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Mental Mages PodcastEp 56- AI and Mental HealthAge of Ultron, Terminator, I, Robot, The Matrix, and R2D2. What do they all have in common? Yup- they are all movies about AI. Most of the books, movies, and television shows about AI seem to be about machines rising up to take over the world. Well, except R2. Having an R2 may just be worth the risk. But the fact is, AI is here and touches on almost every aspect of modern life. Shayna and Kathy touch on how AI is already being used related to mental health. They explore the history, the potential benefits, a...2025-04-151h 09Mental Mages PodcastEp 55- Percy Jackson and ADHDShayna and Kathy are joined by Ana, a clinical social worker who you may remember from the Steven Universe episode (7). Ana discusses what it was like growing up with Percy Jackson and with ADHD, and how those two things are related. Her cat, Percy, also provides some entertainment. Citations, resources and creditsPercy and ADHDArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditorIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lice...2025-01-201h 11
Science QuicklyGoing Outside Can Change Our Hormones and Improve Microbiome DiversityGoing outside has many benefits, from positively affecting our nervous system to diversifying our microbiome. But you don’t need a forest preserve to benefit from nature—sometimes even a houseplant or the smell of lavender can improve our life. Kathy Willis, a professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford, joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss her new book Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health. Willis suggests ways for even city dwellers to reap the benefits of nature, such as strolling through urban parks or keeping plants in their office.2025-01-0818 minScientific American Podcast: Science TalkGoing Outside Can Change Our Hormones and Improve Microbiome DiversityGoing outside has many benefits, from positively affecting our nervous system to diversifying our microbiome. But you don’t need a forest preserve to benefit from nature—sometimes even a houseplant or the smell of lavender can improve our life. Kathy Willis, a professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford, joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss her new book Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health. Willis suggests ways for even city dwellers to reap the benefits of nature, such as strolling through urban parks or keeping plants in their office.2025-01-0818 minScience QuicklyGoing Outside Can Change Our Hormones and Improve Microbiome DiversityGoing outside has many benefits, from positively affecting our nervous system to diversifying our microbiome. But you don’t need a forest preserve to benefit from nature—sometimes even a houseplant or the smell of lavender can improve our life. Kathy Willis, a professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford, joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss her new book Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health. Willis suggests ways for even city dwellers to reap the benefits of nature, such as strolling through urban parks or keeping plants in their office.2025-01-0818 minMental Mages PodcastEp 54- Day of the DeadDia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life, death, and family that is typically celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. Shayna and Kathy are joined by Jose, a Mexican American mental health therapist, and Yessica, a Mexican American student intern studying to become a mental health therapist, as they discuss this holiday. Citations, resources and creditsDay of the Dead TraditionsArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditorIntro Musi...2024-11-2658 minMental Mages PodcastEp 53- Cosplay with NerdyNostalgiaShayna and Kathy talk with Kaitlyn, a Florida based artist, cosplayer, and convention meetup host, who is better known as NerdyNostalgia. Kaitlyn talks about how she got into cosplaying, making the it more accessible to beginners like herself, social media, mental health and, of course, Critical Role. Kaitlyn first caught Shayna's eye when they were both at a convention cosplaying characters from Vox Machina (Critical Role). Citations, resources and creditsArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditorIntro Music is "Call...2024-11-131h 05
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The Bitterest Pill#388: It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
We celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Bitterest Pill by discussing: Chatbots can’t keep up the facade, DJ X is a fraud, passing gas immediately before work is a risky game, and Clint Eves is a bad intern.
THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGES: Lance Anderson, Grant Baciocco, Paul Barrie, Jason Tucker, Ray Slakinski, Micheal W. Geoghegan, Paul Hutchinson, Greg Willits, Dan R. Morris, Clinton Alvord, “Theater Allan” in Germany, Maury Estabrooks, Jeff Mccann, Bob Dole, Robert Scott Leavesley, Gordon Gregory, Jean Dunbar, Tim Windsor, Shayna Williams, Glenn Webber, Brennig Jones, Tina Lynn, Lucas Riley, Rob Us...2024-11-041h 21The Bitterest Pill: The Dan Klass Monologues#388: It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
We celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Bitterest Pill by discussing: Chatbots can’t keep up the facade, DJ X is a fraud, passing gas immediately before work is a risky game, and Clint Eves is a bad intern.
THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGES: Lance Anderson, Grant Baciocco, Paul Barrie, Jason Tucker, Ray Slakinski, Micheal W. Geoghegan, Paul Hutchinson, Greg Willits, Dan R. Morris, Clinton Alvord, “Theater Allan” in Germany, Maury Estabrooks, Jeff Mccann, Bob Dole, Robert Scott Leavesley, Gordon Gregory, Jean Dunbar, Tim Windsor, Shayna Williams, Glenn Webber, Brennig Jones, Tina Lynn, Lucas Riley, Rob Us...2024-11-041h 21Mental Mages PodcastEp 52- Travel into the Twilight Zone with usShayna and Kathy visit another dimension and discuss the classic television show, The Twilight Zone. The Twilight Zone debuted in 1959 and still influences much of the culture today. The creator, Rod Serling, developed the show in part to explore social issues in a way that could buck the censors. His trauma symptoms from his experiences in WWII also played a part in his writing. The Twilight Zone was an anthology sci-fi show that at times delved into horror, fantasy, and the absurd. Many of the themes are shockingly relevant today and it remains absolutely watchable. Citations, resources a...2024-10-3156 minMental Mages PodcastEp 51- Everyone loves BLUEY!!On this episode Shayna and Kathy talk to Angel- a pediatric mental health expert, and Kayla- a Bluey expert, to talk about the immensely popular children's television show, Bluey. Bluey is a cartoon focusing on an anthropomorphic family of dogs. This show is beloved by children and parents alike- for good reasons! It is relatable and heartwarming and funny. We delve into some of the ways that Bluey supports healthy attachment and social-emotional development in young children. You also get to hear Kathy snort like Daddy Pig. Citations, resources and creditsBandit's Battle: M...2024-09-121h 05Mental Mages PodcastEp 50- Top 10 Geeky Therapeutic InterventionsShayna shares her top 10 favorite therapy interventions that integrate pop culture references. From Steven Universe to The Twighlight Zone to SpongeBob and more, get a glimpse into how geeky therapists like us integrate pop culture into our work with clients. Plus- WE STARTED A PATREON!!Citations, resources and creditsSteven Universe- Here Comes a Thought videoSpongebob- Procrastination videoSteven Universe- Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service clipHome- "You are Sad Mad" sceneSteven Universe Future- Growing Pains clipArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https...2024-07-171h 10Mental Mages PodcastEp 49- Inside Out 2- It's Ok to Feel All the Feels**Spoiler alert for Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Inside out 2 has already crossed the billion dollar mark at the box office. This is pretty incredible for a sequel released 9 years after the first movie. And there's a reason these movies are so popular. The movies enlisted psychologists, as well as teenaged girls, to literally get into the mind of our protagonist, Riley. The result is a really touching exploration of our emotions and what drives us. Shayna and Kathy are joined by Alyssa, a Marriage and Family Therapy intern, and Inside Out Superfan, to discuss the movies. Don't...2024-07-031h 03
Mental Mages PodcastEp 48- Asexual representation in pop culture... still looking for it.In honor of Pride month, Shayna and Kathy explore the "A" in LGBTQIA+. And no, it does not stand for "ally". We are talking all about asexuality. We tackle myths and misunderstandings. We try to see if we can identify any good representation of asexuality in media. And, of course, we discuss mental health issues related to the asexuality spectrum. Citations, resources and creditsThe Asexual Visibility and Education NetworkWhy is absent/low sexual desire a mental disorder (except when patients identify as asexual)?Trevor Project research on Asexual youth- 2024-06-191h 04Mental Mages PodcastEp 47- Not to trigger you, but here are even more psychology terms you may be using incorrectly.Finally- the second part to episode 45! Shayna and Kathy discuss even more psychology terms and concepts that you may be misusing or overusing. Today we tackle "toxic", triggers and trigger warnings, and the much maligned "safe spaces". Citations and creditsA meta-analysis of the efficacy of trigger warnings, content warnings and content notesArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditorIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseF...2024-05-2248 minMental Mages PodcastEp 46- Emergency meeting of The Tortured Swiftie DepartmentShayna and Kathy had to call an emergency meeting of The Tortured Swiftie Department by bringing back several return guests to discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. You might remember Kayla and Melody from our first Taylor Swift Episode (ep 32), and Melissa from our episode on using music to help with emotional regulation (ep 22). We go through a roller coaster of emotions discussing this epic double album, and touch on things such as relationships, why people tend to be more anxious these days, and not diagnosing people you have never met. Credits and Citations2024-05-091h 10
