Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 35: Joe Gatto and the Psychology of Comedy

ST Podcast Ep. 35: Joe Gatto and the Psychology of Comedy

You don’t want to miss this laughter-filled episode where Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by the wonderfully funny, Joe Gatto from the hit comedy shows Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index. On this episode they discuss standing up to bullying through laughter, kindness, and mental health awareness.

Do you suffer from Post-Con Blues?

Dr. Scarlet was so honored to be interviewed by Anime for Humanity for a very important article regarding the best way to mend those Post-Con Blues. You can check out the article Here

 

Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 15: Psychology of Cult TV Panel from SDCC 2018

ST Podcast Ep. 16: Psychology of Cult TV Panel SDCC 2018

Special Episode of the Superhero Therapy Podcast.  Our audio coverage of Dr. Scarlet’s Psychology of Cult TV pane from SDCC 2018.

Description:

A team of actors, TV writers, and psychologists discuss the psychology of your favorite TV shows, such as Supernatural, Star Wars Rebels, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Doctor Who,and many others. Psychologists Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy, Harry Potter Therapy, Dark Agents) and Dr. Travis Langley (Batman: A Dark & Stormy Knight, Supernatural Psychology), actors Ruth Connell (Supernatural) and Rachel Miner (Supernatural), TV writers Christine Boylan (The Punisher, Once Upon a Time, Cloak & Dagger), Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, Young Justice), and Deric Hughes (Arrow, Flash, Beauty and the Beast) discuss your favorite TV shows. Dr. Billy San Juan (Doctor Who Psychology, California Screamin’) moderates.

Why being a geek is good for you

“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.”

J. K. Rowling

 I recently had the tremendous honor of attending, giving a keynote speech, and presenting a panel at MISTI-Con, a Harry Potter-themed conference that takes place once every two years. It was marvelous. Between the enchanted ball, the wicked murder mystery dinner, and the magical people that attended the con and put it together, it was an unbelievable experience.

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Why Comic Con?

This is not the first year I have attended the San Diego Comic Con but it is the first year that I am THIS thrilled to attend. Above all panels, the one that I am most looking forward to is the Geek Therapy panel, scheduled to take place on Thursday at 12:00 pm in room 26 AB, where most of the magical geeky-nerdy stuff to do with psychology and geek culture will take place.

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