
It's the final 👻spooky👻 episode of the pod! My guest, Becca, is back to discuss the second installment of the Haunting series, The Haunting of Bly Manor. We really get into the relational aspects of this show, concepts of chosen family, "bury your gays," and so much more! Check it out but don't get too scared.
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If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services.
NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected] https://www.nami.org/help
Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
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2h 17min
October 22, 2021 Episode 10: The Haunting of Hill House (ft. Becca)
CONTENT WARNING: discussions of suicide, drug use, and trauma.
This week the spooky content continues! I welcomed a very special guest, my buddy Becca, to discuss the Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House." We talk about the family dynamics, the psychological nature of a haunted house, and the genius of Mike Flanagan's use of time jumps to tell stories. Plus giggling about ghosts. Major spoilers for the show!
Sources
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1h 37min
October 15, 2021 Episode 9: It Follows
CONTENT WARNING: discussions of sexual content
Spoilers for It Follows (2014)! This week I am breaking down the film, It Follows, a fantastic indie horror film. I also go through an article about the neurobiology of horror to help us learn why our brains freak out when we watch scary movies. Check it out!
Sources
If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services.
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53min
October 08, 2021 Episode 8: Godzilla (ft. Jacob Fowler)
Another special installment in the Halloween episodes! This week, I am joined by my younger brother, Jacob, to discuss the Godzilla franchise. We get into the cultural significance of Godzilla, the inability of American filmmakers to accurately portray the true origin of Godzilla, and the movies as narrative processing of national trauma. All in all, a full episode! Spoilers for all Godzilla movies abound.
Sources
If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services.
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1h
October 01, 2021 Episode 7: Parapsychology
👻👻Spooky content incoming🎃🎃
This week I am kicking off a month of spooktacular content for the month of October. I dig into the research of parapsychology, the study of paranormal phenomena. Surprisingly, we will learn a lot about scientific research from this topic, as well as see some evidence for precognition and psychokinesis! Stay tuned for a month of podcasts focusing on horror movies and other Halloween pop-culture content!
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56min
September 24, 2021 Episode 6: Bioshock 2
CONTENT WARNING: brief mention of suicide
This week I'm revisiting the Bioshock franchise! This game is particularly relevant, as our main villain is an evil psychiatrist. Join me for a discussion of bad psychologist tropes, the Electra complex, and much more, as I dive back into the world of Rapture!
Sources
If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services.
NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected] https://www.nami.org/help
Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/hotline/
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55min

FAQs about Psychologically Minded:

How many episodes does Psychologically Minded have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.