Shows
Psych HeroPunisher's Police BrutalityTopic: 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...2020-07-051h 24
Psych HeroAutism Representation in ComicsTopic: 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 20152020-05-2330 min
Psych HeroLone Wolf Social Distancing (COVID19 Response)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...2020-05-1649 min
Psych HeroArchetyped SuperpersonTopic: 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...2020-05-151h 06
Psych HeroD&D Gender Identity ExplorationTopic: 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...2020-05-0150 min
Psych HeroFaith's Valiant Self - Care (COVID19 Response)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...2020-04-2949 min
Psych HeroCaptain MoralsTitle: Captain Morals
Psychology: Moral Psychology
Guest: Gerry Mulowayi
This episode discusses Lawrence Kolhburg's Moral Developmental theories in relation to Captain America and the symbolic representation of morality as it pertains to history.
References:
Uncanny Xmen/Steve Rogers Super-Soldier: Escape from the Negative Zone, 2011 writer: james asmus editor nick lowe
Civil War: A Marvel Comics Event, Millar, McNiven, Vines, Hollowell
Uncanny Avengers: The Red Shadow, Remender, Cassaday, Coipel, Martin
Audio
Captain America appearing on Spiderman The Animated Series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tODMrbdCpIc
1990 Captain America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujE6PxevCc
Xmen: The Animated Series Captain...2019-10-011h 15
Psych HeroMarvel vs DC Tarot (Part 2)Psychology: Transpersonal and Archetypal psychology
Guests: Janice Martindale, Michael Fiorini, and Chris Chappell
Description: Four therapists come together to discuss the nature of tarot cards through the lens of archetypal and transpersonal psychology. Two therapists team up for Marvel while the other two team up for DC to bring you Marvel vs DC Tarot. Each person will draw a card from a traditional 22 tarot card deck and talk about a character that closely represents the embodiment of the tarot. Part two discusses the following tarot card representations: the magician, the chariot, the sun, the hierophant, the lovers, strength and fortitude...2019-09-281h 18
Psych HeroMarvel VS DC Tarot (Part I)Psychology: Transpersonal and Archetypal psychology
Guests: Janice Martindale, Michael Fiorini, and Chris Chappell
Description: Four therapists come together to discuss the nature of tarot cards through the lens of archetypal and transpersonal psychology. Two therapists team up for Marvel while the other two team up for DC to bring you Marvel vs DC Tarot. Each person will draw a card from a traditional 22 tarot card deck and talk about a character that closely represents the embodiment of the tarot. Part one discusses the following tarot card representations: judgment, the devil, the empress, death, the moon, the world, the wheel of...2019-09-271h 16
Psych HeroTherapy With Jessica JonesPsychology & Treatment Modalities: Trauma Informed Therapy, Substance Use Treatment, Humanistic Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy.
Title: Therapy with Jessica Jones
Disclaimer: Some cursing and triggering words relating to trauma, rape, and abuse.
In terms of spoilers, Psych hero will be discussing the Jessica Jones Netflix series and Jessica Jones comic books.
Description: This podcast highlights treatment modalities and art interventions when working with someone like Jessica Jones in a therapeutic setting. A discussion on how trauma impacts the brain, impacts behaviors, and how behavior that is expressed is actually a normal process. The Feel Good model...2019-09-2744 min
Psych HeroPsychology of Betrayal in AnimePodcast Topic: Psychology of Betrayal
Psychology: Social Psychology
Disclaimer: There may be some trigger and graphic language relating to abuse and betrayal during the length of this podcast.
Guests: Alexander and Nicholas Smith
Description:
Using examples taken from Anime shows like Berserk, A Rising Shield Hero, Seven Deadly Sins, Attack on Titan and other anime this podcast discusses the psychology of betrayal. Discussion surrounds a definition of betrayal, the levels or types or betrayal, the effects of betrayal, and how betrayal shapes people and characters. Learn about the psychological impacts of betrayal and how it has been a tool utilized...2019-09-231h 01
Psych HeroDPCC Psych Hero PanelTopic: Character Types
Psychology: Psychosocial Psychology- Identity, Moral Development, Attachment Styles, Diagnosis & Psychological Profiling.
Guests: Jacenta Irlanda, Christopher Chappell, and Michael Fiorini
Warning: There is one f-bomb in the track.
About the Podcast: This podcast is an audio recording of the Psych Hero panel presented at Denver Pop Culture Con on 1 June 2019. Over 150 guests appeared for the first ever Psych Hero panel. The presentation focused on diagnosis and psychological profiling of character comic book types is, superhero, hero, sidekick, vigilante, antiheroes, and villains. Due to time constraints, the audience chose which character types to discuss: vigilantes vs antiheroes. Discussion revolved...2019-07-2151 min
Psych HeroSpecial: Phantom AttachmentsPsychology: Attachment Styles- John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth
Diagnosis
Disclaimer: Please note that in discussing Erik Destler’s history, there may be triggered and graphic language relating to abuse during the length of this podcast.
Phantom Attachments is a special episode that steps away from the comic book culture into pop culture and other stories. This episode focuses on the story The Phantom of the Opera and the character Erik Destler(known at the Phantom). Get a quick overview of attachment psychology ad attachment styles in relation to Erik Destler's history of relationships. A clinical analysis of his history will lead in...2019-05-2735 min
Psych HeroPersonality Of A Trickster: The JokerPsychology: Personality Disorders/Diagnosis, Archetypal Psychology
Topic: Diagnosing the Batman Villain Known as The Joker.
Disclaimer: As a disclaimer I want to caution people around potential risk of misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis and overidentifying with a diagnosis. This can be harming and dangerous. Diagnosis can be misplaced without having all the information. Also, I recognize there is a societal stigma around diagnoses while it can provide relief, resources, and help, due to the stigma it can also become labeling and discriminatory. Mental health challenges are not to be taken lightly, to make fun of, or discriminated against. Most important of all...2019-05-2731 min
Psych HeroHulking Out Anger And Coping StrategiesPsychology: Emotional and Social Psychology
Topic: Angry Superheroes
Title: Hulking Out Anger and Coping Strategies
Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with DC, Marvel, or any other publications discussed in this podcast.
This Psych Hero episode touches base on the comic book characters that are well-known for their anger. An evaluation is done on how comic book characters can be utilized in therapuetic practices to engage clients in emotional awareness. Jacenta breaks down the questions one would ask to promote a dialogue about anger and provides art interventions that could be used in relation to this topic. A break down...2019-05-2730 min
Psych HeroIdentity And Super KentPsychology: Identity, Personality, and Masks
-Erik Erikson’s Eight Psychosocial Stages
-Carl Jung’s Masks, Personality attitudes and functions.
Guest: Kalond Irlanda
Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with DC, Marvel, or any other publications discussed in this podcast.
Identity and Super Kent discusses the dynamics of identity formation in a character like Superman who has many names and identities such as Kal-El from Krypton, Clark Kent the reporter, Clark the son of Martha and John, Superman the ideal superhero, etc. By listening you will hear a break down of what Superman's personality type might be according to the Myer's Brig...2019-05-2759 min
Psych HeroPsych Hero IntroductionCentalynn Artworks presents an introduction to a brand new podcast called Psych Hero. This first track contains an introduction to the podcast including the podcasts disclaimers. In addition, this introduction is meant to present listeners with ideas on what to expect with Psych Hero episodes.2019-05-2705 min