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Episodes
Jan 20, 2021
Jan 20, 2021
40 min
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.
Jan 5, 2021
Jan 5, 2021
23 min
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.
Dec 2, 2020
Dec 2, 2020
21 min
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.
Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
20 min
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!
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
47 min
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.
Oct 23, 2020
Oct 23, 2020
21 min
On this hauntingly special episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the charmingly endearing movie, ParaNorman. This movie tackles psychological themes in such a beautiful way. Although we're living in a time full of fear and uncertainty, our fears don't have to define us or change who we are. Although we might be afraid of what we don't understand, it is possible to embrace our similarities through compassion and understanding.
Oct 22, 2020
Oct 22, 2020
20 min
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
S3 Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron
Join Dustin and Dr. Janina Scarlet as they visit the Leaky Cauldron. On this episode they discuss, the freedom to be the magical person you are, the responsibility of power, Hermione's compassion, and how to tell children the truth. Also, this episode introduces a new show segment called Cultural Curiosities. This segment reveals the origin of witches flying on Brooms. You don't want to miss it.
Oct 2, 2020
Oct 2, 2020
19 min
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.
Sep 16, 2020
Sep 16, 2020
36 min
On this episode Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis talk about the charmingly entertaining TV series: Monk. They discuss complex trauma, exposure therapy, bullying, and the power of love.
Sep 9, 2020
Sep 9, 2020
27 min
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.