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#229: Our full spoiler discussion of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker . We liked it and think the future of Star Wars is very bright! Happiest Pod on Earth episode on Star Wars – https://happy.geektherapy.com/2019/12/20/disneys-star-wars/ 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 Qu...

#228: Dr. Brendan Nierenberg, an MFTA in California, joins us to talk about making mental health videos on TikTok. His first video on anxiety has been viewed over three million times thanks to TikTok’s For You Page, which curates new content for users. We cover using short-form content for discussing mental health, why it matters, and how it can be helpful. You can reach Brendan on TikTok (@dreadb...

#227: 2019 is almost over! We take a look back on the year by going over lists of our favorite media. Let’s be honest… We barely remember what happened this year. What happened in 2019? And what are your favorite 2019 things? 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’l...

#226: Season’s Greetings! The holidays are here, the good and the bad, and the year is coming to an end. We talk about all the feelings the end of the year brings, from social pressures to favorite traditions, movies, and games, and preparing for new beginnings. Join our mailing list for the latest updates and beta access! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything...

#225: We want to see more media that covers issues that aren’t talked about enough since it makes our job easier when we have stories to use as conversation starters. We present a few topics we want to see more of and possible creative directions for each. Hollywood, if you’re listening, call us. Join our mailing list for the latest updates and beta access! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episod...

#224: TikTok is a lot of fun, for all ages. We talk about what makes TikTok so appealing, why it matters, and some of our favorite videos. We love how people are taking complicated feelings and experiences and sharing them in a minute or less… and dancing ferrets. Join our mailing list for the latest updates and beta access! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anythin...

#223: If movies like Terminator: Dark Fate can pick up a thread from almost 30 years ago, why can’t we? On this episode we use sequels and reboots to talk about how we can decide which parts of our lives to revisit, continue, set aside, or reinvent. 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 ...

#218: Children are also content creators and today there is a lot of potential for kids to learn from other kids. We discuss examples of young voices that can inspire and teach other kids, including why and how that media matters. Join or donate to our Extra Life team! For the kids! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll an...

#217: We look at consent in tabletop RPGs and how to create a safe environment. We look at parallels between tabletop RPGs and kink to find positive examples of informed consent. This conversation was sparked by a Facebook post by Ashley Gillespie-Horne and includes discussion of an RPG Consent Checklist created by Sean K. Reynolds and Shanna Germain. Content warning: Sexual assault, rape, kink, B...

#216: Is there a tv show, book, or song you go back to often because it feels like the media equivalent of a warm blanket? That’s comfort media. The team looks at common themes in their own comfort media, why it’s so comfortable, and how we can use it to feel better. Take advantage of SUBtember and subscribe to the Geek Therapy Twitch channel at 50% off! Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode o...

#215: Love it or hate it, many people watch 13 Reasons Why and it’s full of important themes and situations that our clients and students are talking about. The conversation starters on 13 Reasons Why are always worth exploring and this season brings up many new ones. Ultimately, the message of the show is that we can take better care of each other. Take advantage of SUBtember and subscribe to the...

#214: A fictional character can be as much of a role model as a real person. Unfortunately, we don’t all have easily accessible positive role models (and not nearly enough of them) so fictional role models play an important part in many of our lives. As long as we’re inspired to try harder, be better, and do good, does it matter if the inspiration came from a fictional character? Take advantage of...

#213: It’s impossible to actually go back and do something over, but imagining what we’d do differently a second time can help prepare us for similar experiences in the future. Gamers understand the value of doing something again and again and learning from each experience. We cover some of our favorite do-over stories and games including the new X-Men comics, Groundhog Day, Edge of Tomorrow, Back...

#212: Redemption stories allow us to see that we can be better versions of ourselves and help us see the possibility of others moving past what they’ve done. Through multiple media examples, we discuss redemptions stories that affected us and some we think are important. We believe redemption stories can help a lot of people see the potential for good and growth in others because we don’t see thos...

#211: We take an in-depth look at DC Comics’ Heroes in Crisis event, a 9-issue murder mystery that deals with mental health issues and treatment. The story is full of relatable character interviews that serve as great conversation starters. We think this one matters and is definitely worth reading. Check out the Geek Therapy Discord – geektherapy.com/discord Questions? Comments? Discuss this episo...

#210: So… What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s an existential crisis we can all relate to. The team goes through their own academic and professional experiences, where they’ve been, where they are, and where they’re going. We decided to cover this so we could address some topics we’ve seen come up on the GT Discord. Check out the Geek Therapy Discord – geektherapy.com/discord Questions? C...

#209: Do video games cause violence? Four mental health, psychology, and gaming experts say: no. One year after the Jacksonville Landing shooting at a Madden tournament, we’re once again talking about mass shootings and whether or not video games cause violence. Once again, we’ve chosen to celebrate video games in addition to going over some talking points. Check out the Geek Therapy Discord – gee...

#208: We’ve talked about D&D and we’ve played D&D, now we talk about playing D&D! A D&D debrief! We take the time to reflect on our gameplay session, what it like for each of us, what we thought, how we felt, all the things we loved, and we want to change for next time. What did you think of our D&D debrief? Do you debrief after gaming? Check out the Geek Therapy Discord – geek...

#207: Part two of our three-part series on Dungeons and Dragons! In the first-ever Geek Therapy Adventure, we play Dragon of Icespire Peak, Brandon is our DM, Lara and Lauren are seasoned adventurers, and it’s Josué’s first tabletop RPG! Check out part three in the team debriefs on the game and reflects on the experience. Dragon of Icespire Peak is part of the new D&D Essentials Kit. Questions...

#206: In the first of our three-part look at Dungeons & Dragons, Brandon leads a discussion on the game, why we love it, why it’s so popular, and potential therapeutic applications. Next time we’ll start our own campaign of Dungeons & Dragons! Check out the Geek Therapy Discord – geektherapy.com/discord Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the ...

#205: An article about Evangelion’s new English dub for Shinji sparks a conversation about voice, representation, perception, assumptions and all the other reasons why voices matter more than we think. Notes: Netflix’s ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Feels More Explicitly Queer Thanks to This Trans Voice Actor – http://bit.ly/2Lydl2V Check out the Geek Therapy Discord – geektherapy.com/discord Questions...

#204: We watched a short documentary on Twilight fans that we really enjoyed for its positive portrayal of fandom. We also introduce a new segment and discuss mental health portrayal in video games. Notes: Twihards = Twilight diehards/superfans Fandom Uncovered: Twilight Forever – https://youtu.be/5kb__6fa4tU Rachel Evan Woods’ tweet – http://bit.ly/2l8b5n2 Tweets by @adult_witch – http://bit.ly/2...

#203: When playing a game, are our chosen roles and play styles representative of who we really are? We reflect on some of our gaming choices and how they resemble (or don’t) what’s going on in our lives. Plus, a new segment! Check out The Happiest Pod on Earth – happy.geektherapy.com Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll...

#202: The team discusses Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home. We cover why Peter’s struggles are so relatable in this film and what we think will happen next. 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...

#201: Geek Therapy was founded on the idea that the best way to understand each other, and ourselves, is through the things we love. For many of us, the content and characters we care about most help us navigate the world and communicate how we feel. This episode is all about the theory that started everything. Welcome to season 5 of GT Radio. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Fo...