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The PsycHope Self-Help Podcast is a space for ambitious, career-driven women where psychology illuminates paths to healing, hope, and personal growth. Each episode explores a different way to use psychology to enhance emotional wellness. Hosted by Dr. Jennifer McManus, clinical psychologist.
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Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all types of media in the context of who created it and what effect it's trying to have on the world. Short video breakdowns hosted by Greg McManus and accompanying long form podcasts hosted by Greg and his brother Michael McManus will be released every week. Follow us on social media @moviesbymcmanus
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The Monochrome Picture Show

Gaia Kriscak and Conall McManus

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A film podcast about the hidden tones of cinema, brought to you by Gaia and Conall. Gaia Kriscak is the producer and co-host of the show. She is a writer, film researcher, and coach passionate about domestic spaces (both on and off the screen). During each episode, she chats with her co-host, Conall McManus, who is an author, teacher, and film writer for Fanfare and Frame Rated. They met while studying cinema, and have never stopped talking about it since. Together, they dive into accessible ...
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Learn all about the meaningful themes that emerged during the interviews for the Self-Care Road Trip Audio Summit. Details on registering for the summit so you can hear the exclusive interviews are available at https://www.psychope.com/roadtrip Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the qui…
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On this episode, we explore the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. We also provide some self-care tips on staying connected to nature as the cooler months arrive. Want to keep the relaxed summer energy going? Then, sign up for the Self-Care Road Trip Audio Summit right here: https://www.psychope.com/roadtrip Your Path Through Work S…
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Tune in to our latest summer vibe type of episode. Today we’ll explore a variety of science-backed mental health benefits we can get from taking a vacation. Plus, we’ll look at how you can still harness some of this vacation goodness even if you’re not planning a dream trip somewhere any time soon. We’ll also consider how crucial paid time off from…
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After a brief hiatus, the podcast is back with a psychodynamic analysis of the Barbie movie! At the time this episode will be going live, it will be right around the one-year anniversary of when the Barbie movie premiered in the US, which was July 21st, 2023. Tune in to hear this psychologist’s analysis of the Barbie Movie. It might not be what you…
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🎬 House on Haunted Hill as a horror and murder mystery B-movie 👻 Join hosts Gaia and Conall in Episode 17 of the Monochrome Picture Show as they talk about "House on Haunted Hill" (1959). From discussing its origins as a B-movie to dissecting its influence on the horror genre, this episode is a captivating journey through one of the lesser-known vi…
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🎬 Check out the latest episode of The Monochrome Picture Show as Gaia and Conall unravel the brand new spy film "Argylle" directed by Mathieu Vaughan. Join the discussion as they dissect the film's plot, performances, and genre relevance. 🎙️ From analyzing the effectiveness of the film's trailer to critiquing the performances of its star-studded ca…
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Welcome to another episode of The Monochrome Picture Show! 🎬 In this installment, we get into the timeless classic "Groundhog Day" directed by Harold Ramis. Join us as we unravel the layers of this iconic film and explore its profound philosophical themes. 🎙️ We talk about the character of Phil Connors, a self-centered weatherman trapped in a time …
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🎬 Episode 14: The Death of Stalin Welcome to a new episode of The Monochrome Picture Show, where we dive deep into the complexities of Armando Iannucci's "The Death of Stalin." Join us as we dissect the gripping narrative and stellar performances that define this darkly comedic exploration of power dynamics in post-Stalinist Russia. 🎙️ In this epis…
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🎬 Episode 13. Dr. Strangelove Join us on this new episode of The Monochrome Picture Show, where we discuss Stanley Kubrick's comedic masterpiece, "Dr. Strangelove". From Kubrick's unique comedic vision to the stellar performances by Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden, we provide insightful commentary on this iconic Cold War satire.…
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Join us in the latest episode of the Monochrome Picture Show as we dive into the depths (pun absolutely intended) of the 1981 classic, "Das Boot." In this episode, we unravel the layers of this immersive World War II drama directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The unique perspective of Das Boot presents German soldiers as protagonists and portrays war thr…
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Join us in Episode 11 of 'The Monochrome Picture Show' as we dive into the world of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat.' Through insightful discussions, we explore the film's themes, Hitchcock's chamber drama techniques, and its lasting influence on contemporary cinema. A must-listen for film enthusiasts and those intrigued by the art of suspenseful stor…
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This week, as promised, we dive into The Bourne Identity. Exploring character development in action films, we compare it to our previous discussion on The Beekeeper and Conall's review, of Doug Liman's film, where he uses Freudian and Eriksonian concepts to analyze plot and character development. Discover how "The Bourne Identity" transcends the ty…
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The Beekeeper is not the best movie you will watch this year, or even ever. And yet, watching it can still be a chill and fun experience. In this episode, we discuss Conall's review of The Beekeeper, published on Frame Rated, and dive into everything that went wrong, ultimately defining The Beekeeper as a "guilty pleasure". If you are into action m…
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In this episode, we talk about Night Swim (2024) - the first horror movie of the year! We compare its pros and cons and discuss how this debut film by Bryce McGuire adds to the field of horror movies. The only thing better than a pool is a haunted pool. #NightSwim #HorrorMovie #BryceMcGuire #HorrorDebut #FirstHorrorOfTheYear #FilmAnalysis #HauntedP…
