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Pop The Kettle On
Nicole Lessio & Dr Rachel Bushing
52 episodes
2 days ago
Join Nicole Lessio and Dr Rachel Bushing for a fortnightly laugh and a cuppa. Through the lens of pop culture, we find the thread of psychology-related topics, touching on themes such as real-life parenting, being a woman, mental well-being, and basically, ALL OF THE THINGS.
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Join Nicole Lessio and Dr Rachel Bushing for a fortnightly laugh and a cuppa. Through the lens of pop culture, we find the thread of psychology-related topics, touching on themes such as real-life parenting, being a woman, mental well-being, and basically, ALL OF THE THINGS.
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Pop The Kettle On
Introducing Bring Your Kid To Work - A new podcast by Nicole Lessio

In our very first episode, your favourite - Dr Rachel Bushing - clinical psychologist, business owner, mum of three, co-host of the Pop The Kettle On podcast and all-round good human - as well as her son, Kit, talk to Nic about jobs and what Rach does all day!


For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website - Bring Your Kid To Work



About The Guests:

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Dr. Rachel Bushing is a clinical psychologist and the CEO and founder of Pop Psychology, a psychology practice in Brisbane, Australia and it's new offshoot - Three Little Birds Perinatal Psychology. She is also the co-host of the podcast "Pop The Kettle On," where she discusses psychology through a pop culture lens. She is joined by her son, Kit, who aspires to be a soil scientist - slash - soccer player.

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**Summary:**

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Dr. Rachel Bushing, a clinical psychologist, and her son Kit discuss their respective careers and aspirations. Kit expresses his interest in becoming a soil scientist, while Rachel explains her role as a clinical psychologist and the importance of helping people with their feelings. They also touch on the idea of finding a job that brings happiness and the flexibility to explore different career paths throughout life.

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**Key Takeaways:**

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1. Kit aspires to be a soil scientist and is fascinated by different types of dirt and ores.

2. Rachel explains that as a clinical psychologist, she helps people with their feelings and provides support to individuals and families.

3. Rachel emphasises the importance of finding a job that brings happiness and fulfilment, rather than solely focusing on financial gain.

4. Both Rachel and Kit discuss the idea of exploring different career paths throughout life and the flexibility to pursue multiple interests.

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**Quotes:**

- "I think a good job makes good payment and good people." - Kit


- "The best job is up to you, and you have so many different talents." - Rachel

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2 years ago
30 minutes 28 seconds

Pop The Kettle On
Sex And The City + What It Taught Us
Dr Rach and very special guest, Rebecca Lindsay, talk about the phenomenon that is Sex and the City! They reminisce, they dive deep, they fan-girl just a little bit. Hear their hot takes as to why SATC meant so much to so many - and why it still endures today.
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3 years ago
46 minutes 57 seconds

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This Is 40 + Mid-Life Crises
Nic & Dr Rach talk mid-life through the lens of the 2012 Judd Apatow film, "This is 40" - the busyness, the sandwich, the raising kids.....the raising hell! Ha. Plus - Dr Rach explains Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development, how it all applies to life transitions and why 'crises' aren't always a bad thing. You can read more of Erik Erickson's theory here: https://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html?fbclid=IwAR3TXWuMUoBjVAnLMtGupTNhJ_3mextYCl_KrT3hdX4Jr5HgH7qupCLIta8 A review of This is 40 here: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/feb/14/this-is-40-review And Apatow and Mann talk about it here: https://www.indiewire.com/2012/12/judd-apatow-calls-this-is-40-a-coded-conversation-about-his-life-6-things-learned-about-the-knocked-up-spinoff-103052/
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3 years ago
53 minutes 5 seconds

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It's Britney B*tch + Celebrity Obsession
Nic & Dr Rach talk all about Britney Spears - the conservatorship, the Free Britney movement that ended it, and the ways in which our obsession with celebrity helped create the challenges Britney faced. You don't want to miss this one!
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3 years ago
42 minutes 23 seconds

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Any Ordinary Day + Post-Traumatic Growth
In this episode, Nic & Dr Rach talk about Leigh Sales' book, Any Ordinary Day, in which Leigh outlines lots of regular, ordinary days that turned out anything but ordinary. Dr Rach tells us about what trauma is and how people can move through it, and even grow from it. A chat not to be missed!
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3 years ago
37 minutes 17 seconds

