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  • Daredevil: Born Again
    2025/07/09

    Fisk becomes mayor while Matt Murdock struggles to avoid being Daredevil. Being a comics meets mental health type of podcast, we are particularly excited to talk about Matt dating a psychiatrist. Hear a psychologist’s thoughts on Dr. Heather Glenn (and why the doctor becomes more annoying in the end) and the show’s portrayal of couples therapy. And who better than Daredevil, Kingpin/Fisk, and The Punisher to take an opportunity to talk about the important difference between anger and aggression.

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    51 分
  • Thunderbolts*
    2025/07/04

    Spoiler alert for this new MCU movie! Find out why a therapist finds the start of the movie to be a hilarious representation of depression with Yelena, a gun for hire. Trauma, depression, some hints at dissociative identity disorder and bipolar disorder, then add a dash of good ol' fashioned team bonding. A lot of great mental health related content in this movie, including a great message about why it is important not to ignore our internal demons.

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    48 分
  • Remembering Val Kilmer
    2025/04/22

    We reminisce about Val Kilmer's portrayal of Bruce Wayne and Batman in Batman Forever.

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    25 分
  • Batman Battles Addiction
    2025/03/05

    Dr. Emilia Brown introduces Keeden to one of her favorite comics, Venom (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight 16-20). When being Batman isn’t enough to save someone, Bruce Wayne begins using a drug to give himself superstrength. Sadly, the drug is highly addictive, and soon Batman becomes a mere shadow of his former self. This comic explores his struggle to leave the pills behind.

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    46 分
  • Captain America: Brave New World
    2025/02/25

    SPOILER ALERT! Keeden and Dr. Emilia Brown delve into the psyche of a variety of heroes and villains in the new movie Captain America: Brave New World.

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    51 分
  • Psychology Spotlight: Vigilantes for Mental Health
    2025/02/18

    Last week we talked about She-Hulk and Daredevil, lawyers turned vigilante. This week Dr. Emilia Brown shares about how life in the United States is imitating art, highlighting efforts by psychologists and other scientists & healthcare professionals to continue their work amidst numerous data removals and executive orders. How can psychologists embody She-Hulk when the ethics and purpose behind their work are at risk?

    Sources:

    https://updates.apaservices.org/

    https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/06/nx-s1-5288113/cdc-website-health-data-trump

    https://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj.r253

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    31 分
  • Lawyers Who Become Vigilantes: She-Hulk & Daredevil
    2025/02/11

    We explore two examples of lawyers who become superhero vigilantes. On the surface, She-Hulk and Daredevil have a lot in common, but one is a reluctant superhero while the other sometimes seems more comfortable throwing punches than working within the legal system.

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    46 分
  • Big Hero 6 with GUEST Manami Yamamoto, LMFT
    2025/02/04

    Bat Therapy talks with Manami Yamamoto about why she uses Baymax as a model for how to be a therapist. We explore the importance of seeing all types of families as “normal” and Hiro’s struggle to not let his trauma hurt the people he loves. Manami Yamamoto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist, as well as the Founder and President of Blue Humming Therapy. She is a global advocate for mental health and wellness with a mission to create safe, inclusive spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and understood across countries and cultures. Find her at https://www.bluehummingtherapy.org/

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    49 分