Fostering the Future PodcastTrauma Behaviors in Foster CareJack chats with Kathy & Shayna about the types of behaviors that we seen in foster care due to the trauma the children have experiences. This is the first episode of a series about behaviors where we will investigate the root of the behaviors, how they may come out, and how to help them.2024-04-1055 minBehaviorsTrauma Behaviors in Foster CareJack chats with Kathy & Shayna about the types of behaviors that we seen in foster care due to the trauma the children have experiences. This is the first episode of a series about behaviors where we will investigate the root of the behaviors, how they may come out, and how to help them.2024-04-1055 minTraumaTrauma Behaviors in Foster CareJack chats with Kathy & Shayna about the types of behaviors that we seen in foster care due to the trauma the children have experiences. This is the first episode of a series about behaviors where we will investigate the root of the behaviors, how they may come out, and how to help them.2024-04-1055 minMental Mages PodcastEp 45- We aren't gaslighting you- you might be using some of these terms incorrectlyGaslight, narcissist, anti-social, toxic, triggering.... these are just a few of the psychology related terms that you just might be using incorrectly! Shayna and Kathy actually watched the 1944 movie, Gaslight, so we could talk about the genesis of the term that is overused and misused today. Gaslighting is a real and insidious thing... but it's not just when people lie to you or have a different perception. We also go into other terms and phrases that are misused. This is part one of this topic. Citations and creditsBloody Disgusting article about the movie, Gaslight2024-03-201h 06Rabbi Shmuel SilberDaf Yomi: Bava Metziah 8 | Rabbi Shmuel SilberThursday Sponsorships:
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Paul & Kathy Pollack in the zechus of a refuah sheliemah for Mr. Jack Levey, Yaakov ben Etta Leah who is undergoing surgery this week...2024-03-0754 minMental Mages PodcastEp 44- The ABC's of Mental Health ProvidersIt can be really confusing trying to figure out which mental health professionals do what, especially given that depictions of therapists in pop culture don't offer a realistic depiction of therapy or who provides therapy. Shayna and Kathy break down the differences and similarities in different mental health providers and different mental health treatments and services. Citations and creditsTypes of mental health professionals Human Resources and Services Administration Behavioral Healthcare Model Components Addressing the lack of black mental health professionals Key Therapist Statistics and Demographics Ther...2024-02-2159 minMental Mages PodcastEp 43- We don't need to be perfect, we just need to be good enoughWE ARE BACK!! After taking several months hiatus, Shayna and Kathy are back to talk about all things related to mental health and pop culture. This week, we update everyone with some pretty big life changes! Shayna discusses her journey with adoption and her new role supervising student interns at work, and Kathy discusses managing her medical condition, lymphedema and also the Bride of Frankenstein. 2024-02-0848 minMental Mages Podcast42- True Crime with Amanda Jacobson of Wine and CrimeAmanda Jacobson of Wine and Crime Podcast joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about everyone's obsession about true crime. We see it EVERYWHERE. On podcasts, the news, on social media, on cute shirts. But an interest in true crime is anything but new. We talk about why people are drawn to true crime. How it impacts us. When to take a step back. What we can learn from it. Citations and creditsKathy gave her 2 cents about why people like true crime, and why she likes Wine & Crime, in this piece from 2020. Hit Minnesota Grown...2023-11-081h 09
