Welcome to The Formulation Station: A Psychology Podcast with your co-hosts, Dr. Aimee Maxwell and Jessica Graham!  On today’s episode, we dissect a Christmas fave, The Grinch! We consider a formulation for The Grinch, unpacking the predisposing, perpetuating and protective factors for him. Did the Grinch really hate, hate, hate, double hate, loathe entirely Christmas or was he simply misunderstood?  

Aimee and Jess also discuss their favourite moments from the Grinch and share their plans for the upcoming holiday period. If you have a question that you want answered during our regular Therapy Corner segment, DM us on Instagram @theformulationstationpodcast or email us at [email protected] 

If the content discussed in today’s episode triggered anything for you, please reach out to one of the below organisations: 

• Lifeline 24/7 – 13 11 14  
• Suicide Callback Service - 1300 659 467 
• Butterfly Foundation 8am-Midnight - (for individuals with eating disorders) 1800 334 673 
• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 
• DV Connect Womensline - 1800 811 811 
• DV Connect Mensline - 1800 600 636 
• Mensline Australia - 1300 78 99 78 
• Alcohol & Drug Service - 1800 177 833 
• Anxiety Resource Centre Vic (Nation Wide) - 1300 269 438 

We wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. The holidays can be a tough period for lots of us. Please remember to treat yourselves kindly over this period. And much like The Grinch, remember you are never truly alone. Big hugs  

Aimee and Jess xx