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Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics and Film episodes
- Hispanic Representation in Comics: Guest Juan Lopez, owner of Nostalgia NewsstandJuan 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/58 min
- Mindful Nerd Moment: The Ventriloquist Makes a Decision Without ScarfaceEven 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!9 min
- Scarface & The VentriloquistArnold 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 Talk55 min
- Mindful Nerd Moment: The Resilience of Hydra“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.9 min
- Hydra (Marvel)
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
51 min - Mindful Nerd Moment: Exiting the Lazarus PitSaying 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?11 min
- Jason Todd / Red HoodFamily 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.55 min
- Mindful Nerd Moment: Watching the Sun Set Over Wakanda
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?
7 min - Erik Killmonger
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.
45 min - Mindful Nerd Moment: Putting on the Batman CowlWhether it’s for cosplay or you are the real McCoy, today we take in every moment of putting on the cowl before you go out to fight for justice.9 min
About Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics and Film
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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 professional nerd) want to help every person – every graphic novel aficionado, every superhero lover, every cosplayer, every geek and nerd – have health and healing from life’s struggles. Learn how and why characters from your favorite comic storylines suffer as well as where their resilience truly shines. Join us in practicing skills as if we are these fictional characters in order to learn how they, and you, can achieve some peace of mind and mental health recovery. This podcast is NOT a way to receive mental health treatment, services, or personal advice.
New Episodes Tuesdays and New Mindful Nerd Moments on Saturdays!