Jedi Counsel
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsEXPLORING MENTAL HEALTH IN YOUR FAVORITE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS
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Jedi Counsel Podcast 35 – Suicidal Ideation and Logan
March 17, 2017 05:45 - 35.8 MB***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS LOGAN SPOILERS*** Hey folks! This week we finally get to talk about Logan. We start with our overall impressions and then dive into some of the suicidal thoughts Logan is experiencing throughout the film. For more information related to suicide; click here for statistics, here for warning signs, and here for what … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 35 – Suicidal Ideation and Logan
Jedi Counsel Podcast 34 – Internet Gaming Disorder and The Guild
March 11, 2017 02:20 - 42.4 MBHey folks! This week, with some inspiration from MPR, we decided to talk about Internet Gaming Disorder. After talking a bit about the disorder, we cover one of the most accurate and compassionate depictions of mental illness in popular culture; The Guild with Felicia Day! Thanks for listening! You can check out the other great … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 34 – Internet Gaming Disorder and The Guild
Jedi Counsel Podcast 33 – Eating Disorder Awareness Week and Body Depiction in Comics
March 04, 2017 04:05 - 49.5 MBAfter two weeks off the air, we nearly forgot how to make podcasts! Just kidding… listen in as we dive into eating disorders. We start by covering the specific disorders, then talk a bit about body shape in comic books, and finish up by briefly touching upon treatments.Click here for more information about eating disorders.Click … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 33 – Eating Disorder Awareness Week and Body Depiction in Comics
Jedi Counsel Podcast 32 – Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 3: Split Review
February 10, 2017 22:55 - 47 MBHey folks! This week we conclude our series on dissociative identity disorder by reviewing the 2016 film Split. Fresh from seeing it the night prior, we offer a quick plot summary, our reactions, whether it is an accurate representation, and whether it is a compassionate depiction. See here for the referenced article from The Guardian, … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 32 – Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 3: Split Review
Jedi Counsel Podcast 31 – Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 2
February 04, 2017 04:07 - 29.4 MBHey folks! We start this week off with some current events, including the new MBMBAM tv trailer. After that, we continue our discussion of dissociative identity disorder. We start by covering a study by Spanos and with a discussion of the Hillside Strangler. Then we jump into some fictional examples, including Two-Face, of Batman fame, … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 31 – Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 2
Jedi Counsel Podcast 30 – Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 1
January 28, 2017 05:19 - 26.8 MBHey folks! Big news! We are officially part of the Geek Therapy Podcast Network! Check out all of the great shows this wonderful network has available! After we nerd out about that, listen in as we begin our discussion of disassociative identity disorder. We start things off by talking about what the disorder is, what … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 30 – Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 1
Jedi Counsel Podcast 29 – Rogue One, Hope, and Representation
January 21, 2017 01:15 - 37 MBHey folks! Today we finally got to talk about Rogue One. Sorry it took so long! Listen in as we talk about our general thoughts about the film and then get into some of the benefits of hope and representation. As always, thanks for listening in!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 28 – Bipolar Disorder and a Tribute to Carrie Fisher
January 13, 2017 22:31 - 34.3 MBHey folks! Today we decided to talk a bit about Princess Leia Organa, Carrie Fisher, and Bipolar Disorder. Carrie Fisher did so much to advocate for for mental illness and deserved some attention. We also dive into Bipolar Disorder. We cover some myths/facts, the symptoms, and available treatments. Thanks for listening in! NOTE: Katie said … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 28 – Bipolar Disorder and a Tribute to Carrie Fisher
Jedi Counsel Podcast 27 – Mad Max
January 10, 2017 00:12 - 29.2 MBWe hope the new year is treating you well! This week’s episode covers one of our favorite characters, Mad Max! We cover a bit of the relevant background of the character and then dive into the psychology. Enjoy!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 26 – Kevin Smith
January 02, 2017 03:49 - 31 MBHappy New Year, everyone! To bring in the new year, we decided to talk about one of our favorite people ever, Kevin Smith! Listen in as we talk about why we like him and how he inspired us and this project! Plus, this week’s episode features two, you read that right, two pearls of wisdom!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 25 – The McElroy Brothers, Humor, and Mental Health
December 23, 2016 20:19 - 37 MBHi folks! During this episode we discussed the McElroy brothers! You might know them from My Brother, My Brother, and Me, The Adventure Zone, or any of their other great projects. You can find them all here! Listen in as we talk about why we like these good, good brothers, how humor and mental health … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 25 – The McElroy Brothers, Humor, and Mental Health
Jedi Counsel Podcast 24 – Dr. Horrible, Part 3
December 09, 2016 15:35 - 30.9 MBThe epic conclusion to our Dr. Horrible Commentary Saga is upon you! Listen in here as we conclude our commentary of this beautiful, yet harrowing, tale.
