Wicked Psychotherapists
What do therapy, ’80s and ’90s nostalgia, today’s hottest shows and movies—and a surprising number of Adam Sandler films—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 break down the mental health themes that matter most—anxiety, identity, burnout, self-worth, relationships, and resilience—through the lens of pop culture. From the rad classics of the ’80s and ’90s to today’s buzziest series and films, nothing is off-limits… especially when it somehow connects back to Adam Sandler.
Yes, we said it.
From revisiting old favorites to analyzing newer Sandler movies—and exploring the six degrees of separation of Adam Sandler—this podcast blends humor, nostalgia, and psychological insight in a way that’s smart, entertaining, and refreshingly real.
Whether you’re comfort-watching a childhood favorite, bingeing something new, or wondering why a goofy comedy hit you right in the feelings, we’re here to help you connect the dots between what you watch and how you feel.
Expect:
- Candid therapy talk with heart and humor
- Pop culture deep dives with a mental health lens
- ’80s, ’90s, and today’s movies and shows (yes, including lots of Adam Sandler)
- A dose of nostalgia, a dash of sass, and a lot of wisdom
🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday.
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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
Stand By Me (1986): Why This Coming-of-Age Story Still Hurts (in the Best Way)
Why Adam Sandler Movies Work: The Psychology of Grown Ups 2
Stay Gold: The Psychology of Belonging and Survival in The Outsiders
Good, Evil, and Daddy Issues: A Little Nicky Therapy Session
Hubie Halloween-Protecting Salem one Thermos at a Time
Breast Cancer: A Psychotherapist's Story
High School & Beyond: How Those Years Shape Us as Adults (Re-Release)
Just Go With It (2011) | Psychology of Love, Lies,Pretending
Beyond Loss: Exploring the Lesser-Known Griefs
FUBAR: Season One Re-Release | The Wicked Psychotherapists
The Balloon Boy Saga: Fact or Fiction?
Exploring Adam Sandler’s Murder Mysteries
Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix Review) | We React to Adam Sandler’s Sequel
From Surviving Middle School to Grown Ups: Friendship, Nostalgia & Adam Sandler
Office Space & Burnout: Why Corporate Culture Feels Soul-Sucking
Truman Show: Gaslighting, Social Media, and the Search for Self
Meet the Fockers: Gen X, Family Dysfunction & People Pleasing
Would Therapy Ever Be Like Anger Management? Psychotherapists Break It Down
Twins, Tantrums, and Therapy: Breaking Down Adam Sandler's “Jack and Jill”
Big Daddy, Failure to Launch & the Fear of Adulting – Why Your 5-Year Plan Might Be BS
The Price Is Wrong, Bob! — Anger, Identity & Finding Your Happy Place in Happy Gilmore
Beast Games Psychology: Two Therapists Break Down Strategy, Shame, and $5 Million Stakes
Belle Gibson & the Psychology of a Fraud (Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar)
The Ferris Effect: Charisma, Control, and Codependence
Foosball Is the Devil: Therapy Insights of The Waterboy