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Intersectional Psychology

Aurora Brown, Registered Counsellor
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Patriarchy
Gender-Based Violence
South Africa
African Feminism
Inside Out (2015)
Decolonising Mental Health
Transgender Health Care
Anglo-American Feminism
Hegemonic Masculinity
Economic Empowerment
Religion
Disability
Democracy
Climate Justice
Global Migrant Crisis
Gender
Justice
Intersectional Psychology
Cape Town

The podcast that explores psychology’s role in promoting social justice. Because everyone deserves to live with their optimal mental health. Content includes up-to-date peer-reviewed research, interviews with experts and people with lived experience, and a monthly guided mindfulness/relaxation session. Bonus content available weekly on Patreon.We are committed to the Cite Black Women praxis.

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Is the fastest way to get over someone really to get under someone else? 

Can a relationship ever be successful if one or both of the people in it feel like one of them is settling for the other? 

And when will “bonker balls” be added to the DSM?

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How is Rebecca ever going to rekindle her romance with Josh, now that Valencia has warned her to stay away from them both? 

Will we ever learn more about Rebecca’s childhood and the obvious trauma she’s experienced? 

And is this burgeoning relation... more

Can Rebecca freely admit that she moved to West Covina for Josh, now that Paula has discovered her secret? 

What is Paula's damage, that she is encouraging Rebecca to pursue Josh? 

What type of codependent relationship will develop between these wo... more

Aurora Brown is joined by Registered Counsellor and Student Clinical Psychologist HuiMei "Lulu" Lu and award-winning actor, singer, director, and vocal coach Richard White to kick off We're All So Broken Inside -- a deep dive into the portrayal of me... more

Is economic empowerment really the fastest route to gender equality — or have we reduced liberation to a market strategy? 

In this episode of Intersectional Psychology, we unpack one of the biggest debates in gender and development: whether increasi... more

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Why do some athletes get celebrated for their natural advantages — while others are treated as problems to be solved?

In this episode, we explore the case of Caster Semenya to unpack how gender, race, and power shape who is allowed to belong in spor... more

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In this episode of Intersectional Psychology, we explore how religion shapes our understanding of justice in South Africa, particularly in relation to gender. From early moral teachings about "right" and "wrong", to the ways religious doctrine influe... more

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Content Note: This episode discusses gender-based violence and femicide. Please take care of yourself while listening.

Gender-based violence is often described as a crisis. But what if it’s also a system?

In this episode of Intersectional Psycholog... more

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Rekha Kangokar
Counseling Psychologist
Independent practice / Counseling Psychology
Episode: IPCXG0102 Psychology in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E02 "Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool!"
Cailen Jonker
Student Clinical Psychologist
Independent practice / Training clinician
Episode: IPCXG0102 Psychology in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E02 "Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool!"
HuiMei Lu
Registered counselor and trainee clinical psychologist
HPC SA / Cape Town
Episode: IPCXG0101 Psychology & mental health in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E01 "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!"
Richard White
Award-winning singer, actor and director; vocal coach
Stage and Screen / Vancouver, Canada
Episode: IPCXG0101 Psychology & mental health in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E01 "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!"
Marlize Labuschagne
Educational Psychologist
Private practice / Neurodiversity Hive
Episode: IPIS004 Inside Out (2015): Keeping Riley happy all day long? (w/ Marlize Labuschagne & Altay Turan)
Altay Turan
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Private practice
Episode: IPIS004 Inside Out (2015): Keeping Riley happy all day long? (w/ Marlize Labuschagne & Altay Turan)

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Aurora Brown
Host of Intersectional Psychology

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IP02 Best of Decolonising Mental Health (Season 2) 2025
Q: What are some of the trauma-informed approaches to self-care for listeners?
Listeners should view mental health as a long-term practice, build a reliable support system, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and seek professional help when needed, all while fostering self-compassion and resilience.
IP02 Best of Decolonising Mental Health (Season 2) 2025
Q: How can social practice enhance the principles of psychology?
By embedding community engagement, cultural awareness, and systemic change into therapy, practitioners contextualize mental health within social determinants and collaborate with grassroots groups to co-create solutions that are culturally resonant and accessible.
IPCXG0102 Psychology in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend S01E02 "Josh's Girlfriend Is Really Cool!"
Q: How does the episode navigate the line between satire and problematic stereotyping, particularly around gender and culture?
The guests discuss the show's self-awareness, the explicit critique in the theme song, and moments where the satire seems to miss opportunities to challenge racism and sexism, emphasizing that impact should guide judgment even if intent is satirical.

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Thoughtful conversations at the intersection of psychology, social justice, and lived experience. The show regularly analyzes mental health representation, gender and race dynamics, and culturally informed approaches to therapy and research, often through a critical, Afrocentric or global South lens. Episodes frequently feature clinicians, researchers, educators, and practitioners who bring both scholarly insight and practical implications for policy, practice, and everyday life. A notable strength is building bridges between academic psychology and real-world impact, with consistent attention to ethics, representation, and accessible mental health dialogue. This mix makes it appealing to listeners in clinical, academic, and advocacy spaces... more

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