Mental Mages PodcastEp 41- CandymanA returning guest, Manami (from episode 5 about Superstitions), joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about the Candyman movies. We will be thoroughly discussing Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021), with brief references to Candyman 2 & 3- so SPOILER ALERT for the franchise. Candyman is based off a Clive Barker short story and draws inspiration from urban legends. And like many horror movies, it's not just about murder and mayhem, it explores deeper social and psychological issues, and we get into some of them. We explore issues of race, class, generational impacts of trauma, and Manami gets vulnerable talking about her fears ra...2023-10-251h 02Mental Mages PodcastEp 40- GirlscoutsGirl Scouts is a rite of passage for many girls. It has always been girl led and centered on making friends, having fun, meeting goals, and serving community. Recently Girl Scouts has been making even greater efforts to address mental health issues. Shayna and Kathy are joined by Nicole, who is a troop leader and volunteer with Girl Scouts for 10 years. She is also a social worker and all around terrific person. Special thanks to Ani, Mallory and Samantha. You will hear directly from them and what they love about being a Girl Scout. And to Kari, an...2023-10-111h 06
Mental Mages PodcastEp 39- Cat's Cafe- a conversation with Maxx TarpleyCat's Café is a delightful web comic that has provided joy to millions of people. Shayna and Kathy are so grateful for the opportunity to talk to Cat's Café creator, Maxx Tarpley for this episode. With Cat's Café, Maxx is able to explore universal struggles and joys in a way that is at once so simple, yet so profound. Plus- all of the characters are adorable. Maxx discussed her inspiration for the comic, the characters, and also delved into some of her most touching and personal works, namely the comics touching on coping with the death of her father, and...2023-09-0659 min
Mental Mages PodcastEp 38- Pets and why we love themShayna and Kathy are joined by Isabella Suttle, a 2nd year veterinary student with a degree in Integrative Animal Biology with a criminology minor, as well as a masters in Veterinary Forensic Sciences. She also has 5 fur babies. We talk all about our own animals, but delve into why we love animals, how they are good for our mental health, but also considerations before you get a pet. We also discuss the difference between service animals, emotional support animals and therapy animals. Credits and CitationsVA website- Animal Assisted TherapiesNational...2023-08-0957 minMental Mages PodcastEp 37- MINDbending with Cricket LeighCricket Leigh (Alexander) is a voice actress, who is best known for voicing Mai in Avatar: The Last Airbender. She is also a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) for individuals, couples & families. She works with all ages on a variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, trauma, PTSD and personal growth. Cricket joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about all of these things, and her innovative new adventure merging her knowledge of mental health and her beloved character, Mai. She calls it Mindbender Therapy and you can check it out here on Patreon. 2023-07-2659 minMental Mages PodcastEp 36- Dance and Mental HealthAbby Gangelhoff is a mental health therapist, podcaster (catch her on Book Baddies), and dancer. She joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about mental health and dance. From dancing in your kitchen, to competitive dancing, to conscious dancing, to teaching dance, to being a dance mom- we've got you covered. You may also learn some surprising information about Shayna and our favorite editor, Ryan. Credits and Citations Millman, LSM, Terhune, DB, Hunter, ECM, Orgs, G. Towards a neurocognitive approach to dance movement therapy for mental health: A systematic review. Clin Psychol Psychother. 2021; 28: 24– 38. https://doi.org/10...2023-07-121h 11Mental Mages PodcastEp 35- Signs and SymbolsWe are back after a brief break!! Today Shayna and Kathy talk about signs and symbols. What function do they have? How do they relate to mental health? How do they come up in pop culture? We discuss the origin of our logo and the difference between a Caduceus and the Rod of Asclepius and which one REALLY relates to healthcare. You will also discover which one of us is team snake and which one is team butterfly. Credits and SourcesRod of Asclepius WikiThe Psychology of Shapes- Understanding the best shapes...2023-06-281h 05Mental Mages PodcastEp 34- Child and Adolescent Mental HealthShayna and Kathy are so excited to talk about their speciality today- child and adolescent mental health. They discuss the concepts behind integrating play and art into therapy with children and how it isn't just fun and games- real healing takes place. If you have children, if you know children... even if you ever were a child- you will get something out of this episode. CreditsArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditorIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin Ma...2023-05-241h 01Mental Mages PodcastEp 33- Talking about the Original Star Wars Trilogy with some original fansMay the 4th be with you! In honor of Star Wars week, we are talking about the