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Geek Therapy Network

At Geek Therapy we believe that the best way to understand each other, and ourselves, is through the content we love. Join Josué Cardona, Lara Taylor, and Lauren Keller every week as they discuss the different ways we can use the things we geek out about to relate to one another, learn, and save the world. We explore the potential benefits of comics, games, TV shows, and movies through the practice of Geek Therapy. Geek out and do good!

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59:40

Video Game Stigma

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2014/01/14

#33: Guest: Kelli Dunlap. Kelli talks to us about her research into video games and mental health. We discuss her findings, what they say about the most common video game stereotypes, and what mental health professionals can do to advocate for gamers and help fight stigma. We also share our own experiences with video game stigma and some of the gaming experiences that have shaped our perspectives. The post Video Game Stigma appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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51:08

Female Superheroes

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2014/01/05

#32: Guests: Lara Taylor and Laura Vecchiola. We start this conversation by discussing “Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines,” a great documentary which premiered in 2012. We discuss female superheroes in comics, TV, and movies, what they mean to us, and what we think of how many fictional female role models are available today. The post Female Superheroes appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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78:04

Doctor Who is Powerful

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2013/12/30

#31: Dr. Janina Scarlet, a fellow Geek Therapist. SPOILERS! The 11th Doctor just regenerated in this year’s Christmas special and we recently had some of the biggest Doctor Who episodes ever. Josué and Janina discuss the events of recent episodes, share their favorite moments, and talk about some of the insights we can gain from the show. The word “powerful” gets thrown around a lot as they process recent events and discuss the potential effect of Doctor Who on our lives. The post Doctor

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54:13

I Kill Giants

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2013/12/20

#30: Guest: Laura Vecchiolla. Josué and Laura discuss one of their favorite graphic novels, “I Kill Giants” by Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Niimura. They talk about why it’s such a powerful story, why they love it, and the many ways it could be seen as therapeutic. The episode is probably more fun if you’ve already read the story so read it first if you can! Either way, Josué and Laura make the case for why you should read it, and then read it again. The post I Kill Giants appeared first on Geek

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36:59

SDCC vs. NYCC

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2013/12/13

#29: Guest: Marlene from ilikecomicstoo.com. Josué and Marlene compare their experiences at the two biggest pop culture conventions in the US. They both went to San Diego Comic-Con for the first time this year and have been to New York Comic Con as well. They crown a winner but for the most part they discuss how much fun it is to go to conventions. The post SDCC vs. NYCC appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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135:37

Nerd Rage

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2013/11/21

#28: Guest: Ali Mattu, Ph.D., the Science-Fiction Psychologist. Remember how the internet reacted when Ben Affleck was announced as the new Batman? Ali wrote an article about it that sets the stage for this conversation. Josué and Ali discuss nerd rage, specifically of the “crazy online troll behavior” variety, what it looks like, why it happens, and how to deal with it. The post Nerd Rage appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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56:07

Magic: The Gathering

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2013/11/12

#27: Guest: Natasha Lewis Harrington, a PsyD student and active member of the Magic community. Natasha writes articles combining psychology and Magic: The Gathering, the popular trading card game. Natasha and Josué discuss the game, the community, parallels with positive psychology, the MTG color pie, tournament play, and Magic’s potential uses in mental health. Natasha goes into detail about running a Magic gaming group at a mental health facility and the effect the experience had on its

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13:47

Victoria’s Tomb Raider Story

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2013/11/01

#26: Guest: Victoria Cosplay. Victoria was gracious enough to come on the show and share her Tomb Raider story. It’s a very empowering story of how her experience playing a video game, Tomb Raider, helped her through a very difficult time and gave her hope. Josué and Victoria also discuss the character of Snow White and how they view her as a very positive and empowering figure, much like Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft. The post Victoria’s Tomb Raider Story appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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34:13

ACT and Using Fantasy in Therapy

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2013/10/19

#25: Guest: Dr. Janina Scarlet, psychologist, and fellow Geek Therapist. Janina starts things off by providing a crash course on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of cognitive behavior therapy that she refers to as a “superhero manual.” Josué and Janina then talk about how to use fantasy narratives in therapy through an ACT framework. We talk Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Hunger Games, books vs. movies, and more. The post ACT and Using Fantasy in Therapy appeared first on Geek

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79:12

GaymerX

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2013/10/07

#24: Guest: Toni Rocca, Co-Founder and Community Director of GaymerConnect. Josué and Toni talk about GaymerX, the world’s first LGBT gaming convention, how amazing GaymerX was, why it matters, LGBT experiences in gaming and conventions, and the potential of safe environments for all gamers. They spend a lot of time going over online gaming experiences in general and the bias often found in video games and gaming culture. The post GaymerX appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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27:01

