#264: TV shows sometimes take a break from the main story with filler episodes, but if a break takes too long, does it becomes avoidance? We do the same thing. How do we know if we know if we are …
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Happy during the pandemic?
#263: A listener wrote in asking how to make sense of feeling happy during a pandemic while everyone else seems to be miserable. They're not alone. We discuss media that can help us understand how we …
Virtual Conventions
#262: This year our favorite conventions, including E3 and San Diego Comic-Con, were all online. Virtual conventions are a necessity during this pandemic so we discuss what it's been like to attend so …
Breakup Songs
#261: Is there a better way to process heartbreak or loss than through a good breakup song? One of us went through a breakup recently and it wasn't until a few breakup songs that they started to make …
Not As Seen On TV
#260: From mental health symptoms to how to survive an apocalypse, what we see in TV and movies shapes our view of the world. Life is usually not as seen on TV, but you may not realize it if that's …
Old Media, New Insights
#259: Revisiting old media can lead to new insights. Whether it's because you or the world have changed, media we care about can still help us understand and process our thoughts and feelings. …
Doomscrolling
#258: The excessive amount of time you're spending scrolling through dystopian news has a name: Doomscrolling. And it can't be good for your mental health. Support Geek Therapy on Patreon and get …
Cyberpunk Self-Expression
#257: The ability to express your thoughts and feelings are essential to any meaningful experience. Previews of Cyberpunk 2077 inspired this discussion on the importance of self-expression. Support …