A Safe Place for Boys is a film and television discussion podcast that seeks to start more compassionate conversations about masculinity in media. Join us every month as we compile our positive masculinity playlist, talk about the stories we enjoy (and some that we don’t), and try to create a safer world for boys and the people who love them.
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Safe Place Therapy Podcast talks about ways to improve your mental health with a focus on relationships, LGBTQ life, and neurodiversity. Safe Place Therapy was founded after many clients indicated they felt unheard, unsafe, dismissed or “like a number” when talking with a counsellor. We believe that the most important things in therapy are feeling safe and being heard. As a team of highly experienced and committed practitioners, we are known for our commitment to providing counselling servic ...
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Adult men rising above our childhood, adolescent or adult sexual abuse trauma experiences
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A guide to help preschoolers self-regulate when they choose the Safe Place in the classroom.
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Nový podcast, ktorý bude upozorňovať na dôležité témy v oblasti duševného zdravia. Môžete sa tešiť na mnoho fundovaných odborníkov, ale aj obyčajných ľudí, ktorých príbehy ste možno ešte nepočuli, ale rozhodne budú stáť za to.
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The One Safe Place Cover art photo provided by Tom Barrett on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@wistomsin
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If you are in school still and need someone to come to I’m always here and I will understand better than most what you’re going through
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Wondering what the story is behind the success? Here at the Safe Place Podcast we delve in to lived experience, the good the bad and the horrendous and how people are able to navigate their way through these experiences and maintain or grow their success.
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Move beyond the debate format and engage in meaningful and knowledgeable conversations about life’s greater mysteries and dilemmas. Jeremy Kocal blasts off on a personal voyage to re-examine the defining beliefs and influences of his life, inviting familiar and new perspectives from ALL walks and worldviews.
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Journal/Memoir of My Life - Good/bad coming of age discussions, growing up in the 80s, life experiences, relationships, trials/tribulations and just a lot of stories. A discussion of life and all that it entails. Anything from stories as a young kid growing up, adolescence, twenties and everything after, i.e. marriage and fatherhood etc. Enjoy my stories/memories that I hope bring you some smiles, make you think, and maybe even make you realize that you aren't alone in your experiences or th ...
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We're Married and we talk $#!+ about board games!
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Magic Mike, or The Kid's Not Alright
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1:59:20Join Kelcee and Spencer for Part One of a two-part conversation about Channing Tatum’s epic saga: Magic Mike (2012) and Magic Mike XXL (2015). Discussion topics include an unhelpful breakdown of adult entertainment statutes, the liberatory potential of hip thrusting, and the importance of follow-up questions. Sorry Magic Mike’s Last Dance lovers. W…
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A therapist shares how he helps people in a romantic relationship with someone who shows narcissist behaviours, such as emotional abuse. _______________________ In this episode, Stuart Cheverton, Therapist & Founding Partner at Safe Place Therapy in Melbourne, Australia discusses narcissism in relationships with Safe Place Therapy Clinic Lead, Enda…
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Holes, or How to be a Good Boy in a Bad, Bad Desert
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3:02:00Join Kelcee and Spencer for a conversation about the best gosh-darn book-to-movie adaptation in the West: 2003’s Holes, based on the novel by Louis Sachar. Discussion topics include foot stuff (like…so much foot stuff), the perils of broken promises, and a how-to guide for morally-upright vigilantism. Content warnings for EXTENSIVE discussions of b…
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Therapists, Alana, Daniel and Stuart, discuss how they help people who identify as vulva owners overcome difficulties. This information is for people who have one, and also their partners. Visit the website of our Guest, Alana Shapiro at https://www.bareintimacy.com.au/ Read Daniel's profile at Book an appointment to talk to Daniel at Safe Place Th…
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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Walking Time Bombs: Childhood Trauma in Adult Men, we explore how unresolved childhood abuse and emotional neglect can silently shape a man’s adult life—impacting his work, relationships, and sense of self. Through storytelling, expert insights, and real voices, we uncover how trauma often hides behind succ…