TinySuperheroes

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2013/08/23

#23: Guest: Robyn Rosenberger, Founder of TinySuperheroes. Josué and Robyn discuss TinySuperheroes, a project that seeks to empower Extraordinary kids — one cape at a time. Robyn and her team make superhero capes for children around the world who exemplify strength and determination as they overcome illness or disability. Find out how the project came to be, hear some stories of real TinySupherheroes, and find out how anyone can be a part of this great project. The post TinySuperheroes

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38:30

Geek Bar Chicago

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2013/08/19

#22: Guest: David Zoltan, Founder and CEO of Geek Bar Chicago. Josué and David discuss the upcoming Geek Bar Chicago, Chicago’s first bar and grill catering to the Geek community. It was designed with Geeks in mind from the very beginning and David shares how the idea came about and what people can expect when it opens in early 2014. We discuss Geek-considerate noise levels, cosplay discounts, board games-to-order on the menu, and much more. The post Geek Bar Chicago appeared first on Geek

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60:52

Geek Therapy: The Class

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2013/08/16

#21: Guest: Dr. Patrick O’Connor. Dr. O’Connor will be teaching a college course in the fall titled ‘Geek Culture in Therapy.’ Josué and Dr. O’Connor discuss the reasons why teaching a class like this is a big deal and they go through the entire syllabus. If you like Geek culture, you will probably want to enroll in this course. This episode is the next best thing. Check out the syllabus in the show notes for the full reading list and structure of the class. The post Geek Therapy: The Class

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35:15

Monsters!

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2013/08/09

#20: Guest: Doug Ronning, MA, a screenwriter (HBO’s Tales from the Crypt), a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a lifelong fan of monster movies. Josué and Doug discuss how Doug is using his love of monster movies and his experience as a screenwriter to work with monsters and monster archetypes in therapy. They discuss horror films and monster movies in the context of using them to achieve personal growth and how they can be used in therapy. Doug also walks us through his 6-hour

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50:45

What is it like to go to Comic-Con?

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2013/08/01

#19: Guest: Elizabeth Smith. Geek Therapy went to SDCC recently and we had a great time. One of the people on our panel joins us to talk about what it’s like to go to a con, and San Diego Comic-Con in particular. Josué and Elizabeth recap their experience at the convention and address some of the negative stereotypes some associate with this type of event. If you were ever curious about what goes on at a comic convention or what it’s like to go to SDCC, check out this episode. The post What

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51:36

Geek Therapy at SDCC 2013

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2013/07/25

#18: On July 18, 2013 we presented at San Diego Comic-Con International. Our panel was called Geek Therapy: How Superheroes Empower All of Us. You can catch the full audio of the panel after an intro from Josué. The panelists were Josué Cardona, Patrick O’Connor, Laura Vecchiolla, Elizabeth Smith, Dave Verhaagen, and Frank Gaskill. The panel was moderated by Travis Langley. You can find more information about the panelists and how to contact them at www.geektherapy.com/sdcc2013. The post

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78:38

E3 2013! Who won?… Why do we care?

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2013/06/30

#17: Guest: Steve Kuniak, a Licensed Professional Counselor and frequent convention speaker. Josué and Steve discuss this year’s E3 and all the excitement and drama that came with it. These guys have pre-ordered their next gen systems and tell you which they chose and why. They also try to answer the question: Why do people care so much about E3 and who won anyway? The post E3 2013! Who won?… Why do we care? appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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69:40

Man of Steel Discussion

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2013/06/19

#16: Guest: Dr. Patrick O’Connor. Josué and Dr. O’Connor discuss the new Superman film directed by Zack Snyder, Man of Steel. Josué and Dr. O’Connor agreed not to talk about the film until the podcast. Check out what they thought about the film and hear their reactions from a Geek Therapy perspective. The post Man of Steel Discussion appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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25:02

Using Superheroes in Psychotherapy

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2013/06/09

#15: Guest: Lawrence Rubin Ph.D. Dr. Rubin is a psychologist, professor, and the editor of the book Using Superheroes in Counseling and Play Therapy. Josué and Dr. Rubin talk about using superheroes and pop culture in therapy, why it works, and how therapists can learn more about pop culture and bringing it into therapy. The post Using Superheroes in Psychotherapy appeared first on Geek Therapy.

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27:18

The Comic Book Project

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2013/05/19

#14: Guest: Michael Bitz, Founder and Director of the Comic Book Project. Josué and Michael discuss how a group of kids in the back of a classroom drawing Pokémon characters, and Michael asking them to add word bubbles to meet a writing requirement, eventually turned into an international literacy initiative. The Comic Book Project combines creativity, the arts, and academic learning to help kids write and publish comics all over the world. The post The Comic Book Project appeared first on

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