Ever wonder if your favourite TV heroines need therapy? Spoiler alert: they do. "Never Psychoanalyze Your Heroes" is the podcast where leading ladies get the therapy they never knew they needed. From people pleasers to perfectionists, we take a deep dive into the women we love—and their fictional struggles—one complexity at a time. Grab your popcorn and settle in as we explore the hidden layers of these iconic characters through a therapist’s lens.
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Ever wonder if your favourite TV heroines need therapy? Spoiler alert: they do. "Never Psychoanalyze Your Heroes" is the podcast where leading ladies get the therapy they never knew they needed. From people pleasers to perfectionists, we take a deep dive into the women we love—and their fictional struggles—one complexity at a time. Grab your popcorn and settle in as we explore the hidden layers of these iconic characters through a therapist’s lens.
In this episode, host Andrea—psychotherapist, recovering perfectionist, and pop culture enthusiast—uncovers the layers of Hermione Granger, the overachieving hero of the Harry Potter series.
Hermione embodies Andrea’s overachiever personas in her relentless pursuit of excellence:
- The Overscheduler–She’s juggling spells, school, and saving the wizarding world.- The Overworker–Her self-worth is deeply tied to academic success.- The Overthinker–She’s always anticipating every scenario—until anxiety catches up.- The Overdoer–Taking on more than she should, often at her own expense.
Andrea unpacks Hermione’s journey from being top of the class to breaking down under pressure, illustrating the hidden costs of brilliance. This episode offers reflections on how high-achievers (and perfectionists) like Hermione often struggle with self-compassion and balance.
Whether you grew up with Hermione or are just meeting her through this podcast, you’ll find humor, insight, and a deeper understanding of the ambitious people around you—and maybe even yourself.
To download the Overachiever Quiz & Guide and find out what kind of overachiever type YOU might be, head on over to: https://unhustlers.club/overachiever
Never Psychoanalyze Your Heroes
Ever wonder if your favourite TV heroines need therapy? Spoiler alert: they do. "Never Psychoanalyze Your Heroes" is the podcast where leading ladies get the therapy they never knew they needed. From people pleasers to perfectionists, we take a deep dive into the women we love—and their fictional struggles—one complexity at a time. Grab your popcorn and settle in as we explore the hidden layers of these iconic characters through a therapist’s lens.