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This health information is for people who identify as penis owners, and also their partners, to help them overcome difficulties. Talk to Daniel in Melbourne, Australia face-to-face or online. Read Daniel's profile at https://safeplacetherapy.com.au/team/daniel-di-pietro/ ___________ Safe Place Therapy Owner and Counsellor, Stuart Cheverton, talks w…
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My Cousin Vinny, or Getting By With a Little Help from Marisa Tomei
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2:12:18Join Kelcee and Spencer as they break out the F-bombs for a conversation about the third best legal movie of all time: 1992’s My Cousin Vinny. Discussion topics include a PSA about the best way to talk to cops, a robust defense of the defense attorney, and what Mona Lisa can teach us about love. Also sorry we have the world’s loudest chairs and pap…
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A useful tool for people with busy brains. Stuart shares his version of a mental health exercise you may have heard of before – updated to be more helpful for neurodiverse people. Talk to Stuart in Melbourne, Australia, face-to-face or online. Find out more at https://safeplacetherapy.com.au/team/stuart-cheverton/ _______________________ Therapist …
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One of the main reasons people don't like mindfulness is because it's not for them. This episode features: Sophie Manente – Clinic Lead and Counsellor, and Stephanie Heinemann – Provisional Psychologist. The Safe Place Therapy team are joined by Stuart Cheverton – Therapist & Founding Partner – and together they discuss common reasons people hate m…
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Types of Emotions Diving deeper into the topic of emotions, therapists, Stuart and Daniel, discuss how they help people identify different types of emotions and make sense of them. Talk to Daniel in Melbourne, Australia face-to-face or online. Read Daniel's profile at: _______________________ Safe Place Therapy Owner and Counsellor, Stuart Cheverto…
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Good Will Hunting, or I'll Just Have a Perrier
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3:00:53Join Kelcee and Spencer for a conversation about the most famous entry into the “Boys With Feelings” genre: 1997’s Good Will Hunting. Discussion topics include What Men Want (in a therapist), war stories from the trenches of academia, and what makes a happy ending. Content warnings for extensive discussions of physical violence, child abuse, sexual…
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A Tool for Connecting Couples Stuart Cheverton shares The Shower Exercise – a tool he developed in couples therapy to help build connection and closeness between partners. Talk to Stuart in Melbourne, Australia, face-to-face or online. Find out more at https://safeplacetherapy.com.au/team/stuart-cheverton/ _______________________ Therapist & Foundi…
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Queer therapists talk about how to find the best queer counsellor for you – someone who will make you feel seen and heard. Talk to Sophie or Stuart in Melbourne, Australia, face-to-face or online. Find out more at: In this podcast episode, Stuart Cheverton talks with Safe Place Therapy Clinic Lead and Counsellor, Sophie Manente, about seeking a que…
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Therapists talk about how to cope with parental stress – before and after baby arrives. Talk to Prue or Adam in Melbourne, Australia, face-to-face or online. Find out more at: https://safeplacetherapy.com.au/team/prue-gilligan/ https://safeplacetherapy.com.au/team/adam-bottomley/ _______________________ Counsellor Stuart Cheverton talks with Accred…
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Safe Place Therapy counsellors talk about workplace stress. In this podcast, they discuss the impact and signs of stress at work, and how therapy can help. Even a one-off counselling session can bring new perspective. Our clinics are located in Melbourne, Australia. We also offer online counselling Australia wide. _______________________ Make an ap…
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“It's not about the bins” Fighting in relationships can cause a lot of pain, anger and resentment. Enda Doyle, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, explains how he helps people reach better understanding. In this episode, Stuart Cheverton, Therapist & Founding Partner at Safe Place Therapy in Melbourne, Australia talks with Safe Place Therapy…
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Last Dragon, or The Power of the Glow (feat. Ed McClain)
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2:41:42Join Kelcee and Spencer AND special guest Ed McClain for a conversation about the 1985 martial arts classic The Last Dragon. Discussion topics include the complicated legacy of Bruce Lee, what to do if the power was inside you all along, and why it’s so important to see the Good Guys win. Content warnings for discussions of racism, sexism, physical…
