GT Radio - OLD

#253: The latest run of DC Comics’ Dial H for Hero explores the concept of the Heroverse: The grand potential of every hero. Past, present, and future. And… Every villain. We then realize that the Geek Therapy Library could use a “concept” category for ideas like the Heroverse and Star Wars’ Force. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episod...

#252: COIVD-19 patients are surrounded by healthcare workers with covered faces. As a way of humanizing themselves to patients, some workers are attaching smiling photos of themselves to their gear. We think it’s a great start and discuss how we try to humanize ourselves with our clients through our collectibles, and merch. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Com...

#251: Some stories are inspiring, but some stories can help us feel motivated. We think there’s a difference. What stories to you go to for motivation? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: netwo...

#250: We celebrate our 250th episode by saying thank you for an hour. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/dis...

#249: Video game walkthroughs are great for getting passed a difficult section, they can also help us manage frustration and regulate emotions. Can we apply the concept of walkthroughs to other parts of our lives? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on th...

#248: Our hobbies can become a gateway to new communities. It’s a great option for meeting new people. Come for the hobby, stay for the friends. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geek...

#247: How has your relationship with money been affected by your favorite stories? A recent TV show helped us think about how we view and talk (or don’t talk) about money. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out t...

#246: It’s that time of year when most of our TV series take a break for the summer, but how does it feel when it ends for good? Books, movies, comics, and games end too and we discuss how we deal with those endings and how we view the journey, change, and new beginnings. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us a...

#245: Are you avoiding pandemic stories? Or are you looking for related stories to help you process and understand current events? We look at both scenarios and how what we’re going through can affect what we’re in the mood for. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’...

#244: Animal Crossing is the game we all need right now. We share how Animal Crossing: New Horizons is helping us and other members of the Geek Therapy community in different ways. We also talk about other games we like to “prescribe.” Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  ...

#243: Music can take us back to previous experiences and feelings, for better or worse. We haven’t talked about this in years and it was fun to revisit how music and memory work together and how it has made a difference for us, our clients, and some of our favorite characters. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask...

#242: LEGO has hit prime time TV in the form of LEGO Masters, a reality tv competition featuring adult LEGO builders. It’s a great reminder that you’re never too old for LEGO. Josué felt it gave him permission to buy and play with LEGO again. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question...

#241: We’re in the middle of the coronavirus health crisis, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop socializing or playing games with friends. In this emergency (?) bonus episode, we come together to talk about our social distancing experiences and provide some tips on how to stay connected and entertained while quarantined. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments?...

#240: Disney movies often tackle issues of death and loss, and for many, they presented the first opportunity to learn and talk about death. We discuss Walt Disney’s relationship with death, its influence on Disney films, and the effect they’ve had on us. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through t...

#239: It’s rare to get a second chance to do the right thing or make a different choice, but sometimes we find ourselves in those situations. Lara shares recent tv episodes in which characters face second chances at important life events. Is there anything you would do differently if presented with the opportunity? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Di...

#238: Change can be scary, but what if we learned to be excited about it instead? We use our favorite time jumps and level-ups to talk about how we can look forward to change instead of fearing and resisting it. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the...

#237: Inspired by a question from listener Steff, we talk about feeling like no one enjoys the same things you do and losing things you’ve grown attached to because not enough people care. We talk about these feelings regarding gaming, but it applies to many areas of our lives. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. As...

#236: Many people feel uncomfortable talking about sex but there are lots of shows and movies that can help us get a conversation started. We discuss different media examples that helped us learn and understand more about sex and our own bodies. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Questi...

Bonus: Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is a bonus episode from our Geek Therapy Network podcast Hero Nation ! Breck and Sophia list off some of their favorite interracial/interspecies couples in comic books, give some relationship advice and ultimately find that the best superpower anyone can possess is… Love. Links: Trevor Lifeline –  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/trevor-li...

#235: It’s not just helping professionals who feel overwhelmed. This week we look at media that can help us identify and talk about burnout and compassion fatigue. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Ne...

#234: Asking for help isn’t easy but thankfully we have a lot of media to remind us that it’s always an act of bravery to ask for help. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.c...

#233: Welcome to the official launch of GT Radio season 6! Meet the cast as they reintroduce Geek Therapy for a brand new year. Remember to geek out and do good! Join our mailing list for the latest updates and beta access! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Ne...

#232: Before we officially kick off season 6 next week, here’s a preview of everything going on at the Geek Therapy Network in 2020! Join our mailing list for the latest updates and beta access! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show:  geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.co...

#231: Season finale! In our last episode of the year, we use the GT model to discuss diabetes representation in media. Josué jokingly asked Lara to start a diabetes podcast and she reluctantly agreed to do this once. Just once. We seriously discuss living with diabetes using recent media examples. #GTDiabetes Join our mailing list for the latest updates and beta access! Questions? Comments? Discus...

#230: We talk to Marc, who had never watched a Star Wars film until a month ago, and just binged all nine episodes of the Skywalker Saga. What is it like to come into Star Wars with only general pop culture knowledge? We welcome Marc to the world of Star Wars and share in his joy of discovering a new fandom. You can reach Marc on Twitter (@Cuiriz96). Join our mailing list for the latest updates an...