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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Janina Scarlet, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker, joins us to explore the importance of being seen, healing from trauma, and breaking free from toxic relational patterns. Dr. Scarlet, who immigrated to the United States at 12, later developed Superhero Therapy, inspired by the X-Men, to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We dive into narcissistic abuse, trauma bonds, and the deep impact of emotional neglect, while also exploring how fictional characters can help us process and heal our own experiences. If you've ever struggled with feeling unseen, minimizing your pain, or breaking free from unhealthy relationships, this episode will bring clarity, validation, and powerful healing insights.http://www.superhero-therapy.com/Top Episode Quotes:"Being seen can be terrifying because it reminds us of all the times we weren't—and all the times we convinced ourselves we didn't deserve to be.""For those of us used to abuse and invalidation, we might not trust being truly seen, even though it's what we crave the most.""Trauma bonding is like gambling—you keep chasing the moments of love and validation, even when they become fewer and further between.""Healing isn't about erasing the past. It's about learning to trust ourselves and create relationships where we don't have to perform to be loved.""You don't have to keep playing small to make others comfortable. You deserve to take up space, to have needs, and to be fully seen."❥Stay or Go Course: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go ❥HeartSpace: An online monthly membership community for open-hearted, nervous system-attuned living.Join with a free trial: https://marinayt.com/community❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted❥❥❥Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marina.y.t
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Unseen, unheard, undervalued - have you ever felt like that? As our guest this week, Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist, points out, these feelings, while understandable, can be overcome. In Janina's mission to de-stigmatize loneliness and help people connect and support one another, she authored the book 'Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued: Managing Loneliness, Loss of Connection and Not Fitting in' which serves as the backdrop for the conversation in this episode. You'll hear how to combat loneliness by understanding its dimensions, talking more about our experiences with loneliness, and seeking emotional support and self-compassion. Janina also offers many helpful tips, from finding and cultivating a ‘chosen family' who truly sees, hears, and values you to transforming how you feel and react to shame. Don't miss this enriching conversation with Dr. Janina Scarlett! Listen and Learn: What inspired Janina to write a book that de-stigmatizes the experience of loneliness Why psychical loneliness and the feeling of loneliness are not the same thing The components of loneliness - to be unseen, unheard, and unvalued How to change the way you respond to shame How loneliness can be addressed differently The significance of forming relationships with people who see, hear, and value you How to speak about and address your own feelings of loneliness using Janina's ‘journaling in two parts' exercise Using ‘savoring' as a practice to experience being fully present Finding your ‘chosen family' Resources: Find out more about Dr. Janina Scarlet at her website Order your copy of Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued: Managing Loneliness, Loss of Connection and Not Fitting in Follow Janina on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok About Janina Scarlet Dr. Janina Scarlet is a licensed clinical psychologist, an award-winning author, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo!, the BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet is the Lead Trauma Specialist at the Trauma and PTSD Healing Center and the Lead Creativity Coach at Creative Community in San Diego, California. Related Episodes: 147. Extending Compassion with Janina Scarlet and Sara Schairer 32. Social Connection: Exploring Loneliness and Building Intimacy with Debbie and Diana 269. Connection Through Vulnerability with Rikke Kjelgaard 199. Belonging From the Inside Out with Meg McKelvie 281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hai presente quando stai guardando un film e ti commuovi o ti spaventi? Provi un'emozione così forte perché ti immedesimi nel personaggio e ti senti come lui. Oltre allo storytelling, questa tecnica può essere applicata anche nella psicoterapia per superare traumi, stress o sciogliere problemi quotidiani. Per capire meglio come funziona la Superhero Therapy abbiamo invitato Martina Migliore, psicoterapeuta per Serenis. Serenis è una piattaforma che offre percorsi di psicoterapia e di supporto psicologico in videochiamata ed è anche uno tra gli sponsor principali dell'evento di Hacking Creativity. Se questa tecnica ti incuriosisce non perdere l'occasione di provarla dal vivo all'Hacking Creativity Unplugged, dove Serenis e Martina terranno un workshop interattivo. Nel frattempo, usa il codice HACKINGCREATIVITY7 per pagare le prime 3 sedute 42€ invece del prezzo standard di 49€ + colloquio gratuito: https://bit.ly/3RskS4z (#adv) ▫️ Acquista il biglietto per l'evento di Hacking Creativity il 7-8 ottobre a Bologna: https://bit.ly/44r82q9▫️ Entra nella nostra community: https://bit.ly/3jUs8Ez ▫️ Vuoi ricevere gli Appunti (la nostra newsletter)? https://bit.ly/3RJkbA5CONTATTI▫️ Email: info@hacking-creativity.com▫️ Instagram: https://bit.ly/2HVP8D4IL MERCATINO DELL'AFFILIAZIONE▫️ Usa il codice HACKING50 per ottenere 50 euro di sconto sull'abbonamento a Fiscozen: https://bit.ly/3v7lReZ ▫️ Risparmia 40 euro sul tuo reMarkable 2: https://bit.ly/3FU7MUy▫️ 3 mesi di conto Qonto gratuiti con il voucher esclusivo CREATIVITY29X3: https://bit.ly/3OSl5g5
Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and a creativity coach. She immigrated to the United States from Ukraine at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet currently works at the Trauma and PTSD Healing Center in San Diego. Superhero Therapy http://www.superhero-therapy.com/ Josue Cardona ____ Geek Therapy https://geektherapy.org/
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero therapy, incorporating games like TTRPGs into therapy and much more!Guest Bio: Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 4 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna also provides trainings on board game therapy and co-hosts podcast Mental Mages. Resources: Abortion Resources; Dr. Janina Scarlet author of many books about SuperHero Therapy; Shayna and Kathy's Podcast Mental Mages; Shayna's Board Game Instagram; Board Game Resource Guide for Mental Health; Game To Grow website; PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4 in PhiladelphiaQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Licensed professional counselors Johanna Dwinells and Sarah Bryski-Hamrick are slowly demystifying and destigmatizing therapy, one episode at a time. Recording and living in the Philadelphia area, Johanna and Sarah work to make therapy feel more accessible, with quirky, sometimes intrusive questions that reveal the human side of healthcare professionals, all while they overcome their own anxieties and internalized stigmas. TW: NoneEpisode summary: Johanna made a lot of egg rolls. Sarah survived Ikea. They both discuss the history of games in therapy. Guest, Shayne Gurvitz talks about super hero therapy, incorporating games like TTRPGs into therapy and much more!Guest Bio: Shayna (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health for 4 years. Shayna specializes in individual and group work and is very passionate about integrating games, crafts, movies, music, and other forms of pop culture into sessions. Shayna has certifications in Superhero Therapy and Cinema Therapy. She and her husband are board game enthusiasts and enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons every week. Shayna also provides trainings on board game therapy and co-hosts podcast Mental Mages. Resources: Abortion Resources; Dr. Janina Scarlet author of many books about SuperHero Therapy; Shayna and Kathy's Podcast Mental Mages; Shayna's Board Game Instagram; Board Game Resource Guide for Mental Health; Game To Grow website; PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4 in PhiladelphiaQuestions/comments/concerns? Want to be interviewed on TND podcast? Email us at therapistsnextdoor@gmail.com, or visit our instagram @tndpod!Follow us: IG: @tndpodTwitter: @tndpod1Do you want bonus features, including early episodes, the ability to vote on what questions we ask our guests and so much more? Do you want to help support us as we demystify and destigmatize mental health? Visit our Patreon: patreon.com/tndpodcastOr visit our website: Tndpodcast.comWhere can you find Sarah and Johanna:Sarah: website; blog; etsy shop; instagramJohanna: website; instagram
Janina Scarlet, PhD, author of Super-Women, joins us to discuss Superhero Therapy. Scarlet is a licensed clinical psychologist, an award-winning author, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. Scarlet immigrated to the United States at the age of twelve with her family; and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has been awarded the United Nations Association Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award for her book, Superhero Therapy. Her other books include Harry Potter Therapy; Therapy Quest; and Dark Agents, Book One. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3C9Bo1c Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684037522/ Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1137392894?ean=9781684037520 IndieBound - https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781684037520
It’s with heavy hearts that we find ourselves at the end our magical Harry Potter adventure. Due to J.K.Rowling’s ignorant stance on Trans rights, and the insatiable corporate greed, we can no longer, in good conscience, continue with the Harry Potter Therapy podcast. We love the Harry Potter universe, we love the fans, and we … Continue reading Mischief Managed The post Mischief Managed first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
ST Podcast Ep. 68: Moon Knight **MAJOR SPOILERS** On this episode of Superhero Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis travel deep into the mind and mystery of the Marvel Superhero, Moon Knight. The post Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 68: Moon Knight first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
ST Podcast Ep. 67: Stranger Things 4 **MAJOR SPOILERS** On this episode of the Superhero Therapy podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis turn Stranger Things upside down. They discuss the nature of gaslighting, why music has the power to free our souls, how the upside down can reflect the desolation of depression and … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 67: Stranger Things 4
S4 Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the nature of the thousand-yard stare, why some people might act out after being excluded, and ignored truths behind blind consumption. The post Harry Potter Therapy Season 4 Chapter 12: The Triwizard Tournament first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
