Real lessons from a fantasy world!

Trigger Warning: we talk about suicide A LOT in this episode. Which shouldn't be a surprise, given the chapter we're on. Nothing graphic, but it certainly can be a hard topic for some.

Steven Pond (@TheCosmerenaut) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapter 11!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

The values we develop in childhood often shape the rest of our lives.

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 9 & 10!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

No matter what MATH says, you totally do win more on the third hand. Or at least, you win when you need it most.

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 7 & 8!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

There's always SOMETHING to hold on to, even if it's just a name.

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapter 6!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

What do we do after someone tells us no? Especially if what we're working toward is vitally important?

Steven Pond (@TheCosmerenaut) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapter 5!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

Are Kalak and Jezrien wrong for giving up? Is Szeth wrong for sticking with it?

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, the Prelude and Prologue to the Stormlight Archive!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

Even in the depths of despair (aka - trapped in a slave wagon during a highstorm), we can still find purpose.

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 1 & 2!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

How is it one of the best quotes from these books comes from an actual slaver?

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 3 & 4!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world - we approach the Stormlight Archive as a therapy text, working our way through The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, using modern psychology theories and practices to help you find your Next Ideal.

Featuring Steve @TheCosmerenaut and Dr. Ben Jeppsen, The Stormlight Psychologist

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