pop culture

Representations of mental health in pop culture; dissect and discuss popular psychology, mental illness stigmas, and media depictions.

What Being Special Does Not Mean
Written by a human, for humans, always. I have noticed something interesting in today's world... So many people are desperate to be seen as special.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM4 days ago in Psyche
What Most People Are Unwilling To Do That Causes Them To Regret Their Lives
Written by a human, for humans, always. Something that I have noticed about most people... Is that many people are willing to do many things to have success in their lives...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM9 days ago in Psyche
Where The Greatest Danger Comes From
Written by a human, for humans, always. Most people believe that they are aware of the greatest dangers to themselves. They think they understand who their enemies are.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM13 days ago in Psyche
Spiritual Questions: What Are the Akashic Records?
Spiritual Questions: What Are the Akashic Records? Have you ever wished you could open a book containing the story of your soul—not just from this lifetime, but from all the lifetimes you may have lived?
By Brenda Fluharty15 days ago in Psyche
Spiritual Questions: What Is Past Life Therapy?
Have you ever experienced a fear you couldn’t explain? Have you met someone for the first time and immediately felt an unusually strong connection—or an equally strong dislike? Perhaps you’ve wondered why certain patterns seem to repeat themselves throughout your life.
By Brenda Fluharty15 days ago in Psyche
NARCISSISTS FORCE YOU INTO ALIGNMENT WITH GOD
There is an ancient mystery: if God is everything, where does the darkness belong? In the beginning, there was darkness—and God said, Let there be light. The universe itself seems to speak in this language: light and shadow, death and renewal, creation and dissolution. Even the yin-yang carries the paradox: each contains a seed of the other.
By THE HONED CRONE15 days ago in Psyche
The Ecosystem Problem In Our Lives
Written by a human, for humans, always. There is a great value in learning to understand ourselves. Our identities (because we all hold multiple identities in different contexts).
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM24 days ago in Psyche
Innocence Is Not Immunity
There is a dangerous narrative woven deeply into our culture: if someone harmed you badly enough, you must have done something to deserve it.
By THE HONED CRONE26 days ago in Psyche
Margaux Hemingway was living your Instagram feed in '75. And it killed her.
Long before the curated life was old money, a Hemingway was dying inside of it. A ‘soft girl era’ is trending across Pinterest and Instagram, a minimal aesthetics filled with photos of your most simplest moments; a morning latte, a phony ‘candid’ photo, a psychology book intentionally placed on your sofa. Intimate aspects of life that were once kept private are now shared with the world. But this trend isn’t new. Before supermodels and their lavish lifestyles we see today, there was Margaux Hemingway—the striking ‘face’ of the ‘70s generation when it came to fashion and modeling. Her intimidating and mysterious aura captivated women globally. The media turned her into the muse you aspired to be.
By tatiana vitas27 days ago in Psyche
Disconnection And Death. Top Story - August 2026.
Written by a human, for humans, always. What does it mean to be human? It is a fascinating question that has been asked by all forms of people since at least the beginning of records we can find.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHMabout a month ago in Psyche
Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell
Please forgive me for this one. It is only a few days before our semester begins at the college where I teach. I have been in touch with our new coordinator, looked over my notes from having had the same group last year, and deliberately avoided going into the building. Our first meeting gave us the option to be online, and I was hoping I could continue with this particular conceit for the rest of the course. And on top of this, I have been told that I might possibly - just maybe - have two whole courses at the college to teach!
By Kendall Defoe about a month ago in Psyche
Chic toast and sacred water? We've lost it.
Aestheticizing food really isn't anything new. I'm sure plentry of people remember Tasty - those twenty second BuzzFeed videos that could pull just about anyone in. The perfectly styled plates, the bright colors, the food that just looked so fresh, I can't falt anyone for falling for it.
By caitodoesstuff2 months ago in Psyche