Dr Josephine Perry, Sports and Exercise Psychologist and Dr Boo, Clinical Psychologist, talk about running, marathons and the films Run Fatboy Run and Brittany Runs a Marathon.
How can psychology help us run? What do these films get right and get wrong? Do they represent runners from a practical and a psychological perspective? And what tips can Dr Boo get for her Marathon training?!
To donate to Dr Boo's fundraising page: https://tinyurl.com/Boojustgiving
Aug 7, 2021
1 hr 12 min
Dr Caz and Dr Boo discuss Rainman and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
We look at whether this film helped or damaged people's understanding of ASD, and look at whether the presentation of ASD in the film was accurate.
May 2, 2021
54 min
Dr Bashforth and Dr Boo talk about chronic pain and the film Cake. We explore whether the film gives an accurate example of someone with chronic pain and trauma. We talk about psychological approaches to these difficulties, including therapy and therapists in the film, and ask whether Cake does a good job in its portrayal of these.
Apr 11, 2021
47 min
Two Psychologists, Dr Melissa Albany and Dr Boo discuss the beautiful film A Man Called Ove.
The film touches on trauma, ageing, bereavement, suicidality and community.
Apr 4, 2021
42 min
Dr Boo and Dr Marshall discuss psychopathy and presentations of psychopaths in Fargo
Mar 21, 2021
49 min
This track is recorded in memory of Stephen Wright. If you would like to donate to the fund set up in his memory, it can be found here:
https://uk.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-stephen-wright?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unknown&utm_campaign=comms_3ftx+in-memory-of-stephen-wright
Mar 7, 2021
55 min
Dr Wright and Dr Boo discuss family dynamics, the portrayal of Psychology (especially in the older versions of the film) and how mental health is conceptualised and portrayed.
(This podcast features a short clip from the original 1947 film, with apologies for the sound quality of that section.)
Dec 13, 2020
49 min
As part of our Advent / Christmas specials, Dr Boo and Dr Cliff Hawkins analyse the film Love Actually.
Dec 6, 2020
42 min
Panic Room & Steel Magnolias: Living with Type 1 Diabetes in film by Dr Boo
Nov 29, 2020
1 hr
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