Novel Feelings
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTwo psychologists take a deep dive into your favourite books.
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Episodes
1.4 The Kiss Quotient - Autism, Anxiety and Romance
December 05, 2020 12:25 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBCan you practice romance? Stella thinks so. In this episode, we talk about The Kiss Quotient, by Helen Hoang. It tells the story of Stella, an econometrician with Asperger’s, who decides to hire Michael, an escort, to teach her intimacy and romance. We discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, the relationship between core beliefs and miscommunication, and the importance of being a decent human. Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings
1.4 The Kiss Quotient | Autism, anxiety and romance
December 05, 2020 12:25 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBCan you practice romance? Stella thinks so. In this episode, we talk about The Kiss Quotient, by Helen Hoang. It tells the story of Stella, an econometrician diagnosed with Asperger’s, who decides to hire Michael, an escort, to teach her intimacy and romance. We discuss autism, the relationship between core beliefs and miscommunication, and the importance of being a decent human. Find Novel Feelings via: Our website Instagram Twitter Goodreads. Detailed show notes available on ...
1.3 A Court of Mist and Fury | PTSD in a fantasy setting
November 28, 2020 12:59 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBEven faeries experience trauma. This episode is all about the novel A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J. Maas. ACOMAF explores what happens after a brutal experience for Feyre, human-turned-fae. We discuss post-traumatic stress disorder in a fantasy setting, signs of a healthy (or potentially unhealthy) relationship, and a lot of angsty faeries. Find Novel Feelings via: Our website Instagram Twitter Goodreads. Detailed show notes available on our website.
1.3 A Court of Mist and Fury - PTSD in a Fantasy Setting
November 28, 2020 12:59 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBEven faeries experience trauma. This episode is all about the novel A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J. Maas. ACOMAF explores what happens after a brutal experience for Feyre, human-turned-fae. We discuss post-traumatic stress disorder in a fantasy setting, signs of a healthy (or potentially unhealthy) relationship, and a lot of angsty faeries. Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings
1.2 The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling | Family, culture and psychosis
November 21, 2020 22:34 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBJust as there is power in a good dumpling, there is power in good representation. Today we're reviewing The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, by Wai Chim. We discuss Anna's experience of caring for a family member with mental health issues as a first-generation Asian Australian; the trajectory of recovery; and what a guidance counsellor should NOT say to a student. Find Novel Feelings via: Our website Instagram Twitter Goodreads. Detailed show notes available on our website.
1.2 The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling - Family, Culture and Psychosis
November 21, 2020 22:34 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBJust as there is power in a good dumpling, there is power in good representation. Today we're reviewing The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, by Wai Chim. We discuss Anna's experience of caring for a family member with mental health issues as a first-generation Asian Australian; the trajectory of recovery; and what a guidance counsellor should NOT say to a student. Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings
1.1 Turtles All the Way Down | OCD and anxiety
November 14, 2020 11:06 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIt's our debut review episode! In the words of Aza Holmes: the problem isn't losing your mind; it's that it's inescapable. In this episode, we cover John Green's 2017 novel Turtles All the Way Down. We discuss ever-tightening thought spirals, common therapy approaches for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and what recovery can look like. Find Novel Feelings via: Our website Instagram Twitter Goodreads. Detailed show notes available on our website.
1.1 Turtles All the Way Down - OCD and Anxiety
November 14, 2020 11:06 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIt's our debut review episode! In the words of Aza Holmes: the problem isn't losing your mind; it's that it's inescapable. In this episode, we cover John Green's 2017 novel Turtles All the Way Down. We discuss ever-tightening thought spirals, common therapy approaches for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and what recovery can look like. Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings
Intro: what is Novel Feelings? | Meet Priscilla and Elise
November 14, 2020 11:03 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome to Novel Feelings! In this quick episode, we introduce ourselves, talk about how Novel Feelings was born, and give you an idea of what to expect in future episodes. We also take a very scientifically accurate quiz to learn which fictional book characters describe our personalities. -> Take the Buzzfeed book quiz. Find Novel Feelings via: Our website Instagram Twitter Goodreads. Detailed show notes available on our website.
Intro: What is Novel Feelings? & Meet Priscilla and Elise
November 14, 2020 11:03 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome to Novel Feelings! In this quick episode, we introduce ourselves, talk about how Novel Feelings was born, and give you an idea of what to expect in future episodes. We also take a very scientifically accurate quiz to learn which fictional book characters describe our personalities. Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings | Also take the Buzzfeed book quiz: bzfd.it/2Ill30f
Novel Feelings Trailer
November 03, 2020 05:44 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBNovel Feelings is a podcast where two psychologists and book nerds discuss representations of mental health issues in fiction, one novel at a time. Season 1 launched November 15 2020. Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings