On this episode, Rick and Kailah return to talk about a movie tailor made for therapy discussions: Inside Out 2! They talk about the incredible success of the movie before diving into the therapeutic themes of Anxiety, Envy, and Restoring Joy. And make sure to listen to the end for a bonus 3 minute episode where Rick asks his son about his favorite characters from the movie!

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Hey everyone, if you missed the end of the Dirty Dancing episode, we announced that we'd be wrapping up Season 3 and taking a break. Rick wanted to share a couple of show updates with you so you'd be in the loop on what to expect going forward.

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On this episode, Rick and Kailah put on their dancing shoes to explore the 1987 classic, Dirty Dancing. They dive into some of the unique stories about the making of the movie and about the careers of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Then they discuss some of the struggles of transitioning from a teenage girl into a young adult woman, including navigating adult situations, decisions, and desires. They discuss as therapists how they may support Johnny and Baby. Plus, they explore what movie characters may make the best dance partners for Kailah and Rick!

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On today's episode, Rick and Kailah dive into the amazingly sappy nostalgia of the 2002 romantic teen drama, A Walk To Remember. They talk about bucket lists, telescopes, and the AMAZING soundtrack before exploring the therapeutic themes that include codependent dating, terminal illness, and anticipatory grief. Then they explore how to best support Jamie and Landon. Plus, Rick goes on a rant about the emotional suffering he puts himself through to prep for this podcast. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?

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On this episode, Rick is joined by Michael Davis to break down the 1989 Christmas comedy, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Enjoy some nostalgia and laughter as they reflect on their favorite iconic images from the movie and explore their own Griswold tendencies. Then they dive into the primary therapeutic theme of coping with holiday stress - including the self induced stress of trying to create the perfect Christmas. Then they dive into what drives Clark Griswold and how we would help him navigate the holidays more effectively. Plus, they accidentally invent a practical upgrade to Cousin Eddie’s faux turtleneck!

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On this episode, Rick and Kailah dive into the 2015 Oscar winning movie, Spotlight that’s based on a true story of the Boston Globes investigative efforts in uncovering the abuse and cover up in the Catholic Church. They dive into the movies themes that include organizational religious dysfunction, abusing leadership power, and grooming. They also talk about ways that spiritual and religious leaders can proactively get support to prevent dysfunction. And finally, Rick gets nostalgic for newspapers!

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If laughter is the best medicine, then you are sure to get some therapeutic relief as we dive into the 2008 comedy, Step Brothers! Rick and Kailah share laughs as they draft their favorite funny scenes. Then they dive into the therapeutic themes to explore how to help these adult men overcome failure to launch, and helping the parents navigate their codependent tendencies. And of course we have some fun talking about Will Ferrells career and explore which of his characters would make the best roommate!

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It’s spoooooky season, so Rick and Kailah decided to take a look at some common fears that come up in film and examine how to potentially overcome them. They share both personal and professional insights while having lots of fun examine what makes them afraid! Kailah picked three scary movies (Nightmare on Elm Street, Saw, and House of Wax) while Rick takes a much less frightening approach (The Walk, Kimi, and The Abyss). You don’t have to have watched these movies to have a fun time listening along!

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