Harry Potter Therapy: Recent Episodes

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Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis take a whimsical look at the psychology behind the Harry Potter series chapter by magical chapter.

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It’s with heavy hearts that we find ourselves at the end our magical Harry Potter adventure. Due to J.K.Rowling’s ignorant stance on Trans rights, and the insatiable greed of Warner Bros entertainment, we can no longer, in good conscience, continue with the Harry Potter Therapy podcast. We love the Harry Potter universe, we love the … Continue reading Mischief Managed

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S4 Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the nature of the thousand-yard stare, why some people might act out after being excluded, and ignored truths behind blind consumption.

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S4 Chapter 11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis examine chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They discuss the nature and treatment of aged war veterans, the negative effects of being excluded from secrets, and how bullying... Read more »

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S4 Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the double edged sword that is hand-me-downs, the nature of anticipatory anxiety, the danger of manipulative media, and why it’s so important to not let our loved ones leave until they know just how much we love... Read more »

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S4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the anatomy of panic, our emotional response to symbols, and how rejection is possibly one of the worst punishments one can endure.

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S4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis attend the Quidditch World Cup. They discuss the magical charm they’d want to cast on themselves, Winky the house-elf and Stockholm Syndrome, and how passion for sports teams can sometimes lead to toxic behavior.

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S4 Chapter 6: The Portkey & Chapter 7: Bagman & Crouch On our first ever dual chapter episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss why personal character can be a choice, how the obliviation spell is similar to being roofied, and how sometimes the masks we wear hide a much deeper reality.

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S4 Chapter 5: Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss how our interests and passions can lead to success, the drawback of parents using the good cop bad cop approach with their children, and how Percy Weasley’s desire for attention backfires.

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S4 Chapter 4: Back to the Burrow Can you feel compassion & sympathy for the Dursley’s? On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis challenge perceptions and discuss how although they are bad people, the Dursley’s have good reason to fear and distrust the magical community.

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S4 Chapter 3: The Invitation On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the effects of the silent treatment, how enabling a child’s behaviors can put parents in a negative spotlight, and how diet culture tends to backfire.

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S4 Chapter 2: The Scar On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the power dreams, the process of dream rehearsals, and how our trauma triggers can sting.

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S4 Chapter 1: The Riddle House Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they start book 4, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On this magical episode they discuss the transition from military veteran back to civilian, how groupthink can overtake rationality, and how Wormtail and Voldemort’s bond is a great example... Read more »

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S3 Chapter 22: Owl Post Again On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis wrap up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In this episode they discuss the nature and effects of gaslighting, how anxiety is actually a superpower, and how those who love us, and that we love, never truly... Read more »

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S3 Chapter 21: Hermione’s Secret Why is Chocolate so effective in the aftermath of a Dementor Attack? Can we find mental health parallels in the concept of time travel? Can repetition build resilience? In today’s podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss these fascinating subjects and more.

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S3 Chapter 20: The Dementor’s Kiss On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss how Harry and Sirius find love in their shared loss, the jarring effects of emotion jumping, and how the werewolf condition can reflect the trauma and suffering of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

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S3 Chapter 19: The Servant of Lord Voldemort On this Episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the evolution of vengeance, how some can find peace in their suffering, and imagine how fun it would be to have a new magical detective show starring Crookshanks and Sirius Black called: Crooks & Pads.

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S3 Chapter 18: Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the real-world symbolism found within the werewolf condition, cognitive dissonance, and what animal they would turn into if they were Animagi.

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S3 Chapter 17: Cat, Rat, and Dog On this episode Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the deeper symbolism behind an Animagus, the pros and cons of loyalty, and how to deal with chaos as it grows around us.  

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We’re so excited to announce that the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast has reached 100k downloads. Thank you so much to all our magical listeners out there! We love and appreciate each and every one of you. To celebrate this exciting milestone we are giving away 10 FREE copies of Dr. Scarlet’s book, “Harry Potter Therapy,”... Read more »

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S3 Chapter 16: Professor Trelawney’s Prediction This week, Dr. Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis Breakdown Book 3 Chapter 16: Professor Trelawney’s Prediction. They discuss the true gift of compassion, how often real life wealth influences the outcome of people’s lives, and why Harry, Ron, and Hermione are experiencing empathic distress.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 15: The Quidditch Final On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss how common goals can help cure our differences, the best way to release bottled up emotions, and the negative effects of burnout.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 14: Snape’s Grudge On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the peril of displacing anger towards the innocent, the value of forgiving our friends, and the sad mistreatment of Neville Longbottom.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 13: Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss being caught in the middle of two friends who are fighting, the urgency response, Harry’s very understandable hyper vigilance, and sexism in sports.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 12: The Patronus On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss how Lupin’s condition reflects that of someone who lives with the Aids virus, the psychological significance of the Patronus charm, and the horrific nature of the Dementor’s Kiss.  