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In this episode, we talk about The Babadook (2014), by Jennifer Kent, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. We discuss the unforgettable opening, the stages of grief, parents' archetypes (and stereotypes), as well as The Babadook's role as one of the first New Generation horrors. #TheBabadook #JenniferKent #10thAnniversary #HorrorFilm #CinematicCelebr…
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If you are someone who enjoys making commitments to becoming a better version of yourself in sync with the Gregorian calendar, then this episode, which is all about taking a Compassionate Approach to New Year’s Resolutions, might be just what you need to hear this time of year. If you would like to get your free copy of Ground to Set Them, Motivate…
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Earlier this holiday season, I had the distinct honor of interviewing 12 compassionate women, all thought leaders with a background in psychology or mental health on how they see stress impact the women they serve over the holidays. Plus, I was sure to ask about all of their self-help tips for navigating the many different forms that holiday stress…
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On this milestone episode (the first show since we turned 1 year old!) the podcast brings you our first guest expert interview. We are honored to be joined by Dr. Sierra Trainor, a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida who also provides tele-psychology in PsyPact participating states. She specializes in pet grief and loss and will be sharin…
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As we prepare for Thanksgiving, a holiday all about giving thanks, the PsycHope Self-Help podcast wants you to know there are some impressive psychological and other health benefits connected to feeling grateful and expressing our appreciation to others. Tune in to our latest episode to hear highlights on the science of gratitude plus gets some hel…
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On this episode, the podcast wraps up our in-depth exploration of one of the biggest stressors for women: work stress. This focus on work stress concludes with a journey down the final path through work stress, the Harmony Path. Women on the Harmony Path can experience any combination of struggles from the first three paths. The essence of stress r…
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On this episode, Dr. McManus guides your journey down the Spirit Path by highlighting key struggles of work stress for this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that harness the power of connection to help reduce the negative impact work stress can have on us. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best pa…
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On this episode, Dr. McManus guides your journey down the Body Path by highlighting key struggles of work stress for this path. The journey concludes by reviewing two stress relief tools that use abilities already within our bodies to comfort and soothe the negative impact work stress can have on us. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find…
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On this episode, the podcast gives some background on the latest self-help resource created by Dr. Jennifer McManus: The Your Path Through Work Stress online quiz. Dr. McManus explains how this quiz is based on psychological research on stress symptoms and stress management techniques. The Mind, Body, Spirit framework that was used to conceptualize…
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The PsycHope Self-Help podcast is back after a summer hiatus. It's that time of year again when we're back in full swing at work. With this mind, the podcast highlights the negative impact work stress can have on our mental health and physical health. Scientifically supported techniques that can help with managing work stress are also discussed. Yo…
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In continuing our ongoing coverage of the Long Island Serial Killer case, we had to jump on to discuss today's events: "Fire Island Jane Doe" has been identified by Suffolk County as 34 year old Karen Vergata. Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all types of media in the context …
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As many of you may know, Greg and Mike from Movies By McManus grew up in the same town as Rex Heuermann - the suspected Long Island Serial Killer. Join the guys for their full breakdown of the bail application and evidence against Rex. Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all type…
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As many of you may know, Greg and Mike from Movies By McManus grew up in the same town as Rex Heuermann - the suspected Long Island Serial Killer. Join the guys for their full reaction to his arrest, and their thoughts on where the case goes from here! Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, com…
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From Movies By McManus Episode 34 - What Gordon Ramsay is REALLY like: Next Level Chef's Chris "Chef Zaddy" Spinosa Welcome to Movies By McManus, a new YouTube channel and Podcast discussing movies, TV, books, comics, and all types of media in the context of who created it and what effect it's trying to have on the world. Short video breakdowns hos…
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In their first new podcast is over a year, Greg and Mike sit down with Chris "Chef Zaddy" Spinosa, finalist on "Next Level Chef" season 2 with Gordon Ramsay. Chris shares his behind the scenes experiences while working on the show, along with inside knowledge of the network of professional Chefs known as the "Gordon Ramsay Universe." Welcome to Mov…
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As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, the podcast highlights a mental health concern unique to women: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD. In this episode, we raise awareness for PMDD by exploring the continuum of menstrual cycle symptoms, from regular menstrual symptoms to premenstrual syndrome (or PMS) to PMDD. We chose a continuum ap…
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Have you ever wondered why some people are more likely to develop a mental illness or have mental health problems than others? If so, then this episode is for you! The podcast explores the Diathesis Stress Model, which provides a framework for understanding the connection between stress and mental illness. Ideas for stress management are also provi…
