Karen Pollock

Go Not to The Elves for Counsel

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

Exploring the intersections of Middle Earth and the therapy room, two worlds which have far more in common than you might think! Karen will be your host ,passionate about Tolkien, and fantasy in general, and their work as a psychotherapist. Alongside deep dives into passages of text, which shine a light on theraputic ideas and theories, there will be guests bringing their own experiences of Tolkien and mental health. A light to you in dark places when all other lights go out

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Karen Pollock

Episodes

A Captain of Gondor - Faramir, Dethenor and "Daddy issues" 08.02.2025 28:41

This week Karen explores the instigators of so many memes, fan favourite, and reciever of a stern telling of from Sam, Faramir. In both book, and the films, the troubled relationship between Dethenor and Faramir is powerful, so lets explore what happens when a child grows up seeing their parents love withheld, and given elsewhere.

Fear no nightly noises 01.02.2025 41:18

Karen properly introduces themself, and explores the house of Tom Bombadil, via roman ruins, the insights, and flaws of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and looks at why anxious brains need to feel cool breezes and flagstones beneath their feet. Also, and not for the first time, our watchword should be - Be more Sam

Welcome to The Pod! 25.01.2025 2:41

A quick introduction to what you can expect from GnttFC! #Tolkien #MentalHealth #Therapy

Thank You Gildor Inglorion 25.01.2025 19:43

Let's start with the name of the podcast, and why elves, like therapists are so wary of giving advice. A shorter episode to start with but one where Karen explains where the name GnttEC came from, and divulges the fan fic they would love to see! Bonus shaun of the dead reference!