Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 3: The Invitation

S4 Chapter 3: The Invitation

On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the effects of the silent treatment, how enabling a child’s behaviors can put parents in a negative spotlight, and how diet culture tends to backfire.

Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 46: Navigating the Stress of the Pandemic with Dr. Kelly McGonigal

ST Podcast Ep. 46: Navigating the Stress of the Pandemic with Dr. Kelly McGonigal

On this wonderfully moving episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by the amazing psychologist, author, and TED speaker: Dr. Kelly McGonigal.

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Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 25: Psychology of Shazam

ST Podcast Ep. 25: Shazam

Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss the hit movie Shazam. In this episode they explore the beauty in our flaws, the pull some might feel to achieve love and acceptance, and the importance of family, chosen or otherwise.

Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 24: Psychology of Captain Marvel

ST Podcast Ep. 24: Captain Marvel

Join Dustin, Dr. Scarlet, and special quest Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Mythbusters Jr., SciJinks) as they explore the empowering messages behind Captain Marvel.

Defining Your Origin Story

When Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered in a dark alley, his life is forever changed by this tragedy. Bruce spends many years of his life and many of his resources to become Batman, the hero of Gotham City, to ensure that no one suffers the same fate he does. Similarly, when T’Challa witnesses the death of his father in Vienna, he elects to fight for his right to become the Black Panther, in order to protect the people of Wakanda from travesty and invasion.

Although these stories are fictional, they demonstrate how we may be able to use our origin stories to develop a narrative to become our version of a Superhero in real life (IRL).

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