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★★★★★

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From psychopathic serial killers to CIA operatives with bipolar disorder, depictions of mental health are pretty much everywhere in entertainment. But what’s exaggerated for the screen? And what can these portrayals tell us about actual psychological diagnoses and modern, evidence-based treatments? Hosted by two practicing clinical psychology PhDs, Freudian Scripts explores the real world of psychology today, destigmatizing mental health, through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies.

Podcast episodes

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In Session with “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

2023/12/22

What's this?! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a special holiday session about identity and holiday spirits!

In Mini Session with True Crime

2023/11/03

Join Dr. Sam and Fran as they explore why we like true crime through the lens of Only Murderers in the Building and Based on a True Story.

In Session with “Suits” and “Billions”

2023/08/17

In Session with “Wednesday”

2023/07/20

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss individual and family therapy in the Addams Family's world.

In Mini-Session with School Psychology

2023/07/06

Celebrating 50 Sessions with “50 First Dates”

2023/06/15

Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they launch their 50th session featuring the romcom, 50 First Dates!

In Session with “The Patient”

2023/06/01

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran discuss what happens when a psychologist is kidnapped by a murderous patient who demands therapy. They review potential diagnoses, treatment approaches, and even a family therapy session.

In Session with “Everything Everywhere All At Once”

2023/05/18

Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran on a journey through identity, intergenerational family dynamics, and the multiverse. The award-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once is on the couch this week!

Welcome Back Second Opinion with “The Bear” & “AP Bio”

2023/05/04

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are back with a new season and a new Second Opinion mini-session. We discuss heated relationships from the TV shows, The Bear and AP Bio.

In Mini-Session with “Evil”

2022/10/31

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a spooky Reel Rounds mini-session on psychology and exorcisms through the lense of the show Evil.

Booster Session with “The Flight Attendant”

2022/09/09

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a Booster Mini-session as they put The Flight Attendant back on the couch!

In Mini-Session with “Top Gun” and “Top Gun: Maverick”

2022/08/18

This week Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran present a Reel Rounds mini-session focused on the Top Gun movies. We introduce Personality Psychology and discuss personality traits that may be common among fighter pilots.

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5 out of 5

29 reviews

★★★★★

Graham + Carolyn 2021/07/04

Witty, Insightful and fun!

We just listened to the ‘Mean Girls’ episode and enjoyed the deeper dive past some of the light comedy moments into real life problems that young adul...

★★★★★

aetease 2021/06/01

Informative and fun

This podcast addresses important themes of mental health representation and de-stigmatization in the media through in-depth analyses in a clear and ex...

★★★★★

mptemp 2021/04/02

Real conversations about real issues 👏🏽

Finally a podcast that dives deeper into the psychology of movies and television while also making you feel like you’re chatting with your girlfriends...

★★★★★

performbest 2021/04/01

I LOVE this podcast!

As someone who loves Psychology AND film/tv, I was so excited to hear about this podcast! Dr. Fran and Dr. Sam dig into how psychology and therapy are...

★★★★★

Amelia Helene 2021/03/29

So fun & informative

It’s so interesting to hear about psychology in media! They break down characters and disorders and therapy in a way that makes sense to a non-psych p...

★★★★★

AnaGoya89 2021/03/25

Great show!

This is such a fun and informative show! I love the dynamic that Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran have. They are knowledgeable and are able to present the diagnos...

★★★★★

sbclower 2020/08/06

Great idea!

What a cool idea for a podcast with endless source material. I hope they take on Michael Scott and Tony Soprano at some point.

★★★★★

Dono34 2020/05/24

Fun & Informative

What a great find. Listening to Dr. Fran and Dr. Sam make sense of a movie like Step Brothers is both hilarious and informative at the same time. I re...

★★★★★

Oliver & Company 2020/05/21

If only my therapy sessions were this entertaining.

Dr. Fran and Dr. Sam make psychology fun and easy to understand. Plus, they answer questions I never knew I had about my favorite movies. The Step Bro...

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