Guest Host Dr. Monica Hinton Guest Dr. Janina Scarlet Nearly 40% of trauma survivors drop out of therapy because they find it “too distressing.” Many also might struggle with being able to trust their therapist or find a way to express what they are going through. When trauma survivors turn to loved ones for support, many are invalidated or shamed about their reactions to their traumatic experiences. As a result, many trauma survivors experience pervasive feelings of loneliness. Some scientists call loneliness the new epidemic, while others dub loneliness “The New Smoking.” Worldwide loneliness rates have skyrocketed prior to the COVID pandemic and continue to do so. In addition to the global spikes in suicide rates, loneliness has been found to negatively impact the human immune and cardiovascular system in a similar way as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day or daily alcohol abuse. Hence, many trauma survivors turn to TV shows, books, movies, or video games for comfort as a way of managing loneliness and finding a sense of connection and belonging, especially when lacking these kinds of meaningful connections in real life. The connections that many trauma survivors forge with fictional TV shows, books, and video game characters can serve as meaningful social support systems. Many therapists and educators might believe that playing video games, reading comic books, and watching television shows are harmful to people's well-being. Thus, many well-intentioned providers and/or family members might discourage and even criticize the trauma survivor's reliance on fictional connections for comfort without realizing their potentially life-saving nature. However, more recent studies demonstrate that video games and television shows have helped people to better manage their mental health during the COVID pandemic, as well as during major life stressors, such as when undergoing a loss or a major surgery. Other studies show that popular culture can help people to become more compassionate, feel less lonely, and be more likely to engage in helping behaviors. This is where Superhero Therapy comes in. Superhero Therapy (ST) refers to incorporating popular culture into evidence-based therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, DBT, and many others) to destigmatize the client's mental health experience and promote engagement in treatment. Above all, Superhero Therapy aims to assist the client in becoming their own version of a superhero in real life (IRL), fostering posttraumatic growth and being more willing to engage in treatment-related practices. Capes are optional. Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet is the Lead Trauma Specialist at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management and with the Pop Culture Hero Coalition. She authored ten books and has written chapters for fourteen others. Her books include Superhero Therapy, Harry Potter Therapy, Therapy Quest, Dark Agents, Super-Women, It Shouldn't Be This Way, and many others.
In this episode, we cover what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is and what the best treatment is. Come join Charlene MacPherson, LCSWC, Benjamin Taitz Registered Psychological Assistant, and our special expert guest Dr. Janina Scarlett, Licenced Clinical Psychologist where we get extra nerdy talking about Superhero Therapy and how it helps clients process PTSD! Bio for Dr. Janina Scarlett: Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and a full-time geek. A Ukrainian-born refugee, she survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Scarlet is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for her work on Superhero Therapy. Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO's The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone's Seven Days graphic novel. Dr. Scarlet currently works at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego. As always thank you to our Audio Editor Natalie Jones! You can find her portfolio at natjonesdesigner.com Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCAf_oCDWpbv3ncbYRBiHAWyvC_v8OtUrL6vSMfLELo/edit?usp=sharing
S4 Chapter 11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express On this episode of the Harry Potter Therapy Podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis examine chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They discuss the nature and treatment of aged war veterans, the negative effects of being excluded from secrets, and how bullying... Read more » The post Harry Potter Therapy Season 4 Chapter 11: Aboard the Hogwarts Express first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
ST Podcast Ep. 66: Encanto **MAJOR SPOILERS** In this charmed episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the heart warming movie, Encanto. They discuss the complexity of intergenerational trauma, how pressure can crack our inner and outer foundations, how compassion is one of the greatest gifts on could possess, and how personal differences and … Continue reading Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 66: Encanto The post Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 66: Encanto first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
I sat down with Ukrainian-born psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and self-proclaimed geek, Dr. Janina Scarlet, whose innovative Superhero Therapy work earned her the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association and has been featured by Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes and many others. Having survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution, Janina immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 12. She is the author of 10 books, including her latest “It Shouldn't Be This Way” which offers a timely (and timeless) approach to accepting the things we just can't change. Together we explored what the current situation in Ukraine has to teach us about how we are wired as humans, why many of us without any personal connection to Ukraine are suffering as a result of its attack, and what we can do to make a difference.
