Popcorn Therapy with Julie Peters

K-Pop Demon Hunters, The Jungian Unconscious, and IFS

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:01:00 GMT

In this episode, Julie Peters explores a therapeutic and archetypal perspective on K Pop Demon Hunters where the Honmoon represents the barrier between the conscious and unconscious mind, the demons are exiles, and the Hunters are IFS parts protecting, managing, and firefighting suppressed unconscious material (like shame). Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe

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Materialists: Dystopian Horror or Hallmark Movie for the A24 Crowd?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Julie Peters and Emilee Nimetz discuss Celine Song's Materialists starring Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, and Dakota Johnson. We compare it with Past Lives as well as other movies in the rom-com genre (and question whether it's actually a horror film).

In this episode we reference bell hooks (see her book All About Love) as well as Madison Myatt's Substack newsletter.

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Persephone's Call to the Underworld: Mythology with Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:24:53 GMT

In this special episode of Popcorn Therapy, Julie reads a story from her new book Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone. This is a reimagining of Persephone's story based in myth and history that brings forth her agency and queenliness. Edited from live, you'll also hear discussion and questions from the participants listening all about the story and the book and Julie's experience writing this book. Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone, published by Verbena Books, is filled with stories about the divine feminine from all over the world. Goddesses and figures from folklore teach us about the archetypes of Maiden, Warrior, Mother, and Crone. Pick it up wherever you get books, and stay tuned for more storytime in the future.

With thanks to Ruthanne, Stephen, Mary, Mindy, and Kitty, who generously gave me permission to use their comments and questions in this recording.

This story is also inspired by a version by Natalie Rousseau, who you can hear on several episodes of Popcorn Therapy. See the book Lost Goddesses of Ancient Greece by Charlene Spretnak for more. Tip me: any amount is appreciated, but if you tip $50 or more, I'll send you a personalized Tarot recording just for you! https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipmeSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe

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Netflix's YOU: Therapizing Joe Goldberg

Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Popcorn Therapy, Julie is joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss the fifth and final season of Netflix's You. We talk about Joe Goldberg from a psychological perspective, how the viewer is implicated in the love/hate relationship we have with him, and many other major themes from the show.

We also discuss Julie's book Want: 8 Steps to Recovering Desire, Passion, and Pleasure After Sexual Assault https://www.amazon.ca/Want-Recovering-Passion-Pleasure-Assault/dp/1633539644

And Terrence Real's book I Don't Want to Talk About It.

Julie's new book Maiden, Mother, Warrior, Crone is now available for preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Warrior-Mother-Crone-archetypes/dp/1446314596

Emilee Nimetz: @emileenim on Instagram and @thesecretofnim on TikTok

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Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way intended to replace the advice of a qualified therapist.

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The White Lotus Season 3 (Part 2): The Coconut Milk Is Off

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:39:13 GMT

In this episode, Julie is joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss the themes and characters of the White Lotus Season 3. We talk about female friendships with Kate, Jaclyn, and Laurie, queer and trans identities and Frank's famous monologue, and what the heck happened with Mook's storyline.

This is the continuation of our conversation from Part 1, so if you haven't listened to that yet, go back and listen to Part 1 first.

We discuss Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey in this episode in relationship to Belinda's storyline.

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The White Lotus Season 3 (Part 1): Piper, NEAUX!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:23:22 GMT

In this episode, Julie is joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss the themes and characters of the White Lotus Season 3. We talk about the place of spirituality and Buddhism in this season as well as toxic masculinity, identity, the love (or not) between Chelsea and Rick, the cultish dynamics in the Ratliff family and more.

There was so much to discuss with this season that we've broken the conversation into two parts--go look for Part 2 as soon as you're done Part 1.

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Nosferatu: Fairy Tales, Trauma Healing, and the Orgasm That Healed the World with Emilee Nimetz

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode Emilee Nimetz joins Julie to discuss Nosferatu 2024, starring Lily Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Nicholas Hoult. We discuss the themes of the original book Dracula by Bram Stoker and his embeddedness in the Order of the Golden Dawn and the occultists of the time as well as themes that come up from The Exorcist, Beauty and the Beast and other fairy tales, and even Renfield, which also stars Nicholas Hoult. There is a lot to explore here and we do discuss the ending, so spoiler alert! In this episode we also mention: Julie's book Want: 8 Steps to Recovering Desire, Passion, and Pleasure After Sexual Assault (https://www.amazon.com/Want-Recovering-Passion-Pleasure-Assault/dp/1633539644)And her new book Maiden, Mother, Warrior, Crone, which you can preorder now (https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Warrior-Mother-Crone-archetypes/dp/1446314596) Learn more about Julie at https://www.juliepeters.ca/ as well as @juliepeterswellness on Instagram and @popcorntherapy on TikTokEmilee is at @emileenim on Instagram and @thesecretofnim on TikTok Check out their new @Crazy8sFilm The Reveal at https://youtu.be/qxKhSa6O2Hw?si=eBh7AFqWjuOepysZ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribeDisclaimer: This podcast is in no way intended to replace therapy with a qualified therapist. Our opinions are our own.

