Superhero Therapy Podcast
Discover the psychology of your favorite TV shows, Movies, Books, Comics, Video Games, and more.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 138
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
S2 Ep.1 Superman
We're Baaaaack! After a 3 year sabbatical, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis are back. Kindness and Compassion are Punk Rock. Embrace your vulnerabilities and uncover your strength. **Major Spoi…
Mischief Managed
It's with heavy hearts that we find ourselves at the end our magical Harry Potter adventure. Due to J.K.Rowling's ignorant stance on Trans rights, and the insatiable corporate greed, we can no longer…
ST Podcast Ep. 68: Moon Knight
**MAJOR SPOILERS**
On this episode of Superhero Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis travel deep into the mind and mystery of the Marvel Superhero, Moon Knight.
ST Podcast Ep. 67: Stranger Things 4
**MAJOR SPOILERS**
On this episode of the Superhero Therapy podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis turn Stranger Things upside down. They discuss the nature of gaslighting, why music ha…
S4 Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament
On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the nature of the thousand-yard stare, why some people might act out after being excluded, and…
S4 Chapter 11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express
On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis examine chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They discuss the nature and treatment of ag…
ST Podcast Ep. 66: Encanto
**MAJOR SPOILERS**
In this charmed episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the heart warming movie, Encanto. They discuss the complexity of intergenerational trauma, how pressure can cr…
S4 Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the double edged sword that is hand-me-downs, the nature of anticipatory anxiety, the danger of manipulative media, and why it's …
S4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark
S4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the anatomy of panic, our emotional response to symbols, and how rejection is possibly one of the wor…
S4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup
S4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis attend the Quidditch World Cup. They discuss the magical charm they'd want to cast on themselves, W…
ST Podcast Ep. 65: Spider-Man No Way Home
**MAJOR SPOILERS**
In this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis enter the multi-dimensional thrill ride that is Spider-Man No Way Home. They discuss how compassion is Spider-Man's strongest …
S4 Chapter 6: The Portkey & Chapter 7: Bagman & Crouch
On our first ever dual chapter episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss why personal character can be a choice, how the obliviation spell is similar to being roofied, and how some…
S4 Chapter 5: Weasleys‘ Wizard Wheezes
On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss how nurturing our interests and passions can lead to success, the drawback of parents using the good cop bad cop approach …
ST Podcast Ep. 64: TED LASSO
** MAJOR SPOILERS & EXPLICIT LANGUAGE**
Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis couldn't resist dedicating an episode of Superhero Therapy to the charmingly brilliant and mental health rich Apple…
S4 Chapter 4: Back to the Burrow
Can you feel compassion & sympathy for the Dursley's? On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis challenge perceptions and discuss how although they are bad people, the Dursley's h…
S4 Chapter 3: The Invitation
On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the effects of the silent treatment, how enabling a child's behaviors can put parents in a negative spotlight, and how diet cultu…
S4 Chapter 2: The Scar
On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the power dreams, the process of dream rehearsals, and how our trauma triggers can sting.
S4 Chapter 1: The Riddle House
Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they start book 4, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On this magical episode they discuss the transition from military veteran back to civilian,…
S3 Chapter 22: Owl Post Again
On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis wrap up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In this episode they discuss the nature and effects of gaslighting, how anxiety …
S3 Chapter 21: Hermione's Secret
Why is Chocolate so effective in the aftermath of a Dementor Attack? Can we find mental health parallels in the concept of time travel? Can repetition build resilience? In today’s podcast, Dr. Janina…