The Grief and Gathering Podcast

Ivy Foxglove
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A Psychoeducational Podcast that examines intricate topics like grief, death, loss, abuse, sex, and traumas; and how they relate to the world of Magic: the Gathering. Hosted by Dr. Foxglove, a doctor of psychology specializing in the things nobody likes to talk about.

  1. Apr 14

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 30: The Power of Choice

    No rolling decision dice here. This episode we're talking about feelings of helplessness and when it's time to consider moving on from that which doesn't serve us any longer..decks, friendships, what have you. When we're done talking about it, head on over to manapool.com and buy yourself some cards as a treat. Then, head over to commander's herald to read more articles from your favorite psychologist 3

    27 min

  2. Mar 20

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 29: Cumulative Upkeeps and The Prices We Pay

    We're back for another episode of Grief and Gathering. Life is hard. Podcasts are hard. Being a person is hard. Let's talk about it together. When we're done talking about it, head on over to manapool.com?ref=foxglove and buy yourself some cards as a treat. Then, head over to https://commandersherald.com/author/ivy/ to read more articles from your favorite psychologist 3

    29 min

  3. Feb 23

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 28: When Your Body Plays Too Much Interaction

    We're back y'all. Life is hard. Chronic Illness is hard. But we're doing our best. Sit down while we chat about the struggles of having a resident blue mage as your own body, managing our mana reserves, and what's next for G&G. Thanks to Manapool for their support. Head on over tomanapool.com?ref=foxglove for deals on the absolute best place to buy/sell cards Like silly articles? Like reading about complicated mental health topics in an accessible way? Check out my articles on Commander's Herald: https://commandersherald.com/author/ivy/

    28 min
  4. Grief and Gathering Ep. 27: Ty Lee and Masking

    12/09/2025

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 27: Ty Lee and Masking

    It's been far too long, my pets. Welcome back. On this episode we're still neck deep in #MTGxATLA land and we're looking at one of my most favorite and loved characters, Ty Lee. Hang out, decompress, put down your anxietea and let's chat.

    22 min
  5. Grief and Gathering Ep. 26: Featured Commander w/ StrixhavenDropout

    11/10/2025

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 26: Featured Commander w/ StrixhavenDropout

    Welcome back, neighbor. We're back this week for another episode of our legendary creature series where we invite community members to come on and share the story of a special person of theirs that is no longer alive. Come listen to Cas aka Strixhavendropout talk about her Mrs. Bumbleflower of a mother, tackling ambiguous feelings of the deceased, and finding joy in small things. Enjoy hearing Cas talk? Find her everywhere here: https://linktr.ee/strixhavendropout In the market for new MtG cards? Head on over to Manapool. Use this link to give me a nice kickback and get some bonus mana points: manapool.com?ref=foxglove

    1h 2m
  6. Grief and Gathering Ep. 25: ATLA and Mental Health

    10/27/2025

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 25: ATLA and Mental Health

    Turns out that there are a bunch of parallels between Avatar: the Last Airbender and Magic: the Gathering; almost as if there should be a #MTGxATLA set? Oh, there is? And it's debuting soon? Amazing! Let's dive on in 3

    25 min
  7. Grief and Gathering Ep. 24: Featured Commander

    10/13/2025

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 24: Featured Commander

    We're starting another new mini-series where we feature a different legendary creature. This episode features "Dave" a legendary Naya father figure who died from cancer. Come hear his story, share in our grief, and see how magic can help us tell their stories.

    31 min
  8. Grief and Gathering Ep. 23: Winning the War of Attrition

    10/06/2025

    Grief and Gathering Ep. 23: Winning the War of Attrition

    It's suicide prevention month! Or, at least, it was at the time of recording this! Let's talk about depression, suicide, and how it can feel like playing against a really annoying control deck. As always- reach out if you'd like help finding resources. They're out there. Thanks, neighbor. See you next time!

    29 min
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A Psychoeducational Podcast that examines intricate topics like grief, death, loss, abuse, sex, and traumas; and how they relate to the world of Magic: the Gathering. Hosted by Dr. Foxglove, a doctor of psychology specializing in the things nobody likes to talk about.

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