original trilogy. Shayna and Kathy are joined by Shayna's mom, Cindy, and Kathy's husband, Matt- both of whom watched A New Hope in the theater way back in 1977. We talk about what a game changer the movies were at the time, why they resonate with so many people, and how our lives have been impacted. We cover things like A Hero with a Thousand Faces, how important Princess Leia was for girls and women, and why villains are so cool. C...2023-05-031h 02Mental Mages PodcastEp 32- Grab your favorite cardigan- we are talking Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift is a force- and there is a reason she is breaking records and selling out stadiums. She is a gifted songwriter who taps into some universal human emotions. Shayna (who is Taylor neutral) and Kathy (a recent Swifty) and joined by two long time Swifties, to chat abut mental health and Taylor Swift. Our return guest, Melody Granzow, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified yoga instructor, and college professor. Kayla Newman works in a mental health clinic, is a single mom, and is a huge swifty. Fresh off going to the Eras tour, we cover a...2023-04-211h 15Mental Mages PodcastEp 31- OCD- an itchy sweater in your brainIn this episode, Shayna and Kathy talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from both sides of the couch. Pop culture and social media is rife with misinformation about OCD, and minimization of the debilitating nature of the disorder. Not only that, a lot of mental health therapists don't even understand the disorder, thinking it is about being a "neat freak germophobe". Shayna and Kathy talk about their own OCD diagnoses, their respective journeys to understanding their symptoms, and in learning to manage them. They go over the DSM5 diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosing and discuss some...2023-04-051h 08Mental Mages PodcastEp 30- The Last of Us season 1- second half***Spoiler warning for season/part 1 of The Last of Us tv show and video game. Trigger warning for violence and fungus. Two mental health therapists, Shayna and Kathy, are joined by their nerdy editor, Ryan, to finish talking about the first season of The Last of Us. If you haven't already, listen to episode 28- talking about the first half of the season. Joel and Ellie continue to captivate us and break our hearts. Our discussions go into trauma, panic attacks and grief. We also talk about some differences in how children express grief versus ho...2023-03-221h 02Rabbi Shmuel SilberDaf Yomi: Nazir 55 | Rabbi Shmuel SilberTALMUD TORAH:
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Therapists Next Door39 (Part 2): Ikea, Games in Therapy and Guest Shayna GurvitzLicensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero t...2022-11-2100 minMental Mages PodcastEp 22- You need to calm down- using sound and music to help with emotional regulation.Creating soothing sensory experiences are an integral part of developing individualized coping skills and self-care. This is the first in our series on our senses and we talk about sound and music. Shayna and Kathy welcome 3 guests this week. Emily plays the flute and works in instrument repair, Megan is a music educator, and Melissa integrates music into everything she does, including her work as a social worker. References and Credits:Calming the Body Before Calming the Mind: Sensory Strategies for Children Affected by TraumaMusic On Our Minds: The Rich...2022-11-161h 13
Therapists Next Door39 (Part 1): Ikea, Games in Therapy and Guest Shayna GurvitzLicensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero t...2022-11-1400 min
Mental Mages PodcastEp 21- Cosplay with JV Hampton-VanSantVery special Halloween bonus episode with JV Hampton-VanSant, podcaster, voice actor, maker, geek, where we chat about cosplay! We had so much fun chatting. **Kathy apparently had some technical difficulties so her audio isn't great. Ryan did what he could to minimize that. Citations and Credits:Where can find and follow JVBecoming Another Person Through CosplayPersonality, behavioral, and social heterogeneity within the cosplay communityArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music is "Call to...2022-10-311h 28
Mental Mages PodcastEp 20- Time to dig in to some Creepy PastaShayna and Kathy love creepy pastas. Creepy pastas are horror related stories that bounce around the the internet. They are short, fiction (or are they?), and are often created by anonymous writers. They are amazing. Shayna and Kathy chat about some of our very favorite creepy pastas and urban legends, and of course touch on the mental health aspects. Citations and CreditsArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License2022-10-2652 min
