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Episodes
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
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.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
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.
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
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.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis explore the wisdom and beauty found in Karate Kid spin-of series, Cobra Kai. They discuss the heartwarming feeling of nostalgia, the power of a teacher's influence, and how redemption is possible for anyone and can provide a path to healing and connection.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
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 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.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
ST Podcast Ep. 60: The Mandalorian
Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis as they discuss the first ever live-action Star Wars series: The Mandalorian. On this episode the talk about the power of objects, symbols and creeds, the psychology of cute, and how the the great Mandalorian and Jedi purges mirror the horrors and trauma inflicted upon Indigenous Americans.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 7: The Boggart in the Wardrobe
On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss the selfish nature of malingering, Professor Snape's teaching style vs. Professor Lupin's, and how laughter can help us face our fears and phobias.
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 6: Talons and Tea Leaves
On this episode of Harry Potter Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis examine the chapter “Talons and Tea Leaves." They discuss Harry's connection to the Grim, how our minds can some times be unreliable psychics, and how deciphering tea leaves resembles the premise of Rorschach tests.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 5: The Dementor
Dementors attack! Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis for their take on the traumatizing journey of the Hogwarts Express, as Harry, Ron, and Hermione suffer an attack from Dementors of Azkaban!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
After 15 seasons and 327 episodes, Supernatural is coming to an end. Over the years the fan base has grown into the millions and have a become a family, the SPNFamily. Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis for their first live podcast recorded from The Outpost Con 2020. On this episode they discuss this wonderful show and how to cope with the end.