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 11: The Firebolt On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss the best ways to process grief, how to find meaning in our losses, and explore the nature of insomnia.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 10: The Marauder’s Map On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis solemnly swear they’re up to no good. They discuss the value of prized possessions, the triggering effect of Dementors, the invasive nature of the Marauder’s Map, and the sting of betrayal.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 9: Grim Defeat On this episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss substitute teachers, some possible ways to handle anxiety and fear, how trauma can linger throughout life, and an all new fascinating chapter of Cultural Curiosities about Werewolves.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 8: Flight of the Fat Lady On this episode Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss the negative connotations of fat phobia, how fear can result in a loss of humanity, and how Hagrid is in the formidable grips of the fraud syndrome.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 7: The Boggart in the Wardrobe On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss the selfish nature of malingering, Professor Snape’s teaching style vs. Professor Lupin’s, and how laughter can help us face our fears and phobias.  

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 6: Talons and Tea Leaves On this episode of Harry Potter Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis examine the chapter “Talons and Tea Leaves.” They discuss Harry’s connection to the Grim, how our minds can some times be unreliable psychics, and how deciphering tea leaves... Read more »

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 5: The Dementor Dementors attack!  Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis for their take on the traumatizing journey of the Hogwarts Express, as Harry, Ron, and Hermione suffer an attack from Dementors of Azkaban!

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron Join Dustin and Dr. Janina Scarlet as they visit the Leaky Cauldron. On this episode they discuss, the freedom to be the magical person you are, the responsibility of power, Hermione’s compassion, and how to tell children the truth. Also, this episode... Read more »

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 3: The Knight Bus On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin explore the nature of impulsivity, the reasons why some humans choose to ignore what they see, the influence of illusions, and why the number 13 is viewed as a cursed number.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 2: Aunt Marge’s Big Mistake Is Aunt Marge a Psychopath? How does negative perceptions affect someone’s behavior? How are feelings a form of magic? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 2: Aunt... Read more »

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban S3 Chapter 1: Owl Post Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are back for the 3rd season of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast. In this episode they discuss different types of abuse, friendship being Harry greatest source of happiness, and the true horrors of the witch trials.

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S2 Chapter 18: Dobby’s Reward On the final episode of season 2, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the the last chapter of the Chamber of Secrets: Dobby’s Reward. They cover the strength of choices, classism, and how a loved one’s pain and suffering could lead to our own mental health struggles.

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S2 Chapter 17: The Heir of Slytherin On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the power of fighting for our core values, confronting memories no matter how painful, and the healing function of tears.

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S2 Chapter 16: The Chamber of Secrets Do people in comas hear those who speak to them? How powerful is validation? What happens when a narcissist like Gilderoy Lockhart has their heroism confronted? Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss these topics and others on this magical episode.    

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S2 Chapter 15: Aragog On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss, Ron’s protective quality for his friends, heroism in the shadow of fear, Sentient life in inanimate objects, and Hagrid’s connection with large, misunderstood beasts.  

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S2 Chapter 14: Cornelius Fudge On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the effect of traumatic events on students, the shadows of betrayals, and how political pandering causes more harm than good.

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S2 Chapter 13: The Very Secret Diary On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the effects of embarrassing displays of affection in public, the predatory undertones of Tom Riddle’s Diary, and the pitfalls of profiling.

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S2 Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss how the sorting hat is the last thing you want to approach for reassurance, Harry’s connection to Fawkes the phoenix, and the ramifications of the Polyjuice potion.  

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In one week, on Monday, April 27th, Dr. Scarlet will be teaching a FREE online webinar on Superhero Therapy.   In this course, you can explore how our connections to our favorite fandoms can help us better cope with difficult emotional experiences. We’ll talk about how we can face our fears like Batman, learn to... Read more »

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 Chapter 11: The Duelling Club On this magical episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the power of ego, the illusion of confirmation bias, and how desperate moments could reveal unrealized talents.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger On this episode, Dustin and Dr. Scarlet explore how good intentions can sometimes backfire, the danger of narcissistic overstepping, and the inhumane aspects of slavery.  

