Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 12: The Patronus
On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss how Lupin’s condition reflects that of someone who lives with the Aids virus, the psychological significance of the Patronus charm, and the horrific nature of the Dementor’s Kiss.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 11: The Firebolt
On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss the best ways to process grief, how to find meaning in our losses, and explore the nature of insomnia.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 10: The Marauder’s Map
On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis solemnly swear they’re up to no good. They discuss the value of prized possessions, the triggering effect of Dementors, the invasive nature of the Marauder’s Map, and the sting of betrayal.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 9: Grim Defeat
On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss substitute teachers, some possible ways to handle anxiety and fear, how trauma can linger throughout life, and an all new fascinating chapter of Cultural Curiosities about Werewolves.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 8: Flight of the Fat Lady
On this episode Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss the negative connotations of fat phobia, how fear can result in a loss of humanity, and how Hagrid is in the formidable grips of the fraud syndrome.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 3: The Knight Bus
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin explore the nature of impulsivity, the reasons why some humans choose to ignore what they see, the influence of illusions, and why the number 13 is viewed as a cursed number.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 2: Aunt Marge’s Big Mistake
Is Aunt Marge a Psychopath? How does negative perceptions affect someone’s behavior? How are feelings a form of magic? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 2: Aunt Marges Big Mistake.
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S2 Chapter 18: Dobby’s Reward
On the final episode of season 2, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the the last chapter of the Chamber of Secrets: Dobby’s Reward. They cover the strength of choices, classism, and how a loved one’s pain and suffering could lead to our own mental health struggles.
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S2 Chapter 16: The Chamber of Secrets
Do people in comas hear those who speak to them? How powerful is validation? What happens when a narcissist like Gilderoy Lockhart has their heroism confronted? Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss these topics and others on this magical episode.
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S2 Chapter 15: Aragog
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss, Ron’s protective quality for his friends, heroism in the shadow of fear, Sentient life in inanimate objects, and Hagrid’s connection with large, misunderstood beasts.
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