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Don't Look Up + Action is Empowering
This episode is all about 'Don't Look Up' - the star-studded Adam McKay film that is the second most watched movie on Netflix of all time. Nic & Dr Rach talk about the purpose and promise of satire, the importance of looking, and how action is empowering. No ostriches allowed! We also give mention to some of our earlier episodes. You can hear them in the links below. Hear our original thoughts on Bridgerton in the Season 4, Episode 5 pod here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3 We talk about our 'best friend' Hannah Gadsby in Season 1, Episode 6 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/304795.mp3 Get some Ali Wong action in Season 2 Episode 9 here: https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/393639.mp3 Some of the other articles etc we mention: The amazing 2040 movie by Damon Gameau - find out more here: https://whatsyour2040.com/ Revisionist History - Malcolm Gladwell https://www.pushkin.fm/episode/the-satire-paradox/ Don't Look Up reviews: Reviews: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/27/look-away-why-star-studded-comet-satire-dont-look-up-is-a-disaster https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2022/01/dont-look-up-satire/621256/ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/17/why-dont-look-up-should-win-the-best-picture-oscar
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3 years ago
46 minutes 27 seconds

Pop The Kettle On
Oh! The Places You'll Go + Beginnings And Endings
Nic & Dr Rach talk about one of their all-time favourite books - Oh! The Places You'll Go by Dr Seuss. It's all about beginnings and endings and knowing that you have everything you need to get through it all. To buy this wonderful book, we highly recommend Where The WIld Things Are children's bookshop in West End, Brisbane (or support any local bookshop!) We also touch on subjects we've spoken about on the pod before. You can listen to those episodes with the links below. - [ ] Royal tour of the Caribbean (S2.E.5 Baby Sussex + Newborn Daze) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/370378.mp3 - [ ] Will Smith Oscars Slap (S.1.E.6 Red Table Talk + Realities of Marriage) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/308180.mp3 - [ ] New season of Bridgerton, binge now! (S.4.E.5 Bridgerton + Consent Is Sexy) https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/4299/episode/782707.mp3
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3 years ago
42 minutes 30 seconds

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Contagion + Impacts Of The Pandemic
Dr Rach (having done her homework) takes Nic through the 2011 movie, Contagion - which of course leads to talking about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk isolation, languishing, NOT the 'new' normal and lots more. You'll find links to the things we reference on our Facebook page - Pop the Kettle On - It's Always Tea Time. Be sure to rate and review the pod, it helps others find us!
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3 years ago
46 minutes 24 seconds

Pop The Kettle On
Grace, Brit + Female Solidarity
CW: This episode discusses sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Dr Rach & Nic discuss the brilliant Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, their experiences and the strength and courage that female solidarity gives us all. Recorded during the Queensland floods, this is a raw and real one folks. We continue to be in awe of victim-survivors everywhere. We see you.
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3 years ago
39 minutes 2 seconds

Pop The Kettle On
Encanto + Family Dynamics
Dr Rach & Nic discuss the phenomenon that is Encanto! Lin-Manuel Miranda has done it again - ear worms aplenty - but with incredible insights on family dynamics, the immigrant experience and the challenge of being 'perfect'.
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3 years ago
31 minutes 59 seconds

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Ted Lasso + Kindness Is Cool
We're swapping one Bushing for another in this season 4 finale episode! Ben joins Nic to talk about the phenomenon that is Ted Lasso. We talk kindness, leadership and ponder why psychologists on screen are not representative of psychologists!
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4 years ago
38 minutes 48 seconds

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Annie's Miss Hannigan + Motherhood Burnout
Feeling a little burnt out? Stressed by ALL OF THE THINGS. Well, we're here to tell you, you're not alone. Whether it's workplace or motherhood or COVID, burnout can get us all. Listen to Nic & Dr Rach talk about the signs to look out for and what you can do to help alleviate the effects.
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4 years ago
41 minutes 38 seconds