S4 Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the double edged sword that is hand-me-downs, the nature of anticipatory anxiety, the danger of manipulative media, and why it’s so important to not let our loved ones leave until they know just how much we love... Read more » The post Harry Potter Therapy Season 4 Chapter 10: Mayhem at the Ministry first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Ironman, the Avengers… Super heroes not only dominate at the theater box office, they're an integral part of our society, our world. But can we tap into ways in which to become our own version of a superhero in real life? As you'll discover in today's interview, the answer is a resounding “yes.”Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today's guest is Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist, award-winning author and, as she describes herself, full-time geek. She's the developer of Superhero therapy, which incorporates superheroes and other characters into evidence-based therapy such as CBT and acceptance & commitment therapy. It's a process utilized across all ages to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic illness, substance abuse and more. For all of us who have always wanted to be a superhero, Dr. Scarlet will take us down that path today!Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!Interested in Dr. Scarlet's books?It Shouldn't Be This WaySuperhero Therapy ManualFor more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel
In this episode we meet with the founder of Superhero Therapy, the amazing Dr Janina Scarlet! We talk about her work, career and the development of Superhero Therapy. As ever, we explore how this approach can be used within systemic therapy and think about ways in which we can incorporate the use of Superheroes in our work with families.Dr. Janina Scarlet, based in San Diego, CA, is a Clinical Psychologist, award-winning author, podcaster and a full-time geek! Dr Scarlet is a Ukrainian-born refugee who survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy. We hear her story of how she developed the approach. Superhero Therapy is a clinical method of incorporating characters from popular culture, including Superheroes and other characters from books, movies, TV shows and video games into evidence-based therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy) to help us to learn to become our own version of a superhero in real life. It is intended for all ages and has been utilised to reshape narratives, build rapport, and manage an array of psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain and chronic illness, substance abuse disorders, eating disorders, and other difficulties.Please do share your thoughts with us at:https://www.instagram.com/thesystemicway/
S4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the anatomy of panic, our emotional response to symbols, and how rejection is possibly one of the worst punishments one can endure. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 9: The Dark Mark first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis attend the Quidditch World Cup. They discuss the magical charm they’d want to cast on themselves, Winky the house-elf and Stockholm Syndrome, and how passion for sports teams can sometimes lead to toxic behavior. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 8: The Quidditch World Cup first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
ST Podcast Ep. 65: Spider-Man Now Way Home **MAJOR SPOILERS** In this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis enter the multi-dimensional thrill ride that is Spider-Man No Way Home. They discuss how compassion is Spider-Man’s strongest power, how crowd energy fuels our spider senses, and how group therapy can open a portal to healing. The post Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 65: Spider-Man No Way Home first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S4 Chapter 6: The Portkey & Chapter 7: Bagman & Crouch On our first ever dual chapter episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss why personal character can be a choice, how the obliviation spell is similar to being roofied, and how sometimes the masks we wear hide a much deeper reality. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 6: The Portkey & Chapter 7: Bagman & Crouch first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S4 Chapter 5: Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss how our interests and passions can lead to success, the drawback of parents using the good cop bad cop approach with their children, and how Percy Weasley’s desire for attention backfires. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 5: Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
ST Podcast Ep. 64: TED LASSO ** MAJOR SPOILERS & EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis couldn’t resist dedicating an episode of Superhero Therapy to the charmingly brilliant and mental health rich Apple TV series: TED LASSO. Discussions on this episode include the cycle of abuse, women supporting women, the anatomy of... Read more » The post Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 64: TED LASSO first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S4 Chapter 4: Back to the Burrow Can you feel compassion & sympathy for the Dursley’s? On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis challenge perceptions and discuss how although they are bad people, the Dursley’s have good reason to fear and distrust the magical community. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 4: Back to the Burrow first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
In this episode, Cris and Jack chat about Janina Scarlet's Superhero Therapy, a blend Between OCD and comics. This short mental health book is a creative introduction to ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @cris_ocdgeeks and jack_ocdgeeks. The YouTube Channel is - Ocd Geeks - Your feedback and ideas are always welcome! Don't forget to send us a review and subscribe to our channel Your support helps a lot! Join our geeky community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ocdgeeks/message
