Episode 47: Married At First Sight & the brutal reality of Reality TV with Clare Verrall

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#Science #Fitness #Social Sciences #Mental Health #Cinema #Australia #Stephanie Fornasier

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

2 years ago 1:24:41

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Welcome back to a brand new season of Psychocinematic Podcast! We kick off this year with a bang as Steph interviews Clare Verrall, who was a participant of Season 2 of Married At First Sight Australia. Clare talks about her experiences during and the impact of it after, including her mental health journey, gaining a ADHD & ASD diagnosis, and her fantastic work fostering rescue dogs and as a dog behaviourist and trainer.

If you had icky feelings about Married at First Sight (or MAFS) get ready for them to be validated in spades - or if you didn't, get ready to have them!! (pls check the content warning!!) Clare is a very efficient talker so follow along with the transcript or use your app to slow the pace down if you need!

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide and suicidal ideation, self harm, domestic abuse & violence, bullying & harrassment, negligence, animal abuse & neglect, we mention Nasser's name.

HOTLINES: Lifeline: 131114 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

MAKE SURE you follow Clare on instagram @clareverrall and her cute puppas @dutchy_and_hodor. Follow her canine rescue @wildwoodanimalrescue and her highly rated dog training business @wildwooddogtraining if you could do with some puppy schooling!

Watch Clare's season of MAFS here if you must (actually it IS worth it just for Dutchy) and see her appearance on Channel 7's Sunday Night here (MUST watch). And to find out how to complain about something on TV (channel your inner Karen), go to the Australian Communications and Media Authority I'll join you.

Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok! or join our Facebook Group! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com and JOIN OUR PATREON for SO MUCH exclusive content!

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!

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Episode 47: Married At First Sight & the brutal reality of Reality TV with Clare Verrall

PSYCHOCINEMATIC

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CONTENT WARNING: Suicide and suicidal ideation, self harm, domestic abuse & violence, bullying & harrassment, negligence, animal abuse & neglect, we mention Nasser's name.

HOTLINES: Lifeline: 131114 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok! or join our Facebook Group! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com and JOIN OUR PATREON for SO MUCH exclusive content!

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A Bridgerton Episode - Part 1: Actually so much representation (and also Pitbull) 54:57

38 weeks ago54:57

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TRANSCRIPT HERE My Dear Readers (I mean listeners, you get it) Welcome to a surprise episode of Psychocinematic, where we cast all serious topics to the wind and focus on what makes us feel safe and protected right now from a world falling apart - trashy, romancey, sexy, gossipy Bridgerton. But did you think I would NOT have disability and mental illness representation to discuss? THINK AGAIN - as usual it is inescapable. Join me solo as I discuss all the disability and mental illness representation we have seen thus far, who we hope has a gay storyline, and who of the Bridgerton world could be coded neurodivergent. Also, the incredulity of turning Pitball into the soundtrack of the obligatory peak h0rny scene. Content warning: sex, some ableism, some swears. FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok or join our Facebook Group! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get bonus content and check out our Website! REFERENCES: Queen Charlotte: What Was Wrong With King George (And Why He's Hidden) ( screenrant.com ) Bridgerton Wiki | Fandom NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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The Future of Psychocinematic Podcast 12:38

48 weeks ago12:38

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Just a little update on the future of Psychocinematic Podcast... Don't worry, it's not all bad news! Follow Asiatu on insta and connect with them here Follow Psychocinematic on insta here. SUPPORT INDIE PODCASTS!

