10 episodes
Hero Nation Geek Therapy Network
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- Society & Culture
Hero Nation was created to shed a light on underrepresented communities in comic books, television, movies, and other forms of media. We believe diversity in media matters because at the heart of geekdom is connection. What better way to connect than building an inclusive society where all voices are heard? Stories affect how we see other people and how we see ourselves. Accurate representation of marginalized groups, therefore, is key in helping to break down stereotypes, eradicating the “us vs. them” mentality, and emphasizing the interconnectedness between us all. Hero Nation will offer a platform to stories and characters you may already know or may never have heard of but should know. And since we love psychology we also throw in a little bit of how these stories can be used in a therapeutic context. Join us as we celebrate diversity in the superhero world!
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Ms. Marvel
#13: Breck and Sophia geek out over the Disney+ series, Ms. Marvel. The Hero Nation team discusses why the show is so impactful and how it’s helped facilitate discussion on identity, culture, and community.
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Excellence
#12: Breck and Sophia review the first volume of Excellence, a comic book about magic, relationships, and what it takes to bring down a broken system. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — 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 […]
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Bitter Root Vol. 2: Rage & Redemption & Naomi
#11: Breck and Sophia dive into Bitter Root Vol. 2 which introduces readers to a new monster and more adventures. They also geek out over one of DC’s newest superheroes, Naomi. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook […]
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Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Comic Book Review
#10: Breck and Sophia discuss Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business, a comic book about a family of monster hunters who combat creatures infected by racism. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — 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 […]
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Alone Together
#9: Breck and Sophia break down their favorite pandemic-themed comics and entertainment. Notes/Resources: Centers for Disease Control – Taking Care of Your Emotional Health – https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp Preparation and Response Plan; National Child Traumatic Stress Network – https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf NAMI HelpLine – https://namiohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HelpLine-Coronavirus-Planning.pdf Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: […]
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Supercouples in Comic Books
#8: Breck and Sophia list off some of their favorite interracial/interspecies couples in comic books, give some relationship advice and ultimately find that the best superpower anyone can possess is… Love. Links: Trevor Lifeline – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/trevor-lifeline/ Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com […]