Psych Hero Centalynn Artworks: Psych Hero Podcast

Topic: Police and the Military Using the Punisher Logo
Psychology: systemic, social, and symbolic or analytical psychology
Guest: Gerry Mulowayi

Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with Marvel, DC, or any other publications discussed in this podcast. This episode contains some foul language used.

Description: This podcast encompasses taking a look at police brutality and current events surrounding Black Lives Matter in 2020. Information referencing Colorado statistics and Governor Jared Polis recently signing a bill for police reform. In addition, learn about some history of the Punisher and words from the creator about the police and military using the Punisher's symbol. Special guest Gerry joins Psych Hero to share his thoughts on the use of the symbol.

Gerry Mulowayi's website
https://artogm.com/

R. Alan Brooks' Youtube Webseries about his film in the making:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXoMjmw6oIA

Resources Mentioned in Podcast:
Roots of Police Violence: https://www.facebook.com/georgehtakei/videos/314910303012052/

Systemic Racism Explained: https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/2745589452330472/
https://screenrant.com/marvel-police-punisher-skull-black-lives-matter/?utm_source=SR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=SR-FB-P&fbclid=IwAR17vIEMRI_epPu_yvm4FMQpp3ngpqjEJQfHRwiCfjn5Xmja1t4fbB_o60E

https://coloradosun.com/2020/06/19/colorado-police-accountability-bill-becomes-law/

https://www.vulture.com/article/marvel-punisher-police-cops-military-fandom.html

https://www.salon.com/2019/04/28/the-punisher-skull-unofficial-logo-of-the-white-american-death-cult/

https://www.cbr.com/punisher-history-logo-used-police-military-politicians/

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-punisher-inspires-soldiers-and-cops-worldwide-and-thats-not-a-good-thing

https://medium.com/@NerdSync/the-psychology-of-the-punisher-is-frank-castle-evil-e96ddba07689

Topic: Autism Representation in Comics
Guest: Megan
Psychology: Multicultural Representation and Diversity

Description: This podcast features Megan's story and experience of living with autism. She is an artist who has a love for manga and openly discusses how she longs for representation in manga and comics. Afterward hearing her story, this podcast touches on two comics: Superb and Metaphase that have main superhero characters living with down syndrome.

Reference:
Lion Forge Comics, Superb 2017-2019
Superb Vol 1. Life After the Fallout
Metaphase by Alterna comics 2015

Topic: Lone Wolf Social Distancing
Psychology: Social Psychology
Guests: Gina, Michael, Gerry, Della, Kalond, Stacey, Quinn, and Ame

Disclaimer: Some foul language and cursing used during a portion of the podcast. Psych Hero is not affiliated with Marvel, DC, Images, Valiant comics or any other publications discussed.

Description: This podcast is meant to be an informative and comical podcast regarding COVID19 and social distancing. The podcast will discuss what is social distancing, why we do it, and what the implications are of social distancing. Afterward, the podcast goes into a pop question interview asking numerous guests to identify characters in pop culture they feel demonstrate great social distancing. This is meant to be comical and Pysch Hero is in no way encouraging anyone to model unhealthy, inappropriate, or illegal behavior including but not limited to discussions pertaining to anti-heroes and villains for social distancing.

Music used:
I Stand Alone by Godsmack
How to Fight Loneliness by Wilco
All by Myself by Eric Carmen
Solitude by Billie Holiday
Don't Stand So Close to Me by The Police
Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
3AM by Halsey
Don't Touch Me by Busta Rhymes
Complicated by Avril Lavigne

References:
Articles were mentioned and named in the podcast from CNN, America Psychological Association, World Health Organization, etc.
Psychology Today
Colorado Art Therapy Association

Topic: Archetyped Superperson
Psychology: Jungian Psychology, Analytical Psychology, Archetypal Psychology, Pop Culture Psychology, Superhero Psychology

Disclosure: This podcast has no affiliation with DC, Marvel, Valiant comics, or any other publications discussed.

Description: This podcast discusses Jungian Archetypes, what are archetypes and how do they pertain to comic books? Learn about what journey of each archetype and how they are defined. Comic book archetypes are discussed in relation to Jung's archetypes that Carol S. Pearson redefines. Hear about the natural relationship between Jungian Psychology and Superhero Psychology. Special note, Jungian Psychology has strong ties to art therapy practices.

References:
Papadopoulos, R. K. (2006). The handbook of jungian psychology: theory, practice and applications. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.

Pearson, C. S. (2015). Awakening the heroes within: twelve archetypes to help us find ourselves and transform our world. San Francisco: HarperElixir.

Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight by Travis Langley
The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
How Can Pop Culture Heroes Help You Rewrite Your Life? (2019), by Justine Mastin and LArisa A. Garski
The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration by Jennifer Canzoneri
Superheroes & Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks by Sharon Packet
The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines by Mike Madrid
What is a Superhero? Edited By Robin S. Rosenberg & Peter Coogan
Does This Cape Make Me Look Fat? Pop Psychology for Superheroes (2006), by Chelsea Cain & Marc Mohan.
The Psychology of Superheroes (2008), edited by Robin Rosenberg.
Our Superheroes, Ourselves (2013), edited by Robin Rosenberg.
Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology (2016), edited by Travis Langley.
Superhero Therapy (2016), by Dr. Janina Scarlet
Why Popular Culture Psychology? What’s the Point? (2018), by Travis Langley
Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth (2017), edited by Travis Langley & Mara Wood.

Topic: D&D Gender Identity Exploration
Psychology: Psychology of Gender and Gender Exploration
Guest: Quinn

Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with Dungeons and Dragons, DC, Marvel, Valiant, or any other publications discussed in this podcast. Minor foul language is used in this podcast.

Quinn joins me for this special podcast to share his own journey of exploring his gender identity through D&D. This is the first podcast on Psych Hero about someone using pop culture to heal and share their healing story with us. In the beginning, you will hear some definitions and psychological terms to help provide some information about gender identity then Quinn begins speaking about his exploration and mental health.

References:
World Health Organization
Circles of Sexuality by Dennis Dailey

Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with Marvel, DC, Valiant or any other publications discussed in this podcast.

Title: Faith's Valiant Self-Care (COVID19 response)
Psychology: SelfCare and Basic Needs Psychology

This episode discusses self-care and basic needs related to psychology models such as Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Dr. Tony Ward's Good Lives Model, and John B. Arden's S.E.E.D.S. model. Learn what self-care means, how to practice it, how to cope, and the impact COVID19 has on our day-to-day. Explore how superheroine Faith Herbert from Valiant comics demonstrates self-care.

References:
Faith comics by Valiant including Superstar, California, and Scheming, and Hollywood Vine volumes