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Episode 68: Two Backbrace Girls, and Romy & Michele’s Highschool Reunion (with Lauren Edwards) 1:28:45

1 year ago1:28:45

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Join us for the last episode of the year with the vivacious comedian and musical theatre actor Lauren Edwards. Lauren and Steph bond over their shared experience with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and being backbrace girls in highschool. We go through the limited selection of scoliosis-based media until we get to the beloved comedy film Romy and Michele's Highschool Reunion (1997). Find out what makes the film so iconic and whether its brief but infamous depiction of scoliosis was helpful or harmful! Also if anyone needs to make a call, I've got a phone. CONTENT DISCUSSED: Deenie by Judie Blume (1973), Looking for Mr Goodbar (1977), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The House Bunny (2008), Kiss Me (2014). CONTENT WARNING: some discussion of ableism and bullying, discussion of Looking for Mr Goodbar which is full of sexual assault, homophobia and sex shaming, sorry! FOLLOW LAUREN ON ALL THE THINGS: Follow Lauren on Instagram @livelaughlauren__ On TikTok: @livelaughlauren__ And on Twitter @laurenvedwards FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok! or join our Facebook Group! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE! ALL PATREON FEES will be matched and sent to AUSRELIEF for their humanitarian relief in Gaza, until the end of the year. Sign up NOW or Donate Directly at our fundraiser link. REFERENCES: Curvy Girls Scoliosis Scoliosis Australia Setting Scoliosis Straight Cobb angle | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org The Blonde Leading the Blonde: An Oral History of ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ | Vogue Caught Through the Looking Glass: Sarah Polley on Grief, Girlhood, and Scoliosis ‹ Literary Hub Looking for Mr. Goodbar (film) - Wikipedia Deenie - Wikipedia https://www.gawker.com/culture/the-nerdy-curve NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 67: Why Santa Claus IS Autistic, and making theatre more inclusive (With Oliver Hetherington-Page) 1:27:45

1 year ago1:27:45

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Happy early Christmas Psychocinemaniacs! It's been a hell of a year, but one thing that brings us joy is the work of disabled creators blazing the trail in inclusivity, such as our guest Oliver Hetherington-Page. Oliver joins us to talk about how he's working to make theatre more inclusive and what that looks like, what he wants to see in autistic depictions on screen & stage, and why musicals are inherently autistic. He tells us all about his show the No Bang Theory and his upcoming show Santa Claus is Autistic, which is Christmas themed but also relevant all year round. To purchase tickets to Santa Claus is Autistic at the PiP theatre, in Milton, QLD (Meanjin) on the 7th, 15th and 23rd of December, click here! CONTENT WARNING: some discussion of ableism FOLLOW OLIVER ON ALL THE THINGS: Follow Oliver on Instagram @atwistofoliverhp And his show The No Bang Theory @thenobangtheory Follow Oliver on Twitter @atwistofoliver FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok! or join our Facebook Group! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE! ALL PATREON FEES will be matched and sent to AUSRELIEF for their humanitarian relief in Gaza, until the end of the year. Sign up NOW or Donate Directly at our fundraiser link. NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 65: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Haunting of Hill House, or, problems that could be solved by simply talking? (with Braaains Podcast) 1:36:21