S4 Chapter 3: The Invitation On this magical episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the effects of the silent treatment, how enabling a child’s behaviors can put parents in a negative spotlight, and how diet culture tends to backfire. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 3: The Invitation first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S4 Chapter 2: The Scar On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the power dreams, the process of dream rehearsals, and how our trauma triggers can sting. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 2: The Scar first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S4 Chapter 1: The Riddle House Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they start book 4, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On this magical episode they discuss the transition from military veteran back to civilian, how groupthink can overtake rationality, and how Wormtail and Voldemort’s bond is a great example... Read more » The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 4 Chapter 1: The Riddle House first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S3 Chapter 22: Owl Post Again On this magical episode, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis wrap up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In this episode they discuss the nature and effects of gaslighting, how anxiety is actually a superpower, and how those who love us, and that we love, never truly... Read more » The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 3 Chapter 22: Owl Post Again first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S3 Chapter 21: Hermione’s Secret Why is Chocolate so effective in the aftermath of a Dementor Attack? Can we find mental health parallels in the concept of time travel? Can repetition build resilience? In today's podcast, Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis discuss these fascinating subjects and more. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 3 Chapter 21: Hermione's Secret first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S3 Chapter 20: The Dementor’s Kiss On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss how Harry and Sirius find love in their shared loss, the jarring effects of emotion jumping, and how Bipolar Personality Disorder (BPD) can reflect some traits of the werewolf condition. The post Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Season 3 Chapter 20: The Dementor's Kiss first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 15: The Benders The Supernatural Therapy podcast is excited to welcome back Dr. Lynn Zubernis as Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the human monsters lurking inside Episode 15, The Benders. The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 15: The Benders first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
Books can deal with trauma in many ways. A character could have a trauma, the plot could heavily deal with one, or it could be about processing one. This week Dr. Janina Scarlet joins Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis to talk about the ways trauma can be done in a story. Special Guest: Dr. Janina Scarlet (Super-Women, Superhero Therapy) https://twitter.com/ShadowQuill Starring: Erin M Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore) https://twitter.com/TheTreavor
S1 Ep. 14: Nightmare When Sam’s visions start happening while he’s awake, he and Dean investigate the unusual murders he foretold only to find them all to be true. And that perhaps he’s not the only one with special abilities. On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss the nature of suicide and … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 14: Nightmare The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 14: Nightmare first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 13: Route 666 Dean is contacted by an ex-flame who asks him for help when black men in her hometown are being murdered by a driver-less racist truck. On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss what Dean’s vulnerability reveals about his character, how fear leads to hate, and the origins … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 13: Faith The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 13: Faith first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 12: Faith On this episode of Supernatural Therapy, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis discuss season 1 episode 12: Faith. Dr. Scarlet reflects on blame culture, the “Just World” belief, survivor’s guilt, and how our choices & actions determine our character. It is sometimes scary to face the reality that we can't … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 12: Faith The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 12: Faith first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
In today's episode, we cover superhero therapy with Dr. Janina Scarlet. Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and a full-time geek who immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Effective therapy can come in many forms but superhero therapy is certainly one of the more interesting approaches we've come across - but what is superhero therapy, what can we learn from the heroes and adventures which inspire us, and how can you build an environment conducive to the life you want to lead? What to Listen For Dr. Janina Scarlet's Origin Story and Using Stories to Heal - 0:00 How did Dr. Janina Scarlet get started using superhero stories to help patients with the mental health difficulties they're facing? How can we reframe challenges we face using stories and characters in order to overcome them? How can you use fiction to gain insight into the challenges you face? What is a stress hormone and how does one in particular make it difficult for us to get out of bed in the morning? Building a Life that Supports Your Heroic Journey - 17:30 Why is it important to surround yourself with people who support you on your recovery journey? How can we use superhero stories to get our friends and family excited about helping us while also opening up about the challenges they're facing? How do you construct an environment conducive to the life you want to lead and the person you want to become? How can you use fictional characters like superheroes to identify your core values in order to guide your decisions to build the life you want? What can we learn from our Heroes? - 31:28 What are the benefits to reading fictional stories and what can we all learn from the heroes of said stories? Is it more important to fake confidence until your confident or to be comfortable with your flaws and insecurities? What is Dark Agents about and what can it teach us about PTSD? What are the biggest misconceptions surrounding PTSD? How can you