In this special episode of Once Upon a Session, Vanessa and Nareesa break down the emotional and psychological layers behind some of the most iconic characters in Star Wars. From complicated parent-child dynamics to identity, loss, and the pull between light and dark, nothing is off-limits.

Because let’s be honest… this isn’t just a space opera.

It’s trauma, attachment, and generational patterns in a cloak. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just here for the chaos, this episode brings clinical insight, relatable moments, and just enough banter to keep things grounded.

Because even in a galaxy far, far away…the patterns still follow.

Disclaimer: We’re licensed therapists, but not your therapists. This podcast is for reflection and conversation, not a substitute for therapy.

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Why do side characters so often become the ones we love most?

This week on Once Upon a Session, Vanessa and Nareesa explore the psychology behind fan-favorite supporting characters and why the people in the background sometimes leave the biggest impact.

Featuring Ruhn Danaan (Crescent City) and Manon Blackbeak (Throne of Glass), we unpack loyalty, hidden depth, resilience, identity, and the emotional complexity that makes certain characters impossible to ignore.

From the quiet protector to the underestimated powerhouse, this episode looks at why side characters often feel more relatable, more layered, and sometimes more unforgettable than the main character.

Because sometimes the best character was never the lead.

Disclaimer: We’re licensed therapists, but not your therapists. This podcast is for reflection and conversation, not a substitute for therapy.

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Some love stories are easy to root for. Others… make you pause.

In this episode of Once Upon a Session, Vanessa and Nareesa explore the psychology behind forbidden love — the pull toward relationships that exist between desire and consequence.

Why do we want what we can’t have? And when does love cross the line from exciting to harmful?

Tune in as we break down the emotional, psychological, and relational dynamics behind the love stories we can’t look away from.

Disclaimer: We’re licensed therapists, but we’re not your therapists. Everything shared here is for conversation, reflection, and entertainment.

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