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Love Is Blind Season 8 (Part 2): Sad, Vacant Eyes and Women Who Are Done With BS

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:04:26 GMT

In Part 2 of my conversation with Emilee Nimetz on The Popcorn Therapy Podcast with Julie Peters, we discuss Dave and Lauren, Devin and Virginia, Monica and Joey, Daniel and Taylor as well as Brittany, Molly, Meg, narcissism, self-sabotage, more about attachment, and the shift in this season to women who are factoring politics into their personal lives. Part 1 is live now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts, so feel free to go back and listen to that first. https://youtu.be/d2RYWa0IMFk

Today we talk about the author bell hooks, who has written many books including All About Love, which I highly recommend. Want to leave me a tip? https://www.juliepeters.ca/tipmeSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmUgy14NuVplu7G5_yZb7A?sub_confirmation=1See more and book counseling or Tarot at https://www.juliepeters.ca/Find Emilee on Instagram at @emileenim and TikTok at @thesecretofnimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/juliepeterswellness/Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://www.juliepeters.ca/subscribe

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Love is Blind Season 8 (Part 1): The Quadrangle and Justice for Madison with Emilee Nimetz

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:19:00 GMT

In this episode of Popcorn Therapy with Julie Peters, Emilee Nimetz joins me to discuss Love Is Blind Season 8. We talk about attachment with Meg, Mason, Madison, and Alex, address the allegations against Alex, and explore some of how Love is Blind and this season in particular expresses heterosexual norms. Look for Part 2 right away here and wherever you get your podcasts. I mention the podcast Material Girls and an essay by Steve Bearman called "Why Men Are So Obsessed with Sex"

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Witches on Witches Part 2: Fact or Fiction? The Mayfair Witches with Natalie Rousseau

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:34:14 GMT

In this episode, fellow witch Natalie Rousseau and I discuss some of the more relatable parts of Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches and how closely they resemble a real witch's practice. There are fewer spoilers in this episode, so you may want to listen whether or not you've seen the show. Go back to Part One if you want to hear more about the show itself.

In this episode, I mention Amanda Korpan, a wonderful intuitive massage therapist at the Wellness Clinic in Edmonton where I also see my clients for therapy and Tarot.

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Witches on Witches: Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches with Natalie Rousseau (Part 1)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:18:54 GMT

In this episode, I discuss Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches with fellow real-life witch Natalie Rousseau. Lots of spoilers in this episode so you may want to watch first before you listen. We also discuss the book series by Anne Rice.

I mention the book Witches, Midwives, and Nurses by Barbara Ehrenreich and Dierdre English.

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Elemental: Love, Attachment, and Intergenerational Relationship Styles

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:47:00 GMT

In this episode we discuss Pixar's Elemental, the first romance to come from the animation studio. Wade and Ember give fantastic examples of secure and avoidant attachment and let us think about our own romantic styles and how to work with them more effectively, especially when there is an intergenerational aspect to those styles.

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Lively vs. Baldoni: Internalized Misogyny, Social Media Programming, and All The Drama: Bonus Episode

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:41:55 GMT

This is a little follow up to my earlier episode on It Ends With Us, a film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. In addition to the content of the film, which is a romance about domestic violence, there has been a lot of drama surrounding what happened during filming and who created a smear campaign against whom. This episode isn't about the details or who is right/wrong, but rather about what it's like to be a part of this drama as a viewer/consumer.

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The Substance: Body Horror, Eating Disorders, and the Monstrous Feminine with Emilee Nimetz

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:34:41 GMT

Actor Emilee Nimetz joins me to today to talk about The Substance, aging, addiction, disordered eating, the monstrous feminine, and the many fascinating themes that come up with this body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley by director Coralie Fargeat.

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Kaos: Greek Mythology, Ancient Trans Narratives, and Jeff Goldblum with Natalie Rousseau (01/14)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT

On this episode, teacher and mythologist Natalie Rousseau joins me to discuss the 2024 Netflix show Kaos, which is a contemporization of various stories from Greek mythology. Natalie shares some of the source stories from Ovid including that of Canaeus, a princess who asked Poseidon to turn her into a man, and Dionysus as the disrupting liberator.

Find Natalie's courses or work with her as a counselor at https://www.natalierousseau.com/ or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/natalierousseau108/

Julie was referencing the Life and Art from FT Weekend podcast on Kaos with Josh Spero and Claire Bushey. We also talked about The Lost Goddesses of Early Greece book by Charlene Spretnak.

