Mental Mages Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kathy and Shayna
Mental Mages is two mental health therapists talking about what they know best- mental health and pop culture.
Shayna 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 credits
Steven Universe- Here Comes a Thought video
Spongebob- Procrastination video
Steven Universe- Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service clip
Home- "You are Sad Mad" scene
Steven Universe Future- Growing Pains clip
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**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 forget to listen to the after credit scene to hear reactions from some adolescents immediately after viewing Inside Out 2. Special thanks to Mary, Timmy, Journey, Alene, Sarah, Abby and Brianna. And to moms, Sue and Shari!
Citations, resources and credits
Article from research journal PNAS- Self report captures 27 distinct categories of emotion bridged by continuous gradients
Interactive emotion map with video clips- VERY cool
Buzzfeed article- "Inside Out 2" is a box office hit, so here are 14 genuinely fascinating facts about the film.
Time Magazine article- The Real Science Behind the Animated Emotions of Inside Out 2
Popular Science article- The science of awkward puberty brain from 'Inside Out 2"
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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 credits
The Asexual Visibility and Education Network
Why is absent/low sexual desire a mental disorder (except when patients identify as asexual)?
Trevor Project research on Asexual youth-
Mental Health America- Asexuality and Mental health
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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 credits
A meta-analysis of the efficacy of trigger warnings, content warnings and content notes
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Shayna 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 Citations
The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science- From the Gottman Institute
Dr Bruce Perry video- Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Dr. Bruce Perry video- Early Childhood Brain Development
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Gaslight, 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 credits
Bloody Disgusting article about the movie, Gaslight
Sondermind- From Gaslighting to Narcissist: Commonly misused pop psychology terms (and what they really mean)
Relationship abuse: The film 'Gaslight' Stands the Test of Time
Bay Area CBT Center article- Reverse DARVO for combatting gaslighting and emotional abuse
Gaslighting, Narcissist, and More Psychology Terms You're Misusing
Coercive control- 10 signs it's gaslighting
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It 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 credits
Types 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
Therapy on Camera
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WE 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.
Amanda 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 credits
Kathy gave her 2 cents about why people like true crime, and why she likes Wine & Crime, in this piece from 2020. Hit Minnesota Grown Podcast 'Wine & Crime' mixes murder, friendship and booze.
Is true crime binging affecting your mental health?
Murder and mental Health- My Favorite Murder and the New True Crime Community-
Is your love of true crime effecting your mental health
Why do we love true crime and is it healthy for us
Identity and ritual American consumption of true crime
Captured by true crime: Why are women drawn to tales of rape, murder, and serial killers?
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A 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 raising a black boy in America.
Credits and Citations
Clive Barker's 'The Forbidden'- The Humble Beginnings of the 'Candyman' Franchise-
Listen to The Forbidden on youtube- CANDYMAN (Audiobook) "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker - 1985 [Visuals Included]
More info about the forbidden and inspiration for candyman-
Cabrini-Green wiki-
How Candyman reclaims the history of Cabrini-Green-
Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' Uses Centuries of Trauma and Loss to Reframe and Reclaim Candyman-
Don't go in the basement; The New Candyman escapes a long tradition of exploiting black pain for cheap scares
The Real Life Stories Behind 'Candyman' in 1987, Ruthie Mae McCoy was murdered by people who came through her bathroom mirror.
The True Story of Candyman That Inspired the Horror Classic
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Girl 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 amazing troop leader who made the Girl Scout experience wonderful for Kathy's daughter.
Credits and sources
Mental Wellness badges
Resilient. Ready. Strong. Activity Guide
Girl scout Wellness Activities
Girls Speak Out about mental health
50 Famous Women who were once girl scouts
Famous Girl Scout Alumnae
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Cat'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 coming out as trans.
Citations and Credits
You Can find all of Cat's Café at Webtoons here.
Find Maxx on Instragram or Facebook
Order both Cat's Café books!
