Wicked Psychotherapists

Wicked Psychotherapists

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.


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!

Recent Episodes

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Sept. 30, 2026

Q&A with Erin & Tanya: You Asked, We Answered | Re-Release

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. We’re bringing this listener-favorite Q&A episode back for a re-release! Join Erin and Tanya of The Wicked Psychotherapists as they answer questions submitted by listeners and dive into a wide range of topics involving mental health, relationships, personal growth, self-improvement, and the wonderfully messy stuff that comes with being human. This episode is candid, conversational, and unscripted—because sometimes ...
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Sept. 23, 2026

Jay Kelly's Hidden Crisis – Fame, Family, and an Empty Life

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. What if the real horror story is a life spent performing so well that you disappear from your own relationships? Tanya and Erin unpack Jay Kelly, the Netflix film starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, and turn its glossy Hollywood surface into a brutally honest conversation about identity, success, and emotional emptiness. What starts as a movie review quickly becomes a sharp psychological reading of Jay Kell...
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Aug. 26, 2026

Sandy Wexler: The Lies We Tell to Feel Enough

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. Tanya and Erin dive into Adam Sandler's Sandy Wexler (2017) — a loosely-autobiographical tribute to Sandler's real-life manager, played as a lovable, compulsive liar trying to hold his career and relationships together with exaggeration and charm. Beneath the 90s nostalgia and stacked celebrity cameos, the hosts unpack what's really going on with Sandy: isolation, fear of not being "enough," and a pattern of perf...
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July 29, 2026

Adam Sandler's Pixels: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Life

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week we're continuing our Adam Sandler movie series with Pixels (2015)—and this episode is extra special because Erin's son, Jayden, joins us as our guest co-host! Having watched Pixels more times than we can count, Jayden brings observations that surprised even us. Together we explore why this movie is more than just giant Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and classic arcade nostalgia. We discuss: 🎮 Why Pixels still holds up...
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July 8, 2026

The Wedding Singer: Why Adam Sandler's Sweetest Character Still Resonates | Therapist Review

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. 🎙️ Originally released in January, we're bringing this fan-favorite episode back at the perfect time! With Adam Sandler making headlines again, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to revisit one of his most beloved films: The Wedding Singer (1998). Is Robbie Hart simply a goofy wedding singer, or is he actually one of Adam Sandler's most emotionally intelligent and lovable characters? In this episode, licensed ps...
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July 1, 2026

The Hidden Psychology of Adam Sandler's Spaceman

Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. This week on Wicked Psychotherapists, we're diving into Adam Sandler's Spaceman and exploring the hidden psychology behind one of his most thought-provoking performances. At first, we weren't quite sure what to expect from this quiet sci-fi film, but it quickly became a fascinating look at loneliness, emotional isolation, unresolved trauma, grief, attachment, and the importance of human connection. We discuss Jakob's e...