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Listeners of Hero Nation that love the show mention: thank,#12: Breck and Sophia review the first volume of Excellence, a comic book about magic, relationships, and what it takes to bring down a broken system. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy […] The post Excellence appeared first on Hero Nation.
#11: Breck and Sophia dive into Bitter Root Vol. 2 which introduces readers to a new monster and more adventures. They also geek out over one of DC's newest superheroes, Naomi. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook […] The post Bitter Root Vol. 2: Rage & Redemption & Naomi appeared first on Hero Nation.
#10: Breck and Sophia discuss Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business, a comic book about a family of monster hunters who combat creatures infected by racism. Questions? Comments? Discuss this episode on the GT Forum. — Check out the GT Network: network.geektherapy.com GT Forum: forum.geektherapy.com GT Discord: geektherapy.com/discord GT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/geektherapy GT Twitch: twitch.tv/geektherapy […] The post Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Comic Book Review appeared first on Hero Nation.
#9: Breck and Sophia break down their favorite pandemic-themed comics and entertainment. Notes/Resources: Centers for Disease Control – Taking Care of Your Emotional Health – https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp Preparation and Response Plan; National Child Traumatic Stress Network – https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf NAMI HelpLine – https://namiohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HelpLine-Coronavirus-Planning.pdf The post Alone Together appeared first on Hero Nation.
#8: Breck and Sophia list off some of their favorite interracial/interspecies couples in comic books, give some relationship advice and ultimately find that the best superpower anyone can possess is… Love. Links: Trevor Lifeline – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/trevor-lifeline/ The post Supercouples in Comic Books appeared first on Hero Nation.
#7: The Hero Nation team discusses the healing power of music and comic books in the classroom and in therapy and share a few of their favorite resources. Resources for Educators and Mental Health Professionals: https://www.musictherapy.org/ https://www.gonoodle.com/ https://www.musictherapytunes.com/wp/ https://kinderart.com/ https://www.musicmotion.com/ http://www.comicspedia.net/ https://forum.geektherapy.com/ The post Using Music and Comic Books in the Classroom and in Therapy appeared first on Hero Nation.
#6: Breck and Sophia discuss the important differences between racebending and whitewashing in comics and the media. The post Racebending and Whitewashing: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Hero Nation.
#5: Breck and Sophia discuss superheroes of mixed racial and cultural heritage and the importance of celebrating all parts of ourselves and others! The post Biracial and Multiracial Superheroes appeared first on Hero Nation.
#4: The Hero Nation team discusses Captain Marvel and unpacks some of the controversy surrounding the movie. One thing is for sure though, Breck and Sophia will be first in line to support Carol Danvers and all she stands for! The post Captain Marvel: Don’t Try to Fit In… Just Fly appeared first on Hero Nation.
#3: Join the Hero Nation team as they discuss Native American superheroes, give pointers on how to avoid cultural appropriation at the next Comic-Con and continue to spread Stan Lee’s message that the world needs heroes and role models in all forms. The post Native American Superheroes appeared first on Hero Nation.
#2: Sophia and Breck discuss Milestone Media, Static, Luke Cage and Black Lightning. Listen to how these characters are taking on real life villains like racism, drugs, inequality and the bad costumes of the 70s. Sophia surprisingly falls in love with a CW show and Breck shares his encyclopedia-like knowledge of the characters he connects to. The post Black Superheroes appeared first on Hero Nation.
#1: Join Breck and Sophia as they discuss the importance of diversity in media and Muslim superheroes like Ms. Marvel, Green Lantern Simon Baz, Monet St. Croix, Wise Son, and Dust! The post Muslim Superheroes appeared first on Hero Nation.