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Shayna 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 Citations
VA website- Animal Assisted Therapies
National Center for PTSD- Dogs and PTSD
The Modern Use of Animal Assisted Therapy
A History of Therapy Dogs for Depression
How Cats Improve Mental Health
Americans Note Overwhelming Positive Mental Health Impact of Their Pets in New Poll; Dogs and Cats Equally Beneficial
Why Do We Love Pets? An Expert Explains
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Cricket 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.
Credits and Citations
Check out Cricket here and get links to all of her socials and projects.
Cricket has been loving Metal Lords and Righteous Gemstones. She has also been LOVING the book, Alice the Cat that deals with the death of a pet, cancer, humor and mental health.
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Abby 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/10.1002/cpp.2490
Dwarika MS, Haraldsen HM. Mental health in dance: A scoping review. Front Psychol. 2023 Feb 23;14:1090645. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1090645. PMID: 36968742; PMCID: PMC10035338. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10035338/
Tao D, Gao Y, Cole A, Baker JS, Gu Y, Supriya R, Tong TK, Hu Q, Awan-Scully R. The Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Dance and its Effects on Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Front Physiol. 2022 Jun 13;13:925958. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.925958. PMID: 35770195; PMCID: PMC9234256. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9234256/
Free moving dance has healing benefits for people with mental health concerns
Behind the Curtain- Ballet Dancers and Mental Health
4 Keys to Conscious Dance by Amara Pagano
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We 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 Sources
Rod of Asclepius Wiki
The Psychology of Shapes- Understanding the best shapes for commercial design
Symbols in Psychology
Iconic Symbols and their meaning
Iconic Disney objects
Hidden meaning in world famous logos
10 Symbols in Star Wars you need to recognize
Mandalorian Symbol Mythosaur
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Shayna 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.
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May 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.
Credits
Kathy talked about a painting she recreated with her daughter. You should check out the painting as well as other art by Catherine Moore here- Tea & Canvas
Post discussing Star Wars and Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces
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Taylor 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 lot of topics including; depression, adolescence, eating disorders, and feminism.
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In 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 of the most common types of OCD (such as fear of contamination, ordering/symmetry, fear of harm, and religious related thoughts/fears) . Kathy discusses perinatal/postpartum OCD, which is way more common an issue than is known. They discuss treatment options, and, of course, how it is portrayed in pop culture.
Credits and sources
American Psychiatric Association information page on OCD
Celebrities who have talked about their OCD
Infosheet about Postpartum and Perinatal OCD
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***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 how adults expect them to react.
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On our first episode about Dungeons and Dragons (episode 13), Shayna was helping Kathy create her character in preparation for joining her first campaign.
Now, we are joined by our friend, and fellow therapist, Olivia to talk more about the game in general, what we like about it, how it relates to mental health, and also check in on how our campaign is going.
Citations and Credits
Recent research- How youth can build social and emotional skills with table-top role-playing games
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**Spoiler alert for episodes 1-5 of The Last of Us.
Shayna and Kathy are joined by their favorite nerdy editor, Ryan, to talk about the first half of the series, The Last of Us. Ryan brings his perspective of how the tv adaptation is compared to the video game. We delve into how Joel's trauma impacts how he interacts with the world, and of course talk all about Bill and Frank and their beautiful relationship. Kathy also goes into the very real information from the CDC and US Department of Defense about planning for a zombie apocalypse.
Credits:
From the CDC website- Preparedness 101; Zombie Pandemic
The US Department of Defense Strategic Command CONPLAN8888 AKA Counter-Zombie Dominance
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Shayna and Kathy are joined by chef to the stars, Severin, to finish our series on taste. He also happens to be Kathy's brother. Severin trained under Caroline Fidanza in NYC, and has cooked for the likes of Alice Waters and the Beastie Boys.
