Kristine McPartlin

Mind the Force

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Welcome to Mind the Force Podcast, where Star Wars fandom meets mental health awareness. Hosted by Kristine McPartlin & James Abbate, we dive into the intersections between the Star Wars universe and real-life mental health journeys, unpacking the wisdom that our favorite characters and stories offer for resilience, healing, and growth. Each episode, we explore themes of trauma, identity, courage, and connection, using these tales from a galaxy far, far away as a lens to discuss mental wellness in a relatable, thoughtful way. We believe that storytelling has a powerful role in shaping how we v...

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Kristine McPartlin

Episodes

Ep IX - Chewbacca 08.04.2024 3:20:31

On Ep IX of Mind the Force, Kristine is joined by HB Gibson and Julie Christiansen to discuss Chewbacca and the nuances of what honor means to Wookie culture and his life debt to Han Solo. From the emotional wisdom that comes with age to the mental effects of war and technology on society, this is one you don't want to miss! HB Gibson https://linktr.ee/hb_gibson Julie A Christiansen https://link...

Ep VIII - Star Wars Podcast Day 14.02.2024 29:49

On Ep VIII of Mind the Force, Kristine is solo dolo and paying homage to the 4th annual Star Wars Podcast Day. We are joining over 100 other Star Wars podcasts and dropping an episode to celebrate 25 years of Star Wars podcasts. Kristine talks about her love of the franchise and how the Mind the Force podcast came to be. Shout out to Daniel at Star Wars Podcast Day for letting us take part in such...

Ep VII - Cad Bane 01.02.2024 2:42:18

On Ep VII of Mind the Force, the topic on the table is the infamous bounty hunter, Cad Bane. Kristine is joined by James Abbate, friend and fellow long time Star Wars nerd, and Simone Rinne, Social Worker & Host of The Mindful Men Podcast. Together they dig into the psychological affairs of one very hardworking but possibly misguided Duros bounty hunter. Co-Host: James Abbate Special Guest: Si...

Ep VI - Anakin Skywalker, The Beginning of the Fall | Condition Assessment 16.01.2024 1:14:52

On Episode VI of Mind the Force, Kristine McPartlin is joined by Licensed Psychotherapist, Elisa Peimer, to get her professional thoughts and feelings on Anakin's final days and traumas before his fall to the dark side. We get into accountability, repression, loss, and emotional processing in the final installment of the Anakin Skywalker Trilogy Arc. Elisa Peimer, LMSW: https://solmentalhealth.com...

Ep V - Anakin Skywalker, The Beginning of the Fall | Character Analysis 04.01.2024 2:25:48

On Ep V of Mind the Force, Kristine and Matt examine the final days of Anakin's life before his infamous fall to the dark side. Host: Kristine McPartlin & Matt McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Mental Health Disclaimer I am not a medical or mental health professiona...

Ep IV - Anakin Skywalker, From Girls to Gods | Condition Assessment 18.12.2023 1:05:19

On Episode IV of Mind the Force, Kristine speaks to LMHP, Bria Spencer, and gets her take on Anakin's shenanigans in Attack of the Clones and the early days of Clone Wars: The Animated Series. Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠ https://mindtheforce.com/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/ ⁠ Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Mental Health Disclaime...

Ep III - Anakin Skywalker, From Girls to Gods | Character Analysis 06.12.2023 2:16:54

Here on Ep III, we continue with Anakin's story, beginning with his reunion with Padme in Attack of the Clones and following through to his destiny altering meeting with the Mortis Gods in The Clone Wars: The Animated series. Host: Kristine McPartlin & Matt McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www....

Ep II- Anakin Skywalker: The Early Years | Condition Assessment 15.11.2023 53:12

On Episode II of Mind the Force, we continue our analyzation of Anakin's younger years in conversation with Don Sinkfield, LMHC. Join us as we get his professional insight on Anakin's complicated childhood. Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Mental Health...

Ep I, Anakin Skywalker: The Early Years | Character Analysis 01.11.2023 2:56:26

From his mysterious birth to his complicated teenage years, we examine Anakin Skywalker on the first episode of Mind the Force. Matt McPartlin joins me as my first Star Wars superfan co-host! Host: Kristine McPartlin & Matt McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Mental H...

Mind the Force Podcast Trailer 11.10.2023 1:41

This is Mind the Force, a podcast about Star Wars & mental health, hosted by Kristine McPartlin. To get the low down, check out our new trailer! Episode 1 coming soon!