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Wrap up Stress Awareness month by diving into how stressful life events are measured in psychological research studies and learn which stressors are in the top 10. You can find a copy of The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory PDF right here on the American Institute of Stress website. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path throug…
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This episode explores two of the top challenges for which women engage in self-help practices: stress and anxiety. Special attention is given to why it is so hard to tell the difference between stress and anxiety. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. Yo…
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Given the PsycHope Self-Help podcast is a space for women, this episode explores the importance of International Women’s Day to women’s mental health. International Women's Day occurs on March 8th each year. This year's theme is embrace equity. You can learn more about this day of celebrating women and accelerating gender parity on the Internationa…
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Today the podcast brings you a quick episode on the self-help approach of thought work as inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy. Access the CBT infographics: Instagram Facebook Resources on CBT: Beck Institute Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You…
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This week, the podcast reviews the healing power of self-compassion and offers a few practical ideas of how to integrate self-compassion into our own lives as self-help approaches. Try the Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Reflecting on Self-Compassion, that was created to accompany this episode. References Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being K…
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In the spirit of the focus on love that dominates the month of February, the podcast explores the psychology of compassion. This episode provides an introduction to the psychology of compassion and includes findings from relevant and classic psychological research studies. A quick overview of Compassion Focused Therapy is provided and some seeds of…
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This week, the podcast explores how mindfulness can be beneficial in terms of helping us manage stress and anxiety. Key findings from the scientific research on mindfulness are reviewed. And in the second half of the episode, Dr. McManus shares some ideas of how to use mindfulness as a self-help intervention for stress and anxiety in our own lives.…
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This week the podcast takes a deep dive into the psychological benefits of physical exercise. Special attention is given to the positive impact of exercise on reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Suggestions on how to apply the research findings on the psychological benefits of exercise as a self-help intervention in one’s own life are also of…
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This week, the podcast offers another foundational episode for the overall vision of this relatively new podcast. The PsycHope Self Help podcast is a space where psychology illuminates paths to healing, hope, and personal growth. On this episode, clarification is provided on how psychology lights the way down these paths for us. What makes psycholo…
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In this episode, 14 psychology tips are offered to help you stay motivated for and make progress on your New Year’s Resolutions or personal goals any time of the year. We'll explore the following tips: 1. Start with how you set them 2. Put them in writing 3. Start when ready 4. Social support 5. Accountability 6. Friendly competition 7. The value o…
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In this episode, the podcast turns our attention to the New Year and New Year’s resolutions. Dr. Jennifer McManus offers some strategies for positioning yourself for success when setting your New Year’s Resolutions for the coming year. While the theme for the episode is New Year’s Resolutions, the approaches can be applied to personal goals any tim…
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🎥 Join us for a heartwarming Christmas episode as we dive into the timeless classic, 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Frank Capra. "Remember, no man is a failure who has friends." In this festive discussion, we explore themes of community, success, happiness, and the influence of the entertainment machine on our lives. Be part of the conversation as we c…
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On the 12th day of holiday stress relief, we’re highlighting how social support can help during what can be a challenging time of year. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress r…
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On the 11th day of holiday stress relief, we’re going to explore a few strategies to help us navigate the stress involved with difficult family dynamics. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations …
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Join the podcast for daily quick tip episodes with 12 days of Holiday Stress relief. On the 10th day of Holiday Stress relief, the podcast switches things up a bit. So far, we’ve been focusing on a specific stress relief strategy for each day. On this episode, however, the podcast concentrates on a specific challenge – that of heightened stress aro…
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Many people struggle to cope with heightened stress during the holiday season. Some people will be so busy they never slow down to fully experience the current moment. So, on the 9th day of Holiday Stress relief, we consider how practicing mindfulness, which is all about being in the current moment, can help us cope with holiday stress. The holiday…
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On the 8th day of Holiday Stress relief this self-help podcaster brings you the gift of calming breathing for managing holiday stress. It's one of my favorite relaxation strategies! The calming breathing exercise video can be found here: Peace on Earth. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can fin…
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On the 7th day of Holiday Stress relief, the quick tip is to recognize your strengths and draw on them. Here is the link to the character's strengths survey: Survey Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness m…
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On the 6th day of holiday stress relief, the podcast turns its attention to how physical exercise and our diet choices can help with holiday stress. Your Path Through Work Stress Quiz Ready to find your best path through work stress? You can find the quiz right here: Take the Quiz. You can find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and o…
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