Pop The Kettle On
Moxie + Maintaining The Feminist Rage
CN: We talk about sexual assault and consent in this episode. Spoiler Alert: We talk about Netflix's Moxie and will give things away :) This episode, Dr Rach & Nic are mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore! Ha! We're talking maintaining and harvesting the feminist rage that is bubbly and percolating at the moment. We look at activism through the pop lens of Amy Poehler's Netflix movie, Moxie, and we get ALL the way on our soap boxes.
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4 years ago
39 minutes 50 seconds

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BONUS: Diary Of A Burnt Out Mum
HOLY GUACAMOLE! Dr Rach is dropping serious truth bombs this week in her special solo minisode. She's talking parental burn out, confessing some hard stuff and telling it like it is. It's like the anti-instagram-influencer version of parenthood - ie. REAL LIFE. Don't miss this exploration of what it means for Rach to be a mum in this bananas, topsy-turvy world right now. We'll be back to our duo next time - because there's SO much to talk about. Remember to rate and subscribe - and share us with your friends. Mums everywhere need to hear this!
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4 years ago
12 minutes 41 seconds

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Finding Nemo + Befriending Anxiety
We're talking Finding Nemo in this episode. Are we holding on tight like Marlin and causing our kids to break free? We talk about kids and sleep and anxiety and what it takes to be a courageous parent (hint: it's not bungee jumping!)
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4 years ago
33 minutes 26 seconds

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Soul + The Meaning Of Life
Have you seen Pixar's Soul? Dr Rach & Nic talk all about it in this episode that explores the great beyond, the great before and other existential crises. Dr Rach explains some therapeutic techniques and Nic details her 'word for the year' and why we need to find some happiness in the now. You can find Pixar's 'Soul' on Disney+. The podcast we mention (and highly recommend) in this episode is 'Strong Songs' by Kirk Hamilton and you can find it wherever you find your pods. (Nic highly recommends the 'Africa' episode!) For help with meditating, you can listen to the 'Ten Percent Happier' podcast.
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4 years ago
37 minutes 1 second

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BONUS: Sleep Thieves
We haven't managed to get together this fortnight so Nic is going solo. Eek! Do you have trouble falling asleep? Have you had trouble since you were a kid? Well, we're talking small humans and their sleep anxiety and Nic's plan to get Small Two falling asleep on his own. Wish us luck!
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4 years ago
14 minutes 53 seconds

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Bridgerton + Consent Is Sexy
CW: Discussion of non-consensual sex acts. This episode is NSFK, so please listen without little ears around. Also - major spoilers for the phenomenon that is Netflix's Bridgerton. Dr Rach & Nic talk about Bridgerton, how consent (and THE DUKE) is sexy, and why everyone really needs a thorough and sex-positive sex education. If you haven't seen Bridgerton, go binge it on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/browse For a deep dive into Bridgerton you can read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgerton or this: https://bit.ly/3cagouv The case for good sex ed here: https://ab.co/399CRWO #bridgerton #netflix #theduke
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4 years ago
41 minutes 53 seconds

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Bob Ross + Slowing Down
Dr Rach & Nic talk about how they've slowed down (or not!) during this pandemic, the slow down assistant that is Bob Ross and his Joy of Painting and get more acquainted with the phenomenon of ASMR. For more info on Bob Ross see The Joy of Painting YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcnsr1R5Ge_fbTu5ajt8DQ For info on the Ten Percent Happier podcast and Dan Harris, visit: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast For more info on "Happier with Gretchen Rubin" podcast, see: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/ Want to know about ASMR? Check this out: https://bit.ly/3hYdeuB We mention 'Dax' - and that's about Dax Shepherd's podcast, Armchair Expert: https://armchairexpertpod.com/ To watch Ted Lasso, go here: https://apple.co/2MJ6ZiR
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4 years ago
40 minutes 50 seconds

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Elf + Fantastical Lies
It's here! The Christmas episode. Join Dr Rach and Nic as they talk all things Christmas - traditions, magic, Elf the movie, and not popping the Christmas mythology bubble. This pod walks the Christmas tightrope - but yes, is completely safe for little ears.
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4 years ago
33 minutes 43 seconds

Pop The Kettle On
Join Nicole Lessio and Dr Rachel Bushing for a fortnightly laugh and a cuppa. Through the lens of pop culture, we find the thread of psychology-related topics, touching on themes such as real-life parenting, being a woman, mental well-being, and basically, ALL OF THE THINGS.