Topic: Psychotherapy

2 chapters across the catalog

Kidults
Episode 789 2:48:36 - 2:50:47

789: Kidults

The Rise of "Kidults" and Adult Summer Camps

The trend of "kidults"—adults who engage in activities traditionally reserved for children—is explored through the rise of adult summer camps. These camps, which can cost significant sums, offer activities like Lego building and "inner child" work with psychotherapists. The hosts express embarrassment at the phenomenon, linking it to a broader societal refusal to embrace adulthood.

Italian Lightning
Episode 628 3:14 - 9:52

628: Italian Lightning

Peak Oil Anxiety, Dr. Kathy McMahon Psychotherapy Clip

An analysis of "thinking person sickness" features an archival clip of psychotherapist Dr. Kathy McMahon describing the emotional distress caused by peak oil theories. The summary details how individuals were driven to hoard food and supplies due to fear-mongering about resource depletion and climate change.