Dead Moms and Dysfunctional Dads

Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192).  Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules  [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.DocumentDisney. (2026, January 11). Pirates of the Caribbean 2026 - Disneyland Ride [4K60 POV] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBNFjRKuIg&t=818sGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Kanemoto, D.M. (2024, May 1). THE HAUNTED MANSION Animated Ride-A-Long [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3JqUle-M_cLima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Livingston, G. (2013, July 2). The rise of single fathers: A ninefold increase since 1960. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/07/single-fathers-07-2013.pdf LMG Vids. (2026, March 23). Space Mountain - Low Light POV - Disneyland Park 2026 | 4K 60FPS [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3z_RYkT3l8&t=185sMinkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Tom Crossman Pictures. (2026, April 18). it’s a small world Disneyland Ride Through | Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1h4ejwKwQkTrousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.