The Disney Therapist's Podcast
The Disney Therapist Podcast is what happens when you have a psychotherapy group practice where all the therapists love Disney. From trips to Disney parks to Disney cruises to talking about the latest Disney movie, we LOVE Disney. Yet as therapists, we also love using Disney media as a way to help our clients understand the nature of psychotherapy, healthy relationships, psychological understanding. So our fearless leader decided that we should share these thoughts with the world. The Disney Therapist Podcast's goal is to help you understand psychology through Disney.
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Therapist Discuss Thor Part 1 | Episode 11
03/03/2021
Therapist Discuss Thor Part 1 | Episode 11
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 movie. 19:03 - Our childhood influences complexes. 22:00 - The start of Thor’s trauma, Thor The Dark World. 29:30 - Thor’s Turning Point (Age of Ultron) 36:25 - Thor is changing but has to sit in it, just like we do in therapy. 39:50 - Looking at our past and how it influenced you. 44:40 - Thor’s rock bottom. About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. Richer Life Counseling produces the Disney Therapist Podcast. A Las Vegas-based psychotherapy group practice. The development of this podcast 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. Question of the day: What TV show would you like us to use on the podcast.
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Therapist Discuss Moana | Episode 10
07/15/2020
Therapist Discuss Moana | Episode 10
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 taking action on it 19:30 - Is the Status Quo bad? 23:00 - Maui is the fool 25:00 - Maui is a Narcissist (because he is wounded) 27:40 - Understanding Disappointment 30:00 - Moana’s Hero’s Journey is becoming more like her father 35:30 - Holding Space in Moana 38:00 - Maui’s Hook is his shield 41:00 - Understanding Shadow 44:30 - Moana is about being “ok” with who you are 48:00 - Why knowing yourself is important Resources Moana - About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss Love in Disney Movies | Episode 9
06/24/2020
Therapist Discuss Love in Disney Movies | Episode 9
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 compatibility is key 14:55 - Love in Beauty and the Beast 17:20 - The importance of influencing each other in relationships 19:50 - Love Not Stockholm Syndrome in Beauty and the Beast 23:20 - Love is a business agreement??? 25:40 - Love in Enchanted 27:00 - Being in Love with Love 31:00 - How to look for love 33:13 - Love in Pirates of the Caribbean 33:50 - Love is working through perpetual problems 37:41 - Love in Hercules 38:40 - Wounds from past love (betrayal trauma) 44:30 - Unhealthy Love (Frozen & Princess and the Frog) 46:00 - Being Love Drunk in Frozen 49:25 - Repairing an unhealthy start of a romantic relationship Resources Limerence can be defined as an involuntary state of intense romantic desire. Movies explored in this episode: Up - Beauty and the Beast - Enchanted - Pirates of the Caribbean - Hercules - Frozen - Princess and the Frog - About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss Big Hero 6 | Episode 8
06/17/2020
Therapist Discuss Big Hero 6 | Episode 8
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 holding space 29:45 - Why do stories about ragtag groups coming together repeat? 32:11 - Baymax shows us how to show up and holding space 35:50 - Healthy boundaries 39:10 - Hero’s shadow 42:40 - Caught up in being emotional because we are hurt 45:00 - Setting up boundaries 51:30 - Archetype: Baymax the mystic About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss Grief in Disney Movies | Episode 7
06/10/2020
Therapist Discuss Grief in Disney Movies | Episode 7
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 How Grief can change you forever Who framed Roger Rabbit Grief can make you stuck How people don't know how to handle Grief Lion King Grief is trauma How Siba tries to escape his trauma Siba is numbing his pain Bambi Death is sudden Grief in Marvel Movies Look at shocking death in Infinity War Endgame is full of Grief Spidermans must deal with the reality of death Question of the Day 'What death or Grief in a Disney movie has impacted you the most?
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Therapist Discuss Star Wars IV A New Hope | Episode 6
06/03/2020
Therapist Discuss Star Wars IV A New Hope | Episode 6
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 unconscious. Top Takeaways From This Episode 2:45 - Nostalgia Around Movies 7:24 - Star Wars The New Myth 10:55 - Why Drath Vader is Scary 13:25 - Darth Vader teaches us about paying attention 13:55 - Complex 17:08 - Luke Skywalker - Hero Journey 20:16 - UNCLE OWEN - Teaches us about family secrets 24:01 - Obi One - The Mystic archetype 25:24 - The Different types of starting Hero's Journey 27:02 - What are Archetypes 29:35 - Obi One Archetype 32:22 - Han Solo Archetype - The Fool or Scoundrel 38:25 - Understand the “id” 40:44 - Lea Archetype 48:00 - Why StarWars is So important to us 49:40 - The Force - is the collective unconscious Resources Ted Talk - About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss 20 Health Disney Relationships (Part 2) |Episode 5
05/27/2020
Therapist Discuss 20 Health Disney Relationships (Part 2) |Episode 5
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 Disney Relationships. You can find the clip here - Top Takeaways From This Episode :40 - Family - Mona 1:57 - Individuation in Mona 4:35 - Disney Perfect World, BUT let's live up to it 5:24 - Thor’s Family 7:45 - Acceptes and challenges 8:21 - Eps 1 Tox Joy Clip 12:45 - Family -Goofy the dad that we all need. 15:27 - Discount comes from wanting 2 different things 17:03 - Family - Lilo and Stich 20:34 - Family - Hercules, Brave 23:50 - Family - Frozen 26:00 - Good enough 28:20 - You are more than just one part of yourself 32:50 - Romantic Relationships 33: 27 - Wall-E A Love Story Saying Nothing Yet Being Heard 39:23 - Tarzan and Jane 42:00 - Stories you like tell us something about yourself About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss 20 Healthy Disney Relationships Part 1 | The Disney Therapist Podcast | Episode 4
