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November Grab Bag of Mystery: Behind the Scenes

Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. November's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a behind-the-scenes look at the September 2022 Cinema Therapy shoot. We shot a record-setting 13 epis...

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Live Chat: November 2022

Hi, Superheroes! Are you excited to chat about a new episode LIVE with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with us in November. Once you pick an episode, we'll set a date and then hang out on Discord in the live-chat channel. We'll...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: THE NOTEBOOK

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: THE NOTEBOOK

Just because there's chemistry and someone's pretty, does that make it love? NO!

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about a couple that would have desperately needed therapy to make their relationship last i...

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Councils

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Councils

Is your life, your relationship, or your family disorganized? Do you feel like you’re not meeting your goals or that those you care about are in danger of slipping away?

This course takes you through the inspired family councils system, wh...

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October Filmmaker Q&A with Guest Director: Sophie Téllez!

October Filmmaker Q&A with Guest Director: Sophie Téllez!

Today we're talking about making Sophie's short film Body of Work, which she co-wrote and co-directed with her sister, and Alan produced and assistant directed (we'll get into what that means.)  

Come with questions for a first-time dir...

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Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: October 2022

Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: October 2022

Alan:

Hey Heroes!

It’s been an absolutely insane month, what with a large Cinema Therapy shoot, FanX in SLC, finalizing post on Moonstruck, and doing prep and shooting Body of Work (Sophie’s short that I produced ...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couples Therapy: The Phantom of the Opera

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couples Therapy: The Phantom of the Opera

What is the difference between lust and love? Or between obsession and love?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright use the relationships in The Phantom of the Opera to talk about healthy and unhealthy relationships....

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Coraline Live Chat: October 2022

Hey, Superheroes! You voted for Coraline to chat live with Jono and Alan on Discord. 

Join us on Saturday, October 22 at 9 pm MDT on our Discord server. We'll hang out in the #live-chat channel. You'll be pinged when it...

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Love Languages

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Love Languages

Different people give and receive love in different ways. Dr. Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love Languages teaches what love languages are and how they help us nurture and enrich our relationships.

With Dr. Chapman's expertise and Jon...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to CORALINE

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to CORALINE

How do you stand up to people trying to manipulate you? How do you do the right thing even when you're scared?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright compare Coraline's real mother and other mother to talk about what...

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RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Personality Types

RELATIONSHIP COURSE: Personality Types

Personality types can help you better understand yourself and others, resolve conflict, and connect with people. 

These lessons will walk you through the four major personality types, help you identify your personality type, and learn w...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to YOUR NAME

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to YOUR NAME

What's it like walking in someone else's shoes? (Literally?) What can you learn from different perspectives and life experiences?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Your Name and how it explores so...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: MOON KNIGHT and Dissociative Identity Disorder

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: MOON KNIGHT and Dissociative Identity Disorder

What did Marvel's Moon Knight get right about Dissociative Identity Disorder? Quite a bit, actually!

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright dive into the psychology and mental health in this series, particularly with...

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October Grab Bag of Mystery: FanX 2021

October Grab Bag of Mystery: FanX 2021

Each month, you get a random piece of exclusive bonus content as a thank you for supporting us on Patreon. October's Grab Bag of Mystery perk is a trip back in time to FanX 2021, where we geeked out on the con floor, met amazing fans, and hosted o...

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Live Chat: October 2022

Hi, Superheroes! Are you excited to chat about a new episode LIVE with Jono and Alan? Pick which episode you want to watch with us in October. Once you pick an episode, we'll set a date and then hang out on Discord in the live-chat channel. We'll ...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: SPLIT and Dissociative Identity Disorder

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Villain Therapy: SPLIT and Dissociative Identity Disorder

Is SPLIT an accurate portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder? Mostly no. But it does get some things right.

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at the many identities of James McAvoy in one of M. N...

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Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: September 2022

Alan & Jono's Watching/Reading List: September 2022

Alan:

Hey Heroes!

Just wanted to start things off right. With a bunch of unsurprising stuff! This month I’ve been reading (or listening, I “read” a lot of audiobooks as well, especially when I’m traveling,) a weird range of stu...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Relationship Therapist Ranks Disney Romances 2

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Relationship Therapist Ranks Disney Romances 2

Would any of these Disney couples actually live happily ever after?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright dive back into the world of Disney animation for round two of ranking Disney romances! They're taking a look...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to Everything Everywhere All at Once

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to Everything Everywhere All at Once

Does anything we do matter? Or does EVERYTHING we do matter? Or is everything just on a bagel?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Jonathan's new favorite film, Everything Everywhere All at Once, t...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: ARCANE's Vi and Jinx: Grief, Guilt, and Psychosis

DIRECTOR'S CUT: ARCANE's Vi and Jinx: Grief, Guilt, and Psychosis

How do you handle the people love you changing? How do you deal with loss of loved ones?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at the relationship between sisters Vi and Powder/Jinx in Arcane League of L...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

How do you handle challenges in your relationships? What role do memories play in our personal growth?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Joel and Clementine's relationship in Eternal Sunshine of t...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: What THE INCREDIBLES Got Right About Parenting

DIRECTOR'S CUT: What THE INCREDIBLES Got Right About Parenting

Parenting done properly is a heroic act.

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright share some of the parenting lessons we can learn from Mr. and Mrs. Incredible. They talk about how parenting takes sacrifice, healthy bo...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts: THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts: THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

How do you find hope after devastation or trauma? How do you handle the pain of people you care about?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about some of the answers to those questions from the coming of age s...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts: A MONSTER CALLS

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts: A MONSTER CALLS

How do you face grief and loss? How can you let go - of people, of pain, of control?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright discuss the grieving process through the film A Monster Calls. They take a look at what to d...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapists React: PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN with guest Dr. Tracey Marks

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapists React: PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN with guest Dr. Tracey Marks

How do you heal from trauma? How do you continue to live your life after traumatic things happen to you or people you love?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are joined by Dr. Tracey Marks to discuss Cassie's jo...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: MARRIAGE STORY

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Movie Couple Therapy: MARRIAGE STORY

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright do a movie couple therapy session for the couple from Marriage Story to guide them through the messy and painful process of divorce. They take a look at some of what went wrong in Cha...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: SPIDER-MAN (Tom Holland): Psychology of a Hero

DIRECTOR'S CUT: SPIDER-MAN (Tom Holland): Psychology of a Hero

How much responsibility is too much? How do you face challenges in the wake of loss?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at the coming of age story of Tom Holland's Spider-Man. As he faces the massive ...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: LEGO BATMAN and Narcissism

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: LEGO BATMAN and Narcissism

Can narcissists get better? Can you have a healthy relationship with a narcissist?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at one of their favorite heroes with narcissistic tendencies - LEGO Batman! They t...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to KUNG FU PANDA

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Therapist Reacts to KUNG FU PANDA

Does belief in yourself actually make a difference? Is it the secret ingredient?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about some of the lessons we can learn from Po's journey and Master Oogway's and Master Shi...

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DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: THOR

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: THOR

How do you deal with loss, grief, and feelings of failure?

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright talk about Thor's journey, especially through Infinity War and Avenger's Endgame, when Thor has faced a lot of loss, f...

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