Listen to our weekly mental health podcast:
“A Little Help For Our Friends”
A podcast by KulaMind, hosted by Founder Dr. Kibby McMahon and Jacqueline Trumbull, created for anyone navigating the mental health or addiction struggles of others. Each episode dives into what’s really going on beneath the surface, why people struggle, how it impacts you, and what can actually help. We cover a range of topics like dealing with toxic relationships, narcissism, boundaries, family dynamics and more, always with warmth, honesty, and expert insight.
Episodes
Ep. 149- Love Island USA Analysis Part 1: Untangling Reality TV Relationship Dynamics
Ever wondered what reality TV can teach us about psychology? In this episode, we put our mental health expertise to "work" analyzing the relationship dynamics on the first 17 episodes of Season 7 of "Love Island USA," revealing fascinating patterns that mirror what therapists see in couples therapy every day.
The villa becomes our laboratory as we dissect the pursue-withdraw dynamic playing out between contestants like Ace and Amaya. Watch as we unpack how Ace masterfully maintains emotional distance while keeping women interested. His approach to "boundaries" offers a compelling case study in how this psychological concept can sometimes be misused in relationships.
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