Superhero Therapy

Dec 23 2022 55 mins
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Superhero Therapy is a podcast where a therapist and his geeky best friend talk about superheroes. Specifically, they talk about the traumatic events that drive many heroes, and the mental health issues that they have to confront along their way through their respective cinematic universes. Marvel or DC, heroes (and villains) have plenty of issues to unpack, and they take a shot at it!

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Superhero Therapy Episode 9 - Falcon/Captain America

Dec 23 2022 46 mins  
Our final episode of the year, and ready just in time for Christmas listening! This week, we cover Sam Wilson, the Falcon, who goes on to become the next Captain America, and talk abotu his experience as a counselor as well as some of the issues he faces when confronted with the legacy of Captain America. Give it a listen!

Superhero Therapy Episode 8 - James "Bucky" Barnes, The Winter Soldier

Dec 15 2022 59 mins  
Your weekly fix of therapeutic super-intervention has arrived! This episode, we tackle the psyche of Bucky, Captain America's closest friend and a man who clearly battles with many of his own demons, most prominently Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We go through a probable diagnosis, as well as some potential ways to help work through PTSD and the good points we see brought

Superhero Therapy Episode 7 - Spider-Man

Dec 06 2022 52 mins  
We're back on track and ready to go! This week, our superhero topic is Spider-Man, specifically the Tom Holland version in the MCU (though we're open to doing other versions if it's popular)! Stay tuned as we talk about trauma, resiliency, and the cost of being a superhero.

Superhero Therapy Episode 6 -Black Widow

Nov 28 2022 65 mins  
Our podcast returns! Due to some unforeseen problems involving sickness, jobs, and just poor timing all around, we had to take a long hiatus, but we are back now with our newest episode covering the last of the original MCU Avengers, Black Widow! If you have ideas for heroes for us to cover in future episodes, please let us know through comments on Podvine or Listen Notes! Enjoy!

Superhero Therapy Episode 5 - Hawkeye

Aug 30 2022 42 mins  
We're nearing the end of the original Avengers lineup, this time tackling Hawkeye, talking about issues like compartmentalization, grief, and being a mentor!

Superhero Therapy Episode 4 - The Hulk

Aug 14 2022 56 mins  
Aftera brief hiatus, we return with an episode on the Hulk, everyone's favorite poster child for superhero anger management!

Superhero Therapy Episode 3 - Captain America

Jul 20 2022 68 mins  
Episode 3 is published! In this episode, we cover Captain America, who certainly has some issues - but is also a good character to use as an example of someone who values mental health, emotional intelligence, and healthy masculinity. Check it out!

Superhero Therapy Episode 2 - Thor

Jul 09 2022 52 mins  
We return! In this timely episode, we cover the life, times and trauma of Thor, God of Thunder, and how his time in the MCU changes him.

Superhero Therapy Episode 1 - Iron Man

Jun 30 2022 54 mins  
The introductory issue! Iron Man is the first hero on the docket, and his trauma, likely mental health issues, and how he grows through them are discussed.