Mind the Force

Aug 19 2024
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Mind the Force is a nerdy podcast about Star Wars & mental health, hosted by Kristine McPartlin and James Abbate. As a retrospective on Star Wars character arcs across the Canon and Legends universe (films, TV, novels, comics, video games, everything!), we examine how a character's experiences and mental health and we reflect on how those experiences can ring true in our own lives. Joined by fellow Star Wars fans and mental health professionals, we look at how their fiction can inform our reality.

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Mind the Force Podcast Trailer

Oct 11 2023 1 mins  
This is Mind the Force, a podcast about Star Wars & mental health, hosted by Kristine McPartlin. To get the low down, check out our new trailer! Episode 1 coming soon!

Ep I, Anakin Skywalker: The Early Years | Character Analysis

Nov 01 2023 176 mins  
From his mysterious birth to his complicated teenage years, we examine Anakin Skywalker on the first episode of Mind the Force. Matt McPartlin joins me as my first Star Wars superfan co-host! Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Men

Ep II- Anakin Skywalker: The Early Years | Condition Assessment

Nov 15 2023 53 mins  
On Episode II of Mind the Force, we continue our analyzation of Anakin's younger years in conversation with Don Sinkfield, LMHC. Join us as we get his professional insight on Anakin's complicated childhood. Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/m

Ep III - Anakin Skywalker, From Girls to Gods | Character Analysis

Dec 05 2023 136 mins  
Here on Ep III, we continue with Anakin's story, beginning with his reunion with Padme in Attack of the Clones and following through to his destiny altering meeting with the Mortis Gods in The Clone Wars: The Animated series. Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https:/

Ep IV - Anakin Skywalker, From Girls to Gods | Condition Assessment

Dec 17 2023 65 mins  
On Episode IV of Mind the Force, Kristine speaks to LMHP, Bria Spencer, and gets her take on Anakin's shenanigans in Attack of the Clones and the early days of Clone Wars: The Animated Series. Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Me

Ep V - Anakin Skywalker, The Beginning of the Fall | Character Analysis

Jan 03 2024 145 mins  
On Ep V of Mind the Force, Kristine and Matt examine the final days of Anakin's life before his infamous fall to the dark side. Host: Kristine McPartlin Mind the Force Website: ⁠https://mindtheforce.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mindtheforce/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindtheforce Mental Health Disclaimer I am not a medical or mental health profes

Ep VI - Anakin Skywalker, The Beginning of the Fall | Condition Assessment

Jan 15 2024 74 mins  
On Episode VI of Mind the Force, Kristine McPartlin is joined by Licensed Psychotherapist, Elisa Peimer, to get her professional thoughts and feelings on Anakin's final days and traumas before his fall to the dark side. We get into accountability, repression, loss, and emotional processing in the final installment of the Anakin Skywalker Trilogy Arc. Elisa Peimer, LMSW: https://sol

Ep VII - Cad Bane

Jan 31 2024 162 mins  
On Ep VII of Mind the Force, the topic on the table is the infamous bounty hunter, Cad Bane. Kristine is joined by James Abbate, friend and fellow long time Star Wars nerd, and Simone Rinne, Social Worker & Host of The Mindful Men Podcast. Together they dig into the psychological affairs of one very hardworking but possibly misguided Duros bounty hunter. Co-Host: James Abbate S

Ep VIII - Star Wars Podcast Day

Feb 13 2024 29 mins  
On Ep VIII of Mind the Force, Kristine is solo dolo and paying homage to the 4th annual Star Wars Podcast Day. We are joining over 100 other Star Wars podcasts and dropping an episode to celebrate 25 years of Star Wars podcasts. Kristine talks about her love of the franchise and how the Mind the Force podcast came to be. Shout out to Daniel at Star Wars Podcast Day for letting us t

Ep IX - Chewbacca

Apr 07 2024 200 mins  
On Ep IX of Mind the Force, Kristine is joined by HB Gibson and Julie Christiansen to discuss Chewbacca and the nuances of what honor means to Wookie culture and his life debt to Han Solo. From the emotional wisdom that comes with age to the mental effects of war and technology on society, this is one you don't want to miss!HB Gibsonhttps://linktr.ee/hb_gibson Julie A Christiansenh