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Love is Blind Season 7 PART 2: Cults, Cold Dead Eyes, and the Reunion (01/13)

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:18:56 GMT

In Part 2 of our episodes on Love Is Blind Season 7, Emilee Nimetz joins Julie Peters to discuss Tyler and Ashley, Tim and Alex, Stephen and Monica, and Taylor and Garrett. We also talk about LIB as a cult as well as other big topics that came up this season.

We do discuss sexual violence in this episode, so please take care of yourself while listening.

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Love Is Blind Season 7: Monsters, Misogyny, and Marriage (Part 1) (01/12)

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:08:16 GMT

In this episode, I am joined by Emilee Nimetz to discuss Love Is Blind Season 7. We talk about the show overall, how the relationships functioned, histories of trauma and attachment, the "ick" and more. We mostly focus on Leo, Britanny, Marissa, Ramses, Hannah, and Nick, and will share more on Part 2 after we've watched the reunions. No spoilers for the wedding episode.

I was referencing CC Rice @guidedinspiration on Instagram

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Return to Oz: Instincts, Weird Friends, and Trauma Healing with Tracy Stefannuci and Mel Zee (01/11)

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:20:00 GMT

In this episode, we talk about the beloved (and sometimes hated) 1985 Walter Murch film Return to Oz. We talk about mental health, trauma narratives, colonialism, weird friends, and the importance of a child's instincts when the adults around her are getting it wrong.

Tracy Stefanucci is a writer and editor in Sweden. Mel Zee is a part of the social media marketing team Rah Rah Creative Co. and talks about dark pop culture on @sorryibroughtitup on TikTok.

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Wandavision and Don't Worry Darling: TV, Isolation, Trauma, and Mind Control with Emilee Nimetz (01/10)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:47:00 GMT

In this episode, actor and writer Emilee Nimetz joins me to talk about the connections between Wandavision, a superhero show about TV, and Don't Worry Darling, a movie about perfection and illusion.

Plenty of spoilers ahead!

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It Ends With Us: A Romance About Domestic Violence (01/09)

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:28:00 GMT

It Ends With Us is a film based on the book of the same name by Colleen Hoover. The genre is romance, but the content is domestic violence, which feels somewhat dissonant. We talk about DV, healing from trauma, and how It Ends With Us does some things right and some things very, very wrong. Plus a little actor drama.

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Frozen II: A Fantasy of Reconciliation (01/08)

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:34:00 GMT

In this episode we talk about Frozen II and its themes around colonization, history, identity, truth, and what reconciliation can look like through a Disney lens.

I also mention the book My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem and Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. If I've forgotten to reference something, comment and ask!

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The Little Mermaid: Witches, Dads, Queers, and Fishes with Tracy Stefanucci (01/07)

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:33:00 GMT

Writer, editor, publisher, and fellow lover of The Little Mermaid (1989) Tracy Stefanucci joins Julie to discuss Ariel's relationship with her dad Triton, Ursula as a sexy fat witch, the secret queerness of Hans Christian Andersen's original story, and the sheer disappointment that is the 2023 live-action version.

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Wayne's World: Masculinity, Friendship, and Inner Garths with Rah Rah Creative Co (01/06)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:44:00 GMT

In this episode, Julie talks with Jeff and Mel, the sibling team behind Rah Rah Creative Co, a marketing and social media team, about 1992's classic Mike Myers film Wayne's World. We discuss masculinity and friendship, Garth and Wayne as archetypes, and the nostalgia of rewatching.

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Dune and The Madonna Secret: Messiah Narratives (01/05)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:01:51 GMT

In this episode we discuss the Messiah archetype and its relationship with colonialism through the Dune movies and the book The Madonna Secret by Sophie Strand. This is episode 5.

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What My Bones Know: CPTSD and Trauma Recovery (01/04)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:00:33 GMT

In this episode we discuss the book What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo, which is an exploration of a real person's experience trying to heal and recover from complex PTSD/R. This is episode 4.

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Pixar's Soul: A Movie for Kids About Death (01/03)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:59:12 GMT

In this episode, we talk about Pixar's Soul, which is all about death, the afterlife, and the meaning of life. This is episode 3.

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Splash: Mermaid Narratives, Feeling Different, and Desire (01/02)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:57:30 GMT

In this episode we talk about 1989's mermaid movie Splash starring Daryl Hannah and Tom Hanks. It's a film about desire, among other things, and we can explore the mermaid narrative, which is trans-coded, among other things. This is episode 2.

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Bridgerton Season 3: Sex, Consent, and Body Image

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:54:41 GMT

In this episode, we talk about sex, consent, and body image in Bridgerton Season 3. We also discuss a bit about a woman's romance with her work. Welcome to Popcorn Therapy! This is our first episode.

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