Mental Mages PodcastEp 19- The mental health benefits of horror moviesBelieve it or not, there is research that suggests that consuming horror content may actually be beneficial for some people with anxiety or a history of trauma. Shayna and Kathy are joined by fellow horror enthusiasts, Domo and Myles, to chat about movies that we love and scare us. We talk about how horror content can actually help with anxiety and also the positive association of horror consumption and resiliency during the pandemic. **Horror isn't for everyone and for some people increases their anxiety and definitely isn't helpful for their mental state. But, if you are someone...2022-10-1956 min
Mental Mages PodcastEp 18- It's Pumpkin Spice Latte Season, so lets chat about Stephen KingShayna and Kathy are joined by Nyeisha Brown (aka The Book Babe) to chat about our love of all things Stephen King. We talk about how reading has impacted all of our lives and get into specifics about some of our SK faves. Citations and credits:Nyeisha's WebsiteThe Divine Madness of Stephen King: A Neurocognitive ExaminationArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License2022-10-1259 min
Mental Mages PodcastEp 17- Memento Mori with Lucy FitzgeraldMemento Mori is Latin for "Remember that you must die," and is an artistic or symbolic reminder to live life to the fullest because we all must die. Shayna and Kathy are joined by Lucy Fitzgerald of the Wine and Crime Podcast, to discuss this life affirming, if a bit creepy, concept. You will learn about the stages of grief, Kathy's unexpected assertion that Jumanji is related to the topic, and will be able to hear the differences in sounds of rattlesnake vertebrae, goat teeth, and baby teeth being shaken in a jar. Sources and L...2022-10-0557 minMental Mages PodcastEp 16- Talking Sports with Megan LoganShayna and Kathy are joined by best selling author and therapist, Megan Logan, to chat about the mental health benefits and pitfalls of participation in sports, particularly in youth and collegiate levels. But don't you worry, even if you aren't into sports, the discussion was largely relevant to all areas of life. Megan also provides some insight into what Kathy was like in grad school, way back in the olden days of the 1990's.Citations and referencesMegan Logan's Website You can find Megan's books here. Associations between organized sport participation...2022-09-2155 minMental Mages PodcastEp 15- She-Hulk- Anger and Grief and Breaking the 4th WallSPOILER ALERT FOR EPISODE 1 OF SHE-HULK on Disney+. Shayna and Kathy explore all things anger while also chatting about the new She-Hulk tv series. We explore stigma around anger, how people manage anger differently, and sometimes very poorly, and also give some strategies for managing anger. All this while exploring how the Hulk Family manages anger, gender differences and also using it to advantage. We also give an update about how our Dungeons & Dragons campaign is going. Citations and Credits Article on how gender and race impacts how anger influences perceptions by ot...2022-09-0750 minMental Mages PodcastEp 14- Jamey Stegmaier chats about designing board games, Stonemaier Games and cats!Kathy and Shayna talk with Ryan (our editor and also the love of Shayna's life) about Stonemaier Games. You may recognize some of the games, such as Tapestry, Viticulture, Wingspan and Scythe. Shayna and Ryan are board game fanatics and got to geek out discussing some of their most favorite games ever. Ewok and Jawa (two of Shayna's cats) make an appearance. And then we are so excited to be joined by Jamey Stegmaier, the co-founder, lead designer, and more, of Stonemaier Games. Jamey talks about designing games, his motivation, his greatest fears and his cats. 2022-08-241h 01
Mental Mages PodcastEp 13- Don't forget to pack your bagpipes on this D&D adventureThis episode is a little different. Shayna decided that she wants to try her hand at being a Dungeon Master and she helps Kathy (a total D&D newbie) create a Dungeons and Dragons character. What does this have to do with mental health? Lots actually- but in this case- Kathy and Shayna are going to start playing some self-care D&D. You will hear Shayna talk about entering information into a website. It's D&D Beyond. Our editor, Ryan, also makes a brief appearance. CreditsArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.co...2022-08-1052 minMental Mages PodcastEp 12 Harry Potter and the Bonus EpisodeJoin us for this bonus episode for Harry Potter's birthday. We talk about trauma and identity and floating baby head tattoos. In honor of Harry's birthday, please consider donating to organizations fighting for rights of transgender individuals. Here at Mental Mages, we know that trans woman are women and trans men are men and all people should be able to live in peace, safety and with equal rights.References and Credits:Time magazines Sorting Hat QuizThe Big 5 Project Personality Project Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com2022-07-3148 minMental Mages PodcastEp. 