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Beyond the Veil
Beyond the Veil episodes
- Chapter 4 - A Cheese Tangent
On this episode, we discuss…
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of fatshaming and eating disorders.
→Good news – Hagrid's here!
→Righteous anger
→Sausages and Miracle Gro
→Chain of custody
→Accio Fandom: The Gayly Prophet Episode 18 and Hagrid as a trans woman
→Fatshaming: a diatribe
→Dudley needs therapy
→The pureness of Hagrid
→This week's relevant tangent: fancy cheese and Rugrats in Paris
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
Sources
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/fat-phobia https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/the-impact-of-weight-stigma-on-our-mental-health/ https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/boys-with-eating-disorders/ Just Eat It by Laura Thomas pgs. 171-175 Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
47 min - Chapter 3: Harry Potter, Library Hater
Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the third chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Letters from No One."
On this episode, we discuss…
→Sick burns from Harry
→The inevitability of arrogance
→Pain makes a crappy punchline
→Fanfictions that imagine Vernon as a better father figure
→Vernon Dursley: Giant Hunter
→Why do we romanticize the Malfoys but not the Dursleys?
→Stop bottling things in!
→This week's highly relevant tangent: Buzzfeed Unsolved's Tromp family episode
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58 min - Chapter 2: Squib Agent Vs. Cabbage Vendor
Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Vanishing Glass."
On Episode 50, we discuss…
→Snakes and moon jellies
→Fat-shaming: not a vibe
→Dudley deserved better!
→The harsh realities of child abuse
→Prostitution, madness, witchcraft, and androgyny
→We demand a Muggle parent support group
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1 hr - Chapter 1 - Dumbledore is Mr. Poe
Join hosts Madison and Rebecca for a discussion on the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, "The Boy Who Lived."
On Episode 49, we discuss...
→A lackluster beginning
→Your neck does not define you
→The healing powers of Wolfstar
→Listen to McGonagall!
→Dumbledore needs therapy
→Our past doesn't have to be our future
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42 min - Season 2: Beyond the Text Announcement
Big changes are coming to Beyond the Veil! We've spent more than a year sharing the stories of Potter fans from around the world. Learning how fans have used the Potter series to manage their mental health symptoms, overcome major life obstacles, and make decisions has been enlightening, magical, and reminded us what truly makes these books such a delight: the fandom.
On Episode 48...
→Confusing times to be a Potter fan
→A reread focused on mental health
→The importance of criticizing something you love
→Join us next week for Chapter 1!
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3 min - Episode 47: "Really, What Is Perfect Anyway?"
The Harry Potter books are a common thread of stability, joy, and escape in the lives of many fans. In today's episode, Sabrina joins us to talk about the benefits of receiving a mental health diagnosis, how Sorting can help us find ourselves, and the beautiful lessons about grief the Potter series holds for us.
Trigger warning: self-harm, suicidal thoughts, death of a loved one
On Episode 47, we discuss...
→Being bullied for "nerdy" things
→The importance of seeking help at a young age
→A mother's love and support
→The positive experience of a diagnosis
→Spirituality and mental health
→When Sorting helps you find yourself
→The ones who love us never really leave us
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47 min - Episode 46: "In the End, All Was Well"
We're all searching for a happy ending in one way or another, and the Potter series is one of many ways we can try to find one. In today's episode, Betty joins us to talk about the struggles of trying to fit in, getting some help from the boy who lived, and why all was well is such an important message from the series.
Trigger warning: self-harm, suicidal thoughts
On Episode 46, we discuss...
→Trying to fit in
→Feeling abandoned and out of control
→Help from the boy who lived
→The significance of all was well
→Ceremonial reading of the series
→A full circle back to community
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31 min - Episode 45: "Why On Earth Should That Mean It Is Not Real?"
Grief, loss, and sadness are unavoidable parts of life, and we're thankful to have the Potter series to help us process these difficult emotions. In today's episode, Abbie joins us to talk about death, the memories we have of reading the Potter books, and choosing our own reality.
On Episode 45, we discuss...
Trigger Warning: suicide, death 8:45-25:00
→Playing pretend at Hogwarts
→Harry's longing for the Mirror of Erised
→Goblet of Fire at a time of significance
→How death affects family relationships
→The joy of Molly Weasley
→The smell of memories
→Choosing your own reality
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story.
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39 min - Episode 44: Just a Dash of Wiffle Dust
Books, movies, music, and video games, we can find the Potter world in almost every medium. In today's episode, Sas joins us to talk about loneliness, learning about magic, and the power of the Harry Potter LEGO games.
On Episode 44, we discuss…
TRIGGER WARNING: substance use
→ The loneliness of being an only child
→ Looking for your people
→You aren't your bad thoughts, you are the choices you make
→Learning about magic with Dad
→Too deep in the barrel
→ Video game magic: Lego Harry Potter
→ We are all deserving of love and access to resources
→The power of hindsight
53 min - Episode 43: Say No to Time Turners
Even after all was well, our stories keep on going. In today's episode, Stacey joins us to talk about why the past should stay in the past, the profound impact of the Potter story on her life, and her love of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
On Episode 43, we discuss...
→ How a magical book can be the most stable part of your life
→ Life is tough when you don't have Potter-head friends
→ Parents and the expectations of others
→ Children are more powerful than we give them credit
→ The story continues...
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
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About Beyond the Veil
From the publisher's feed
Beyond the Veil is a Potter podcast all about mental health and resparking the joy we had the first time we read the books. The Potter series has helped fans deal with mental health crises, overcome major obstacles, and made powerful, positive changes in their lives with the help and support of the Harry Potter series. With dozens of lessons in mind after conversations with fans from around the world, hosts Madison and Rebecca are rereading the series with the hopes to learn a few more along the way.
DISCLAIMER: We are not mental health professionals, just two Potterheads who love talking about mental health. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as professional mental health advice.