Shayna and Kathy visit another dimension and discuss the classic television show, The Twilight Zone. The Twilight Zone debuted in 1959 and still influences much of the culture today. The creator, Rod Serling, developed the show in part to explore social issues in a way that could buck the censors. His trauma symptoms from his experiences in WWII also played a part in his writing. The Twilight Zone was an anthology sci-fi show that at times delved into horror, fantasy, and the absurd. Many of the themes are shockingly relevant today and it remains absolutely watchable.

Citations, resources and credits

Disablilities Studies Quarterly Entering "the Dimension of Imagination": The Twilight Zone's Tales of Madness

How Rod Serling Used ‘The Twilight Zone’ For His Own Mental Health

The Enduring Legacy of The Twilight Zone

EW Ranked the best episodes

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On this episode Shayna and Kathy talk to Angel- a pediatric mental health expert, and Kayla- a Bluey expert, to talk about the immensely popular children's television show, Bluey. Bluey is a cartoon focusing on an anthropomorphic family of dogs. This show is beloved by children and parents alike- for good reasons! It is relatable and heartwarming and funny. We delve into some of the ways that Bluey supports healthy attachment and social-emotional development in young children.

You also get to hear Kathy snort like Daddy Pig.

Citations, resources and credits

Bandit's Battle: Men's mental health is Bluey

Beloved 'Bluey' character may be neurodivergent with ADHD

10 times Bluey tackled serious issues

Parent-recommended: Developmental psychologist speaks on the cartoon ‘Bluey’

Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com

Editing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditor

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Shayna shares her top 10 favorite therapy interventions that integrate pop culture references. From Steven Universe to The Twighlight Zone to SpongeBob and more, get a glimpse into how geeky therapists like us integrate pop culture into our work with clients.

Plus- WE STARTED A PATREON!!

Citations, resources and credits

Steven Universe- Here Comes a Thought video

Spongebob- Procrastination video

Steven Universe- Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service clip

Home- "You are Sad Mad" scene

Steven Universe Future- Growing Pains clip

Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com

Editing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditor

Intro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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