Geek Therapy

#274: Our favorite media is a great way to get exposed to new ideas because our personal experiences are so limited. Repeated exposure to those ideas in different stories reminds us that other people’s lives may be very different to our own. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Exposure to New Ideas appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#273: How do you celebrate Halloween in a year that feels like a horror film? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Halloween 2020 appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#272: Lara had a close call recently and reflects on how to prepare for a moment of crisis. It turns out there’s a game for that. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post How do you prepare for a crisis? appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#271: Josué presented at The Bodhana Group’s annual Save Against Fear event with former co-host Brandon Saxton and GT newcomer Joe Serrano on the therapeutic aspects of DIY and maker culture. We discuss building at different scales, from 3D printed miniatures to Gundam models to cosplay. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Make Your Own Miniatures, Mindfully appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#265: Lara’s been playing Ghost of Tsushima and loves how the game encourages you to stop and reflect on your experience when you rest. That’s a very good skill practice. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Take Time to Reflect appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#264: TV shows sometimes take a break from the main story with filler episodes, but if a break takes too long, does it becomes avoidance? We do the same thing. How do we know if we know if we are taking a break or avoiding something? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Filler appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#263: A listener wrote in asking how to make sense of feeling happy during a pandemic while everyone else seems to be miserable. They’re not alone. We discuss media that can help us understand how we feel and how to share our feelings with people who aren’t as happy right now. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Happy during the pandemic? appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#262: This year our favorite conventions, including E3 and San Diego Comic-Con, were all online. Virtual conventions are a necessity during this pandemic so we discuss what it’s been like to attend so many of them, as well as what seems to work and what doesn’t. We think they’re a great way to gather and connect when done right. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Virtual Conventions appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#261: Is there a better way to process heartbreak or loss than through a good breakup song? One of us went through a breakup recently and it wasn’t until a few breakup songs that they started to make sense of how they were feeling. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Breakup Songs appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#260: From mental health symptoms to how to survive an apocalypse, what we see in TV and movies shapes our view of the world. Life is usually not as seen on TV, but you may not realize it if that’s your only source of information. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Not As Seen On TV appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#259: Revisiting old media can lead to new insights. Whether it’s because you or the world have changed, media we care about can still help us understand and process our thoughts and feelings. Regardless of how old it is or how many times we’ve seen it before. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Old Media, New Insights appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#258: The excessive amount of time you’re spending scrolling through dystopian news has a name: Doomscrolling. And it can’t be good for your mental health. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Doomscrolling appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#257: The ability to express your thoughts and feelings are essential to any meaningful experience. Previews of Cyberpunk 2077 inspired this discussion on the importance of self-expression. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Cyberpunk Self-Expression appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#256: Physical activity is great for your mental health. So how do you stay active at home during a pandemic? Let’s discuss some of the ways we can work out while in quarantine. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq [spp-transcript] The post Quarantine Fitness appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#255: The TV show Cops was just cancelled after 33 years and it feels like we’re about to enter a new era of police representation in media. Fictional police stories influence what we know and how we feel about law enforcement, especially if you’ve had limited experience with the justice system. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq Read Full Transcript The post Cops: Cancelled appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#254: Is there a connection between growing up on great fictional stories of resistance and standing up against racism and police brutality? We think so. At the very least, Star Wars, The Matrix, and some of our other favorite resistance stories can help us talk about what’s happening today. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq Read Full Transcript The post Resistance Stories appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#253: The latest run of DC Comics’ Dial H for Hero explores the concept of the Heroverse: The grand potential of every hero. Past, present, and future. And… Every villain. We then realize that the Geek Therapy Library could use a “concept” category for ideas like the Heroverse and Star Wars’ Force. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq Read Full Transcript The post Enter the Heroverse appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#252: COIVD-19 patients are surrounded by healthcare workers with covered faces. As a way of humanizing themselves to patients, some workers are attaching smiling photos of themselves to their gear. We think it’s a great start and discuss how we try to humanize ourselves with our clients through our collectibles, and merch. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq? — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq Read Full Transcript The post Humanizing Healthcare Workers appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#251: Some stories are inspiring, but some stories can help us feel motivated. We think there’s a difference. What stories to you go to for motivation? Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq? — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq Read Full Transcript The post Motivating Stories appeared first on Geek Therapy.

#250: We celebrate our 250th episode by saying thank you for an hour. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get your welcome kit!  Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq? — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy Find us at www.GeekTherapy.com | @GeekTherapy | Lara: @GeekTherapist | Lauren: @CHICKENDINOSAUR | Josué: @JosueACardona Become a member of Geek Therapy on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geektherapy Ask us anything through the Question Queue and we’ll answer on the show: geektherapy.com/qq Read Full Transcript The post Gratitude (250!) appeared first on Geek Therapy.