1 year ago1:36:21

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TRANSCRIPT HERE In a perfect meeting of minds, Steph is joined by Braaains podcast hosts Heather and Sarah Taylor, sisters of podcasting, filmmaking and mental health & disability awareness. Which means of course it’s just a light casual chat about the devastatingly terrifying Mike Flanagan series The Haunting of Hill House. We get deep into what makes this show so affecting, what it says about trauma and family’s tendencies to deal with it in all the wrong ways, and how we see our own family in the triumphantly dysfunctional Crains. Happy Halloween Psychocinemaniacs!!! CONTENT WARNING: suicide, suicidal behaviour and self harm, child abuse (including sexual abuse), death, grief, child death, substance use & addiction, paranormal activity. FOLLOW SARAH, HEATHER & BRAAAAINS ON ALL THE THINGS: Check out the Braaains podcast on all good pod apps and at their website Braaains socials: Insta @Braaainspodcast Twitter @BraaainsPodcast and TikTok @Braaainspodcast Sarah’s socials: Insta @SarahTaylorEditor Twitter @ShiningHappy and Website (including podcast The Editor’s Cut ) Heather’s socials: Insta @HeatherATaylor Twitter @HeatherATaylor and Website FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE ! REFERENCES Netflix Behind the Scenes Featurette Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House is a slow-burn family nightmare - Vox Who Are All the Ghosts in 'the Haunting of Hill House'? (insider.com) How The Haunting of Hill House conveys the horror of family | Horror (TV) | The Guardian Timothy Hutton Will Face “No Charge” From 1983 Sexual Assault Claim – Deadline E.T.'s Henry Thomas tells how he had to get past his parents suspicions of Hollywood | Daily Mail Online 'You' Star Victoria Pedretti on Growing Up in an Abusive Household — Femestella The Haunting of Hill House Talks A Lot About Mental Illness, But Says Very Little | by Diana | Medium How 'The Haunting of Hill House' Uses Horror As A Metaphor For Mental Health, According To The Show's Cast (bustle.com) What The Haunting of Hill House Gets Right About Mental Illness - Meesh Says Things Why ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ Is a Perfect Portrayal of Mental Illness (themighty.com) Haunting of Bly Manor's Victoria Pedretti On Having ADD | Glamour UK (glamourmagazine.co.uk) Bly Manor's Kate Siegel on Why Love—Not Rage—Drives the Lady in the Lake (elle.com) Oliver Jackson-Cohen’s Year of Love and Obsession - Film Cred (film-cred.com) Actor Gugino feathering her empty nest with roles | Features | postandcourier.com The Haunted Mind of Shirley Jackson | The New Yorker The Haunting of Hill House Ending’s Message, Explained (vulture.com) NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 64: Crohn’s Disease representation in Boldly Go, and Pete Davidson just trying to spread awareness (with Chris Cosgrove) 1:28:28

1 year ago1:28:28

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Just in time for Invisible Disabilities Week ; Steph is blessed to have the talented filmmaker Chris Cosgrove today to discuss all things Inflammatory Bowel Disease and his personal experience with Crohn's disease. Chris takes us through the process of his acclaimed film Boldly Go ( watch on ABC Iview here) , what IBD and ostomy representation we've seen in the media, and finally how Pete Davidson has become a likely ambassador for Crohns representation, particularly seen in the film King of Staten Island. For support and resources for those experiencing IBD, Chris recommends Crohns and Colitis Australia ! CONTENT WARNING: medical discussion (including blood, surgery and poo!) - if you're a tad squeamish this may not be your episode, however we do provide a couple of warnings before we go into details. FOLLOW CHRIS ON ALL THE THINGS: Check out Chris' website with his past and upcoming work here Insta: @cjc_films And don't forget to watch and share Boldy Go on ABC Iview FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE ! REFERENCES Christopher Cosgrove - Director & Screenwriter Boldly Go : ABC iview About Crohn’s and colitis – Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA) (crohnsandcolitis.org.au) IBD Support Home - IBD Support Australia The King of Staten Island (2020) - IMDb ibdassist.com/blogs/news/inside-pete-davidsons-life-with-crohns What happened to Pete Davidson? Comedian reportedly enters rehab amid mental health struggles | The Independent ostomy in movie Archives “ White Boy Rick” Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "colostomy-bag" - IMDb After Harrowing Year, Perfume Genius is Back | Music | sfweekly.com NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 63: A Star is Born - love, trauma and addiction in the journey of fame (with Alex Steed) 1:33:45