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the power of rumors, how accusations can be damaging, phobias, and racism as it is symbolized in the magical world. Thanks for tuning in and stay magical out there everybody.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 Episode 8: The Deathday Party On this magical episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss how even ghosts have feelings, the solitude of exclusion, and the importance of friendships.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Season 2 Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs Is Colin Creevey a stalker? Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis as they discuss Colin’s behavior and skillful ways to establish boundaries. They also discuss the advantages of wealth and the psychological diagnoses associated with hearing voices.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Season 2 Chapter 6: Gilderoy Lockhart Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss the ever narcissistic Gilderoy Lockhart, the public shaming aspect of a “Howler,” and even how the magical ceiling of the Great Hall can reflect depression.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis as they discuss the physical and emotion toll stress causes when we’re running late. How anxiety and panic can sometimes lead to poor decisions, and the value of a dangerous security system like the Whomping Willow.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis as they dive into discussions about our human attraction to dark things, jealousy, prejudice, and the environmentally safe applications of flu powder.

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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets Chapter 3: The Burrow On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss J.K Rowling’s use of foreshadowing, the power of living in awe, friendship, and the magic of living with a loving family.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets S2 Chapter2: Dobby’s Warning How do Harry’s and Dobby’s life mirror one another? Does Dobby suffer from a form of Stockholm syndrome? Join Dr. Scarlet and Dustin for their analysis of the next chapter of the Chamber of Secrets.  

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Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets S2 Chapter 1:The Worst Birthday Join Dr. Scarlet and Dustin as they dive into the second book in the Harry Potter Series. They cover Harry’s lack of familial connection, authenticity, and the power of creating a heroic journey out of trauma.

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Chapter 17: The Man With Two Faces Join Dr. Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis as they wrap up analyzing the first book of the Harry Potter Series. In this episode they discuss perception through misdirection, the lust for greed and power, and the power of love.

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Chapter 16: Through the Trapdoor In this magical episode, Dustin and Dr. Scarlet dive into the secrets beneath the Fluffy’s trapdoor. They discuss gut feelings, gullibility, and the psychological correlation of Devil’s Snare.

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Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as the take you on a journey within The Forbidden Forest. In this episode they cover a unicorn’s connection with innocence and womanhood. They also discuss guilt, punishment, fear and J.K Rowling’s clever use of the main villain’s name: Voldemort.

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Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback In this magical episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the ways anxiety can become a magical ability, as well as why we love cute and cuddly creatures, and why we disregard behaviors of those we love.  

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Chapter 13: Nicolas Flamel In this magical episode Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss how students at Hogwarts exist in the grey and exhibit different qualities associated with specific houses. They also discuss the psychology of nightmares and immortality.

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Chapter 12: There Mirror of Erised Join Dustin and Dr. Scarlet as they discuss a child’s yearning for adventure, hedonic VS. eudaimonic well being or happiness, and the psychology of desire.

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Chapter 11: Quidditch Join Dr. Scarlet and Dustin as the discuss perceptions, suspicion, and Hermione embracing her inner Gryffindor.

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Chapter 10: Halloween In this chapter Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss the Fraud Syndrome, Robbers Cave Dilemma, and the toll of personal pressure.

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Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel In this episode, Dr Scarlet and Dustin explore heroism and standing up for those who are being bullied. They also discuss the bystander effect, the charm of Fluffy, and nurturing your natural abilities.

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Chapter 8: The Potions Master On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by special guest and Professor Severus Snape impersonator, Nigel Taylor. Discussions include Harry’s struggle with acculturation in the magical world, burnout, and the importance of friends and connections.

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We at Superhero therapy were thrilled to have Chapter 6 of the Harry Potter Therapy podcast reviewed on PotterHead.org. You can read the article Here.

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Chapter 7: The Sorting Hat In this chapter Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss personality types, anxiety,  and stereotypes through the Hogwarts sorting ceremony.

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Chapter 6: The Journey From Platform Nine and Three Quarters. On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by special guest Harry Potter scholar and professor, Dr. Louise Freeman. In this chapter we discuss connections, compassion , and cultural differences.

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Chapter 5: Diagon Alley On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin explore the magic of Diagon Alley. As well as, the value of entitlement vs. appreciation, and the special connection Harry Potter’s wand has with Lord Voldemort’s.

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Chapter 4: The Keeper of the Keys On this episode Dustin and Dr. Scarlet discuss the value of knowing one’s origin story as well as the fear involved in the very mention of traumatic perpetrators.

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Chapter 3: The Letters From No One Join Dustin a Dr. Scarlet as they explore Harry’s loneliness and need for connection. As well as, the psychology of paranoia and how personal identity cannot be suppressed.

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Chapter 2: The Vanishing Glass Join host Dustin McGinnis and Dr. Janina Scarlet for a new episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast. In this episode they discuss abuse, bullying, coming out of the cupboard, and the need for personal connection and belonging.

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Chapter 1: The Boy Who Lived Join host Dustin McGinnis and Dr. Janina Scarlet in the very first episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast. In this episode they explore origin stories, Hagrid’s heroic portrayal of positive male grief, the symbolism of Harry’s scar, and deeper interpretations of Dumbledore’s Put-Outer.

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