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Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast
Chris Levine uses Pop Culture references to help you to have a better day and to be more positive. The home of the original "Psychology on Vinyl," "Music Videos that Helped Build Generation X" and "The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son" series. This podcast, while intended to be helpful and encouraging, is for entertainment purposes only. If in need of psychological help, please see an accredited therapist.
Episodes
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastStrategery! I'm the Decider!
Chris Levine gives you a pep talk. You deserve one.
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Psychology on Vinyl: The Smiths- "Louder Than Bombs"
Chris Levine draws out the psychology behind this classic compilation album.
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Psychology on Vinyl: J.B. Lenoir- "Alabama Blues"
Chris Levine sings the praises of one of the best Blues artists you have (probably) never heard of. Also, check out our new website!…
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The Looking Glass Self Theory
How much of how we view ourselves is dependent on what others think of us? Chris Levine discusses.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Frank Sinatra-"In the Wee Small Hours"
One of the first concept albums, Chris Levine reviews the psychological messages and impact of this important album.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Tears For Fears- "Songs from the Big Chair"
Chris Levine analyzes this 1980's classic album from a psychological standpoint.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Linton Kwesi Johnson- "Bass Culture"
Chris Levine takes apart a great Reggae album psychologically to dwell on its artistry.
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The Forer Effect- Fresh Off the Gilly Wagon
We have so much in common!!! Really? Or could it be the Forer Effect? Chris Levine discusses.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Radiohead- "OK Computer"
This classic record by Radiohead is viewed from a psychological standpoint by Chris Levine.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Joni Mitchell- "Hejira"
Chris Levine follows the psychology of travel and life's journey through this classic album.
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Psychology Mythology
Chris Levine discusses things we may have been taught about psychology that simply aren't true.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Stevie Wonder- "Songs in the Key of Life"
In this installment of our Psychology on Vinyl series, Chris Levine looks at the psychology surrounding and included within this classic album.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Lou Reed-"Berlin"
On the 5th installment on Refresher's "Psychology on Vinyl" series, Chris Levine delves into this classic Lou Reed album.
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Psychology on Vinyl: Bob Dylan-"Time Out of Mind"
On this edition, Chris Levine discusses the psychology behind this great later work of Bob Dylan.
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Psychology on Vinyl: David Bowie- "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars"
On the third album in our "Psychology on Vinyl" series, Chris Levine pulls psychological concepts from perhaps the greatest Glam Rock record ever made.
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Interrupting: Hey World! Check. Me. Out.
Chris Levine discusses the psychology behind interrupting. He is joined by the one and only Harrison Levine, aka, The Atomic Cat Gomez.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastPsychology on Vinyl: Pink Floyd- "The Dark Side of the Moon"
In part two of the Psychology on Vinyl series, Chris Levine uses this Pink Floyd iconic record to illustrate various aspects of psychology.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastTrue Crime- Snap! Crackle! Pop!
Chris Levine explains some of the reasons we may be drawn to True Crime from a psychological standpoint.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastPsychology on Vinyl: Marvin Gaye- "Here, My Dear"
The first of a new series on this program called "Psychology on Vinyl," Chris Levine uses popular records to illustrate and define specific psychological…
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastPsychological Priming, You Say Tomato
Chris Levine helps explain how we not only hear things, but that we anticipate things.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastThere are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's Celebrity Culture.
Chris Levine talks about our collective obsession with the famous and the infamous on this episode.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastHoarders, Come On Down!!!
Chris Levine talks about the psychology and effects of hoarding...and shares an amazing new demographics report!
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastSupermarket Psychology
Attention all shoppers! Chris Levine discusses things stores often do to get you to buy more things that you probably don't need.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastThe Acquiescence Effect
Why do we answer questions the way we do? Can we be set up to answer them in a certain way on purpose? Chris Levine discusses.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastReality Surrogating: You are NOT the father!
Many of us have Linus blankets. Why? Can we live without them? Chris Levine discusses.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastThe Past: Upping the Ante and Riding Off Into the Sunset
None of us chose our original experiences. But does our entire life have to be dictated by them? Chris Levine discusses.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast"Alcohol! Over Here! Who Are You Wearing??!!"