1 year ago1:33:45

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Steph is thrilled to be joined by one of her favourite podcasters from one of her favourite podcasts, Alex Steed from You Are Good . He is good! You are Good is good. All goodness all the time. Steph and Alex discuss the 2018 version of an oft told tale, A Star Is Born, where Bradley Coopers fame story is winding down as Lady Gaga’s is just beginning. We discuss the depictions of addiction and treatment; asking the question- should a therapist laugh at a patient’s botched suicide attempt story? Join us as we dissect the supposedly great love story behind the film, the toxicity of the entertainment industry, and whether we can truly separate mental illness from shitty relationship behaviour. CONTENT WARNING: suicide and suicidal behaviour, substance abuse and addiction, coercive control, death (parent and partner) FOLLOW ALEX ON ALL THE THINGS: Listen to You are Good with Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall here! And follow You Are Good on insta @YouAreGoodPod Insta: @AlexSteed Twitter: @AlexSteed ENTER INTO OUR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY FUNDRAISER for YELLOW LADYBUGS HERE and WIN GREAT PRIZES! DON'T FORGET to vote for Psychocinematic in the Listener's Choice category of the Australian Podcast Awards! (If you've already done so, I'm sorry for the spam, and I'm sorry it will continue. Also THANK YOU SO MUCH!) Click here: https://voting.australianpodcastawards.com/ , search for our name, and check your email to confirm your vote! ----more---- FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE ! REFERENCES A Star Is Born has a problem with consent - Vox A Star Is Born Addiction-Relationship Plot Is Realistic A Star Is Born (1937 film) - Wikipedia A Star Is Born Seen Through the Eyes of Addiction - VitalThrills.com A Star Is Born Shows How Dangerous Tinnitus Really Is Lady Gaga emotionally discusses her mental health and the power of kindness Lady Gaga emotionally discusses her mental health and the power of kindness Bradley Cooper on the difficult journey behind 'A Star Is Born' | Features | Screen Bradley Cooper battled cocaine and alcohol addiction before Hangover fame: 'I was so lost' | EW.com Bradley Cooper's Battle with Addiction | Ventura Recovery Center NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 62: Let’s fold in the cheese as we confabulate on ND coded characters in Schitt’s Creek (with Marie Camin) 1:34:09

1 year ago1:34:09

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TRANSCRIPT HERE This is no time for pettifogging! I am bombilating with anticipation to bring you the most impulsive, capricious and melodramatic episode yet! The scintillating winsome clinical psychologist Marie Camin joins Steph as they discuss with great vigour the beloved Schitts Creek. Marie shares her thoughts on who in the cast she would suggest is Neurodivergent, who she relates with the most, and how she approaches neurodiversity with her client base. Steph and Marie discuss the relationships on the show, how hard it is to appropriately diagnose autistic white cis professional males, and what exactly might be going on with Moira Rose (other than accusing David of being a disgruntled pelican). CONTENT WARNING: some discussion of ableism/ misinformation about autism & adhd FOLLOW MARIE ON ALL THE THINGS: MarieCamin.com to access Marie’s resources, assessment & supervision services, training, and stickers! Insta: @mariecamin Twitter: @marie_camin Buy “Supporting Autistic Girls and Gender Diverse Youth” featuring a segment by Marie at the Yellow Ladybugs website ALSO YOU COULD WIN both Marie’s stickers AND a copy of the book plus SO much more by entering the Yellow Ladybugs fundraiser raffle for World Mental Health Day HERE! HEY And DON'T FORGET to vote for Psychocinematic in the Listener's Choice category of the Australian Podcast Awards! (If you've already done so, I'm sorry for the spam, and I'm sorry it will continue. Also THANK YOU SO MUCH!) Click here: https://voting.australianpodcastawards.com/ , search for our name, and check your email to confirm your vote! FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE ! REFERENCES: Schitt's Creek - Wikipedia Amy Hoy on X: "also: roland is an autistic’s view of a neurotypical person. he’s just horrific up front but becomes a merely annoying but basically likeable character over time. just like the real thing hahaha" / X psychosis isn't evil — Alexis Rose of the emmy nominated series Schitt’s... Schitt’s Creek, the town 'where everyone fits in' and LGBT-phobia does not-Entertainment News , Firstpost Annie Murphy Says Her Depression Medication ‘Truly Saved My Life’ | SELF Actor, Writer, and Activist Dan Levy's Serious Side ‘Right this wrong’: Eugene Levy urges Ontario to help families of adults with autism Eugene Levy to be autism treatment spokesman | CTV News Stevie Budd | Schitt's Creek Wiki NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 61: The Kings Speech and other screen royals with a stutter (with Priya) 1:10:46

