The Psychology of… Reality TV?! (#289)

Religion on the Mind

Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Religion

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🗓️ 7 October 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Dr. Kirk Honda of Psychology in Seattle returns to discuss the intersection of psychology and popular media. We explore the world of reality TV through a psychological lens, where Dr. Honda makes a compelling case for using these shows as tools for psychoeducation and cultural insight. According to him, even heavily edited content can serve as a springboard for discussing broader psychological concepts. From relationship dynamics in "Love is Blind" to personality assessments discussed during the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, we examine how popular culture can be leveraged to increase psychological literacy among the public. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on the potential of reality TV as a vehicle for understanding human behavior and mental health, demonstrating how clinicians and educators can engage thoughtfully with popular media to foster greater psychological awareness. Highlights 02:56 The Role of Movies in Personal Development 11:55 The Intersection of Therapy and Media Representation 23:52 The Ethics of Reality TV and Therapy Previous Episode with Kirk: Episode 88 | Secular Therapy's Religion Blind Spot https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-permission/id1448000113?i=1000491974985 Kirk's Past Episodes: Kirk's Podcast | Psychology In Seattle Podcast Kirk's YouTube Channel | Psychology in Seattle Psychology In Seattle Website | psychologyinseattle.com Dan's new Substack | Religion on the Mind ___________________________________________ Get Tickets for the PREGAME EVENT before Theology Beer Camp! Get Tickets for Theology Beer Camp 2024 Use Code ReturnofYHP for $50 off your ticket! ___________________________________________ Follow Dan on IG: www.instagram.com/dancoke/ Or Twitter: twitter.com/DanKoch Faith deconstruction resources: www.soyouredeconstructing.com/ Edited by Josh Gilbert (joshgilbertmedia.com -- he is accepting more work!) Join the Patreon for exclusive episodes (and more) every month: patreon.com/dankoch Email about the "sliding scale" for the Patreon: youhavepermissionpodcast@gmail.com YHP Patron-only FB group: tinyurl.com/ycvbbf98 Website: www.dankochwords.com/yhp.html Join Dan's email list: www.dankochwords.com/ Artwork by sprungle. co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.4	Welcome back to you.
0:35.4	I have permission, the show that aims to take both Christianity and the modern world of science and culture very seriously.
0:42.2	My name's Dan Koch.
0:43.4	I'm a licensed therapist and a post-evangelical liberal Christian.
0:47.5	Today we're not really talking so much about Christianity or even religion, but we are talking about psychology.
0:53.4	And we're talking about it with the
0:55.2	wonderful returning guest, Dr. Kirk Honda of the Psychology in Seattle podcast. Kirk, it's great to
1:01.0	have you back. Thanks for having me. I think this is like our third or fourth conversation. We've both
1:05.2	been on each other's shows. We're both located in Seattle. We've yet to consummate our friendship, our professional acquaintanceship in
1:13.3	person. We'll see if we get there. We'll see how I do today. I'm going to consider this
1:16.8	basically my audition for friendship. I won't docks you, but last time we talked to you invited
1:22.5	me over to have a beer and watch the sunset. So I am, uh, uh, that's, that's been on my mind.
1:31.7	Whoa.
1:32.2	Okay.
1:32.6	Well, that's flattering.
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