Episode 63: A Star is Born - love, trauma and addiction in the journey of fame (with Alex Steed)

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Steph is thrilled to be joined by one of her favourite podcasters from one of her favourite podcasts, Alex Steed from You Are Good. He is good! You are Good is good. All goodness all the time.

Steph and Alex discuss the 2018 version of an oft told tale, A Star Is Born, where Bradley Coopers fame story is winding down as Lady Gaga’s is just beginning. We discuss the depictions of addiction and treatment; asking the question- should a therapist laugh at a patient’s botched suicide attempt story? Join us as we dissect the supposedly great love story behind the film, the toxicity of the entertainment industry, and whether we can truly separate mental illness from shitty relationship behaviour.

 

CONTENT WARNING:  suicide and suicidal behaviour, substance abuse and addiction, coercive control, death (parent and partner)

 

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REFERENCES

• A Star Is Born has a problem with consent - Vox
• A Star Is Born Addiction-Relationship Plot Is Realistic
• A Star Is Born (1937 film) - Wikipedia
• A Star Is Born Seen Through the Eyes of Addiction - VitalThrills.com
• A Star Is Born Shows How Dangerous Tinnitus Really Is
• Lady Gaga emotionally discusses her mental health and the power of kindness
• Lady Gaga emotionally discusses her mental health and the power of kindness
• Bradley Cooper on the difficult journey behind 'A Star Is Born' | Features | Screen
• Bradley Cooper battled cocaine and alcohol addiction before Hangover fame: 'I was so lost' | EW.com
• Bradley Cooper's Battle with Addiction | Ventura Recovery Center

 

NOTE: This podcast is not designed to be therapeutic, prescriptive or constitute a formal diagnosis for any listener, nor the characters discussed. The host is not representative of all psychologists and opinions stated are her own personal opinion, based on her own learnings and training (and minimal lived experience). Host and co-hosts do not have the final say and can only comment based on their own perspectives, so please let us know if you dispute any of these opinions – we are keen for feedback!