TheraSwifts
Two therapists explore how Taylor Swift’s music helps us heal.
Episodes
35 episodes
PsychoanalySwift: My Barren Land, I am Ash from Your Fire
Back in January, while she was still displaced from the LA wildfires, Meredith told us “some things you just can’t speak about.”Two months later, she’s found the words and she’s back with another psychoanalySwift brief. Meredith sh...
Some Things You Just Can't Speak About (LA's Version)
Meredith and Lauren process the utter devastation of the LA fires, how the song 'Epiphany' is helping Meredith through her grief, and ways Swifties can support those impacted by the fires.Episode show notes:
Sister Chat: Season 1 Finale, What's Coming Next, and New Year Reflections
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye....to season 1 of TheraSwifts! We'll be on a brief hiatus while working on a super exciting new project (we promise to share more details as soon as possible!!). Listen through the episode for an Easter egg from Meredi...
Peace (Chelsea's Version)
Thank you, Chelsea, for sharing your *gorgeous* Swiftie story with us. We loved every minute of it and we cannot wait to read your book. Follow Chelsea on Instagram at @chelseaimklong!
The End of an Era: Lauren on Grieving The Era's Tour
Lauren, a therapist who specializes in grief, talks us through her recommendations for grieving the end of The Era's Tour. If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to
The Tortured Poet's Department (Monique's Version)
If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free to submit your Dear TheraSwifts question via this anonymous Google form.<...
Fearless (Olivia's Version)
TW: This episode includes discussions of bullying, child abuse and neglect.Welcome back to another episode, TheraSwifties! We're honored today to share Olivia's version. She is Fearless and fierce and we could not love her more....
All Too Well (Bailey's Version)
Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion about suicidal ideation and depression. Please listen with care.Meet Bailey, a gorgeous Swiftie who shares her mental health journey and how Taylor Swift's music has impacted he...
Taylor Swift-Inspired Make-Up (Jessie's Version)
We're so excited to introduce you all to Jessie, an incredibly talented Swiftie and make-up artist in Miami, Florida (!!!). Jessie shares how The Era's Tour helped get her out of a creative slump. Lauren and Jessie also fangirl out together for...
Dear TheraSwifts: Making Friends and Setting Boundaries
In our new Dear TheraSwifts episode, Lauren answers listener questions about making friends in adulthood and setting boundaries with loved ones. If you would like to submit a question for Meredith and Lauren to answer on the podcast, feel free ...
PsychoanalySwift: Old Habits Die Screaming
In this week's episode, Meredith explores the psychoanalytic concept of repetition compulsion and how it shows up in Taylor's music. Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews!...
Taylor Swift Studies with Dr. Emily January
We're going back to school, TheraSwifties!! We are so thrilled to have Dr. Emily January, a professor at Weber State University and creator of Weber's Taylor Swift Studies course, on the pod. Dr. Weber tells us how she developed the course, how...
Dear TheraSwifts: Ending Therapy and 'Care Without Control'
Meredith answers listener questions about how to know when you're ready to end therapy and how to support a loved one who is struggling (without controlling them) in the pod's first Dear TheraSwifts episode. If you would like to submit ...
New Year's Day (Jenn's Version)
In today's episode, Lauren recaps all the big recent Swiftie news (Harris endorsement!!!, Trump and Elon tweets, Swifties for Kamala fundraising success). We also interview a truly lovely Swiftie, Jenn, about the role Taylor has played in her p...
Mine (Nicole's Version)
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and generations trauma, so please listen with care if those are sensitive topics for you. Welcome back from our brief hiatus, TheraSwifties! Today's interv...
Taylor Swift as Poet (Summer's Version)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take one of those Taylor Swift college classes? Our new friend Summer took "Taylor Swift Studies" at Weber State University last spring and she came on the pod to tell us all about it.Show...
Stay Beautiful (Jenny's Version)
In this week's episode, Meredith and Lauren process the terrorist threats that forced the cancellation of Taylor's Eras Tour shows in Vienna. We also get to talk to an absolutely delightful mega Swiftie who has had some unbelievably cool Taylor...
PsychoanalySwift: The Power of Clean Pain
In this week's PsychoanalySwift brief, Meredith breaks down the difference between two types of pain — clean pain and dirty pain.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts? We're accepting submissions for interviews! Swi...
Sister Chat: Swifties for Kamala, Saying Goodbye to The Eras Tour, and Pod Updates
In this week's episode, Meredith and Lauren chat 1:1 about how Swifties are galvanizing for Kamala Harris, the sad but important reality that The Eras Tour will be ending, and a sneak peek at what's to come on the pod.We also introduce ...
Narcissism or Altruisim? Exploring Taylor Swift and Her Fandom with Thais Sky
In this episode of TheraSwifts, we delve into the psychological aspects of the Taylor Swift phenomenon with special guest, Thais Sky. Thais, a psychotherapist, writer, and host of the podcast 'Reclaim,' brings a fresh perspective to the discuss...
Evermore (Nicole's Version)
We're so grateful to OG Swiftie Nicole for sharing her beautiful story about how Taylor Swift's "Evermore" and "Bigger Than the Whole Sky" helped her process the death of her son, Miles.Episode resources:
You're On Your Own Kid: Essential Aloneness
Welcome back to Meredith's PsychoanalySwift series. In her newest mini episode, Meredith explores the importance of being alone and how Taylor Swift's song "You're On Your Own Kid" celebrates the beauty of solitude. Want to be featu...
The Manuscript (Jackie's Version)
TheraSwifties, meet Jackie. She shares her beautiful story of how Taylor’s music has helped her overcome grief, trauma, disordered eating, suicidal ideation and intense cyber bullying. Thank you, Jackie, for sharing your story with such tendern...
Long Live (Cristina's Version)
TheraSwifties, grab your box of tissues, because this episode is going to bring you to tears in the very best way. We're so grateful to Cristina for sharing her story of meeting Taylor through Make-A-Wish when she was going through cancer treat...
PsychoanalySwift: The Sanity of Female Rage
Welcome back to Meredith's weekly PsychoanalySwift brief! This week, she explores the critical role anger plays in women's lives and the importance of honoring this core emotion.Want to be featured on a future episode of TheraSwifts...