05/20/2020
Therapist Discuss 20 Healthy Disney Relationships Part 1 | The Disney Therapist Podcast | Episode 4
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 Friendship Lion King ZooTopia Big Hero 6 Ratatouille Wreck-it Ralph 2 Family Meet the Robinsons Yes, this is not 20 yet. The podcast ran long, so make sure you check out next week's episode Part II. Top Takeaways From This Episode 1:26 - What's a healthy relationship 6:12 - Does Disney always show healthy relationships? 10:10 - Mentorship Spiderman a7 Iron Man 13:55 - Mentorship Sword in the Stone 16:21 - What makes a good mentor 20:25 - FRIENDSHIP 20:50 - Lino King - Timon, Pumba, Simba Friendship 22:44 - Bad advice from good friends 24:23 - Friendship - ZooTopia - Effort into the relationship, commitment and understand 27:45 - Friendship that last need repair 28:36 - Friendship - BIG HERO 6 30:12 - Friendship - BE Yourself 32:03 - Friendship - Ratatouille - Shows up for each other and accept each other, 35:00 - expectations in Friendship 36:13 - Friendship Wreck-it Ralph 2 37:22 - how anxiety can stop you from a connection 38:00 - Emotions create meaning 40:36 - Family Relationship 41:00 - Meet the Robinsons - accepted and showing for each other 44:30 - Everyone deserves a Loving family About the Disney Therapist Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss Iron Man | Episode 3
05/13/2020
Therapist Discuss Iron Man | Episode 3
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 trauma 8:01 - How our unconscious gets our attention 8:50 - Tony Stark’s Narcissism But Likable 13:00 -Being Naive 14:22 - Tony Stark’s forming a heart 16:40 - Jiminy cricket in Iron Man 17:11 - If we don’t see value in it when don't name it 19:48 - Talk about Episode 1 - Inside out - 22:00 - Why is being vulnerable so hard 25:10 - Boundaries 28:00 - Why we miss moments of connection 30:00 - Oversharing 34:22- Myth of the superhero 36:10 - Talking a BIG game 37:05 - EGO death 42:15 - Talk about Episode 2 - Toy Story 43:33 - Repair attempts 46:40 - When to take thing seriously 50:40 - What is the villain of the story is 55:00 - holding onto a part of us. Resources 19:48 - 32:11 - 42:15 - About The Disney Therapist Podcast Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Therapist Discuss Inside Out | Episode 1
05/06/2020
Therapist Discuss Inside Out | Episode 1
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 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 Other Resources About The Disney Therapist Podcast The Disney Therapist Podcast is produced by . 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.
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Therapist Discuss Toy Story | Episode 2
05/06/2020
Therapist Discuss Toy Story | Episode 2
Question of the Day: What is your favorite Toys Story toy? In this week's The Disney Therapist Podcast, Tyler & Alan take a look at Disney Pixar's Toy Story. They look at what the story can teach us about our identity and when we struggle with not fully understanding yourself. The show examines comparison, insecurities, belief systems, social awareness, and more. Along with looking at your shadow and how as kids, we loved Woody, but now not so much. Top Takeaways From This Episode 1:36 - Toy Story is about identity crisis and the trouble adjusting. 4:55 - Woody is anxious and how that influences all the other Chartiers' anxieties. 7:24 - Identity as Andy's favorite Toy. How over-identifying with any part of your life can keep you stuck. Why we project the way, things should be when we tell ourselves a story 10:31 - Woody's is inauthentic and has wounds that keep him stuck 13: 30 - Comparison can drive insecurities - Keep us stuck - Buzz teaches us how to work past insecurities 19:07 - being unaware of your belief systems can create problems for you in the future 21:07 - being confident in yourself isn't being a narcissistic, 21:32 - Social Awareness 24:02 - Power and Control and the Dangers within relationships 26:34 - What is Authenticity & Vrunablity 31:34 - Buzz Isn't Unique - Why we ignoring real-world feedback about ourselves 36:13 - How themes in movies and our life keep repeating 39:18 - Holding Space for a Friends and Loved Ones 43:22 - Is Sid Andys "Shadow?" 52:44 - The Aliens are Stuck in their space Mentions in this Podcast Therapist Discuss Inside Out | Episode 1 - Downloads, Questions & Comments about the show can be found at If you have any suggestions, comments, and feedback, make sure you leave them on the video. Make sure you subscribe too, never miss a video. About The Disney Therapist Podcast Tyler Rich Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alan Jager Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. 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.
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Welcome To The Disney Therapist | Episode 0
04/22/2020
Welcome To The Disney Therapist | Episode 0
Welcome to the Disney Therapist Podcast. This podcast is both audio and video. The purpose of this podcast is to better understand psychology through Disney. Our Therapist Discuss Show will look at mental health themes that show up in Disney content, including Disney tv shows, movies, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. Anything that can be found on Disney Plus. Upcoming Shows: Inside out - Learning about the parts of our self, understanding emotions. Toy Story - What is our true identity What can we learn about grief? Does Disney show healthy relationships? Many more shows planned. Make sure you subscribe too never miss a show. You can help support the podcast grow by checking out our Patreon. Questions, feedback, suggestions? Leave a commit at 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.
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