Mind Over Media
Welcome to Mind Over Media, where we decode the psychology behind your favourite movies, TV shows, music, and pop culture moments. From deep-diving into complex characters to analyzing the lyrics that hit home, we explore the hidden psychological themes shaping the media we love. Whether it’s the mental struggles of iconic protagonists, the psychology of villains, or the deeper meaning behind a song’s lyrics, this is where entertainment meets the mind.

Snow White: Is She Safe or Silenced? Protection as Patriarchal Cage
This analysis of Snow White explores how the dwarfs' protection functions as control, revealing how the illusion of safety silences female agency. Is Snow White truly safe or simply contained?

White as Snow: Race, Innocence, and the Colour of Desire
Explore how the fairy tale of Snow White reflects and reinforces racialized beauty ideals. This essay examines the colonial roots of whiteness as virtue and the global consequences of Eurocentric standards.

Villain or Victim? The Evil Queen’s Tragedy in a Patriarchal Mirror
A dark, psychological reimagining of the Evil Queen from Snow White; exploring aging, beauty, and female power through feminist and psychoanalytic lenses. Was she a villain, or society’s most tragic victim?

Into the Woods: A Psychological Journey Through Red Riding Hood
Explore the deep psychological symbolism in Red Riding Hood, from Freudian and Jungian theories to cultural meanings of the red hood, wolf, forest, and more.

Racial Codes in Imagined Worlds: Power, Oppression, and the Legacy of Speculative Fiction
Explore how sci-fi and fantasy reinforce or challenge racial stereotypes through allegory, power dynamics, and evolving storytelling in speculative fiction.

How Justin Roiland “Became” Szechuan Sauce: The Viral Rise, Sudden Fall, and Uncanny Parallels
Explore how Justin Roiland's rise and fall mirrors the chaotic Szechuan sauce craze sparked by Rick and Morty. A viral tale of fandom, controversy, and pop culture gone wrong

Top 10 MCU Characters with the Most Intriguing Psychology
Explore the minds behind the masks. We rank the Top 10 MCU characters with the most intriguing psychology, from trauma and grief to identity struggles and redemption.

A Freudian Analysis of Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Doctor Eggman)
Explore a deep Freudian psychoanalysis of Doctor Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog. Uncover the hidden psychology behind Eggman's obsession with control, his rivalry with Sonic, and the inner conflicts driving his villainy

A Psychoanalytic Reading of Frankenstein
Explore Frankenstein through a Freudian lens in this in-depth psychoanalytic reading. Discover how Mary Shelley's classic novel reflects themes of repression, the id, ego, and superego, and the psychological consequences of unchecked ambition, parental abandonment, and unconscious desires.

Delilah Bon: Champion of the Marginalized
Discover how Delilah Bon, the fierce alter ego of Lauren Tate, is revolutionizing music with her powerful blend of punk, rap, and nu-metal. Advocating for women, non-binary individuals, and the marginalized, she tackles gender-based violence, industry sexism, and societal oppression through unapologetic lyrics and activism.

Does Gene Belcher Exhibit Signs of the Oedipus Complex?
Does Gene Belcher from Bob’s Burgers exhibit signs of the Oedipus complex? Explore Freud’s theory, Gene’s affectionate bond with Linda, and whether his behaviour aligns with classic psychoanalysis or is just comedic exaggeration.

“PIGS” by We Are Pigs: A Psychological and Thematic Exploration
Explore the raw intensity of “PIGS” by We Are Pigs. Uncover themes of self-loathing, moral decay, and hope in this comprehensive lyrical and psychological analysis.