Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen

Latest Episodes:

I’m A Workaholic Who’s Being Forced to Stop Working Mar 12, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise a recovering workaholic who’s been forced to stop working and a couple in mourning that finds comfort in musicals. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who wants something a bit more justice-oriented than I Care A Lot. 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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When Meghan Met Harry: The Oprah Interview Mar 10, 2021

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an explosive and heartbreaking interview watched by millions of people around the world. James Barr and Kristen Meinzer, hosts of When Meghan Met Harry, reunite to dish on the ten most shocking moments and the aftermath on both sides of the pond. You can follow James on Twitter at @imjamesbarr You can follow Kristen on Twitter at @kristenmeinzer You can follow When Meghan Met Harry at @royalweddingpod And you can always listen to When Meghan Met Harry, the podcast that took superfans from engagement to the wedding day in Windsor, on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I'm Constantly Questioning My Decision To Become A Parent Mar 05, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s struggling to feel grateful, and another who’s constantly questioning her decision to become a mother. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who’s been on a heist movie kick ever since watching Logan Lucky. 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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My Boss is Holding Me Down Feb 26, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s not sure if she should pursue bigger professional dreams, and another who needs help bridging the gap between her world and her husband’s. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to help a listener who’s thirsty for stories about the rich and famous after watching Framing Britney Spears. 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'm Turning Into My Mother Feb 19, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who is taking on her mother’s worst tendencies, and another who wants to help her kids get a little wild. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they offer new viewing options to a listener who loved The Flight Attendant. 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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Is He Ever Going to Propose? Feb 12, 2021

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In this supersized Valentine’s Movie Therapy, Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s boyfriend’s mom is driving her nuts, another whose boyfriend is never going to propose, and a third whose boyfriend’s loyalty to his ex-girlfriend has her feeling uncomfortable. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they offer suggestions to a letter writer who wants more female characters without romantic entanglements, a la the characters in Like A Boss. 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’m In Love With My Roommate Feb 05, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s struggling to stay enthusiastic about her small business, and another who’s in love with his roommate. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they offer suggestions to a mother and daughter who enjoy costume dramas like When Calls The Heart, but couldn’t handle the sexiness of Bridgerton. Need some Movie Therapy of your own? Submit your questions by filling out the contact form at raferandkristen.com or by writing to to raferandkristen@gmail.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/movie80 and use code movie80 to get $80 off including free shipping. Magic Spoon is a cereal company that’s discovered a way to recreate your favorite childhood cereals with 0 sugar, 11 grams of protein, and only 3 net grams of carbs in each serving. Go to magicspoon dot com/movietherapy to grab a variety pack and be sure to use our promo code MOVIETHERAPY at checkout to get free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I’m Torn Between Romantic Love and Pet Love Jan 29, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who’s been more or less abandoned by her partner as he pursues his PhD, and another who loves dogs, but whose boyfriend is allergic to them. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they’re joined by Laura Vanderkam, host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast and the Before Breakfast podcast. 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! 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/movie80 and use code movie80 to get $80 off including free shipping. Magic Spoon is a cereal company that’s discovered a way to recreate your favorite childhood cereals with 0 sugar, 11 grams of protein, and only 3 net grams of carbs in each serving. Go to magicspoon dot com/movietherapy to grab a variety pack and be sure to use our promo code MOVIETHERAPY at checkout to get free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My Wife And I Keep Having the Same Fight Jan 22, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen advise one listener who keeps having the same fight over and over again with her wife, and another who’s tired of her life being up in the air. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to offer options to a listener who quickly binged all of Schitt’s Creek. 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 And quick favor! Our little indie show is something we pay for out of our own pockets. We've been fortunate to have a couple advertisers (yes!), but in order to get more, we need to learn a little more about you. So, please go to podsurvey.com/therapy and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed the quick survey, you can enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (Terms and Conditions apply). THANK YOU SO MUCH! Huge thanks to our sponsors! 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/movie80 and use code movie80 to get $80 off including free shipping. Magic Spoon is a cereal company that’s discovered a way to recreate your favorite childhood cereals with 0 sugar, 11 grams of protein, and only 3 net grams of carbs in each serving. Go to magicspoon dot com/movietherapy to grab a variety pack and be sure to use our promo code MOVIETHERAPY at checkout to get free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I’ve Been in Denial About My Sexual Orientation Jan 15, 2021

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Rafer and Kristen try to help a listener who misses going to museums. With the help of Daniel Lavery (aka Dear Prudence), they offer advice to a listener coming to terms about her sexuality. And for their What Should I Watch Next segment, they try to offer similar options to a listener who loved A Promising Young Woman. 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! 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/movie80 and use code movie80 to get $80 off including free shipping. Magic Spoon is a cereal company that’s discovered a way to recreate your favorite childhood cereals with 0 sugar, 11 grams of protein, and only 3 net grams of carbs in each serving. Go to magicspoon dot com/movietherapy to grab a variety pack and be sure to use our promo code MOVIETHERAPY at checkout to get free shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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