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Sept. 10, 2025

Just Go With It (2011) | Psychology of Love, Lies,Pretending

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Join Tanya and Erin on Wicked Psychotherapists as they break down the romantic comedy Just Go With It (2011). From surprise streaming finds to the hilarious (and sometimes outrageous) twists in Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston’s chemistry, they unpack the movie’s quirky plot, lovable characters, and hidden lessons about relationships, authenticity, and self-worth. Whether you’re a longtime Adam Sandler fan, a ro...
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Sept. 3, 2025

Beyond Loss: Exploring the Lesser-Known Griefs

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We all know grief after death or major loss—but what about the other kinds of grief we rarely name? In this re-release of one of our most powerful episodes, Erin and Tanya explore the hidden and lesser-known griefs that quietly shape our lives. From lost opportunities and shifting identities to friendships that faded and versions of ourselves we never got to become, these quieter griefs deserve recognition too. Through...
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Aug. 27, 2025

FUBAR: Season One Re-Release | The Wicked Psychotherapists

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Season One of The Wicked Psychotherapists is back—raw, unfiltered, and totally FUBAR. Join licensed psychotherapists Erin Gray and Tanya Dos Santos as they unpack the chaos of life, relationships, and mental health with their wicked New England twist. From 80s and 90s nostalgia to today’s pop culture trainwrecks, every episode blends humor, therapy insights, and brutally honest conversations about what it really ...
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Aug. 20, 2025

The Balloon Boy Saga: Fact or Fiction?

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Dive into the captivating world of the Balloon Boy Hoax with Tanya and Erin. In this episode, they unravel the layers of this sensational event that gripped global audiences in 2009. Explore the Heaney family's eccentric dynamics, the media's role in amplifying the story, and the lasting impact of this bizarre incident. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts and anyone curious about one of the most talked-about...
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Aug. 14, 2025

Exploring Adam Sandler’s Murder Mysteries

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Tanya and Erin continue dissecting Adam Sandler's filmography by diving into his recent movies 'Murder Mystery' and 'Murder Mystery 2' on Netflix. They discuss the evolution of Sandler's comedic style, the chemistry between Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, and the psychological themes within the film. Additionally, they analyze the interplay, motivations, and dynamics of t...
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July 30, 2025

Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix Review) | We React to Adam Sandler’s Sequel

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We react to Happy Gilmore 2 — the surprise Netflix hit! *There Are Spoilers* Adam Sandler is back as Happy in Happy Gilmore 2 — and we’re reacting to Netflix’s wild new sequel. From over-the-top golf chaos to surprisingly heartfelt moments, this one had us laughing, cringing, and talking way too much about hip ligaments. 🎬 Spoilers ahead! Watch Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix, then come hang with us for the breakdown. 👇 Do...
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July 23, 2025

From Surviving Middle School to Grown Ups: Friendship, Nostalgia & Adam Sandler

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we dive into Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups and dig into the psychology behind nostalgia, childhood friendships, and the lifelong patterns we carry into adulthood. From the Gen X childhoods we remember to the pressures of parenting in a digital age, we explore how early bonds shape us—and how even a silly waterpark scene can unpack themes of identity, growth, vulnerability, a...
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July 16, 2025

Office Space & Burnout: Why Corporate Culture Feels Soul-Sucking

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive deep into the cult classic Office Space and unpack the very real mental health themes hiding in plain sight—burnout, toxic work environments, corporate dysfunction, and the pressure to “find meaning” in your 9 to 5. Whether you've ever hated your job, dreamed about smashing your office printer, or questioned your career path while stuck in traffic—this one...
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July 9, 2025

Truman Show: Gaslighting, Social Media, and the Search for Self

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What if your entire life was secretly being broadcast to the world—would you know it? This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive deep into the psychological layers of The Truman Show, that eerily ahead-of-its-time 1998 film starring Jim Carrey in one of his first serious roles. We break down how this classic predicted the rise of social media, 24/7 surveillance culture, and the growing pressure to...
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July 2, 2025

Meet the Fockers: Gen X, Family Dysfunction & People Pleasing

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Gen X psychotherapist Erin and her “Xennial” co-host Tanya (that sweet spot between Gen X and Millennial) dig into the hilarious emotional chaos of Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers. Think: lie detectors, lost cats, ninth-place trophies — and a whole lot of family dysfunction. Why do people-pleasers like Greg fall apart around controlling dads? How does being raised with too mu...
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June 25, 2025

Would Therapy Ever Be Like Anger Management? Psychotherapists Break It Down

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Can therapy really look like what we see in Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson? In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya—two licensed therapists—take a wicked deep dive into the film’s chaotic version of “treatment.” We’re talking unethical therapy, people-pleasing personalities, power dynamics, and the real psychology behind why Adam Sandler’s character avoids confli...
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June 19, 2025

Twins, Tantrums, and Therapy: Breaking Down Adam Sandler's “Jack and Jill”

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya keep the Adam Sandler streak alive by diving headfirst into the outrageous 2011 comedy Jack and Jill. From twin dynamics to emotional dysregulation, sibling rivalry, and unresolved grief, we unpack the psychological gems hidden beneath the slapstick chaos. Join us as we dissect Jill’s unfiltered emotions, Jack’s image-conscious car...
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June 11, 2025