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In this episode, Coach Thomas continues the journey of recovery, guiding you through the challenges of disclosure. Sharing your story can be terrifying—who do you tell? What fears hold you back? Tonight, we explore the barriers to disclosure and how opening up can be a powerful step toward healing. Tune in and discover another path to freedom. www.…
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Learn to Scale Emotional Intensity This Emotional Scale Tool will help you learn to Scale Emotional Intensity. Counsellor Stuart Cheverton shares a tool everyone can use to help people scale their emotions by identifying them on a scale of 1 to 10. Talk to Stuart in Melbourne, Australia face-to-face or online. Find out more at https://safeplacether…
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ADHD therapists in Melbourne, Australia, discuss ADHD in adults and how they help people with adult ADHD live a fuller and happier life. This episode features: Sophie Manente – Clinic Lead and Counsellor, Sara Bakah – Registered Psychologist, and Stephanie Heinemann – Provisional Psychologist. The Safe Place Therapy team are joined by Stuart Chever…
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Eating disorders and disordered eating can have a lot of social stigma. A therapist explains how he helps people overcome problems. Talk to Adham in Melbourne, Australia, face-to-face or online. Find out more at: _______________________ Counsellor Stuart Cheverton talks with Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Adham Hammoud, about how he helps …
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Sex and intimacy issues are more common than you might think. A therapist explains how he helps people overcome problems. Talk to Daniel in Melbourne, Australia face-to-face or online. Find out more at: _______________________ Counsellor Stuart Cheverton talks with Sexologist / Counsellor / Psychotherapist Daniel di Pietro who explains about how he…
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Cool Runnings, or The Meaning of the Crash (feat. Geoff Sykes)
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2:35:23Join Kelcee and Spencer AND special guest Geoff Sykes for a conversation about the 1993 live-action Disney sports adventure Cool Runnings. Discussion topics include the looming specter of death, getting serious about your friends’ dreams, and how to be a badass mother (and why.) Content warnings for discussions of racism and sports-related injuries…
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1600- Releasing the Grip of Shame
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1:02:35After taking a year-long sabbatical at the end of 2023 to focus on personal growth and reflection, Coach T is back and ready to dive into the hard conversations that matter most. In tonight’s much-anticipated live show, Coach T makes a slight shift in plans but delivers an impactful session on how the guilt from childhood sexual trauma keeps many s…
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Stuart Cheverton explains how to create a Safe Place for yourself. Use this tool to travel to a place that is safe when life gets hectic. This a way to make a space where you can settle and feel calm after being triggered or stressed. If you’d like to talk to us, get in touch. Our counsellors and therapists are here to help you. Our clinics are loc…
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An introduction to couples counselling with Enda Doyle, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, and Stuart Cheverton, Therapist & Founding Partner at Safe Place Therapy in Melbourne, Australia. _______________________ Stuart Cheverton talks with Safe Place Therapy Clinic Lead and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Enda Doyle, who explains h…
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An introduction to couples counselling with Daniel di Pietro – Sexologist / Counsellor – and Stuart Cheverton. _______________________ Counsellor Stuart Cheverton talks with Sexologist / Counsellor / Psychotherapist Daniel di Pietro who explains about how he helps couples in relationship counselling sessions. To book an appointment with Daniel, vis…
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In this podcast, Counsellors Stuart Cheverton, Prue Gilligan, and Adam Bottomley discuss EMDR therapy, what it is, and how it works. Other questions people often ask include: What happens during EMDR therapy? Does it work? Can you do this therapy online? How to prepare for it? What does EMDR stand for? Is it real? Is it scary? Is it the same or ho…
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Does family therapy work? What is family therapy? What happens in family therapy? This podcast answers these questions and more. Counsellors Stuart Cheverton and Jo Aldred cover frequently asked questions and how they help clients work towards happiness. Other questions people often ask include: What is the goal of family therapy? What is a common …
