Superhero Therapy Podcast
Discover the psychology of your favorite TV shows, Movies, Books, Comics, Video Games, and more.
Episodes
We're Baaaaack! After a 3 year sabbatical, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis are back. Kindness and Compassion are Punk Rock. Embrace your vulnerabilities and uncover your strength. **Major Spoilers**
Thanks to all of our listeners. We appreciate you all and appreciate your patience.
It's with heavy hearts that we find ourselves at the end our magical Harry Potter adventure. Due to J.K.Rowling's ignorant stance on Trans rights, and the insatiable corporate greed, we can no longer, in good conscience, continue with the Harry Potter Therapy podcast. We love the Harry Potter universe, we love the fans, and we support our trans family. However, we can no longer support the franchise. We love and honor all of you wh...
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On this episode of Superhero Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis travel deep into the mind and mystery of the Marvel Superhero, Moon Knight.
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On this episode of the Superhero Therapy podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis turn Stranger Things upside down. They discuss the nature of gaslighting, why music has the power to free our souls, how the upside down can reflect the desolation of depression and trauma, and the healing power of love and friendship.
On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the nature of the thousand-yard stare, why some people might act out after being excluded, and ignored truths behind blind consumption.
On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis examine chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They discuss the nature and treatment of aged war veterans, the negative effects of being excluded from secrets, and how bullying someone for their clothes is a form of prejudice.
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In this charmed episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the heart warming movie, Encanto. They discuss the complexity of intergenerational trauma, how pressure can crack our inner and outer foundations, how compassion is one of the greatest gifts on could possess, and how personal differences and individuality are gifts to be embraced.
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the double edged sword that is hand-me-downs, the nature of anticipatory anxiety, the danger of manipulative media, and why it's so important to not let our loved ones leave until they know just how much we love them.
S4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the anatomy of panic, our emotional response to symbols, and how rejection is possibly one of the worst punishments one can endure.
S4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis attend the Quidditch World Cup. They discuss the magical charm they'd want to cast on themselves, Winky the house-elf and Stockholm Syndrome, and how passion for sports teams can sometimes lead to toxic behavior.
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In this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis enter the multi-dimensional thrill ride that is Spider-Man No Way Home. They discuss how compassion is Spider-Man's strongest power, how crowd energy fuels our spider senses, and how group therapy can open a portal to healing.
On our first ever dual chapter episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss why personal character can be a choice, how the obliviation spell is similar to being roofied, and how sometimes the masks we wear hide a much deeper reality.
On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss how nurturing our interests and passions can lead to success, the drawback of parents using the good cop bad cop approach with their children, and how Percy Weasley's desire for attention backfires.
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Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis couldn't resist dedicating an episode of Superhero Therapy to the charmingly brilliant and mental health rich Apple TV series: TED LASSO. Discussions on this episode include the cycle of abuse, women supporting women, the anatomy of panic attacks, and how this show benches the mental health stigma.
Can you feel compassion & sympathy for the Dursley's? On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis challenge perceptions and discuss how although they are bad people, the Dursley's have good reason to fear and distrust the magical community.
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.
On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the power dreams, the process of dream rehearsals, and how our trauma triggers can sting.
Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they start book 4, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On this magical episode they discuss the transition from military veteran back to civilian, how groupthink can overtake rationality, and how Wormtail and Voldemort's bond is a great example of a codependent relationship.
On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis wrap up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In this episode they discuss the nature and effects of gaslighting, how anxiety is actually a superpower, and how those who love us, and that we love, never truly leave us.
Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure. Coming soon: Harry Potter Therapy Season 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Why is Chocolate so effective in the aftermath of a Dementor Attack? Can we find mental health parallels in the concept of time travel? Can repetition build resilience? In today’s podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss these fascinating subjects and more.
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