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#303: Lara leads a discussion about leveling up inspired by Mass Effect and a really good therapy session. We discuss the various ways we metaphorically and literally level up in life, and how we experience feedback systems. Transcript Link Keller 0:11 Welcome to Geek Therapy radio on the Geek Therapy network where we believe that media matters and we care about it. And when we talk about it, we u...

#302: The team chats about little changes leading to big outcomes, including; video game patch notes, dietary changes, character adaptation, and the cascading effects of new information. Ultimately we conclude that small changes are only small in perspective – all change can lead to big outcomes. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:11 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. here Geek Therapy We be...

#301: Link, Lara, and Josué talk about Bo Burnham’s recent Netflix special, Inside. We talk about what makes these songs so special, and how much they resonate with our experiences during the pandemic. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:00 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. here at Geek Therapy We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care a...

#299: Link and Josué chat about The Mitchells vs. the Machines, what counts as a dysfunctional family, and how the movie talks about social media. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about, my name is Josué Cardona. And I’m joined by Link...

#298: Lara tells Link and Josué about Littlewood, a soothing game similar to Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, and how the mechanics of these kinds of games help us deal with stress. Josué gushes about Genshin Impact and Link suggests Pokémon Snap as a fun and soothing time. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:06 Welcome gt radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best...

#297: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss how we connect with different stories through different media, and how animation or fantastical elements can provide the psychological space needed to engage with difficult topics like racism or domestic abuse. Josué reveals how anime was ruined for his sister. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy. W...

#296: Link discusses their enjoyment of the new Godzilla movie, the history of the franchise, and how the monster is always a metaphor. Lara and Josué connect the topic to other ‘giants’ including TAGGS, life milestones, and Gundam. SKREEEONK!! Transcript Josué Cardona 0:00 Hello, and welcome to gt radio, on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand...

#295: Lara, Link, and Josué discuss the game Tell Me Why, and have a conversation about the fallibility of memory and how it impacts relationships and life narratives. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:00 Hello. Welcome to gt radio. I’m gonna get the Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here Geek Therapy believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves through the media we car...

#294: The team talks about their experiences at The Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, and gushes over how exciting and validating the experience was. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. Here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about, my name is Josué Cardona. And I’m joined by Lin...

#293: Josué and Lara talk about preparations for The Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, and review all the wonderful Geek Therapy community spaces. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Josué Cardona. I’m joined by Lara Taylor...

#292: Lara, Josué, and Link talk about The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’s first few episodes, particularly about Bucky’s therapist. We wonder if HIPAA survived the blip, and if the therapist’s questionable methods are working in context. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and our...

#291: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss an article ‘Streamers are not your Therapist’ shared by a community member. We cover streamers, parasocial relationships, and how context matters to therapeutic relationships. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to GTradio on the Geek Therapy network, here at Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media...

#289: We chat about Wandavision, and how many of our predictions were correct! We touch on grief and perseverance as the central focus of the show and how it succeeded (and missed the mark) in its execution. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media. We...

#288: Josué and Lara discuss the premiere episode of Superman and Lois, and their son Jonathan’s social anxiety diagnosis. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome gt radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves is through the media we care about. My name is Josué Cardona. I’m joined by Lara Taylor. Lara Taylor 0:18 Hey, J...

#287: Josué, Lara, and Link discuss how using video game rules as a framework can help us better understand how to succeed in real life systems. When we deeply understand the rules, we are better at knowing how to play within the rules – or how to break them. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network. During Geek Therapy, we believe that the best way to understa...

#286: Link, Josué, and Lara discuss the negative emotions that can happen when we find out the creators of beloved media have done awful things in real life. Transcript Josué Cardona 0:07 Welcome to gt radio on the Geek Therapy network here at Geek Therapy. We believe that the best way to understand each other and ourselves through the media we care about my name is Josué Cardona. And I am joined...

#285: Lara tells Josué and Link about a geek therapy moment she had in counseling. From Rogue’s gloves to Batman’s Alfred, superheroes need support people and tools just like the rest of us. Transcript Characters / Media – Rogue / X-Men – Sync / X-Men – Alfred / Batman – The Babadook – Magneto / X-Men Themes / Topics Conversation Topics: * Burnout * Difficult emotions * Family * Feeling alone * Me...

#284: We discuss the first four episodes of WandaVision on Disney Plus. We interpret what’s happening to Wanda as metaphors for grief and loss, and talk about how events so far might be different types of coping mechanisms. The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, or TAGGS, is happening April 9-11, 2021. For more information visit https://taggsummit.org . Questions? Comments? Discuss th...

#283: Season 7 starts here! We have some big, exciting announcements to share, but this episode is all about Geek Therapy’s mission: To advocate for the effective use of popular media in therapeutic, educational, and community practice. The Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, or TAGGS, is happening April 9-11, 2021. For more information visit https://taggsummit.org . Questions? Comment...

#282: In the last episode we shared an update regarding the case being litigated before the US Patent and Trademark Office. This week, we address how the infringement of the Geek Therapy trademark affects everyone in the community, in one way or another, whether we realize it or not. For any questions or reports regarding the trademark situation, send an email to tm@geektherapy.com or use the repo...

#281: Here’s the latest on the Geek Therapy trademark dispute, currently being litigated before the US Patent and Trademark Office. To help us by reporting infringement or confusion, send an email to tm@geektherapy.com or use the report form at geektherapy.com/tm . Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the  Question Queue  and we’ll answer on the show: ...

#280: For our last episode of 2020 we take a look back at some of the most meaningful media of the year, for us. And of course, our yearly tradition of diving into Link’s media journal! 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...

#274: Our favorite media is a great way to get exposed to new ideas because our personal experiences are so limited. Repeated exposure to those ideas in different stories reminds us that other people’s lives may be very different to our own. 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 Q...

#273: How do you celebrate Halloween in a year that feels like a horror film? 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....

#272: Lara had a close call recently and reflects on how to prepare for a moment of crisis. It turns out there’s a game for that. 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 F...