Once Upon a Session
Once Upon a Session is a podcast where two therapists bring their love for books, storytelling, and emotional insight together. Each session explores a theme — attachment, grief, love, trauma, healing — through the lens of fictional characters and real-life growth. It’s cozy, funny, heartfelt, and deeply human.
Once Upon a Session
Latest Episodes
Session 12: Best Friends
Some friendships feel bigger than the story itself.In this episode of Once Upon a Session, we explore the psychology behind deep friendship, loyalty, and the people who become part of our identity through connection.From Ron and H...
Session 11: Mommy Issues
Why do maternal relationships shape us so deeply—and why are they so hard to untangle?In this episode of Once Upon a Session, we break down the psychology behind “mommy issues”—the ways early maternal dynamics influence identity...
Why We Love Star Wars: The Psychology Behind the Obsession
In this special episode of Once Upon a Session, Vanessa and Nareesa break down the emotional and psychological layers behind some of the most iconic characters in Star Wars. From complicated parent-child dynamics to identity, ...
Session 10: Sidekicks in the Spotlight
Why do side characters so often become the ones we love most?This week on Once Upon a Session, Vanessa and Nareesa explore the psychology behind fan-favorite supporting characters and why the people in the background sometimes leave the ...
Session 9: Forbidden Love
Some love stories are easy to root for. Others… make you pause.In this episode of Once Upon a Session, Vanessa and Nareesa explore the psychology behind forbidden love — the pull toward relationships that exist between desire and consequ...