Podcast
Pop The Kettle On
Hosted by Nicole Lessio & Dr Rachel Bushing · EN
Join Nicole Lessio and Dr Rachel Bushing for a fortnightly laugh and a cuppa. Through the lens of pop culture, we find the thread of psychology-related topics, touching on themes such as real-life parenting, being a woman, mental well-being, and basically, ALL OF THE THINGS.
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Introducing Bring Your Kid To Work - A new podcast by Nicole Lessio
Aug 27, 202300:30:28Tap to summarizeIn our very first episode, your favourite - Dr Rachel Bushing - clinical psychologist, business owner, mum of three, co-host of the Pop The Kettle On podcast and all-round good human - as well as her son, Kit, talk to Nic about jobs and what Rach does all day! For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website - Bring Your Kid To Work About The Guests: Dr. Rachel Bushing is a clinical psychologist and the CEO and founder of Pop Psychology, a psychology practice in Brisbane, Australia and it's new offshoot - Three Little Birds Perinatal Psychology. She is also the co-host of the podcast "Pop The Kettle On," where she discusses psychology through a pop culture lens. She is joined by her son, Kit, who aspires to be a soil scientist - slash - soccer player. **Summary:** Dr. Rachel Bushing, a clinical psychologist, and her son Kit discuss their respective careers and aspirations. Kit expresses his interest in becoming a soil scientist, while Rachel explains her role as a clinical psychologist and the importance of helping people with their feelings. They also touch on the idea of finding a job that brings happiness and the flexibility to explore different career paths throughout life. **Key Takeaways:** 1. Kit aspires to be a soil scientist and is fascinated by different types of dirt and ores. 2. Rachel explains that as a clinical psychologist, she helps people with their feelings and provides support to individuals and families. 3. Rachel emphasises the importance of finding a job that brings happiness and fulfilment, rather than solely focusing on financial gain. 4. Both Rachel and Kit discuss the idea of exploring different career paths throughout life and the flexibility to pursue multiple interests. **Quotes:** - "I think a good job makes good payment and good people." - Kit - "The best job is up to you, and you have so many different talents." - Rachel
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Sex And The City + What It Taught Us
Jul 22, 202200:46:57Tap to summarizeDr Rach and very special guest, Rebecca Lindsay, talk about the phenomenon that is Sex and the City! They reminisce, they dive deep, they fan-girl just a little bit. Hear their hot takes as to why SATC meant so much to so many - and why it still endures today.
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This Is 40 + Mid-Life Crises
Jun 5, 202200:53:05Tap to summarizeNic & Dr Rach talk mid-life through the lens of the 2012 Judd Apatow film, "This is 40" - the busyness, the sandwich, the raising kids.....the raising hell! Ha. Plus - Dr Rach explains Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development, how it all applies to life transitions and why 'crises' aren't always a bad thing. You can read more of Erik Erickson's theory here: https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html?fbclid=IwAR3TXWuMUoBjVAnLMtGupTNhJ_3mextYCl_KrT3hdX4Jr5HgH7qupCLIta8 A review of This is 40 here: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/feb/14/this-is-40-review And Apatow and Mann talk about it here: https://www.indiewire.com/2012/12/judd-apatow-calls-this-is-40-a-coded-conversation-about-his-life-6-things-learned-about-the-knocked-up-spinoff-103052/
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It's Britney B*tch + Celebrity Obsession
May 21, 202200:42:23Tap to summarizeNic & Dr Rach talk all about Britney Spears - the conservatorship, the Free Britney movement that ended it, and the ways in which our obsession with celebrity helped create the challenges Britney faced. You don't want to miss this one!
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Any Ordinary Day + Post-Traumatic Growth
May 2, 202200:37:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Nic & Dr Rach talk about Leigh Sales' book, Any Ordinary Day, in which Leigh outlines lots of regular, ordinary days that turned out anything but ordinary. Dr Rach tells us about what trauma is and how people can move through it, and even grow from it. A chat not to be missed!
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Don't Look Up + Action is Empowering
Apr 18, 202200:46:27Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about 'Don't Look Up' - the star-studded Adam McKay film that is the second most watched movie on Netflix of all time. Nic & Dr Rach talk about the purpose and promise of satire, the importance of looking, and how action is empowering. No ostriches allowed! We also give mention to some of our earlier episodes. You can hear them in the links below. Hear our original thoughts on Bridgerton in the Season 4, Episode 5 pod here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3 We talk about our 'best friend' Hannah Gadsby in Season 1, Episode 6 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/304795.mp3 Get some Ali Wong action in Season 2 Episode 9 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/393639.mp3 Some of the other articles etc we mention: The amazing 2040 movie by Damon Gameau - find out more here: https://whatsyour2040.com/ Revisionist History - Malcolm Gladwell https://www.pushkin.fm/episode/the-satire-paradox/ Don't Look Up reviews: Reviews: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/27/look-away-why-star-studded-comet-satire-dont-look-up-is-a-disaster https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2022/01/dont-look-up-satire/621256/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/17/why-dont-look-up-should-win-the-best-picture-oscar
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Oh! The Places You'll Go + Beginnings And Endings
Apr 3, 202200:42:30Tap to summarizeNic & Dr Rach talk about one of their all-time favourite books - Oh! The Places You'll Go by Dr Seuss. It's all about beginnings and endings and knowing that you have everything you need to get through it all. To buy this wonderful book, we highly recommend Where The WIld Things Are children's bookshop in West End, Brisbane (or support any local bookshop!) We also touch on subjects we've spoken about on the pod before. You can listen to those episodes with the links below. - [ ] Royal tour of the Caribbean (S2.E.5 Baby Sussex + Newborn Daze) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/370378.mp3 - [ ] Will Smith Oscars Slap (S.1.E.6 Red Table Talk + Realities of Marriage) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/308180.mp3 - [ ] New season of Bridgerton, binge now! (S.4.E.5 Bridgerton + Consent Is Sexy) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3
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Contagion + Impacts Of The Pandemic
Mar 27, 202200:46:24Tap to summarizeDr Rach (having done her homework) takes Nic through the 2011 movie, Contagion - which of course leads to talking about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk isolation, languishing, NOT the 'new' normal and lots more. You'll find links to the things we reference on our Facebook page - Pop the Kettle On - It's Always Tea Time. Be sure to rate and review the pod, it helps others find us!
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Grace, Brit + Female Solidarity
Mar 6, 202200:39:02Tap to summarizeCW: This episode discusses sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Dr Rach & Nic discuss the brilliant Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, their experiences and the strength and courage that female solidarity gives us all. Recorded during the Queensland floods, this is a raw and real one folks. We continue to be in awe of victim-survivors everywhere. We see you.
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Encanto + Family Dynamics
Feb 20, 202200:31:59Tap to summarizeDr Rach & Nic discuss the phenomenon that is Encanto! Lin-Manuel Miranda has done it again - ear worms aplenty - but with incredible insights on family dynamics, the immigrant experience and the challenge of being 'perfect'.
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