What does your drink of choice say about you? Find out with Chris Levine in this episode.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastThe Kids Are Alright
Chris Levine discusses how things affect children psychologically, as far back as actually in the womb.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastWith a name like "Seasons," it has to be good.
Are we affected by the different times of the calendar year? Chris Levine discusses.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastArt: What's in a name?
External factors often influence art appreciation. Band names are an example of this. Chris Levine discusses this and plays two songs by "Contagious," a band…
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastMethod Acting: Honey, I'm Home!
Chris Levine debates whether we should become method actors in our actual lives.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastGot Any Other Bright Ideas?
Where do ideas come from? Chris Levine explores this question and more.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastHearts Make Terrible Chauffeurs
Follow your heart! Wait, always? Shouldn't your mind be involved too? Chris Levine discusses.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastCommunication Breakdown: The Psychology of Rock
Are you ready to rock? Chris Levine explains why you probably are, as he is.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastEvent Boundaries- How Did I Get Here?
Chris Levine discusses event boundaries and how complex we as people are.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastNeurasthenia- Playing Possum
Chris Levine discusses nervous exhaustion, both in our lives and in the lives of celebrities.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastHater Medication
Chris Levine tackles the subject of those who feel it's okay to purposefully hurt people online with their anonymous comments.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastThere's Something in My Eye
Sad tears, happy tears...what moves you? Chris Levine explores this topic.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastA.S.M.R.
Chris Levine helps define this phenomenon and helps you to recognize whether or not you have ever felt it personally.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastPronoia, C'mon Get Happy.
Chris Levine discussed the opposite of paranoia and then tries to find the balance.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastPower Tripping The Light Fantastic
Why can't some people handle having authority? Why are others better with it? Chris Levine discusses in this episode.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastProsocial Behavior- What the World Needs Now is Love
Chris Levine shares a nice reminder about being nice and how nice it feels. Enjoy!
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastTelephobia- Call Me Crazy
Got a fear of the phone? Some do. Chris Levine discusses this concept on this episode.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastHow Deep Is Your Love?
Are you a deep thinker? Chris Levine covers the pros and the cons.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastLow Self-Esteem Part Two: Behind Those Swingin' Doors
In part two of two in this low self-esteem series, Chris Levine discusses mood swings and how to fight them.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastLow Self-Esteem Part One: I Am What I Am
In part one of two of this topic, Chris Levine speaks about Low Self-Esteem from a personal perspective.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastHere in My Car, I Feel Safest of All
What does your vehicle say about you? Or your dream vehicle? Chris Levine talks shop.
Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy PodcastProjection. Oh, Yeah?? Project This!!!!
Chris Levine discusses how we project on to people even if not consciously so, and provides better alternatives.
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Don't Look a Gift Podcast Episode in the Mouth
Which do you like more...giving or getting gifts? There is a psychology behind gift giving and Chris Levine explores it here.
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Moments in Time, Our Highlight Reel
Chris Levine shares a few cool personal moments and explains why these things stick.
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Coffee Talk
Chris Levine discusses the balanced psychological effects of caffeine.
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The Mandela Effect
Now you see it...or did you? Chris Levine discusses this fun psychological subject.
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The Ocean, The Moon, and You
Do these things affects us psychologically? Chris Levine finds out.
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Food Addiction: Biting the Bullet
Chris Levine both can relate and can sympathize with this topic. A very personal episode.
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Have a Nice Day
Chris Levine categorizes the stereotypes of each day of the week and questions their validity.
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Does Anybody Remember Laughter?
Chris Levine analyzes how laughter is good for us and tells way too many Dad jokes in the process. I'm sorry...
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Animals...The Quicker Picker Upper
Chris Levine talks about how animals can help us psychologically, and emotionally.
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Easy, Breezy, Beautiful...Race and Ethnicity
Chris Levine talks about the psychology behind race relations, and the difference between prejudice and racism.
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Cognitive Dissonance
Chris Levine tackles the concept of belief vs. actions.
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We Are All Copycats.
Chris Levine talks about Mimetic Desire and how we are all touched by it.