recognize when you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD and what can you do to seek help or get help? Can we experience trauma in life without realizing it until years later? The idea of finding a therapist and going to therapy can feel intimidating even though mental health is becoming less of a taboo subject. But therapy can come in many different forms and some of those forms can feel much more approachable and relatable. Superhero therapy is one because many of us grew up reading comic books and many more got hooked on the superhero movie craze that erupted two decades ago. It's easy to be inspired by individuals who perform heroic acts yet still experience many of the same insecurities and flaws we normal people go through daily. As a result, the heroes and their stories have an incredible amount they can teach us if we're willing to pay attention. A Word From Our Sponsors Share your vulnerabilities, victories, and questions in our 17,000-member private Facebook group at theartofcharm.com/challenge. This is a unique opportunity where everyone — both men and women — celebrate your accountability on the way to becoming the best version of yourself. Register today here! Resources from this Episode Dr. Janina Scarlet's Website Superhero Therapy Podcast Harry Potter Therapy Podcast Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube
S1 Ep. 11: Scarecrow Sam and Dean split ways, but must find a way to put their differences aside to fight the power of a Norse God. Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and Host Dustin McGinnis as they discuss Season 1 Episode 11: Scarecrow. The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 11: Scarecrow first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 10: Asylum Sam and Dean are trapped in an abandoned asylum with a ghost who causes extreme rage in its victims. Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they discuss the differences between Psychiatrists and Psychologists, the divergence between anger and aggression, and explore the haunting history of Asylums. The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 10: Asylum first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 9: Home Welcome Home! This week the boys drive back to their hometown to follow up on the reports of a flaming creature that resides in the old Winchester house. Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis as they discuss Dean's difficulty with revisiting his childhood trauma, the supernatural nature of psychics … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 9: Home The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 9: Home first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 8: Bugs On the new episode of Supernatural Therapy, Dr. Scarlet, Dustin McGinnis, and special guest and military peer counselor, Travis Adams explore Supernatural Season 1 Episode 8: BUGS. After a construction worker is killed by insects burrowing into his brain, Sam and Dean investigate the town’s history and find that the new … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 8: Bugs The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 8: Bugs first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 7: Hook Man This week, Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis dive into Hook Man! When a horrific urban legend begins haunting a small Iowa college town, Sam and Dean must uncover the truth before it's too late. The team discuss, the horror of date assaults, the explosive nature of repression, and … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 7: Hook Man The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 7: Hook Man first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 6: Skin Join Dr. Janina Scarlet and host Dustin McGinnis this week, as they discuss and analyze some of the key moments in the episode “Skin”. Where a shapeshifting serial killer goes on a killing spree, it's up to Sam and Dean to investigate and figure out how to stop it before it … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 6: Skin The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 6: Skin first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 5: Bloody Mary Just in time for Halloween, Treat yourself to the new episode of Supernatural Therapy. On this hunt, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin welcome special guest, Bloody Mary herself, Jovanna Burke. Could Bloody Mary actually be a vigilante for the voiceless? What is the difference between guilt and shame? Was Snow White … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 5: Bloody Mary The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 5: Bloody Mary first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 4: Phantom Traveler Buckle up and get your hunt on! On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the vulnerable state of anxiety, phobias and the fear of flying, exposure therapy, facing one’s fears, and demon lore. The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 4: Phantom Traveler first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 3: “Dead in the Water” Buckle up! On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin are joined by clinical psychologist, psychology professor, and Fangasm head hunter, Lynn Zubernis. They discuss the impact of objectifying comments, how loss could be worse than death, the nature of attachment, and how Dean finds a reflection of himself … Continue reading Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 3: Dead in the Water The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 3: Dead in the Water first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 2: “Wendigo” Buckle up! On this episode, Dr. Scarlet and Dustin discuss the significance of John Winchester’s journal, grief’s haunting grip, heroism, and how suppressing emotions can lead to outbursts. They also unveil an exciting new section of the podcast dedicated to Lore, Myths, and Legends. Introducing: LORE-igins. Tune in! The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 2: Wendigo first appeared on Superhero Therapy.
S1 Ep. 1: “Pilot” On this episode Dr. Scarlet and Dustin recap season 1 episode 1 of the Supernatural TV series. They discuss the psychology of the Origin Story, the 4 types of trauma responses, instincts, how tragedy motivates action, and the mythology behind La Llorona or the Woman in White. The post Supernatural Therapy Podcast Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot first appeared on Superhero Therapy.