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In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into That's My Boy, one of Adam Sandler’s most controversial and over-the-top comedies.

On the surface, the film leans hard into intentionally stupid humor, shock value, and deeply inappropriate jokes. But underneath the chaos is a surprisingly clear portrait of unresolved childhood trauma, emotional immaturity, and the long-term impact of neglectful parenting.

We unpack Donnie Burger’s impulsivity, poor boundaries, and stalled emotional development, alongside Todd’s anxiety, rigidity, and intense need to reinvent himself as an adult.

Through a mental health lens, we explore how humor often functions as a defense mechanism, how trauma can freeze emotional growth, and why children of chaotic parents often grow into hyper-controlled, anxious adults. Equal parts uncomfortable and revealing, That’s My Boy gives us plenty to laugh at—and even more to clinically side-eye.

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In this episode, we revisit Billy Madison through a psychological lens, exploring what happens when emotional growth lags far behind chronological age.

While Billy is technically repeating grades, he’s also emotionally regressing—relying on privilege, humor, and avoidance instead of accountability and skill-building.

We break down arrested development, entitlement, impulsivity, and identity confusion, asking whether Billy is truly incapable or simply underdeveloped.

With humor, insight, and our signature therapist commentary, this episode digs into what “growing up” really means when no one ever required it in the first place.

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Why are Hallmark movies so comforting—and why do so many of us come back to them again and again?

In this re-released episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we dig into the psychology behind Hallmark movies and explore what makes them so emotionally satisfying. From predictable storylines and familiar characters to themes of safety, belonging, and redemption, these films offer something deeper than “easy watching.”

We talk about:

• Why predictability can be soothing for the nervous system
• How Hallmark movies function as emotional regulation and stress relief
• The role of nostalgia, attachment, and hope in comfort viewing
• Why people often reach for these movies during times of anxiety, grief, or burnout

Whether you love Hallmark movies, love to hate them, or secretly watch them when no one’s looking, this episode explores why they resonate on such a psychological level—and what that says about our need for connection and safety.

✨ Re-released by popular demand, because comfort content always deserves a comeback.

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