1 year ago1:10:46

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Welcome to episode 61 with a very special guest, podcaster, writer, disability advocate and YEAR 12 STUDENT, Priya from Stutter Conversation! Priya tells us all about stuttering and what it's like to have a stutter, and which on screen depictions she likes and loathes. We also take a deep dive into The Kings Speech (2010), and how accurate a depiction this might be (all british monarchy history aside- there's other podcasts for that!) Also find out Priya's advice for other content creators in highschool trying to do it all! Other Films/TV discussed: Bridgerton (s1), Elite, Little, Primal Fear, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest CONTENT WARNING: ableist phrases, childhood trauma, bullying, the royal family HEY And DON'T FORGET to vote for Psychocinematic in the Listener's Choice category of the Australian Podcast Awards! (If you've already done so, I'm sorry for the spam, and I'm sorry it will continue. Also THANK YOU SO MUCH!) Click here: https://voting.australianpodcastawards.com/ , search for our name, and check your email to confirm your vote! FOLLOW PRIYA ON ALL THE THINGS: The Stutter Conversations Podcast on all good podcast apps Insta: @stutterconversation Twitter: @stutterconverse And check her linktree here: https://bio.link/stutterc ALSO sign the petition for more stuttering representation on TV! FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE ! REFERENCES: The Marble video by Marc Winski 5 Stuttering Organisations to follow by Priya The King's Speech | Stuttering Foundation ‘The Kings Speech mostly true to life, UW expert on stuttering says | UW News The Science and Myths of Stuttering in 'The King's Speech' The Royal Treatment: Temporality and Technology in The King's Speech | Disability Studies Quarterly The King's Speech - Wikipedia NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 60: The truth about Tourette’s and Tiktok (with Monica Nguyen) 1:08:00

2 years ago1:08:00

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Join the enigmatic tiktok star and disability advocate Monica Nguyen a s she chats with Steph about all things Tourettes Syndrome in film and TV, on social media, and on those wonderfully nuanced* feature stories on programmes such as 60 Minutes. We get to the bottom of whether Tiktok has created a Tourette’s epidemic, and Mon tells us her own experience with tiktok advocacy, and some helpful and harmful depictions of Tourette’s Syndrome in film. *sarcasm, A LOT of sarcasm. CONTENT WARNING: Ableism, discrimination, media bias. FILMS DISCUSSED: Motherless Brooklyn (2019) - IMDb Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) - IMDb The Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFoQu_94J38 FOLLOW MON ON ALL THE THINGS: Tiktok: @meowmons Insta: @ticswithmon Twitter: @meowmons1 And check her linktree here: mon1111 | Instagram | Linktree Watch "Tiktok Tic" 60 minutes story HERE Watch Mon's episode of Dating Different HERE FOLLOW US: Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get cute benefits and bonus content! And check out our WEBSITE ! REFERENCES: Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia – A support network for those with Tourette Syndrome and their families. What is Tourette Syndrome? | CDC The Girls Who Caught Tourette's from TikTok | Psychology Today Australia Rise in tics is caused by a known condition – and its not all due to TikTok The complicated truth about TikTok and Tourette’s syndrome | WIRED UK TikTok tics are a symptom of a much bigger problem - The Verge TikTok Tourette’s: Are We Witnessing a Rise in Functional Tic-Like Behavior Driven by Adolescent Social Media Use? - PMC The phenomenology of tics and tic-like behavior in TikTok | medRxiv A terrible article: Stop that! It's not Tourette's but a new type of mass sociogenic illness It’s rebuttal: A Call for Caution: “Stop That” Sentiments Threaten Tic Research, Healthcare, and Advocacy No, Tik Tok Is Not Causing Tourette Syndrome. (forbes.com) NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 58 Tribute Re-release: Rubber Johnny, a wildly problematic viral short film (with Nic Fornasier) 41:42

