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  • Power and Control in Sunrise on the Reaping
    Feb 10 2026

    We might not be in a relationship with President Snow, but many unhealthy relationships share some of the same power and control dynamics he uses with Haymitch. Join Brandi Hawk, Deanna Boys and special guest Dr. Brandi Liles as they dive deeper into the world of Sunrise on the Reaping to explore the creepy power dynamics used by President Snow on all of the citizens of Panem.

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    The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club is produced by Brandi Hawk, Ph.D. and Deanna Boys, M.A.

    Special Guest: Brandi Liles, Ph.D.

    Photography-Lighting-Audio Mixer: Matthew Kadi

    Original Animation-Sounds-Bartender/Mixologist: Lee Klemens

    Original Music-Editing: Deanna Boys, M.A.

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    54 min
  • Trauma Responses in Sunrise on the Reaping
    Feb 10 2026

    Our first book is Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, and in our first episode, we discuss the many ways Haymitch responds to traumatic events. Join Brandi Hawk and Deanna Boys and their special guest, Dr. Brandi Liles as they talk about fight, flight, freeze, appease and tend and befriend and how it comes up in the character of Haymitch.

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    The Nerdy Psychologist Book Club is produced by Brandi Hawk, Ph.D. and Deanna Boys, M.A.

    Special Guest: Brandi Liles, Ph.D.

    Photography-Lighting-Audio Mixer: Matthew Kadi

    Original Animation-Sounds-Bartender/Mixologist: Lee Klemens

    Original Music-Editing: Deanna Boys, M.A.

    If you would like to support the show and see some cool resources and videos, check out our Patreon

    We are on the socials too:

    Watch us on Youtube

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Reddit

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    45 min