The Next Ideal

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Real lessons from a fantasy world - we approach the Stormlight Archive as a therapy text, working our way through The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, using modern psychology theories and practices to help you find your Next Ideal. The Next Ideal Podcast is available on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! For more information, visit TheNextIdeal.com The Next Step Coin by Dragonsteel: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/next-step-coin NerdHQ direct link: https://nerdhq.org/ NerdHQ Cosmere Nerds for Mental Health Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cosmerenerds The Next Ideal Patreon: https...

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Kaladin's Search For Meaning 20.01.2026 42:46

Real lessons from a fantasy world! Even in the depths of despair (aka - trapped in a slave wagon during a highstorm), we can still find purpose. Steven Pond (  @TheCosmerenaut  ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health. This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 1 & 2! The Next Ideal Podcast is available on YouTube, or wherev...

Prelude, Prologue, and Persistence 20.01.2026 46:00

Real lessons from a fantasy world! Are Kalak and Jezrien wrong for giving up? Is Szeth wrong for sticking with it? Steven Pond (  @TheCosmerenaut  ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health. This week, the Prelude and Prologue to the Stormlight Archive! The Next Ideal Podcast is available on YouTube, or wherever you get your...

The Next Ideal Trailer 28.11.2025 2:11

Real lessons from a fantasy world - we approach the Stormlight Archive as a therapy text, working our way through The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, using modern psychology theories and practices to help you find your Next Ideal. Featuring Steve @TheCosmerenaut and Dr. Ben Jeppsen, The Stormlight Psychologist Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and sign up for notifica...