GT Radio - The Geek Therapy Podcast

#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...

#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...