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#28: Guest: Ali Mattu, Ph. D., the Science-Fiction Psychologist. Remember how the internet reacted when Ben Affleck was announced as the new Batman? Ali wrote an article about it that sets the stage for this conversation. Josué and Ali discuss nerd rage, specifically of the “crazy online troll behavior” variety, what it looks like, why it happens, and how to deal with it. The post Nerd Rage appear...

#27: Guest: Natasha Lewis Harrington, a PsyD student and active member of the Magic community. Natasha writes articles combining psychology and Magic: The Gathering, the popular trading card game. Natasha and Josué discuss the game, the community, parallels with positive psychology, the MTG color pie, tournament play, and Magic’s potential uses in mental health. Natasha goes into detail about runn...

#26: Guest: Victoria Cosplay. Victoria was gracious enough to come on the show and share her Tomb Raider story. It’s a very empowering story of how her experience playing a video game, Tomb Raider, helped her through a very difficult time and gave her hope. Josué and Victoria also discuss the character of Snow White and how they view her as a very positive and empowering figure, much like Tomb Rai...

#25: Guest: Dr. Janina Scarlet, psychologist, and fellow Geek Therapist. Janina starts things off by providing a crash course on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of cognitive behavior therapy that she refers to as a “superhero manual.” Josué and Janina then talk about how to use fantasy narratives in therapy through an ACT framework. We talk Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Hunger Games, b...

#24: Guest: Toni Rocca, Co-Founder and Community Director of GaymerConnect. Josué and Toni talk about GaymerX, the world’s first LGBT gaming convention, how amazing GaymerX was, why it matters, LGBT experiences in gaming and conventions, and the potential of safe environments for all gamers. They spend a lot of time going over online gaming experiences in general and the bias often found in video...

#23: Guest: Robyn Rosenberger, Founder of TinySuperheroes. Josué and Robyn discuss TinySuperheroes, a project that seeks to empower Extraordinary kids — one cape at a time. Robyn and her team make superhero capes for children around the world  who exemplify strength and determination as they overcome illness or disability. Find out how the project came to be, hear some stories of real TinySupherhe...

#22: Guest: David Zoltan, Founder and CEO of Geek Bar Chicago. Josué and David discuss the upcoming Geek Bar Chicago, Chicago’s first bar and grill catering to the Geek community. It was designed with Geeks in mind from the very beginning and David shares how the idea came about and what people can expect when it opens in early 2014. We discuss Geek-considerate noise levels, cosplay discounts, boa...

#21: Guest: Dr. Patrick O’Connor. Dr. O’Connor will be teaching a college course in the fall titled ‘Geek Culture in Therapy.’ Josué and Dr. O’Connor discuss the reasons why teaching a class like this is a big deal and they go through the entire syllabus. If you like Geek culture, you will probably want to enroll in this course. This episode is the next best thing. Check out the syllabus in the sh...

#20: Guest:   Doug Ronning , MA, a screenwriter (HBO’s  Tales from the Crypt ), a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a lifelong fan of monster movies.  Josué and Doug discuss how Doug is using his love of monster movies and his experience as a screenwriter to work with monsters and monster archetypes in therapy. They discuss horror films and monster movies in the context of using them to...

#19: Guest: Elizabeth Smith. Geek Therapy went to SDCC recently and we had a great time. One of the people on our panel joins us to talk about what it’s like to go to a con, and San Diego Comic-Con in particular. Josué and Elizabeth recap their experience at the convention and address some of the negative stereotypes some associate with this type of event. If you were ever curious about what goes...

#18: On July 18, 2013 we presented at San Diego Comic-Con International. Our panel was called Geek Therapy: How Superheroes Empower All of Us. You can catch the full audio of the panel after an intro from Josué. The panelists were Josué Cardona, Patrick O’Connor, Laura Vecchiolla, Elizabeth Smith, Dave Verhaagen, and Frank Gaskill. The panel was moderated by Travis Langley. You can find more infor...

#17: Guest: Steve Kuniak, a Licensed Professional Counselor and frequent convention speaker. Josué and Steve discuss this year’s E3 and all the excitement and drama that came with it. These guys have pre-ordered their next gen systems and tell you which they chose and why. They also try to answer the question: Why do people care so much about E3 and who won anyway? The post E3 2013! Who won?… Why...