2 years ago41:42

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Our 2nd tribute episode to our beloved Nic Fornasier is here, with a special release from the Patron archives. Nic joined Steph to gush about Chris Cunningham and his controversial (and deeply problematic) short film, Rubber Johnny. Nic shares why he loves it so much and how it inspired his own passion for film, as well as highlights the exciting time of early 00's music videos. Then of course Steph shares why it’s such a yucky depiction of disability and debate exactly how problematic it is. Nic's love for Chris Cunningham doesn't diminish but he learns a thing or two about disability representation maybe? Watch the short film Rubber Johnny, with music by Aphex Twin, directed by Chris Cunningham. Content warning: abuse, chemical restraint/prn due to behaviour, drug use, disability used as horror, discussion of visual gore and ableist tropes. Nothing bad happens to the dog. NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback! We also mention: The Gucci ad Windowlicker by Aphex Twin (dir. Chris Cunningham) C ome To Daddy by Aphex Twin (dir. Chris Cunningham) Salad Fingers (by David Firth) References: Halloween Love: Remembering Rubber Johnny: The Disturbing Short Film That Inspired the Horror Genre Aphex Twin: Rubber Johnny - 4:3 Rubber Johnny by Chris Cunningham & Aphex Twin – Sound Art Zone Hydrocephalus | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Imdb page Snopes entry…

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Episode 57 Tribute Re-release: The Royal Tenenbaums (with Nic Fornasier) 1:44:03

2 years ago1:44:03

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Today we pay tribute to brother and editor of the podcast Nic Fornasier (11.10.1990 – 22.6.2023). We release in one episode, 2021’s originally 2 parter episode, where Nic joins Steph as they explore the dysfunctional family opus, The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Directed by Wes Anderson and written by Wes and Owen Wilson, it was Nic and Steph’s shared favourite film of all time. Together they asked the question, can narcissistic dads who abandon their kids make up for the resulting trauma? And if so does this movie portray this situation with nuance and respect? Steph and Nic do their best at diagnosing the characters, discuss how the family relates to their own lives, and whether the Wes-isms in the film are helpful or harmful for the viewer. We dedicate this episode to Nic. We love you Niccie. CONTENT WARNING: Suicide (particularly from 1:35:13 – 1:39:18), substance use and addiction (including personal experiences), depression, self harm, childhood emotional manipulation and neglect, cancer, discussions of sexual content, death of a family member, death of a dog, incest?? NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback! REFERENCES: · You are Good (Formerly Why Are Dads) podcast episode on The Royal Tenenbaums · Vulture: How Wes Anderson Made the Royal Tenenbaums · Screen Rant: 10 behind the scenes facts about the Royal Tenenbaums · Abilene Christian University: Who's Your Daddy?: A Psychological Analysis of Father-Son Relationships in Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums · Little White Lies: How Wes Anderson’s families helped me recover from the breakdown of my own · University of Rhode Island: When the alternative becomes hegemonic: A textual analysis of the Royal Tenenbaums · The Dissolve: The Royal Tenenbaums forum: Failure, depression, and other varieties of family fun · The Jugular: The Psychology of Failure: The Royal Tenenbaums, Melancholy and Growing Pains · On Psychology and Neuroscience: The Life Psychotic with Wes Anderson · One Room With A View: The Royal Tenenbaums And The Art Of Tragicomedy · Screen Queens: #CriterionMonth: The sexist portrayal of Margot Tenenbaum in Wes Anderson’s the Royal Tenenbaums. · Flipscreened: The Wes Dispatch #3: Trauma, Grief and Accepting Help in ‘The Royal Tenenbaums…

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Episode 56: Inclusion in action in How To Train Your Dragon (with Lo Nigrosh) 1:23:29

