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Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast

365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

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Episodes

The Last Straw That Hit the Camel's Wall

March 30, 2024 22:40 - 9 minutes - 8.07 MB

When you have had it, you haven't. Deep breath. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

When Depression Becomes Disneyland After Dark

March 28, 2024 20:42 - 10 minutes - 8.98 MB

Don't get comforatble... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Using Marriage as an Escape Route

March 26, 2024 01:59 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Touchy subject. But well worth exploring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl: Kraftwerk- "The Man Machine"

March 20, 2024 18:50 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MB

Electronica before Electronica was a thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Gen X Quiz No. Four

March 20, 2024 18:47 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MB

You've got this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl: The Monkees: "Head"

March 20, 2024 18:45 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MB

This contains some of the best songs from the 1960's. I'm not kidding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Gen X Quiz No. Five- Guess the Sounds!

March 20, 2024 18:42 - 16 minutes - 18.3 MB

How many do you recognize? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl: Miles Davis- E.S.P.

March 20, 2024 18:39 - 8 minutes - 8.84 MB

A jazz gem. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Cool People I've Interviewed

March 20, 2024 18:37 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MB

Shameless name dropping. But true. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Gen X Quiz No. Six

March 20, 2024 18:33 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MB

Let's see how you do this time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl: Blondie- "Auto American"

March 20, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutes - 13.2 MB

Classic Post Punk goodness. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Trash Fish Anonymous

March 19, 2024 02:10 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MB

Not morbid. Realistic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Internal Family Systems Therapy

March 18, 2024 00:57 - 13 minutes - 14.5 MB

Proceed with caution. Objects may be closer than they appear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Charles Bonnet Syndrome

March 18, 2024 00:54 - 8 minutes - 9.01 MB

...and similar delusions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

DARVO Logic- Please Don't Feed the Animals!

March 18, 2024 00:50 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MB

It's hard to reason with narcissism. I hope this helps. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son: "Rear Window"

March 18, 2024 00:47 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MB

Classic. And so much psychology!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Liminal Space Theory. Ready! Set! Go!

March 18, 2024 00:44 - 7 minutes - 8.35 MB

Take advantage of your waiting rooms! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Surviving the Guilt Complex

March 18, 2024 00:38 - 9 minutes - 10 MB

You can. Hang in there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son: "Ikiru"

March 18, 2024 00:31 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MB

What a great actor in a great film. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Child Quotient

February 10, 2024 15:08 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Progress? Let's let this decide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Refresher Revivifier- Unicus

January 30, 2024 01:20 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Unique, you are. www.refresherpodcast.yolasite.com Check us out on YouTube! Please subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Brainstormer Twenty

January 16, 2024 23:10 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Step inside my mind... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Chris, What's Going On???

January 10, 2024 00:10 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Here's what's happening now in the world of Refresher. Please take a moment and listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Music Videos that Helped Build Generation X- Episode Twenty

December 25, 2023 23:50 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Thank you, Al! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Brainstormer Nineteen

December 22, 2023 17:38 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Please like and subscribe to us on YouTube!!!!!! Refresher- The Pop Culture Therapy Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son, Episode Twelve- "Sunset Boulevard"

December 12, 2023 23:47 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Delve into all the psychological possibilities in this classic film! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Yelling. Huh. Yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

December 10, 2023 17:56 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Is yelling necessary? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

One Sided Love

December 08, 2023 18:52 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

It hurts, and it's universally understood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Gen X Quiz No. Three- Guess the Sounds!!!!!

December 06, 2023 21:40 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

So much fun! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- Iggy Pop: "The Idiot"

December 05, 2023 01:40 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Let's dive into this record made in Berlin in the 1970's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

We Are All Church Mice

December 03, 2023 01:37 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Speak now...or forever hold your peace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Gen X Quiz No. Two!

December 02, 2023 00:04 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

You guys really seemed to dig the first one, so I'll keep them coming. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Four Mind Traps

November 29, 2023 20:11 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Super interesting! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- Depeche Mode: "Construction Time Again"

November 29, 2023 00:46 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Chris Levine analyzes a very transitional record for this band. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Music Videos that Helped Build Generation X- Episode Nineteen

November 26, 2023 20:47 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Countdown to 200!!!! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Your Animal Counterpart

November 24, 2023 16:38 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

What animal can you most identify with? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

New thing! Gen X Quiz, Number One

November 21, 2023 19:17 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Test your memory lane skills and enjoy. Let us know how you did on our website! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- Seal (Debut Album)

November 20, 2023 00:18 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Let's delve into this introspective record. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Brainstormer Eighteen

November 17, 2023 15:48 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Because your grooviness is off the charts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- "New York Dolls"

November 15, 2023 19:10 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Going back to 1973 for this classic record. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son, Episode Eleven- "Gates of Heaven"

November 15, 2023 01:19 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

This was in Roger Ebert's top ten films of all time. Let's see why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Coffee, Grief, and Humanity Faith Restoration

November 13, 2023 00:26 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Greiving is an individual process. Proceed at will. You'll get there when you are ready. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Get Up and Go! - Precision Waking Via Adaptive Preparatory Response

November 08, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Can you tell yourself to wake up at a certain time and you can do it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- Iron Maiden: "Somewhere in Time"

November 05, 2023 01:52 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Here's a hard left turn. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- Mario Lanza: "You Do Something to Me"

November 03, 2023 21:23 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Another lesson in how music affects music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Refresher Revivifier- Episode Six

November 03, 2023 01:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Press play. You deserve it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

We All Live in the Hundred Acre Wood

October 29, 2023 15:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

This episode came out just the way it was intended. Please enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Psychology on Vinyl- Steely Dan: "The Royal Scam"

October 27, 2023 23:39 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Chris Levine delves into this 1970's work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

Music Videos that Helped Build Generation X- Episode Eighteen

October 26, 2023 23:04 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Check these out! Later decades this time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

The Psychology of Film by a Prop Maker's Son, Episode Ten: "Best Worst Movie"

October 25, 2023 22:44 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Let's delve into the psychology behind the "cult classic" film genre. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support