Jedi Counsel Podcast 23 – Dr. Horrible, Part 2
December 02, 2016 17:23 - 28.6 MBWelcome back to our Dr. Horrible Saga! You can listen in to part two here! Load it up and follow along as we continue this mystical journey through one of our favorite musicals!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 22 – Dr. Horrible, Part 1
November 23, 2016 04:21 - 26.5 MBThis week we decided to dive into one of our favorite musicals, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. We started this week with Act 1. Load it up and follow along with us as we provide our thoughts and commentary during this excellent piece!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 21 – Wonder Woman
November 12, 2016 23:25 - 28.8 MBThis week is all Wonder Woman! We were inspired by the newly dropped trailer and the character herself! Listen in as we cover our perspective of Diana Prince, the Wonder Woman. (Also, please pardon the audio issues! We updated our recording set up and need to fine tune the process again! Thank you!)
Jedi Counsel Podcast 20 – Halloween Scare-tacular! Fear, Anxiety, and Phobias
October 27, 2016 19:53 - 41 MBThis week we took a listener suggestion and decided to talk about fear! We start the conversation with Dr. Crane, the Scarecrow and talk a bit about Brandon’s research on fear. Then we move into the clinical realm with a discussion about fear, anxiety, and phobias. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 19 – Samantha Myhre, Music, and Mental Health
October 25, 2016 17:59 - 26.9 MBListen in as we talk with special guest co-host, Samantha Myhre! She brings us her experiences as an instructor, clinician, and musician to tell us about the gaps between music and mental health.
Jedi Counsel Podcast 18 – Superheroes and Coping Styles
October 18, 2016 00:43 - 34.5 MBIn this episode we decided to talk about coping styles! Coping styles are the negative or positive ways in which we handle stress and negative emotions. After that we speak about the ways in which we find inspiration and motivation in superheroes, using them as a coping skill. How do superheroes help to inspire or … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 18 – Superheroes and Coping Styles
Jedi Counsel Podcast 17 – Star Wars, Part 3
October 09, 2016 20:38 - 30.1 MBToday we conclude our conversation on Star Wars by delving into the light side of the Force. We talk about our favorite characters as well as some of the ways in which the Jedi teachings, like mindfulness meditation, might apply to therapy or overall positive mental health.
Jedi Counsel Podcast 16 – Star Wars, Part 2 – The Dark Side
September 29, 2016 20:14 - 29.1 MBToday we continued our conversation on Star Wars by delving into the dark side of the Force. Check out this discussion by Dr. Andrea Letamendi who inspired this week’s topic. We talk about our favorite Star Wars villains and what might lead someone to falling to the dark side.
Jedi Counsel Podcast 15 – Star Wars and (some) Psychology, Part 1
September 22, 2016 22:16 - 28.5 MBToday we decided to talk about Star Wars and largely forgot about mental health until the very end. Listen in as we talk about the Star Wars series and who our favorite characters are. We decided if there can be three Star Wars trilogies in the film world, our podcast can have its own Star Wars trilogy. Tune … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 15 – Star Wars and (some) Psychology, Part 1
Jedi Counsel Podcast 14 – The Science of Clinical Psychology
September 15, 2016 21:39 - 30 MBToday we decided to dive into the science of clinical psychology. Listen in as we describe how clinical scientists choose treatments as well as how those treatments undergo empirical investigation. For more information on the debate between therapy as a science vs an art, click here and here! You can find more information about empirically supported interventions here, and … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 14 – The Science of Clinical Psychology
Jedi Counsel Podcast 13 – Jessica Jones and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
September 12, 2016 00:18 - 28 MBToday we talk about Marvel’s hit Netflix series, Jessica Jones! Listen in as we talk about our thoughts about the show in general, as well as the portrayal or mental health. Here is a closer look at some of the empirically-supported interventions. Here you can find some further resources for PTSD via the VA system.
