This lively interview with Štěpánka was recorded on September 9, 2025 at Countway Library.

A. David Lewis, Associate Professor at MCPHS University, was her interlocutor. Questioning focused on her recent comic Heartcore, hailed by Foreword Reviews as “a searing graphic memoir” that seeks to break through unhealthy cycles of abuse and show how people can change for the better. This conversation will be of great interest to those engaged with graphic medicine, mental health, trauma care, and anyone seeking to end generational cycles of harm.

The event was introduced and audience Q&A was moderated by Matthew Noe, Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian at Countway Library, will follow the interview.

Please note that there is discussion of sexual assault and even the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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