Beyond the Veil

For many of us, the Potter books are a safe place we can turn when our realities get scary or painful. In our interview with Monet Polny, we discuss her Hermione-like experiences in high school and how she found comfort in the Potter books and community.

On Episode 3, we discuss...

→The dangers of reading the Potter books under your desk

→Getting teased for being a reader

→Finding solace in Potter podcasts and the online fandom

→Returning to Sorcerer's Stone when crossing a big threshold in life

→The value of unhappy Potter memories

→This week's Whisper: how we can escape our personal Azkabans

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 form on our website. 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. You can also submit anonymous stories through our website.

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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The Harry Potter series inspired a love of reading in millions, and some of us even learned how to read using these magical books. In our interview with Emily Garrison, we discussed how she identified with Harry's outsider status, how the books helped her overcome a major learning obstacle, and how the Potter books helped her deal with grief.

On Episode 2, we discuss...

→Having a learning difficulty can make you feel like an outsider, just like Harry

→The magic of the books pushing us to overcome our challenges

→What's to love about Harry and Sirius's relationship?

→Not taking the power of reading for granted

→There's nothing shameful about being different

→This week's Whisper: learning valuable lessons from a character you hate

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 email us at [email protected]

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 discussion, and more!

The first episode of Beyond the Veil has finally been released! For the first time ever, join host Madison Ford for a conversation about Harry Potter, mental health, and the importance of sharing our stories.

On Episode 1, we discuss...

→Chamber of Secrets Harry and the importance of sharing your story

→Origins of Beyond the Veil

→Everyone is invited to be a guest!

→How to share your story as a guest or anonymously

If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!

Share your thoughts on this episode with us! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussion, and more! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].