11 Chatting with Sam from Autism Rocks and RollsShayna and Kathy are joined by Sam Mitchell. Sam has autism and runs his own podcast called, Autism Rocks and Rolls. He was diagnosed at the age of 4, and today at 20 years old, is a well-known podcaster, entrepreneur, writer, podcast coach, international public speaker, TEDX Speaker, and Executive Director of Autism Rocks and Rolls NonProfit 501c3. On this episode we talk about some expected things, like challenging misinformation about autism, and also some things unexpected like professional wrestling. (Sam and Kathy share a deep affection for one Mick Foley). You can find Sam at any o...2022-07-2742 minMental Mages PodcastEp 10- The mental health benefits of video games- YES, really!!!Arnelle (Shayna's bestie) and Matt (Kathy's husband) join Shayna and Kathy to talk video games. Matt and Kathy bring the Gen X perspective, and Shayna and Arnelle weigh in as Millennials. And believe it or not, there are some very real mental health benefits to playing video games. Citations and Resources:The Psychology Behind Video Games During Covid 19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Animal Crossing: New HorizonsReducing intrusive traumatic memories after emergency cesarean section: A proof of principle randomized controlled study Tetris and Word games lead to fewer intrusive memories wh...2022-07-1359 min
Mental Mages PodcastEp 9- Learning how to be a person: Queer Representation in YA literatureTo round out Pride Month Shayna and Kathy are joined by Shelby Bouck to discuss queer representation in Young Adult Literature. Shelby has a Masters degree in library and information science is a voracious reader and is obsessed with YA literature. Randomly, we have mild spoilers for the 2003 thriller, Identity.100% of the profits from the sale of any of our Pride Merchandise will be donated to the Trevor Project to provide support for the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Citations and Resources:Shelby created a list of must read YA lit...2022-06-291h 03
Mental Mages PodcastEp 8- Bisexual African Penguins and LGBTQ+ representation in media.Trigger warning- discussion of homophobia, suicidal ideationShayna and Kathy and joined by Carly and Rachel to talk LGBTQ+ representation in media. In honor of Pride Month and in the face of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation we felt it was important to highlight mental health issues impacting the community. We explore the history of LGBTQ representation in tv and movies, the gains made and how far we still have to go. We also establish that African penguins do absolutely NOTHING to challenge the stereotypes about bisexuality. (Those adorable rascals.)100% of the profits...2022-06-151h 00
Mental Mages PodcastEp 7- If every porkchop were perfect, we wouldn’t have hotdogs! -A Steven Universe EpisodeThis episode contains mild spoilers for Steven Universe.Shayna and Kathy are joined by Arnelle and Ana to discuss the optimism, pain and wonder of Steven Universe. It is quite the roller coaster. Silly at times, heartfelt, deep... just like Steven Universe. CitationsHere Comes a Thought Video- https://youtu.be/Hz5yPxr0HJ8https://lgbtqia-characters.fandom.com/wiki/Peridot_(Steven_Universe)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_UniverseArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music i...2022-06-0156 minMental Mages PodcastEp. 6 A Whole New World- exploring the culture and mental health benefits of board gamesWe talk about one of Shayna's favorite topics- BOARD GAMES! These aren't your mom's board games (but those are fun too). Michael, co-owner of Armada Games in Tampa, FL, joins us to discuss the rich and diverse world of board games, and how it relates to mental health, relationships and problem solving. And also- they are FUN!Citations:Longitudinal Study on reduction of cognitive decline associated with board games. Armada GamesArtwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music is "Call...2022-05-181h 00Mental Mages PodcastBONUS Friday the 13th Episode- SuperstitionsShayna and Kathy are joined by their friend, Manami, for this very special bonus episode all about Superstitions. We explore historical and cultural aspects of superstitions, OCD and anxiety. If you listen carefully when Shayna is speaking, you will often hear Phantom, her lucky black cat, trying to join in on the discussion. Citations:The Top 20 Superstitions Black People Live ByPsychology Expert Explains Why People Believe SuperstitionsSuperstitions: What's the Harm?How Do Superstitions Affect our Psychology and Wellbeing?Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https...2022-05-1346 minMental Mages PodcastMay the 4th Be With You- Star Wars and Trauma and HopeSPOILER ALERT for the movie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Today Shayna and Kathy are joined by Rachel to discuss why Jyn Erso, the protagonist of Rogue One, resonates so much with her. We discuss trauma and apathy and hope and activism. You can hear more of Rachel on Followers of the Force Podcast. CitationsThe Enemy is Apathy- https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/enemy-apathyUnderstanding Apathy, or Lack of Emotion- https://www.healthline.com/health/apathyWhat is Emotional Numbness- https://www.verywellmind.com/emotional-numbing-symptoms-2797372Active Hope...2022-05-0452 minMental Mages PodcastEp 3- Hairy, Stinky and Cringey- Let's talk Turning RedSPOILER ALERT for the movie, Turning Red. Today Kathy and Shayna are joined by Pylynn, a licensed mental health counselor who specializing in working with children who have experienced trauma. We discuss puberty, familial relationships and emotional development- all while discussing giant Red Pandas. CitationsUnderstanding Collectivist Cultures. (2022, February 23). Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-collectivistic-cultures-2794962 Adolescent Development Explained- https://opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/adolescent-development-explained-download.pdf The Five Developmental Tasks of Adolescence- https://psi.uoregon.edu/sites/psi2.uoregon.edu/files/2021-05/the-five-developmental-tasks-of-adolescence.pdf The Weirdest Peo...2022-04-2049 minMental Mages PodcastEp 1- Look Ma! I Made a Podcast!Meet Kathy and Shayna, two mental health therapists who love talking about pop culture and mental health. Find out their inspiration for the pod and what they hope for the future. Kathy also discovers, to her horror, that Shayna has no idea what "hair metal" is. Here is her playlist of some of her nostalgic faves- Kathy's Hair Metal 101Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseFollow us on:2022-04-0637 minMental Mages PodcastEp 2- We Talk about BrunoToday we chat about the movie, Encanto, generational trauma, familial relationships, making meatloaf and more! Huge SPOILER ALERT for Encanto.Shayna and Kathy are joined by three special guests:Ysa (She/They) is a school social worker pursuing her clinical licensure. Yazmin Castellano (She/Her) is a mental health professional, currently working with families to provide education and break the stigma of autism. Daveed Castellano (He/Him) is preparing to graduate with a degree in Film and New Media. He has experience in social media management, video & photo editing, and live br...2022-04-061h 16Mental Mages PodcastMental Mages TeaserMental Mages Podcast is two mental health therapists talking about what they know best- mental health and pop culture. New episodes will be released every two weeks.Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.comEditing by Ryan MerrillIntro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseFollow us on:https://www.mentalmages.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MentalMagesPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mentalmagespodcast2022-03-2401 min
Ancient AfterlivesS2E1 - Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient Mediterranean - Sara Parks, Shayna Sheinfeld and Meredith WarrenIn this episode we - Joseph Scales and Charlotte Trombin - interview Sara Parks, Shayna Sheinfeld and Meredith Warren about their new book - Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient Mediterranean. We are so grateful for their time and hope you enjoy the interview.
Sara Parks is Assistant Professor in Biblical Studies (New Testament) at Dublin City University, Ireland. She researches gender in late Second-Temple Judaism and early Christianity. Parks is the author of Gender in the Rhetoric of Jesus: Women in Q (2019).
Shayna Sheinfeld is a Fellow at the Frankel Institute for Judaic S...2022-01-131h 26
As I Live and Grieve®Signs May Ease Your Grief, with Brian SmithSend us some LOVE!SummaryDedicated to Shayna Elizabeth Our guest today is Brian Smith. Brian knows grief as his daughter, Shayna, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at the age of 15-1/2. This led him on a spiritual quest which has made him an amazing resource on the subject of death. Today he helps us understand how to recognize signs left by our departed loved ones and adds that synchronicity of signs can reinforce our beliefs.Episode Notes: Brian's spiritual quest after Shayna's tra...2021-05-1129 min