Join us on this twisty, turny ride as we discuss taste, bonding over food, Brussel sprouts, potatoes, cats, and how to be passive aggressive in your food gift giving.
Credits:
Food for Love: the role of food offering in empathetic emotion regulation
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat- Samin Nosrat
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Kathy and Shayna are joined by Joey Pagano, author, therapist, professor, licensed social worker and recovering addict. Joey talks about his own history of addiction, his recovery and his commitment to helping other people struggling with substance abuse issues.
Of note, we struggled with identifying realistic, empathetic representations of substance abuse in pop culture.
Joey's book, No Addict Left Behind: It's a Recovery Medicine State of Mind, will be out April 25, 2023 on Amazon.
You can find Joey in a bunch of places, like his website, Instagram, Facebook, Linked in, and TikTok
Kathy is sick AGAIN. When recording she hoped she sounded like "Sexy Phoebe", but after listening to the episode, realizes she sounded more like "Smelly Kat".
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Shayna and Kathy are back from vacation and jumping back into the series on the 5 senses. On this episode they talk about scent. You get to hear Kathy geek out about one of her favorite topics. Learn about some of the ways scents impact our mental health, as well as how you can integrate scents into your routine, in a relatively unobtrusive way. Kathy will also go into some of the ways you can play around with unique scents to create something that resonates with you.
*** Note- when Kathy was talking about making a scent called "The Overlook", she referenced that she made it while watching the Stand. Obviously this is incorrect. She was watching The Shining. Please forgive her- she was being treated for pneumonia during the taping of this episode and all in all, she was impressed that she sounded coherent at all. LOL
Citations and credits
The Essentials of Essential Oils around Pets- Information for keeping your animals safe while you play with scents
Influence of Fragrances on Human Psychophysiological Activity: With Special Reference to Human Electroencephalographic Response This is that massive resource Kathy referred to often and has specific EEG findings associated with certain scents.
Psychology Today basic info about scents
LA Times Article- Humans can sniff our 10 basic odors
FragranceX- Fragrance Wheel and Scent Families Guide
FragranceX- Fragrance Notes- Everything you Need to Know
Interesting and emerging science on how the human sensory cortex and not the amygdala, may be responsible for storing fearful memories.
The influence of ambient scent and music on patients’ anxiety in a waiting room of a plastic surgeon.
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We continuing our series on using the five senses to help regulate our mood and help us heal. We are joined by Franchesca Lastra Vicente, a board certified art therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and by Matt Gwaltney, a graphic designer, who also happens to do the artwork for Mental Mages. They bring their different perspectives on the process of creating art and the end product.
Citations and credits
Vision and Emotion
Emotion Schemas are Embedded in the Human Visual System
More information on the book "What Happened to You".
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For the second episode in our series on using our senses to help us emotionally regulate, we are joined by Melody Granzow. Melody is a licensed clinical social worker, registered 500 hour yoga instructor, and social work professor. She's also one of our favorite humans.
Not only do we talk about the power of touch, we also touch on the vestibular sense and the proprioceptive sense. We give some examples of things you can integrate into your coping skills tool box.
References and Credits
Here is a great powerpoint on sensory processing issues.
Article about affective touch and autism.
Meaning makes affective touch research article
Feeding the senses helps regulate emotions part 1
Feeding the senses helps regulate emotions part 2
Article about mindfulness in schools.
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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 Trauma
Music On Our Minds: The Rich Potential of Music to Promote Brain Health and Mental Well-Being
Music Listening as Coping Behavior: From Reactive Response to Sense-Making
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Very 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 JV
Becoming Another Person Through Cosplay
Personality, behavioral, and social heterogeneity within the cosplay community
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Shayna 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.
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Believe 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 who finds horror beneficial, don't worry- you aren't alone and there is research that hypothesizes why.
Citations and sources:
(Why) Do You Like Scary Movies? A Review of the Empirical Research on Psychological Responses to Horror Films.