#16: Guest: Dr. Patrick O’Connor. Josué and Dr. O’Connor discuss the new Superman film directed by Zack Snyder, Man of Steel. Josué and Dr. O’Connor agreed not to talk about the film until the podcast. Check out what they thought about the film and hear their reactions from a Geek Therapy perspective. The post Man of Steel Discussion appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#15: Guest: Lawrence Rubin Ph. D. Dr. Rubin is a psychologist, professor, and the editor of the book Using Superheroes in Counseling and Play Therapy. Josué and Dr. Rubin talk about using superheroes and pop culture in therapy, why it works, and how therapists can learn more about pop culture and bringing it into therapy. The post Using Superheroes in Psychotherapy appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#14: Guest: Michael Bitz, Founder and Director of the Comic Book Project. Josué and Michael discuss how a group of kids in the back of a classroom drawing Pokémon characters, and Michael asking them to add word bubbles to meet a writing requirement, eventually turned into an international literacy initiative. The Comic Book Project combines creativity, the arts, and academic learning to help kids...

#13: Guest: Dr. Patrick O’Connor. Josué and Dr. O’Connor discuss two of their favorite comic book series: Irredeemable and Incorruptible, written by Mark Waid. They discuss some key story elements (spoilers) and some of the themes that make the books stand out among superhero comics. They also discuss why they think these two series are so relatable and can be very meaningful for readers. The post...

#12: Guest: Steve Kuniak, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Ph. D. candidate who performed his dissertation research at PAX East. Josué and Steve discuss going to PAX East and the adventure that is getting your Ph. D. research done. Steve shares some great stories about this experience and goes into the details of his research on gamer culture. The post Ph. D. Research at PAX East appeared fir...

#11: Guest: Andy Corrigan, Editor and Owner of This Is My Joystick (TIMJ). Josué and Andy discuss some of Andy’s articles which cover depression and relationships from a very personal perspective and show how video games can help us not only cope but also help us get better and build relationships. We talk Ni No Kuni, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and more. The post Video Games and Coping appeared first...

#10: Guest: Dr. Frank Gaskill, psychologist, co-sounder of Southeast Psych, and author of Max Gamer, a comic book starring an Aspie superhero. Josué and Dr. Gaskill talk about the story of Max Gamer and why it’s a great comic book for anyone who is an Aspie or needs a reminder that there is a superhero in each of us. They also discuss Aspergers, why Aspies are awesome, and offer resources for clin...

#9: Guest: Richard, a suicide survivor and comic book geek. Josué and Richard discuss how comic books saved his life and continue to help him today. Richard shares his experience and offers some of the characters and books that helped him the most as well as some insights for parents and kids who might relate to his story. The post How Comic Books Saved My Life appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#8: Guest: Dan Cohen, founding Executive Director of Music & Memory. Josué and Dan discuss how Music & Memory, a non-profit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, is vastly improving quality of life for many. The post Music and Memory appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#7: John Solomon, Superbetter Labs CEO. Josué and John talk about Superbetter, a health game/tool from the minds of Jane McGonigal and the team at Superbetter Labs. Learn more about what Superbetter is and how it’s helping people not only feel better but actually get better. The post Superbetter! appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#6: Guest: Dr. Patrick O’Connor. Josué and Dr. O’Connor use the Comispedia model to talk about 10 comics from the Big Two (Marvel and DC) and how they can be used in therapy. We talk Batman and Robin, Batgirl, X-Men, Runaways, Spider-Mans (plural), Lanterns, and a lovable Bizarro Superman. The post Comicspedia Returns appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#5: Guest: Dr. Andrea Letamendi. Josué and Andrea talk cosplay! What is it? Who does it? Why?! It’s a celebration of cosplay where we discuss the healthy benefits of dressing up and address some of the misconceptions about cosplaying. The post Psychology and Cosplay appeared first on Geek Therapy .

#4: Geek Therapy Podcast welcomes Mike Langlois, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and gamer-affirming therapist. Josué and Mike discuss what it means to be gamer-affirmative and provide suggestions for clinicians interested in learning more about gaming culture. The post Gamer-Affirmative Therapy appeared first on Geek Therapy .