Episodes

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran by taking a look at how suicide is portrayed in film and television.

Bonjour, Freudian Scripters! Get ready to double-tap on this episode as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran dive into the psychology of social media. Today, we’re putting Emily in Paris and Not Okay on the couch to explore how social media impacts our emotions, behavior, and mental health. As the Olympics wrap up in France, we’re taking a fun and timely look at American women trying to make it big as influencers in Paris. First up, we have Emily in Paris, where Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, navigates h...

Join us for an emotional rollercoaster as Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran put Inside Out on the couch.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran introduce a new session: Real or Reel? Join as they uncover the truth behind the infamous “Serial Killer” gene.

Are you ready for the most DRAMATIC episode of Freudian Scripts yet? Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran on the latest Reel Rounds mini-session as they dive into the scandalous world of reality television.

Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran as they discuss the Barbie movie, reviewing Barbie's feelings, expectations, perceptions, and identity. Did you know that while you listen to this session, 3,738 Barbies will be sold?!

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are thrilled to launch the 5th season of Freudian Scripts with a Second Opinion mini-session on Freaky Friday and Mr. & Mrs. Smith!

What's this?! Join Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran for a special holiday session about identity and holiday spirits!

Join Dr. Sam and Fran as they explore why we like true crime through the lens of Only Murderers in the Building and Based on a True Story.

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran are putting Netflix’s, Wednesday on the couch this week. Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they dive into Wednesday’s therapy session with Dr. Kinbott. What teenager is not mandated to attend therapy after throwing piranha’s into a pool? Wednesday is a unique friend, student, and therapy patient. In addition to chatting about the spooky crimes Wednesday tries to solve, the doctors also play a new Diagnosis Bingo! They introduce a new diagnosis- Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Finall...

Guess who’s turning 50?! Well, technically the podcast turned 3 years old last month, but today we are launching our 50th session! Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they put 50 First Dates on the couch! In this modern, rom-com classic starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, they explain different types of amnesia and estimate which type of amnesia Lucy may be experiencing. Is Lucy’s inability to remember her boyfriend Henry accurate? Would you be surprised to learn that some of the examples of amnesi...

Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran shift from the multiverse to a creepy serial killer’s basement this week. Join us as they put Hulu’s show, The Patient on the couch (and review the first half of the season)! What happens when your patient becomes your kidnapper? The doctors attempt to analyze an unusual therapist-patient relationship and treatment plan. Dr. Alan Strauss attempts to curb Sam’s “compulsion” to kill others after being kidnapped and held in Sam’s basement. Sam describes his urges to kill as obses...

Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran on a life saving journey as they cover Everything Everywhere All At Once. While the doctors are not experts on the multiverse and may not have the answer to the meaning of life, they are familiar with ADHD symptoms. They discuss whether or not Evelyn may be experiencing ADHD symptoms, anxiety, or multiverse jumping phenomena. All of the above? The doctors also discuss Evelyn’s experiences with her family dynamics. We dive into the relationships between Evelyn and her hus...

We’re back… Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran launch their 4th season with a Second Opinion mini-session! Just as someone may seek a second opinion from a doctor, some scenes require a second look from Drs. Sam and Fran. The doctors surprise each other with new clips while listening and reacting to them for the first time in real time. First, they listen to a clip from The Bear. In the midst of the kitchen chaos, they discuss the tension and communication styles that Carmy experiences in one of his first ex...

Just in time for the end of Spooky Season, Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran bring you a Reel Rounds Mini-Session ’rounding’ on psychology & exorcisms. The doctors introduce the show Evil and discuss Dr. Kristen Broussard’s role as a forensic psychologist on a team who investigates exorcisms and other unexplained phenomena. Definitely a job that seems too scary for Dr. Fran. Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran provide brief definitions of demonic possession and exorcisms, as described in the show. Join as they listen to a...

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran bring back The Flight Attendant for a Booster Mini-Session this week! When we first evaluated The Flight Attendant, we reviewed Cassie’s relationships as well as alcohol use disorder and acute stress disorder. This time around, the doctors dive into treatments for alcohol use disorder including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They discuss some of the scenes in which Cassie participates in the 12 steps of AA as well as AA meetings. Is AA a helpful treatment? Does it help Cassie a...

Dr. Sam and Dr. Fran join TOPGUN this week! With this new Reel Rounds Mini-Session, we are ’rounding’ on the Top Gun movies. First, the doctors introduce a new type of psychology, Personality Psychology, and define various personality traits. Then they review personality traits and skills presented in research about military pilots. Do any of these seem to match up with what we see in the pilots from the Top Gun movies? Do all fighter pilots have superior beach volleyball skills? Specifically, ...

Please fasten your seatbelts and return your tray table to its full upright and locked position. Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they put season one of HBO’s The Flight Attendant on their couch! In this session, the doctors evaluate Cassie. As you may imagine, there is plenty to assess and talk about after she wakes up next to a dead man. They introduce a new stressor-related disorder and play Diagnosis Bingo in order to best understand what Cassie may be experiencing. We also review Cassie’s coping ...

Dear Freudian Scripters, This podcast session is going to be amazing and here’s why…. Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran discuss the Broadway musical-turned-movie, Dear Evan Hansen. The doctors review Evan’s experiences as a teen in high school, including social interactions and family dynamics. Specifically, they share information about teenage mental health discussing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide. What type of anxiety does Evan experience? While the movie portrays themes that may be em...

Join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran for a special session celebrating and reviewing the second year of the podcast. Listen in as the doctors highlight their favorite sessions of the year, answer listener questions, and share the shows and movies they’ve been watching. You’ll also get a sneak peak at the blooper reel producer Brandon has been stashing away. You won’t want to miss this episode!