Pandemic practice: Horror fans and morbidly curious individuals are more psychologically resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Psychology Behind Why We Love (or Hate) Horror
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Shayna 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 Website
The Divine Madness of Stephen King: A Neurocognitive Examination
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Memento 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 Links:
Wine and Crime Podcast
Lachele's Fine Foods
Zane Wylie Skulls
Jodi Wellman's Capstone Memento Mori: Reflecting on Mortality to Inspire Vitality and Meaning in Life
Memento Mori The Art of Death and Mourning Digital Exhibit
Headstone Symbols
AMAZING website- Funeral Help Center
Indonesian Ma'Nene Festival
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Shayna 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 references
Megan Logan's Website
You can find Megan's books here.
Associations between organized sport participation and mental health difficulties: Data from over 11,000 US children and adolescents.
Mental Health in Elite Athletes: Increased Awareness Requires an Early Intervention Framework to Respond to Athlete Needs.
Suicide in NCAA Athletes
Suicides among college athletes have grieving parents and students calling for NCAA action
Mental Health Issues Remain on Minds of Student Athletes
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SPOILER 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 others.
National Alliance on Mental Illness summary of several popular types of psychotherapy, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
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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.
You can find Jamey on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and his blog.
You can find more about Stonemaier Games on Facebook, and their website. Their website is a fantastic resource for much more than just board games.
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This 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.
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Join 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 Quiz
The Big 5 Project Personality Project
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Shayna 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 of the following:
Sam's Twitter
Sam's Instagram
Autism Rocks and Rolls
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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 Horizons
Reducing intrusive traumatic memories after emergency cesarean section: A proof of principle randomized controlled study
Tetris and Word games lead to fewer intrusive memories when applied several days after analogue trauma
Computer Game Play Reduces Intrusive Memories of Experimental Trauma via Reconsolidation-Update Mechanisms
How Playing Tetris Tames The Trauma Of A Car Crash
Post-traumatic stress disorder: alleviating flashbacks by playing Tetris
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To 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 with positive queer representation.
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Trigger warning- discussion of homophobia, suicidal ideation
Shayna 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 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:
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Survey 2021
GLAAD Where We Are on TV 2021-2022
Queer Coding and the Hays Code
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This 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.
Citations
Here Comes a Thought Video- https://youtu.be/Hz5yPxr0HJ8
https://lgbtqia-characters.fandom.com/wiki/Peridot_(Steven_Universe)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Universe
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We 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 Games
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Shayna 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 By
Psychology Expert Explains Why People Believe Superstitions
Superstitions: What's the Harm?
How Do Superstitions Affect our Psychology and Wellbeing?
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SPOILER 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.
Citations
The Enemy is Apathy- https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/enemy-apathy
Understanding Apathy, or Lack of Emotion- https://www.healthline.com/health/apathy
What is Emotional Numbness- https://www.verywellmind.com/emotional-numbing-symptoms-2797372
Active Hope- https://www.activehope.info
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SPOILER 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.
Citations
Understanding 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 People in the World?- https://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~henrich/pdfs/WeirdPeople.pdf
Peacemaker Opening Credits-
https://youtu.be/_mrr3UNALww
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Today 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 broadcasting.
Citations:
DeAngelis, T. (2019, February). The legacy of trauma. Monitor on Psychology, 50(2). http://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/02/legacy-trauma
Danieli, Yael & Norris, Fran & Lindert, Jutta & Paisner, Vera & Engdahl, Brian & Richter, Júlia. (2015). The Danieli Inventory of Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma, Part I: Survivors’ Posttrauma Adaptational Styles in their Children’s Eyes. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 68. 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.06.011.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279070329_The_Danieli_Inventory_of_Multigenerational_Legacies_of_Trauma_Part_I_Survivors%27_Posttrauma_Adaptational_Styles_in_their_Children%27s_Eyes
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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 101
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Mental 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.
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