🎉 Surprise Bonus Episode: What Are We Really Reading?! 🦖📚

Surprise!! We just couldn't stay away from you all. In this delightfully silly (pro-tip-this was filmed after 2 drinks....) bonus episode of The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club, Brandi and Deanna take a break from their usual deep dive format and answer the question every book lover secretly waits for: “What else are you reading right now?”

Join us for a fun jump back into the vault of our first book Sunrise on the Reaping, and a nice little spiral with Deanna's unexpected (but very passionate) love proclamation of dinosaurs.

We also make a quick return to the world of Panem where we swap thoughts on favorite and least favorite characters. From love for fierce, scene-stealing Maysilee to strong feelings (*cough**cough* Drusilla); we think this is just a fun little bumper to get you through your day.

It’s cozy, candid, and full of the kind of bookish tangents that make you feel like you’re right there in our clubhouse🖤

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The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club is produced by Brandi Hawk, Ph.D. and Deanna Boys, M.A.

Photography-Lighting-Audio Mixer: Matthew Kadi

Original Animation-Sounds-Bartender/Mixologist: Lee Klemens

Original Music-Editing: Deanna Boys, M.A.

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We’re wrapping up Heir with one last episode -and this one goes straight into the feels. 💙 Join us (and returning guest Dr. Brandi Liles!) as we unpack the heartbreak, healing, and very real psychology behind Quil and Sufiyan’s journeys through loss and complicated grief.

From the chaos of the “Sea of Suffering” (obvi we have our themed cocktail 🍹) to the complexities of trauma, grief, and guilt. We explore what happens when loss isn’t just painful, it’s also just so complicated. We chat about avoidance, coping mechanisms, shame, sadness and loss. Also, how do love, memory, and connection help us move forward even when it hurts?

Come for the thoughtful insights, a few laughs (I mean-surprise-surprise we are talking about death again), a spilled drink (literally), and a powerful reminder: grief exists because love does, and feeling it might just be the bravest thing we can do.

✨ Come for the fantasy, stay for the psychology, and leave with a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.

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The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club is produced by Brandi Hawk, Ph.D. and Deanna Boys, M.A.

Photography-Lighting-Audio Mixer: Matthew Kadi

Original Animation-Sounds-Bartender/Mixologist: Lee Klemens

Original Music-Editing: Deanna Boys, M.A.

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In our latest episode of The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club, hosts Brandi Hawk and Deanna Boys are joined by fellow psychologist Dr. Brandi Liles to talk more about the rich and twisty world of Heir by Sabaa Tahir. With humor, honesty, and a fun themed cocktail (Blood Oath!), and our trio breaks down the psychology behind their favorite characters from the book.

We get real nerdy this time with our favorite-Sirsha-with her fierce attitude and guarded heart-we just love her. Her story is one of rejection and a ton of invalidation from her family and community.

Blending real-world clinical insight with fantasy storytelling, this episode breaks down concepts like emotional validation, shame, and behavioral change in a way that’s both relatable and thought-provoking. The hosts also share practical takeaways on how to navigate invalidating environments, build self-compassion, and find your people.

This episode is one that’s equal parts book club, therapy-adjacent reflection, and nerdy fun.

✨ Whether you’re here for the fantasy, the psychology, or the character drama, you’ll leave seeing both the story and yourself a little differently.

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The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club is produced by Brandi Hawk, Ph.D. and Deanna Boys, M.A.

Photography-Lighting-Audio Mixer: Matthew Kadi

Original Animation-Sounds-Bartender/Mixologist: Lee Klemens

Original Music-Editing: Deanna Boys, M.A.

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