3 episodes
Geek & Grit Raven
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- Health & Fitness
We all walk through this world and none of us come out unscathed. Many of us find different coping mechanisms but here we have found solace in alternative universes in the wide range of video games, anime, literature and more that have evolved over the ages.
Geek &Grit speaks on personal testimonies of those who are affected by mental health issues and how they utilize gaming and geek culture to help heal through trauma and mental anguish.
**Disclaimer** I am not a mental health professional -- all testimonies are voluntary and based on personal experience** Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rek-it-raven/support
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Geek & Grit Ep. 3 - Racism, Queer Culture & Anxiety
Welcome to Episode Three of the podcast Geek & Grit which dives into the correlation between mental health and gaming and talking about topics that are uncomfortable On this episode I team up with TheSonOfJazzy to talk about how being part of the LGBTIA2+ community has an impact on our gaming/mental health as well as racism in gaming spaces and how that pairs with some additional anxieties.
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Episode 2: Bipolar with Billy Talks
Content Warning: There are mentions of thoughts of suicide in this video -- please be cautious if you chose to listen!
Welcome to Episode Two of the podcast Geek & Grit which dives into the correlation between mental health and gaming and how gaming helps heal mental trauma. This week we talk with BillyTalks and his journey with his recently diagnosed Bipolar disorder, COVID-19 and it's effects as well as world events and how gaming has the ability to help people heal with invisible mental illnesses as well as the fine line between gaming addiction.
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Geek & Grit Ep. 1. Who TF Am I?
This is a brief introduction to the Geek & Grit podcast including a who am I, why do this and my own personal story as well as some expectations for the next few weeks.
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