Freudian Scripts

Freudian Scripts


In Session with “Ted Lasso”

March 03, 2022

Grab your biscuits and join Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran as they travel across the pond and put Ted Lasso on the couch!   Dr. Sam & Dr. Fran introduce and discuss another new (to the pod) type of psychology — sports psychology. What exactly do sports psychologists do? Can they cure the yips? And can Dr. Sharon help AFC Richmond have a winning season and get promoted? We examine all of that and even briefly move beyond Richmond to discuss real-life examples of athletes working with sports psychologists.  Perhaps most importantly, we dive into Ted’s therapy with Dr. Sharon. Can Dr. Sharon help decrease Ted’s panic symptoms? The doctors also analyze what they think could be going on with Ted as we learn more about him and his childhood. We also delve into why Ted may be hesitant about therapy and his unexpected avoidance when it comes to certain emotions. Can any psychologist fix Nate’s problems? Unlikely, but as Ted once said there is nothing worse than being sad and alone. Listen to this week’s session so you don’t have to face those negative feelings alone.