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Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics and Film

Dr. Emilia Brown and Keeden Hopkins

Welcome to Bat Therapy, mental health through the lens of comics and film. What is a psychologist to do when they have a passion for mental health treatment as well as all things Batman? They start a podcast, of course! This podcast lets you be a fly on the wall (or a bat in the cave), listening in on a friendship built out of a love for talking Batman and other superheroes, comics, and the everyday struggle to achieve mental health and happiness. Emilia (psychologist) and Keeden (educator and

tv & film animation & manga

All Episodes

32:17

Season 5 Prologue: Heroes in Training

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2023/11/28

It is hard to believe we’re already at Season 5! We chat about our plans for Heroes in Training and discuss our thoughts on what makes someone a sidekick. And please chat with us on Discord – we would love to hear from our listeners!

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5:38

Season 4 - Behind the Scenes Bonus Episode 2

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2023/11/22

Here is a behind the scenes look at what happens after the recording stops. If you like this content, in Season 5, we'll be adding more of these behind the scenes episodes for our Patreon Supporters! Check out: https://www.patreon.com/battherapy for more information and to support us so we can keep bringing you great content!

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15:08

Season 4 - Behind the Scenes Bonus Episode

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2023/11/14

Here is a behind the scenes look at what happens after the recording stops. If you like this content, in Season 5, we'll be adding more of these behind the scenes episodes for our Patreon Supporters! Check out: https://www.patreon.com/battherapy for more information and to support us so we can keep bringing you great content!

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52:38

End of Season: Supervillain Superlatives

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2023/11/07

With the end of the season here, we give out superlatives to the Gotham Rogues Gallery villains. Most likely to succeed at villainy, most popular, best tasting (when Killer Croc is feeling peckish) and more!

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6:59

Mindful Nerd Moment: Web Slinging

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2023/11/04

Use those spidey senses and fully take in the moment of slinging Spiderman’s web.

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52:10

Spiderman Villains

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2023/11/03

Keeden finally gets to talk about Spiderman’s villains! What happens when the “evil villain” isn’t some unknown person, but instead they are your teacher, your mentor, your best friend’s dad? Hear about this and our thoughts on what would happen if Spiderman swapped places with the Dark Knight.

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8:18

Mindful Nerd Moment: Flash Running Around the World

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2023/10/28

Set your intention and take a break from superheroics to take a mindful run around the world as The Flash.

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49:30

Reverse Flash

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2023/10/24

Keeden finally gets his wish – we talk Eobard Thawne and his obsessive focus on The Flash / Barry Allen. We explore how his anger and persistent vendetta keep him from finding a place he can call home.

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7:48

Mindful Nerd Moment: Conjuring an Illusion

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2023/10/22

Keeden immediately comes up with a Loki-style illusion he can practice conjuring for this Mindful Nerd Moment: making the Statue of Liberty disappear on the 4th of July.

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46:11

Loki

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2023/10/17

Loki is a great example of how intelligence and wit can be used to deflect from a person’s true self. Loki begins with a hunt for power and domination in order to chase away the fear of not being enough. But it is only when he is forced to let go of the distractions that he can find what he truly wants. Sources: TV show Loki; MCU films including The Avengers, Thor

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10:15

Mindful Nerd Moment: Stop and Smell the Comics

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2023/10/14

This week’s guest, Juan Lopez (owner of the oldest bookstore in the Carolinas – Nostalgia Newsstand), joins us to look, feel, listen, and smell comic books. See what memories and feelings come to you when you take the time to stop and smell the comics.

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57:08

Hispanic Representation in Comics: Guest Juan Lopez,...

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2023/10/10

Juan Lopez is the owner of Nostalgia Newsstand, North Carolina’s oldest comic bookstore located in Greenville, NC. We take advantage of his wealth of knowledge to talk about the history of Hispanic representation in comics, including George Perez’s impact and the power of taking characters beyond the stereotypes.Sources: Check out https://www.facebook.com/NostalgiaNewsstandNC/

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8:08

Mindful Nerd Moment: The Ventriloquist Makes a...

Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics... ·

2023/10/07

Even small decisions can be overwhelming. What is Arnold Wesker to do the first time he is ordering a pizza for the first time without Scarface? Use mindfulness, of course!

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54:58

Scarface & The Ventriloquist

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2023/10/03

Arnold Wesker struggles to separate himself from Scarface, caught in a uniquely toxic relationship that makes him wonder: Who is a ventriloquist without his dummy? We explore this as well as what Arnold Wesker’s mental health diagnosis might be and what it is like to be one of Scarface’s henchmen. Sources: Batman TAS: Read My Lips, Cat Walk, Double Talk

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8:46

Mindful Nerd Moment: The Resilience of Hydra

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2023/09/30

“Cut off one head, two more shall take its place.” Rather than using Hydra’s mantra to bring about world domination, we use this imagery to build confidence and resilience in the face of adversity.

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50:20

Hydra (Marvel)

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2023/09/26

How does a secret, world-dominating organization take over S.H.I.E.L.D. from the inside? We cover this and other topics including how trauma (and being a professional spy) can affect someone’s ability to trust other people.Sources: films Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: Winter Soldier

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10:35

Mindful Nerd Moment: Exiting the Lazarus Pit

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2023/09/24

Saying Jason Todd is an angry person is an understatement. Coming out of the Lazarus Pit and hearing from Talia al Ghul that the Joker is still alive is enough to put anyone over the edge. But what if Jason Tood could have taken a moment to ride out the wave and try to find a moment of peace?

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54:41

Jason Todd / Red Hood

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2023/09/19

Family dynamics can be tricky enough without being a part of the Bat Family. Jason Todd has some anger issues (to put it mildly). We talk about his struggle to feel accepted as the rougher around the edges second Robin and how nonjudgmental friends help him go from being seen as a villain and murderer to a hero of his own making.

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6:28

Mindful Nerd Moment: Watching the Sun Set Over Wakanda

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2023/09/16

We give Erik Killmonger a second chance at returning to Wakanda. What if he had been able to set aside his rage and took in a Wakanda sunset before his royal takeover?

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44:42

Erik Killmonger

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2023/09/12

We explore the powerful film representation of Erik Killmonger, Wakandan royalty raised on the streets of Oakland. The stark contrast between their childhoods brings into question whether T’Challa can truly understand Erik and why Erik would naturally continue to choose violence as the solution to the world’s problems.

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