Therapy Quest: Recent Episodes
Jarryd Vanzyl
In this exploratory podcast, we attempt to provide psychological evaluations of fictional characters from video games, movies, books, etc. digging a little deeper into the characters that made us. Hosted by Jarryd Vanzyl (self proclaimed video game and pop-culture nerd) and his Co-host and sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), they explore what makes these characters tick, by giving the listener descriptive clues that lend to the diagnoses, before revealing the characters name at the end of the episode. We invite you to join us in discovering who we are questing with today! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year!
Therapy Quest is excited to be airing a holiday special, all about mental health and holiday traditions!
We know the holiday season can be a challenging time for many people, so we wanted to create a space to have honest and open conversations about the realities of the holiday season and how to take care of ourselves and each other.
Tune in to Therapy Quest Christmas day, to hear from our host and co-host, Jarryd and Sarina Vanzyl, on topics like managing holiday stress, coping with grief and loss, and finding joy and meaning in holiday traditions.
Let's support each other and make this holiday season a little brighter!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Complex family dynamics, generational trauma, loss of a loved one, anxiety, depression, stress, body image, financial hardships
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they reminisce and reflect on this past season of Therapy Quest!
UNTIL NEXT QUEST!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Substance use, Various forms of trauma (verbal, emotional, physical), neglect, Loss of loved ones, grief, parental alienation, Family Dynamic, Sibling Order, Generational trauma, PTSD, Attachments, Anxiety, depression, Personality types, intro/extro/ambi, Personality Disorders, Body image, Gender Roles
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they dive into another AI assisted story telling Side Quest!
Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy!
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they discuss this 90's bully!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Neglect, antisocial personality disorder, expectations and family dynamics, gender identity, trauma, alcoholism, obsession, bullying
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they discuss the psychology of philosophy, and vice versa, in this weeks Side Quest episode!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Procrastination, destination addiction, psychology, philosophy, nature vs nurture, trauma, existentialism, mortality
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they discuss the marvelous contributions to pop culture this character has had!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Stress, anxiety, financial hardships and family dynamics, politics, race, gender identity
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they explore the meanings behind various idioms in this weeks Side Quest episode!
Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they chat about some Strange Things from a show exclusively seen on Netflix!
This is the second part of a two part episode. SPOILER WARNINGS
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Trauma, child abuse (emotional, verbal, physical), anxiety, PTSD, manipulation, kidnapping, stress, drug use, conspiracy theories
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they begin the process of diagnosing one of televisions most popular characters!
This is the first part of a two part episode. SPOILER WARNING!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Trauma, child abuse (emotional, verbal, physical), anxiety, PTSD, manipulation, kidnapping, stress, suicidality
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they fill in the blanks on a new Side Quest installment.
Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd), and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor), as they look towards the future during their discussion about this 1960's cartoon family!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Mental health, work/life balance, gender roles
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
On this weeks episode of Therapy Quest, join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they ramble their way through a new Side Quest installment.
Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy!
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
On this weeks episode of Therapy Quest, join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they explore different types of personality tests, with a guided meditation of sorts, in a new Side Quest installment.
Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy!
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they launch into their discussion on one of the most beloved and inspiring scholastic heroes!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Phobias and fear, exposure therapy, anxiety, homophobia, sexual preferences
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
On this weeks episode of Therapy Quest, join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they reminisce about the nostalgia of Summer, and explore iconic sound FX's, in a new Side Quest.
Our familiar and sometimes more formal format "where we describe and discuss, dissect and diagnose our favorite fictional characters" will return next week.
Thank you for joining our questing party, enjoy!
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they dive into the psychology of one of Saturday mornings most iconic cartoon characters, in this week's episode of Therapy Quest!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Imposter syndrome, phobias, anxiety, stress, sibling rivalries/family dynamics, childhood wounds/abandonment issues
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they dive into some unchartered creative waters with a new Side Quest segment! On this weeks episode of Therapy Quest, we take a detour from the structured character discussions you have come to know, to embark on a 'Side Quest'. Our new, bi-weekly adventure, will feature a shorter format that weaves therapeutic creative elements into our time together! Where we can craft and tell stories, roleplay and laugh, be goofy and random, resulting in a Side Quest worth taking. Our familiar, more formal format "where we describe and discuss, dissect and diagnose our favorite fictional characters" will return next week. This new alternating schedule, with the Side Quest this week and then the Therapy Quest the following, so on and so forth, will allow for us to maintain the quality of content we curate, as well as the chance to try new formats.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they welcome their very first guest speaker to their questing party, and dive into the psychology of one of gaming's most groundbreaking characters, in this week's episode of Therapy Quest! If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details. POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Anxiety, trauma, loss of a parent or guardian, military and combat situations, introversion/extroversion, gender roles If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document. Remember, you are not alone! Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they dive into the psychology of this quirky 90's television character, in this week's episode of Therapy Quest!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Mental health diagnoses, Anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, stereotyping/typecasting, substance use
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they dive into the psychology of one of their favorite 90's movie characters, in this week's episode of Therapy Quest!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Neglect, emotional/verbal/and physical abuse, trauma, depression, body image, gender roles, family dynamics
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they dive into the psychology of one of video games most beloved characters, in this week's episode of Therapy Quest!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (include but were not limited to): Gender roles, complex trauma, grief/loss of a parent, mention of PTSD, substance use
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Join Jarryd Vanzyl (video-game and pop culture nerd) and his sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor) as they dive into the psychology of one of video games most iconic characters, in this week's episode of Therapy Quest!
If you, as a listener, find parallels and value from our discussion, in regards to your own mental health, please be advised that we do not encourage the use of our diagnoses for your own needs, nor does it substitute for any professional mental health services. The topics and scenarios discussed may include mature content. Please refer to the episode's list of potential trigger warnings below, for details.
POTENTIAL TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING (included but were not limited to): Drug use/abuse, physical trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders
If you are finding yourself in a vulnerable place in your life and discover that you may need someone to help you navigate your emotional landscape, we have provided a collection of resources you can explore. Selecting the link at the bottom of this description will take you to our resource document.
Remember, you are not alone!
Link to Mental Health resources page
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support
Greetings fellow traveler!
As we reflect on the world we live in today and reminisce about the warm glow of the tv screen on a Saturday morning, or the earthy, tactile smell of a new comic book, our nostalgic roots cry out for more. The fictional worlds, stories, and the characters that reside within, were pivotal compasses in the developing young hearts and minds of the people we have become or are becoming.
In this exploratory podcast, we attempt to provide psychological evaluations for fictional characters from video games, movies, books, etc. digging a little deeper into the characters that made us. Hosted by Jarryd Vanzyl (self proclaimed video game and pop-culture nerd - he/him) and his Co-host and sister, Sarina Vanzyl (licensed mental health counselor - she/her), they explore what makes these characters tick, by giving the listener descriptive clues that lend to the diagnoses, before revealing the characters name at the end of the episode. Join us as we dive into the minds and motivations of your favorite fictional characters, and invite you to uncover which character is on a therapy quest today.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapyquest/support