Jedi Counsel Podcast 12 – Controversy over Diagnosing Donald Trump
September 12, 2016 00:13 - 43.9 MBToday we dive into some of the controversy over diagnosing Donald Trump. It’s popped up throughout the media and social networks, but is it ethical? Listen in to learn more about this example, others, and the ethical standards surrounding this controversial topic! NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 12 – Controversy over Diagnosing Donald Trump
Jedi Counsel Podcast 11 – Psychology and the Suicide Squad
September 12, 2016 00:08 - 29.5 MBToday we start by discussing our thoughts on the newest Rogue One trailer, which you can see here! After that, we dive into Suicide Squad! Listen in as we talk about some of our thoughts, as well as some specific psychology related to some of the characters. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 11 – Psychology and the Suicide Squad
Jedi Counsel Podcast 10 – Richard Early from Paradox Comics-N-Cards
September 12, 2016 00:04 - 24.8 MBToday we stopped over to our favorite comic book store, Paradox! Listen in as we discuss some of the psychology behind comic books and table top gaming with the owner, Richard Early. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. Feel free to jump to Episode 13 for … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 10 – Richard Early from Paradox Comics-N-Cards
Jedi Counsel Podcast 9 – A Simple Case
September 12, 2016 00:01 - 27.8 MBWe start with a quick recap of some related comic book news. After that, we dive into Batman #44, by Scott Snyder, in which he address multiple relevant social issues related to racial disparities. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. Feel free to jump to … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 9 – A Simple Case
Jedi Counsel Podcast 8 – The Killing Joke
September 09, 2016 03:13 - 41 MBWe start things off with our new current events section. Hear our thoughts about the recent Wonder Woman and Justice League trailers. After that, we discuss both the graphic novel as well as the recent film adaptation of Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke. Hear our thoughts about how they portray the character of Batgirl as well as mental health. NOTE: This early episode … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 8 – The Killing Joke
Jedi Counsel Podcast 7 – Pokemon GO and Dark Night
September 09, 2016 03:11 - 38.2 MBWe discuss the wildly popular Pokemon Go! game. What are some of the pros and cons that you have noticed? After that we talk about one of our new favorite graphic novels, Dark Night: A True Batman Story by Paul Dini. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. Feel free … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 7 – Pokemon GO and Dark Night
Jedi Counsel Podcast 6 – Why does everyone hate Kylo Ren!?
September 09, 2016 03:10 - 40.1 MBWe discuss the character Kylo Ren. Everyone seems to dislike him. We really enjoyed him! Listen along as we discuss some of the common criticisms and then respond directly to comments that we found on the World Wide Web! NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 6 – Why does everyone hate Kylo Ren!?
Jedi Counsel Podcast 5 – Comics & Psychology
September 09, 2016 03:08 - 35.7 MBWe discuss how we became interested in comics, what we like so much about Buffy and Batman, DC Rebirth, and potential applications of comics in mental health settings. We get most of our comics at Paradox Comics-N-Cards. We especially like DC Comics & Dark Horse Comics. Many excellent psychologists have utilized comics in their work – we have posted links to their … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 5 – Comics & Psychology
Jedi Counsel Podcast 4 – Dungeons and Dragons
September 09, 2016 03:06 - 37.3 MBWe provide some description and history on Dungeons and Dragons, 5th Edition and discuss some of the ways in which the fantasy genre (games and other media) are viewed negatively as well as the ways D&D has experienced a resurgence and has been implemented in a therapeutic setting. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning … Continue reading Jedi Counsel Podcast 4 – Dungeons and Dragons
Jedi Counsel Podcast 3 – Diversity Day
September 09, 2016 03:04 - 37.3 MBWe provide commentary for one of our favorite episodes of The Office (Diversity Day) and discuss culturally-sensitive mental health services. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. Feel free to jump to Episode 13 for a dramatic increase in sound quality. Thanks!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 2 – Harley Quinn and The Joker
September 09, 2016 03:02 - 35.9 MBWe discuss our views about Harley Quinn, The Joker, and their relationship from a psychological perspective. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. Feel free to jump to Episode 13 for a dramatic increase in sound quality. Thanks!
Jedi Counsel Podcast 1 – Batman v Superman
September 09, 2016 03:00 - 37.4 MBWe discuss our views about the movie, Batman v Superman, from a mental health perspective. NOTE: This early episode suffers from lower sound quality, as we were just learning about podcasting. Feel free to jump to Episode 13 for a dramatic increase in sound quality. Thanks!