Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

Latest Episodes:

I Have a Taboo Crush May 21, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who has an intense crush on her professor, and another who’s devastated after being laid off. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they’re joined by Gretchen Rubin, who wants some twist endings!

Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen

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Despite Our Best Precautions, We Contracted Covid May 14, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who recently contracted Covid, and another who wants to be an outstanding stepmother of the bride. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener whose movie club recently watched and loved 9 to 5.

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Every Guy Breaks Things Off After a Few Dates May 07, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s struggling to find love, and another who can’t stop procrastinating. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a couple who loved Ted Lasso.

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Is It Wrong to Put My Parents’ Needs Above My Own? Apr 30, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who needs a dose of motivation, and another whose friends are looking down on her decision to be a caretaker for her parents. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who needs a movie or TV show to introduce her to new music. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! iwi makes the best Omega-3 supplements out there with algae. iwi’s proprietary form of algae leads to the world’s highest absorption of any source of Omega-3! For a limited time you can save 30% on your first purchase by going to iwiLife.dot.com/movie and using promo code movie at checkout Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code movie90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Care/of is a wellness brand that helps support you with ongoing guidance and nutrients tailored to your specific needs. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf dot com and enter code movietherapy50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I Feel Washed Up at Twenty Three Apr 23, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s horrible college experience has made them feel like a failure, and another who wants some LGBTQ movies that don’t end in tragedy. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who felt let down by Godzilla Vs. Kong. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! iwi makes the best Omega-3 supplements out there with algae. iwi’s proprietary form of algae leads to the world’s highest absorption of any source of Omega-3! For a limited time you can save 30% on your first purchase by going to iwiLife.dot.com/movie and using promo code movie at checkout Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code movie90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Care/of is a wellness brand that helps support you with ongoing guidance and nutrients tailored to your specific needs. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf dot com and enter code movietherapy50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Follow-Up Episode Apr 16, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen check in with three listeners who’ve written in over the first year of the show: “Emily,” who didn’t need no man; Roy, who was suffering from empty nest syndrome; and Caroline (plus her daughter Madeleine and cat Melody!), who was looking for more female-led films for her Tiny Film Society. Each of the follow-up guests will also ask “What Should I Watch Next?” Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! iwi makes the best Omega-3 supplements out there with algae. iwi’s proprietary form of algae leads to the world’s highest absorption of any source of Omega-3! For a limited time you can save 30% on your first purchase by going to iwiLife.dot.com/movie and using promo code movie at checkout Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code movie90 to get $90 off including free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My Boyfriend Might Be Anti-Feminist Apr 09, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s suffering from house-buying remorse, and another who’s afraid her boyfriend might be a misogynist. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who loved the grandmother character in Minari. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code 90movie to get $90 off including free shipping. Care/of is a wellness brand that helps support you with ongoing guidance and nutrients tailored to your specific needs. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf dot com and enter code movietherapy50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My Ex Said He Didn’t Want Kids and Now Has One on the Way Apr 02, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise a listener whose ex said he didn’t want kids, and now has one on the way; as well as someone suffering from vaccine jealousy. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who recently loved Moxie on Netflix. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code 90movie to get $90 off including free shipping. Care/of is a wellness brand that helps support you with ongoing guidance and nutrients tailored to your specific needs. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf dot com and enter code movietherapy50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I’m Hurting Over My Fair-Weather Friends Mar 26, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s afraid of everything her new job promotion might bring, and another who’s realized that some of his friends are there for fair weather, but not storms. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who recently devoured WandaVision on Disney Plus. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code movie90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Care/of is a wellness brand that helps support you with ongoing guidance and nutrients tailored to your specific needs. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf dot com and enter code movietherapy50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I Want to Carve Out My Own Path Mar 19, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who wants to carve out her own path while her partner is deployed, and another whose friends have abandoned her since she became a parent. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who recently devoured Unorthodox on Netflix. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions to raferandkristen@gmail.com or by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com. You can also tweet us @raferguzman and @kristenmeinzer and join our Facebook Community at facebook.com/groups/raferandkristen Huge thanks to our sponsors! Acorn TV is a streaming service that’s rooted in British television, with a rich catalog of exclusive, award-winning series across genres including mysteries, dramas, comedies, and more. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code MOVIE. Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Go to GreenChef.com/90movie and use code movie90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Care/of is a wellness brand that helps support you with ongoing guidance and nutrients tailored to your specific needs. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf dot com and enter code movietherapy50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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