In this episode, Sarah and Trevor discuss Trevor's tendency to watch the first season of shows but struggle to continue watching subsequent seasons. They explore the possible therapeutic reasons behind this behavior, including ADHD, anxiety, and the comfort of nostalgia. They also discuss the impact of the abundance of streaming services and media on our attention spans. The conversation then shifts to a discussion of the movie Inside Out and its portrayal of emotions and the importance of emotional intelligence. Sarah emphasizes the need to teach emotional intelligence and boundaries to children from a young age.

Takeaways

• Watching the first season of shows but struggling to continue watching subsequent seasons can be influenced by factors such as ADHD, anxiety, and the comfort of nostalgia.
• The abundance of streaming services and media can contribute to shorter attention spans and a constant need for dopamine boosts.
• Emotional intelligence is not innate and needs to be taught from a young age. The movie Inside Out provides a helpful tool for discussing emotions and emotional intelligence with children.
• Boundaries are important and should be taught to children early on to prevent issues with emotional regulation in adulthood.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

00:18 The Phenomenon of Starting TV Shows But Not Finishing Them

02:21 The Influence of ADHD, Anxiety, and Media Options

06:08 Prioritizing Self-Care and Finding Balance

08:27 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and Inside Out

12:58 Teaching Emotional Intelligence from a Young Age

Keywords

TV shows, seasons, ADHD, anxiety, nostalgia, streaming services, media, attention span, Inside Out, emotions, emotional intelligence, boundaries