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Why do emotions exist? A therapist explains how he helps people overcome problems with emotions. Talk to Daniel in Melbourne, Australia face-to-face or online. Find out more at: Counsellor Stuart Cheverton talks with Sexologist / Counsellor / Psychotherapist Daniel di Pietro who explains about how he helps people deal with emotions in individual co…
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South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, or Trouble in Paradise Lost
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2:19:32CONTENT WARNING: South Park Join Kelcee and Spencer for their conversation about the (checks notes) Academy Award Nominated, 1999 Adult Animation Comedy Musical South Park--Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Discussion topics include why it's funny when kids swear, jurisprudence in the case of Satire v. Censorship, and Big Gay Al's Manifesto for Queer Surv…
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Alien and Aliens Part 2, or Mommy Issues
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2:17:22Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the scariest movie ever made and its genre-bending sequel: Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Discussion topics include meditations on whether it matters that Ripley’s a woman, a deep dive into the goop of the monstrous feminine, and James Cameron’s imaginary dead women. And if you’re wo…
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Alien and Aliens Part 1, or In Space Everyone Can Hear You Scream
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1:52:38Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the scariest movie ever made and its genre-bending sequel: Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Discussion topics include the merits of anatomy-based monster design, whether or not Ellen Ripley needs more trauma, and why you should consider pursuing a forklift operator certification. Conte…
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The Karate Kid Part 2, or The Ignoble Crane Kick
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1:58:21Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the 1984 martial arts classic: The Karate Kid. Discussion topics include how to fight and why, a trip to the Cobra Kai Corner, and Mr. Miyagi: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Content warnings for discussions of bullying and physical violence, anti-asian racism, and war-related trauma…
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The Karate Kid Part 1, or Adventures in Bonsai-Sitting
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1:56:02Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the 1984 martial arts classic: The Karate Kid. Or, if you want to be pedantic: The Karate Kid (Part 1). Discussion topics include a toxic masculinity speedrun, the not-so-real history of karate, and the world’s most abrupt bully redemption arc. See you in two weeks for part two! Conte…
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Hades, or Parent-Trapping in God Mode
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2:27:03Join Kelcee and Spencer for their SUPER GIANT conversation about the 2019 video game phenomenon Hades. Discussion topics include a rougelike rundown, the downsides of “ancient Greek” body culture, and healthy anger management techniques (that don’t involve stabbing your son with a fork.) Content Warnings for discussions of child abuse and death thr…
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Mr. Mom Part 2, or The Rocky Interlude
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1:14:47Join Kelcee and Spencer for part two of their conversation about hidden feminist classic Mr. Mom (1983). Discussion topics include stay-at-home-fatherhood statistics, pandemic callbacks, and, of course, the enduring messages of Rocky 3. Recommended Reading: “Male Weepies: A Misunderstood Genre” by Broey Deschanel, Youtube.com Content Warnings for d…
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Mr. Mom Part 1, or How to Feed Your Baby Chili Without Really Trying
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1:24:59Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the hidden “John Hughes” gem from 1983: Mr. Mom. Discussion topics include ruminations on the Detroit Lions, Bad Boss Behavior, and a moment-by-moment breakdown of the most egregious child theft in cinema history. Join us again in two weeks for part two! Also sorry we hit the micropho…
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Hi Everyone! A Safe Place for Boys is going on summer vacation! Thank you all so much for the feedback and suggestions you've given us so far. We're really looking forward to bringing you even more compassionate conversations about masculinity in media starting Saturday, August 10th. If you want to watch/play along with us, here is a preview of wha…
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It's a Wonderful Life Part 2, or "Deck the Halls with Donna Reed"
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1:10:34Join Kelcee and Spencer for part TWO of their conversation about the 1946 holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Discussion topics include watching movies for the FBI, the failures of armchair psychology diagnoses, and what to do when the wallpaper starts talking to you. Content Warnings for discussions of PTSD and trauma, suicide and suicidal idea…
