The Disney Therapist's Podcast
In this episode, Tyler Rich LMFT & Alan Jager LCPC dive into a character’s life through a movie. In this character study, we do a deep dive into Thor and discover that Thor’s Trauma plays a big role in his development in the MCU. In Thor Part 1, we discuss the changes that happen in early MCU movies. In the early films, Thor is wanting to change but is sitting in. Clips 3:21 - Overall thoughts on Thor. 7:07 - What is a complex? 10:36 - Thor’s first movie, Thor is the “Hero.” 12:45 - Thor’s family secrets change the first...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Moana | Episode 10The Disney Therapist's Podcast
In this episode of the Disney therapist, the therapist discusses Moana. From understanding the concept of individualization and the human condition and exploring how Maui is the fool's archetype. Is Maui a narcissist, and what narcissism. The movie is full of understanding about the shadow and how to work through it. Question of the day - “What is your call?” Clips 6:20 - Moana is a movie about individualization 8:45 - Myths are about the human condition 11:30 - What is individualization 15:00 - You must understand your call before...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Love in Disney Movies | Episode 9The Disney Therapist's Podcast
In this episode of the Disney Therapist Podcast, the therapist discusses what Disney movies can teach us about LOVE. Alan & Tyler Dive into looking at relationships that are found throughout Disney movies and look at what some positive examples of love are, and also look at some unhealthy versions of what love can look like. Question of the Day: What is your favorite Disney Romance 15:45 - Weird Girl screen prism Highlights from this Episode 1:20 - What is Love? 4:45 -Limerence 8:01 - Love in UP 11:15 - Friendship, not...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Big Hero 6 | Episode 8The Disney Therapist's Podcast
In this episode of the Disney Therapist Podcast, the therapist discusses Big Hero 6. Tyler and Alan break down how the movies share important concepts about grief, healthy friendships, and how to set boundaries. Show Notes: Question of the Day: Who is your favorite Disney hero? Top Takeaways From This Episode 6:36 - Baymax is a therapist? 10:00 - Tubble finds us when things are too easy 13:15 - Being rescued means we don't face consequences 16:00 - The teenage brain 17:30 - Symbol of hope lost 21:43 - Flow 25:36 - True friendship is about...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Grief in Disney Movies | Episode 7The Disney Therapist's Podcast
Check out the show notes at: In this episode, Tyler & Alan talk about Grief and loss found in Disney Movies. We explore how death in Disney movies and look at the lesson they can teach us. This episode The Disney Therapist discusses how to respond to people who are experiencing loss, even if you have never experienced the loss of a loved one. We explore how Disney shows Grief in several different ways. We explore how Grief is shown in the following movies: What Finding Nemo Teach us about Grief Greif can create anxiousness Avoiding loss builds resentment ...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Star Wars IV A New Hope | Episode 6The Disney Therapist's Podcast
Therapist Discuss Star Wars IV A New Hope| The Disney Therapist Podcast | Episode 6 Check Out the Show Notes at: In this episode of The Disney Therapist Podcast, the Therapist discusses Star Wars IV: A New Hope. Tyler & Alan dive into understanding the nostalgia around Star Wars along with look at depth psychology of understanding Archetypes. This includes Obi-Ones Archetype, Luke Skywalker's Hero's journey, Han Solo’s Archetype. Along with asking the question of why it starts so important to us, and is the force the collective...
info_outline Therapist Discuss 20 Health Disney Relationships (Part 2) |Episode 5The Disney Therapist's Podcast
Questions of the Day - List what movie taught you something about yourself. Answer by tweeting us @TherapistDisney OR leave a commit on our show notes page. Show Notes Found In this episode of the Disney therapist podcast, Tyler & Alan discuss 20 healthy Disney relationships. They look at 20 different types of relationships, including healthy mentorship, healthy friendships, healthy family relationships, and healthy romantic relationships. This is part 2 of the podcast. Here is a clip is from The Disney Therapist Podcast | Episode 4| 20 Healthy...
info_outline Therapist Discuss 20 Healthy Disney Relationships Part 1 | The Disney Therapist Podcast | Episode 4The Disney Therapist's Podcast
Show Notes found at Question of the Day - What is your favorite Disney Relationship? In this episode of the Disney therapist podcast, Tyler & Alan discuss 20 healthy Disney relationships. They look at 20 different types of relationships, including healthy mentorship, healthy friendships, healthy family relationships, and healthy romantic relationships. Mentorship SpiderMan & Iron Man (Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avenger Infinity War, Avernager Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home) Sword and the Stone ...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Iron Man | Episode 3The Disney Therapist's Podcast
Show Notes Can Be Found at In this episode Tyler Rich LMFT and Alan Jager LCPC dive into the themes, myths, and psyche of Marvel's first MCU movie Iron Man. We review all aspects of this first movie, look at Tony Stark's psyche, the trauma that forms Tony into Iron Man. We look at Tony Stark’s likable narcissism, the archetypes found in Iron. Along with other psychotherapy topics of vulnerability, boundaries, and ego death. Questions of the Day - What is your favorite Iron Man sense in all of the MCU movies? Clips 6:31 - Tony Stark's...
info_outline Therapist Discuss Inside Out | Episode 1The Disney Therapist's Podcast
Downloads, Questions & Comments about the show can be found at Welcome - In this week's podcast Tyler & Alan take a look at Disney Pixar's Inside out. They look at what the story can teach us about how to think and feel about emotions. Along with how the parts of yourself are made up. Top Takeaways From This Episode 2:00 - Sadness is ok. We explore why emotions are not good or bad. 4:35 - Many Part of ourselves 8:10 - Is Joy a Villian in the movie? Toxic Joy? 12:00 - How to Hold space for someone else, aka build ...
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Welcome - In this week's podcast Tyler & Alan take a look at Disney Pixar's Inside out. They look at what the story can teach us about how to think and feel about emotions. Along with how the parts of yourself are made up.
Top Takeaways From This Episode
2:00 - Sadness is ok. We explore why emotions are not good or bad.
4:35 - Many Part of ourselves
8:10 - Is Joy a Villian in the movie? Toxic Joy?
12:00 - How to Hold space for someone else, aka build empathy
14:00 - Numbing emotions
17:45 - Mindfulness and staying in the present
25:00 - Attempted repair has gone wrong
26:00- Imagination land, dreams, subconscious
34:00 - Loss of big bong, maturing into new parts of yourself
38:00 - Why we get upset when charities we love change
41:00 - The need to be validated
46:00 - Fear, Anger, Discus
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The Disney Therapist Podcast is produced by Richer Life Counseling. A Las Vegas-based psychotherapy group practice. This podcast has been developed to inspire, entertain, and inform all who listen. This podcast is no substation for therapy, and we encourage you to find a therapist to explore yourself and learn and grow. And then also go to Disneyland.