Big Daddy, Failure to Launch & the Fear of Adulting – Why Your 5-Year Plan Might Be BS

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this week's Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into the 1999 classic Big Daddy—a hilarious Adam Sandler film that surprisingly packs a serious punch about arrested development, generational pressure, and why so many people get stuck in "failure to launch" mode. From fake five-year plans to learning how to adult (badly), we talk about the fear of growing up, why career pressure is real, and how the sm...
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June 4, 2025

The Price Is Wrong, Bob! — Anger, Identity & Finding Your Happy Place in Happy Gilmore

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What do golf balls, unresolved trauma, and Bob Barker have in common? You guessed it—Happy Gilmore! In this week's episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya tee off on one of Adam Sandler’s most iconic (and unhinged) roles. From attachment wounds and abandonment to anger management and visualization techniques, we explore Happy’s journey through grief, identity shifts, and emotional regulation—all ...
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May 28, 2025

Beast Games Psychology: Two Therapists Break Down Strategy, Shame, and $5 Million Stakes

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens when 1,000 strangers compete for $5 million—with shame, strategy, and survival on the line? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya (two real-life therapists) break down the mind games of Mr. Beast’s Beast Games. We dive into the psychology of trust, betrayal, group dynamics, and why money messes with our moral compass. Spoilers ahead, insights guaranteed—and yes, we’re talking about the...
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May 21, 2025

Belle Gibson & the Psychology of a Fraud (Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar)

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We dive into the twisted true story behind Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar—the dramatization of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who faked cancer and built an empire on lies. Tanya and Erin break down the psychology behind her behavior, including possible signs of Munchausen syndrome, narcissistic traits, and how emotional trauma may have shaped her manipulation. We also explore: Why people fall for “health influe...
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May 14, 2025

The Ferris Effect: Charisma, Control, and Codependence

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Is Ferris Bueller the fun friend—or the problem? In this week’s episode, Tanya and Erin dive deep into Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, breaking down the psychology behind Ferris’s charm, Cameron’s quiet crisis, and the sibling rivalry with Jeanie. Through the lens of mental health and therapy, we unpack themes of narcissism, family dysfunction, emotional burnout, and the longing for autonomy. Whether you loved Ferris—or secre...
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May 8, 2025

Foosball Is the Devil: Therapy Insights of The Waterboy

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this hilarious and insightful episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, licensed therapists Tanya and Erin take on the 1998 comedy classic The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler. Through a mental health lens, they explore Bobby Boucher’s social isolation, explosive anger, and complex relationship with his overprotective mama. What can this cult favorite teach us about trauma, codependency, and emotional regulation?&nbs...
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April 30, 2025

Mr. Deeds: Big Hearts, Big Laughs, and the Psychology of Kindness

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we have some big laughs while diving into the even bigger heart of Mr. Deeds. We explore why Deeds' kindness, generosity, and natural instinct to help others make him such a standout character — and why those traits still resonate today. Through a playful psychological lens, we talk about how goodness challenges cynicism, what it means to stay true to yourself, and why the wor...
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April 16, 2025

The Breakfast Club at 40: Mental Health, High School Roles, and Gen X Reflections

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. It’s been 40 years since The Breakfast Club first brought the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal together — and we’re diving deep into what still resonates today. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Tanya and Erin explore the emotional layers of this 80s classic through a psychotherapist’s lens. From high school identity traps to generational wounds, from laughter to suici...
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April 14, 2025

The Sixth Sense: Therapy, Connection & the Power of Being Seen

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya revisit The Sixth Sense through a therapist’s lens—exploring how fate, unfinished business, and deep human connection guide the healing process. What happens when a therapist doesn’t even know he’s a ghost… yet still makes space for a child to feel seen and understood? We unpack the symbolism of therapy, the weight of unresolved trauma, and how validation...
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April 3, 2025

Crossing the Line: The Chilling Tale of The Shrink Next Door

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens when therapy crosses the line? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya expose the chilling true story behind The Shrink Next Door. Dive into the disturbing dynamic between Dr. Ike, a manipulative psychiatrist, and his vulnerable patient, Marty. Discover how a trusted therapeutic relationship turned into a toxic nightmare, crossing ethical boundaries and leaving a trail ...
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April 2, 2025

Crossing the Line: The Chilling Tale of The Shrink Next Door

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into the unsettling true story behind The Shrink Next Door. Join them as they discuss the manipulative relationship between psychiatrist Dr. Ike and his patient Marty, exploring how boundaries were crossed and ethical lines blurred. From the red flags in their first session to the long-term consequences of toxic influence, Erin and Tanya break down what wen...
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March 26, 2025

Question Everything: The Psychology of Survival in Silo

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What happens to the human mind when you’re trapped in an underground society with no access to the past? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we dive into the psychological and sociological themes of Apple TV’s Silo. From collective trauma and authoritarian control to rebellion, mental health repression, and free will, we explore the hidden layers of this dystopian world. Join us as we break do...