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It's a Wonderful Life Part 1, or In Franklin We Trust
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1:02:38Join Kelcee and Spencer for part one of their conversation about the 1946 holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Discussion topics include Heaven’s HR policies, the relative value of the moon, and how to save a good man’s life and still make it home in time for Christmas dinner. Join us for part 2 on June 29th! Content Warnings for discussions of c…
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Character Crossover #1: M*A*S*H and Avatar: The Last Airbender
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1:25:13This week in the treehouse: it’s a two-for-one special! Join Kelcee and Spencer and they talk about not one but TWO of their favorite sad boys of television: Hawkeye Pierce from M*A*S*H and Jeong Jeong the Deserter from Avatar the Last Airbender. War: not good for much of anything, as it turns out. Woodstock 99 references, on the other hand? Evergr…
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A Goofy Movie, or How Pop Music Saved My Son
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1:40:37Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the 1995 Disney cult classic A Goofy Movie and try to figure out if it’s possible for fathers and their teenage sons to ever truly see I 2 I. Content Warnings for brief discussions of child abuse and anti-Black racism. Works Cited: “So What is Goofy?” by Nick Hasted, The Independent “A Goofy Movie,” Wikipedia…
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21. Najväčší problém ľudí je, že nerozumejú tomu ako sa cítia (herec Tomáš Sitkey)
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1:10:42Váš obľúbený podcast SAFE PLACE je späť a vo vylepšenej verzii. Našu ženskú dvojicu doplní psychológ Juraj, na ktorého sa môžete tešiť aj v ďalších epizódach. Dnešná epizóda je venovaná téme sebavedomia, ktoré je väčšinou spájané so ženským pokolením či výzorom. Nie je tomu však úplne tak. Sebavedomie potrápilo asi už každého z nás a výnimkou nie j…
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A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, or How to be a Good Boy in a Bad, Bad City
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1:39:04Hi friends! Please mind the content warnings for this episode! Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the 2014 Romantic Iranian Vampire Western Thriller, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night and debate the merits of stealing cats, cars, drugs, and skateboards. Content Warnings for discussions of drug addiction/use, sex work, sexual assault, violence, …
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame, or How Repression Killed My French Father
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1:16:25Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the 1996 Disney adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and try to figure out if it really matters who “gets the girl.” Content warnings for discussions of child abuse, racism/xenophobia (specifically against Romani people,) ableism, and sexuality. Works Cited: Why Being 'Gypped' Hurts The Roma More Than It…
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Dá sa oddeliť pracovný život terapeuta od toho súkromného? V dnešnej epizóde podcastu SAFE PLACE budete počuť terapeutku Taťánu Jančuk, ktorá sa venuje závislostiam, individuálnej terapii a párovej terapii. Mnohí z nás občas váhame, kedy a či vôbec navštíviť terapeuta. Veľakrát máme obavy a strach čo povie okolie. Inokedy máme pocit, že náš problém…
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Jurassic Park, or Monstrous Moms vs. Dangerous Dads
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1:27:12Join Kelcee and Spencer as they discuss the classic 1993 horror-action adventure Jurassic Park and try to figure out just what was going on with dads in the 1990's. Works Cited: "Jurassic Park is a Movie About Evolving Fatherhood" by Darren Mooney, Escapist Magazine The Monstrous Feminine: Film, Feminism, Psychoanalysis by Barbara Creed "No Longer …
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The UK's only Nurse using a wheelchair with an assistance dog - Chloe Hammond
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1:13:42Chloe joins us today to share her experiences as a nurse who happens to be a wheelchair user and having an assistance dog. How that experience came about from a young nurse in training and how there was solace in moving away from the NHS.
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The accident that changed my life
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1:04:36Danny joins us today sharing his experience of a life altering accident and how he has gone on to see a need for disabled people he intends on filling. Danny does all this with joy and wonderment and is such a fantastic guest to have on. Enjoy!
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