This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Greta Gerwig's Barbie!They explore how existential experiences show up in a variety of ways, and talk about the female experience, feminism, and how women are portrayed in movies. --- Send in a voice messa

#110 The Progression of Alzheimer's in Still Alice

Aug 9th, 2023 1h 6m

This episode Ryan and Hayley discuss the stages of Alzheimer's and how it affects Alice and her family members in the 2014 film Still Alice. @PopPsych101--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poppsych101/mess

#109 Change and Parenting in Ted Lasso Season 3

Jun 14th, 2023 1h 10m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss the big question asked by Roy Kent to the Diamond Dogs: Can People Change?They also talk about moms and parenting.Finally they give ratings both for the season, and for the show as a whole. Check out our ot

#108 Reshaping Relationships in Shrinking

May 31st, 2023 1h 15m

This episode, Ryan and Hayley discuss how grief and intentional "boops" can reshape relationships. They also explore dual relationships and whether they even try to accurately portray therapy in the series.Follow @poppsych101--- Send in

BONUS: Cannibalism and Psychosis in Yellowjackets

Mar 24th, 2023 18m 1s

In this bonus episode, Ryan and Hayley discuss why cannibalism is so en vogue right now in media and how psychosis, magic, and medication are spoken about both IRL and in movies, and how Yellowjackets hints at these intersections with some of i

#107 Survival and Trauma in Yellow Jackets S1

Mar 22nd, 2023 1h 10m

To prepare you for Season 2 of Yellowjackets coming out this weekend, Ryan and Hayley discuss Season 1. They explore what they believe are the stages of survival, how trauma shows up in different contexts, fugue states, and the consistency of t

#106: Ted Lasso Season 2 Quotables

Mar 8th, 2023 1h 13m

To prepare you for s3 coming out: Ryan and Hayley discuss some notable quotes from Season 2 of Ted Lasso.Other Ted Lasso EpisodesThe Descent of Nate in Ted Lasso Season 2Therapy in Ted Lasso S2Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso S1---

#105 The Descent of Nate in Ted Lasso Season 2

Mar 1st, 2023 57m 48s

This week Ryan and Hayley focus on Nate's physical and psychological descent into villainhood. They discuss taking up space, spitting, power trips, and that grey hair!Past Ted Lasso Episodes: Ted Lasso Season 2 Episode: #104 Therapy in Ted L

#104 Therapy in Ted Lasso Season 2

Feb 22nd, 2023 1h 7m

This week Ryan and Hayley jump into Ted's relationship with Dr. Sharon and how Season 2 of Ted Lasso represents therapy, in general. Ted Lasso Season 1 Episode: Curiosity vs Judgement in Ted Lasso S1--- Send in a voice message: https://po

#103 Hate Watching White Lotus: PopPsych101xPopSugar Interview

Jan 25th, 2023 47m 59s

In December, PopSugar (Shannon Carlin) interviewed Ryan and Hayley about White Lotus and why people like to "hate watch" for her article: Love to Hate the "White Lotus" Characters? There's a Psychological Explanation For That We've got the au

#102 The Season of Change in Spirited

Dec 30th, 2022 1h 9m

This week Ryan and Hayley watched AppleTV+'s Spirited. They discussed change, what it means to be "unredeemable", self-narratives, and how the Christmas Carol storyline might just be... therapy?Follow us! @popPsych101--- Send in a voice m

#101 Fame and Growth in Almost Famous with Debbie Carroll

Dec 14th, 2022 1h 3m

This week Ryan and Hayley invite Debbie Carroll (Onsite) to join them to discuss mental health in the entertainment industry, in general, and specifically how it is represented in Almost Famous. Onsite, a Nashville-based emotional company with

#100 Looking back with Ryan's official 100 episodes!

Nov 30th, 2022 58m 21s

This week Hayley flips the script on Ryan and surprises him with a conversation about what it's like doing PopPsych101 over the past 4-ish years. They discuss the PopPsych101 journey from start to future!Follow us @PopPsych101 let us know wha

#99 Identity and the Female Experience in She-Hulk

Nov 9th, 2022 1h 27m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Marvel's She-Hulk. They explore how sudden life-changes can affect identity, how the female experience shows up in Jennifer Walters's expression as She-Hulk, and what they think of Jennifer's group therapy expe

#98 Trauma and Cultural Assimilation in Midsommar

Oct 26th, 2022 1h 33m

Because it's Halloween week and everyone has been begging for them to cover Midsommar, Ryan and Hayley find a way to make it happen...In this week's episode, Ryan explains to Hayley about the plot of Midsommar and she uses her intake session

#97 Therapist Relationships in How I Met Your Mother

Oct 5th, 2022 1h 7m

This episode, Ryan and Hayley delve into a story arc in S7 of HIMYM. Robin dates her therapist *GASP*. Ryan and Hayley explore if everyone, ultimately, dates or marries "their parents."Please Rate Review and Subscribe... these things all help

#96 Handling Stressful Contexts in The Bear

Aug 17th, 2022 1h 7m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Hulu's The Bear. They explore the grief that characters are experiencing in different ways, the stress of professional hierarchies, and the importance of communication - both personally and on teams. This epi

#95 Multiverses, Validation, and Choice in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Aug 3rd, 2022 1h 8m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss the importance of validation, looking back on past choices and recognizing current choices, and the big question: Do multiverses exist?Follow us at @poppsych101--- Send in a voice message: https://podcast

#94 Friendship and Nostalgia in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Jul 20th, 2022 1h 4m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Disney+'s Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. They explore how friendships change over time and how conflict resolution is represented by our beloved chipmunks. They also explore why so many movies lately are so nost

#93 High School Experiences in Senior Year

Jul 6th, 2022 1h 4m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Netflix's Senior Year. They explore fixation, post-coma psychosis, and how high school experiences shape people, affect people as adults, and hold different value for people as they grow. Please follow us on

#92 Dissociative Identity Disorder in MoonKnight

Jun 22nd, 2022 1h 6m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss one of the newest additions to the MCU: Moon Knight. They explore how Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is portrayed in the film, where mental health and magic collide, and how Hollywood plays a role in how

#91 Ethics and Morality of Severance

Jun 8th, 2022 1h 5m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Apple TV's Severance. They explore the ethics and morality of the procedure, some "psychological plot holes", and work-life balance.Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe.And follow us @poppsych101--- Send i

#90 The Emotions of Puberty in Turning Red

May 25th, 2022 1h 3m

In this week's episode, Ryan and Hayley discuss Pixar's Turning Red. They explore puberty, parental pressure, and the struggle with narratives about controlling emotions. Follow us on social media @poppsych101NOTE: Hayley's microphone setti

#89 Mothers, Addiction, and Why people like Euphoria

May 11th, 2022 1h 12m

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss Season2 Episde6 of the popular show Euphoria. They discuss mothers, the support they offer, and the representation of someone as more than their addiction. Ryan and Hayley also explore why people like the show

#88 Being Seen in Nightmare Alley

Apr 27th, 2022 1h

This week Ryan and Hayley discuss people's need to be seen, the questions of Man vs Monster and Curiosity vs Confidence, and the arts of mentalism and magicians. Linktr.ee/poppsych101--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify