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#271: Josué presented at The Bodhana Group’s annual Save Against Fear event with former co-host Brandon Saxton and GT newcomer Joe Serrano on the therapeutic aspects of DIY and maker culture. We discuss building at different scales, from 3D printed miniatures to Gundam models to cosplay. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT...

#265: Lara’s been playing Ghost of Tsushima and loves how the game encourages you to stop and reflect on your experience when you rest. That’s a very good skill practice. 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...

#264: TV shows sometimes take a break from the main story with filler episodes, but if a break is too long, does it becomes avoidance? We do the same thing. How do we know if we know if we are taking a break or avoiding something? 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 w...

#263: A listener wrote in asking how to make sense of feeling happy during a pandemic while everyone else seems to be miserable. They’re not alone. We discuss media that can help us understand how we feel and how to share our feelings with people who aren’t as happy right now. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask...

#262: This year our favorite conventions, including E3 and San Diego Comic-Con, were all online. Virtual conventions are a necessity during this pandemic so we discuss what it’s been like to attend so many of them, as well as what seems to work and what doesn’t. We think they’re a great way to gather and connect when done right. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions...

#261: Is there a better way to process heartbreak or loss than through a good breakup song? One of us went through a breakup recently and it wasn’t until a few breakup songs that they started to make sense of how they were feeling. 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...

#260: From mental health symptoms to how to survive an apocalypse, what we see in TV and movies shapes our view of the world. Life is usually not as seen on TV, but you may not realize it if that’s your only source of information. 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 w...

#259: Revisiting old media can lead to new insights. Whether it’s because you or the world have changed, media we care about can still help us understand and process our thoughts and feelings. Regardless of how old it is or how many times we’ve seen it before. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything thro...

#258: The excessive amount of time you’re spending scrolling through dystopian news has a name: Doomscrolling. And it can’t be good for your mental health. 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: ne...

#257: The ability to express your thoughts and feelings are essential to any meaningful experience. Previews of Cyberpunk 2077 inspired this discussion on the importance of self-expression. 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...

#256: Physical activity is great for your mental health. So how do you stay active at home during a pandemic? Let’s discuss some of the ways we can work out while in quarantine. 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...

#255: The TV show Cops was just canceled after 33 years and it feels like we’re about to enter a new era of police representation in media. Fictional police stories influence what we know and how we feel about law enforcement, especially if you’ve had limited experience with the justice system. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on...

#254: Is there a connection between growing up on great fictional stories of resistance and standing up against racism and police brutality? We think so. At the very least, Star Wars, The Matrix, and some of our other favorite resistance stories can help us talk about what’s happening today. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!   Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on th...

#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...