Mental Mages Podcast

Mental Mages Podcast

Mental Mages is two mental health therapists talking about what they know best- mental health and pop culture.

Recent Episodes

March 20, 2024

Ep 45- We aren't gaslighting you- you might be using some of these terms incorrectly

Gaslight, narcissist, anti-social, toxic, triggering.... these are just a few of the psychology related terms that you just might be using incorrectly! Shayna and Kathy actually watched the 1944 movie, Gaslight, so we could …
Feb. 21, 2024

Ep 44- The ABC's of Mental Health Providers

It can be really confusing trying to figure out which mental health professionals do what, especially given that depictions of therapists in pop culture don't offer a realistic depiction of therapy or who provides therapy. S…
Feb. 8, 2024

Ep 43- We don't need to be perfect, we just need to be good enough

WE ARE BACK!! After taking several months hiatus, Shayna and Kathy are back to talk about all things related to mental health and pop culture. This week, we update everyone with some pretty big life changes! Shayna discusses…
Nov. 8, 2023

42- True Crime with Amanda Jacobson of Wine and Crime

Amanda Jacobson of Wine and Crime Podcast joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about everyone's obsession about true crime. We see it EVERYWHERE. On podcasts, the news, on social media, on cute shirts. But an interest in true crim…
Oct. 25, 2023

Ep 41- Candyman

A returning guest, Manami (from episode 5 about Superstitions), joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about the Candyman movies. We will be thoroughly discussing Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021), with brief references to Candyma…
Oct. 11, 2023

Ep 40- Girlscouts

Girl Scouts is a rite of passage for many girls. It has always been girl led and centered on making friends, having fun, meeting goals, and serving community. Recently Girl Scouts has been making even greater efforts to addr…

Recent Blog Posts

Queer YA literature 101 as decided by Shelby

Shelby Bouck knows what she is talking about. She has a Masters degree in in library and information science and is obsessed with YA novels. She was our guest on episode 9, which is all about queer representation in YA literature. Here are some of h…

Therapists Next Door Podcast Appearance

Kathy was honored to appear on the podcast, Therapists Next Door, to discuss community mental health. 

Essential Steven Universe Episodes

While we recommend watching the entire Steven Universe Series (multiple times even), Shayna has compiled a list of "essential" episodes. Season 1 Ep 25 (Mirror Gem) and 26 (Ocean Gem) In these episodes Steven meets Lapis.  Season 3, ep 13 …

About the Hosts

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Shayna

Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 3 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna is a proud member of house Hufflepuff.

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Kathy

Kathy (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health since the 90's, specializing in trauma. She has worked with people as young as 3 to adults- using pop culture references and interventions with every one of them. She's a wife, a dance mom and her cat tolerates her. She has an extensive collection of Wonder Woman paraphernalia, loves crafting, spooky stuff and rhinos.