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Wicked Psychotherapists
What do therapy, 80s and 90s nostalgia, and today’s hottest shows and movies have in common?
Tanya Dos Santos and Erin Gray—two licensed psychotherapists with a wicked New England twist—are here to spill the tea and the therapeutic insights.
On The Wicked Psychotherapists Podcast, Tanya and Erin dive into the mental health topics that matter most—anxiety, identity, burnout, self-worth, relationships, and resilience—all while connecting them to the TV shows and movies we grew up with and binge today.
Whether you’re reliving the rad classics of the ’80s and ’90s or breaking down today’s buzziest series and films, this podcast bridges pop culture with emotional well-being in a way that’s smart, entertaining, and refreshingly real.
Expect:
- Candid therapy talk with heart and humor
- Pop culture deep dives with a mental health lens
- A dose of nostalgia, a dash of sass, and a lot of wisdom
🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.
💬 Don’t forget to leave a review, share with your people, and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @WickedPsychotherapists.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health care, and listening does not create a therapist–client relationship.
Stay Wicked… And Keep Your Mind Well!
Episodes
96 episodes
Just Go With It (2011) | Psychology of Love, Lies,Pretending
Join Tanya and Erin on Wicked Psychotherapists as they break down the romantic comedy Just Go With It (2011). From surprise streaming finds to the hilarious (and sometimes outrageous) twists in Adam Sandler and Jen...
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Episode 35
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35:33
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Beyond Loss: Exploring the Lesser-Known Griefs
We all know grief after death or major loss—but what about the other kinds of grief we rarely name? In this re-release of one of our most powerful episodes, Erin and Tanya explore the hidden and lesser-known griefs that quietly shape o...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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27:13
FUBAR: Season One Re-Release | The Wicked Psychotherapists
Season One of The Wicked Psychotherapists is back—raw, unfiltered, and totally FUBAR. Join licensed psychotherapists Erin Gray and Tanya Dos Santos as they unpack the chaos of life, relationships, and mental health with the...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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28:11
The Balloon Boy Saga: Fact or Fiction?
Dive into the captivating world of the Balloon Boy Hoax with Tanya and Erin. In this episode, they unravel the layers of this sensational event that gripped global audiences in 2009. Explore the Heaney family's eccentric...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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33:37
Exploring Adam Sandler’s Murder Mysteries
In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Tanya and Erin continue dissecting Adam Sandler's filmography by diving into his recent movies 'Murder Mystery' and 'Murder Mystery 2' on Netflix. They discuss the evolution of Sandler's c...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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33:08
Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix Review) | We React to Adam Sandler’s Sequel
We react to Happy Gilmore 2 — the surprise Netflix hit!*There Are Spoilers*Adam Sandler is back as Happy in Happy Gilmore 2 — and we’re reacting to Netflix’s wild new sequel. From over-the-top golf chaos to surp...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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29:35
From Surviving Middle School to Grown Ups: Friendship, Nostalgia & Adam Sandler
In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we dive into Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups and dig into the psychology behind nostalgia, childhood friendships, and the lifelong patterns we carry into adulthood. From the Gen...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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28:52
Office Space & Burnout: Why Corporate Culture Feels Soul-Sucking
In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive deep into the cult classic Office Space and unpack the very real mental health themes hiding in plain sight—burnout, toxic work environments, corporate dysfunctio...
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Episode 27
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32:34
Truman Show: Gaslighting, Social Media, and the Search for Self
What if your entire life was secretly being broadcast to the world—would you know it?This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive deep into the psychological layers of The Truman Show, that eeril...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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37:51
Meet the Fockers: Gen X, Family Dysfunction & People Pleasing
This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, Gen X psychotherapist Erin and her “Xennial” co-host Tanya (that sweet spot between Gen X and Millennial) dig into the hilarious emotional chaos of Meet the Parents and Meet the Focker...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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26:34
Would Therapy Ever Be Like Anger Management? Psychotherapists Break It Down
Can therapy really look like what we see in Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson? In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya—two licensed therapists—take a wicked deep d...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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43:14
Twins, Tantrums, and Therapy: Breaking Down Adam Sandler's “Jack and Jill”
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya keep the Adam Sandler streak alive by diving headfirst into the outrageous 2011 comedy Jack and Jill. From twin dynamics to emotion...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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42:22
Big Daddy, Failure to Launch & the Fear of Adulting – Why Your 5-Year Plan Might Be BS
In this week's Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into the 1999 classic Big Daddy—a hilarious Adam Sandler film that surprisingly packs a serious punch about arrested development, generational pressure, and why so ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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38:33
The Price Is Wrong, Bob! — Anger, Identity & Finding Your Happy Place in Happy Gilmore
What do golf balls, unresolved trauma, and Bob Barker have in common? You guessed it—Happy Gilmore! In this week's episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya tee off on one of Adam Sandler’s most iconic (an...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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28:22
Beast Games Psychology: Two Therapists Break Down Strategy, Shame, and $5 Million Stakes
What happens when 1,000 strangers compete for $5 million—with shame, strategy, and survival on the line? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya (two real-life therapists) break down the mind games of Mr....
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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38:57
Belle Gibson & the Psychology of a Fraud (Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar)
We dive into the twisted true story behind Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar—the dramatization of wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who faked cancer and built an empire on lies. Tanya and Erin break down the psychology b...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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39:26
The Ferris Effect: Charisma, Control, and Codependence
Is Ferris Bueller the fun friend—or the problem?In this week’s episode, Tanya and Erin dive deep into Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, breaking down the psychology behind Ferris’s charm, Cameron’s quiet crisis, and the sibli...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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38:44
Foosball Is the Devil: Therapy Insights of The Waterboy
In this hilarious and insightful episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, licensed therapists Tanya and Erin take on the 1998 comedy classic The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler. Through a mental health lens, they explor...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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29:00
Mr. Deeds: Big Hearts, Big Laughs, and the Psychology of Kindness
In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we have some big laughs while diving into the even bigger heart of Mr. Deeds. We explore why Deeds' kindness, generosity, and natural instinct to help others make him suc...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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37:25
The Breakfast Club at 40: Mental Health, High School Roles, and Gen X Reflections
It’s been 40 years since The Breakfast Club first brought the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal together — and we’re diving deep into what still resonates today. In this episode of Wick...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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37:31
The Sixth Sense: Therapy, Connection & the Power of Being Seen
In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya revisit The Sixth Sense through a therapist’s lens—exploring how fate, unfinished business, and deep human connection guide the healing process. What happe...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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51:20
Crossing the Line: The Chilling Tale of The Shrink Next Door
What happens when therapy crosses the line? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya expose the chilling true story behind The Shrink Next Door. Dive into the disturbing dynamic betwee...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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34:04
Question Everything: The Psychology of Survival in Silo
What happens to the human mind when you’re trapped in an underground society with no access to the past? In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, we dive into the psychological and sociological themes of Apple TV’s S...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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38:56
Step One: Don’t Move In With Your Therapist – A Therapist’s Guide to Shrinking
In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into the hit series Shrinking, unpacking its unique approach to therapy, emotional healing, and the challenges of navigating grief. They explore the d...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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37:22
High Society & Hidden Secrets: A Wicked Deep Dive into Palm Royale
Break out the martinis and tease that hair — we’re taking you inside the glamorous (and gloriously dysfunctional) world of Palm Royale! In this wicked deep dive, your favorite Wicked Psychotherapists unravel the hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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40:28