2 years ago1:23:29

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Today we are joined by Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC, childbirth educator and paralympian, and delve into the world of Vikings and Dragons, in the Dreamworks franchise How To Train Your Dragon. Lo shares her experience with limb difference and how she feels represented in the film, as well as the use of prosthetics, and how the town of Berk represents an inclusive society. There's themes of parenting, war, disability acceptance, and Lo also shares with us her experience becoming a Paralympic athlete. Steph shares that How to Train Your Dragon is now her toddler's current obsession and it's all Lo's fault. See Lo in her Bronze Medal with her paralympic teammates HERE ! Follow Lo, access her lactation consultant supports, and listen to her brilliant podcast The Milk Making Minutes via the below links! Book a Lactation Visit With Me Through Insurance www.quabbinbirthservices.com Listen on Amazon Music Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Instagram The Milk Making Minutes Community Group CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of ableism and ableist tropes, limb loss, breast & body feeding, postnatal mental health. Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com . Join our PATREON to support us and get sikkkk benefits and bonus content! And check out our NEW WEBSITE REFERENCES: 'You don’t need to dumb down for children in any way whatsoever': Cressida Cowell on her new book, writing for children and Einstein's quotability | BookTrust ‘How to Train Your Dragon′ 3 revisits empowering depictions embraced by amputees - The Washington Post How to Train Your Dragon's Refreshing Approach To Disability - One Room With A View How to Train Your Dragon – Disability Movies How ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Makes Disabilities Normal – arbezlife (wordpress.com) Disabled Representation in the How To Train Your Dragon Film Trilogy (tfurj.com) The Fries Test: On Disability Representation in Our Culture | by Kenny Fries | Medium Well Intentioned: America Ferrera Is Recognizing Her Own Strength and Welcoming Inspiration | Vogue Jay Baruchel Opens Up About Generalized Anxiety Disorder: ‘Very Small’ Things ‘Felt Insurmountable’ | ETCanada.com NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!…

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Episode 55: Heartbreak High aka All Hail Queen Chloe Hayden (with Zoe Simmons) 1:18:00

2 years ago1:18:00

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Welcome to Hartley High, where the kids are much much cooler than we ever were but also more relatable than they’ve ever been. Join disability advocate, journalist and copywriter Zoe Simmons, as she discusses with Steph what she related to in Netflix’s 2022 reboot of iconic Australian series, Heartbreak High. Steph and Zoe discuss how the writers really strived to provide appropriate representation, what landed and what didn’t, and ok spoiler - how the character of Quinni played by Chloe Hayden is hands down the best autistic representation we have seen to date. Also, learn what an Eshay is! Kids these days, amirite? Follow Zoe on Twitter @ItBeingsWithZ & Instagram @SomethingBeginningWithZ and check out her copywriting website here: Zoe Simmons CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of racism, racial violence, drug & alcohol use, sexual assault, ableism, suicidal ideation Follow Psychocinematic on Instagram , Twitter and Tiktok ! or join our Facebook Group ! Email us at psychocinematicpodcast@gmail.com. Join our PATREON to support us and get sikkkk benefits and bonus content! And check out our NEW WEBSITE REFERENCES: Unmasking Female Autistic Representation on TV — Kill Your Darlings . What the Heartbreak High reboot gets right about Fi... | NIT Heartbreak High has the best representation of autism I've ever seen Hannah Carroll Chapman, Heartbreak High writer: I jumped so high my neck almost snapped | ScreenHub Australia - Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data Heartbreak High: Australian drama wins hearts around the world with its authentic representation | SBS News Ayesha Madon On How Heartbreak High Flips The Narrative PEOPLE OF NOTE: ASHER YASBINCEK, WILL MCDONALD & TOM WEATHERALL BY ROBBIE FIMMANO Heartbreak High has the best representation of autism I've ever seen NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback! c528290681b4db768c3f15d946b904fe21abf73e…

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Episode 54: Frozen is Psychoeducation for kids... and adults (with Laura Pettenuzzo) 1:29:30

2 years ago1:29:30