Geek Therapy Network

GTRadio-Transistor

Health EN ↓ 393 episodes

Geek out, do good. Join us every week as we explore the potential benefits of comics, games, TV shows, and movies through the practice of Geek Therapy. Hosted by Lara Taylor, Lauren Keller, and Josué Cardona.

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Latest episode

Dec 13, 2024

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Episodes

E3 2013! Who won?… Why do we care? 30.06.2013

#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...

Man of Steel Discussion 19.06.2013

#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 .

Using Superheroes in Psychotherapy 09.06.2013

#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 .

The Comic Book Project 19.05.2013

#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...

Irredeemable / Incorruptible 05.05.2013

#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...

Ph.D. Research at PAX East 21.04.2013

#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...

Video Games and Coping 09.04.2013

#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...

Max Gamer and Why Aspies Are Awesome 06.03.2013

#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...

How Comic Books Saved My Life 25.02.2013

#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 .

Music and Memory 03.11.2012

#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 .

Superbetter! 07.10.2012

#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 .

Comicspedia Returns 16.09.2012

#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 .

Psychology and Cosplay 08.08.2012

#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 .

Gamer-Affirmative Therapy 25.07.2012

#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 .

Geek Culture Competence 22.07.2012

#3: Geek Therapy Podcast welcomes Steve Kuniak, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), to talk about Geek culture, being culturally competent, and what it means to be a Geek-affirming therapist. Josué and Steve discuss what Geek culture is to them and why it’s important to address it in therapy. The post Geek Culture Competence appeared first on Geek Therapy .

Comicspedia 19.07.2012

#2: The Geek Therapy Podcast welcomes Dr. Patrick O’Connor, a psychologist and creator of Comicspedia. Comicspedia is an online database of hundreds of individual comic book summaries, each tagged with psychological themes that can aid in selecting specific books to read with others who identify with those themes. Josué and Dr. O’Connor talk about Comicspedia and using comic books in therapy, grou...

What is the Geek Therapy Podcast? 18.07.2012

#1: Geek Therapy Podcast host Josué Cardona takes a few minutes to introduce himself and explain what the podcast is all about. Check it out, it’s only about 4 minutes long! The post What is the Geek Therapy Podcast? appeared first on Geek Therapy .

Season 1 Trailer 17.07.2012

Trailer for season 1 of the Geek Therapy Podcast. The post Season 1 Trailer appeared first on Geek Therapy .

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