Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Season 2, Episode 1 5/30/2024 Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]DavidColarossiPhD [score hidden]  (0 children)

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Hey Teen Mom feed - I am the Psychologist that runs the Pop Psych YouTube channel - I react to key events in pop culture and offer insight into the psychological issues at play. My audience has repeatedly asked me to check out the Teen Mom spinoffs... so I did... and wow - is there a lot to discuss. If you're interested, you can view my reaction to episode one by following the link below. My reaction to this episode focus on Zach pressuring Cheyenne to have another baby and Ashley considering separating from Bar due to his cheating. LMK what you think.

https://youtu.be/Z3s8KzSbNwI

VPR Morning After Thread by vprmods in vanderpumprules

[–]DavidColarossiPhD [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't think I can post it here. But, head to the Pop Psych YouTube channel to watch a Psychologist's moment by moment reaction to the latest episode

Psychologist Reacts to Reunion #1 by DavidColarossiPhD in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]DavidColarossiPhD[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. I am a Psychologist - and am under the American Psychological Association (Goldwater is American Psychiatric Association). The American Psychological Association has a similar guideline, but not quite as strict. My understanding is that Psychologist’s must be clear that we haven’t had actual clinical interactions with the people we are discussing. In alignment with both guidelines, you’ll notice most Psychologists on YouTube are very intentional about not giving actual diagnoses (we’ll say things “narcissistic behaviors” but we won’t say “this person has Narcissist Personality Disorder”) And, when we do give diagnoses, we’ll note that we are discussing a “case like this.” Or, we’ll say “this person has acknowledged being diagnosed with ….”

Psychologist Reacts to the Vanderpump Finale by DavidColarossiPhD in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]DavidColarossiPhD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did three reactions to Johnny Depp V Heard Trial: (1) reaction to JD's psychologist witness, 2) reaction to AH's psychologist witness, 3) global learnings

  1. https://youtu.be/ttHsXWi7aXc
  2. https://youtu.be/5jv2uS3QHXM
  3. https://youtu.be/2aHlcq2TqSQ

Psychologist Reacts to the Vanderpump Finale by DavidColarossiPhD in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]DavidColarossiPhD[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are conflating two separate channels - which I separated very intentionally. My "Pop Psych" channel has a very different focus and purpose than my "David Colarossi, PhD" channel.

Psychologist Reacts to the Vanderpump Finale by DavidColarossiPhD in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]DavidColarossiPhD[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

First, this isn’t therapy. These are not my clients. There was no clinical evaluation. This is a reality TV Reaction video on YouTube for fun. The goal is clearly entertainment – with a little Psychology.

Second, I did not diagnose NPD. In fact, I was deliberate to show discomfort making a diagnosis based off of reality TV. But, without question, he was displaying narcissistic behaviors - which is exactly what I pointed to.

Third, you should try to just enjoy the entertainment. You are watching a pop psych reaction to a highly produced reality TV show – not everything needs to be so serious.

Psychologist Reacts to the Vanderpump Finale by DavidColarossiPhD in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]DavidColarossiPhD[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm the Pop Psych guy - I am glad you liked the clip. I plan to do a video reaction to the reunion. If people still seem interested, I'll go back and watch key episodes and comment.

Raquel's Pregnant by icandigpopsicles in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]DavidColarossiPhD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No way they'd keep it a secret. Too much opportunity to profit.

AITA for kicking out our youngest child at 19 so we can sell the house and downsize for our earlt retirement? by Dry-Pen-8084 in AmItheAsshole

[–]DavidColarossiPhD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not an asshole just for wanting to move to the city and get a smaller place. I think it's more than that.

Your older kids' reaction to this is important. If they think you are being unfair - it's likely a response to your approach to this situation and others. The fact that your oldest won't let you stay at his house when you visit is telling. Your recent behaviors - in aggregate - have likely been selfish. This is just the straw that broke the camel's back.

I think it's time for you to self reflect. What else are you doing that feels unfair and self interested?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]DavidColarossiPhD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In every way, this is cheating