In our Season Three FINALE we are talking about Disney Villains in a roundtable discussion with special guests: D’Manda Martini, Kitty Caveat, and Lady Toxie!
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Favorite Disney Villains and why
How Villain stories can help with our mental health
Being the Villain in someone else’s story
Narrative Therapy: What is it and how can we use it when we are feeling like a villain
Most Evil VS Least Evil Disney Villains
Revenge Fantasies
& so much more!
Guest Bios:
D’Manda Martini (she/her) the Chanteuse of Southern Maryland, is a Washington DC area based drag artist, cosplayer, theater actor & costume designer. She has been the winner of drag and cosplay competitions, acting awards, and costume design nominations. You can follow her journey on social media across all platforms at @dmandamartini
linktree (to her merch site, and several articles she’s been mentioned in, including two for the Washington Post): https://linktr.ee/DMandaMartini
Kitty Caveat (she/they) is an artist, community mentor, licensed therapist, and author, who finds deep comfort and joy in all things multi-media. They have found solace in watching movies and connecting with diverse characters from a young age, and continue that legacy today in her freetime. Specializing in trauma recovery, Kitty knows the importance of having even a moment of reprieve and connection through film, and they are excited to join us as we explore some of our favorite cinematic multiverses.
Instagram: @thekittycaveat
LT Sauvage (Lady Toxie) (she/they) is a professional costume and prop maker with specialties in sewing, painting and weathering. She loves connecting with characters and bringing them to life through the building process of her cosplays and collaborating on her photoshoots. Her love for fantasy and sci-fi is echoed in her most notable cosplays such as Commander Shepard (Mass Effect), Scarlet Witch (Marvel), and her original take on Princess Jasmine (Disney), which pulls inspiration from LT's Coptic Egyptian heritage. A recipient of multiple awards for her craft, LT has been featured in numerous publications and official pages, as well as at over three dozen events, premieres and conventions.
LT volunteers with West Coast Avengers and Cosplay for Science, and also runs the California chapter of the N7 Elite Costuming Club. She loves teaching and encouraging a variety of creative skills - LT believes cosplay and crafting is an actionable way to express yourself and is for everyone at any level.
Find her on Patreon - Lady Toxie Makes https://www.patreon.com/c/ladytoxie
And Instagram, Youtube, BlueSky and Threads as "Ladytoxie"
HB's "Black Friday" Deal: https://app.arketa.co/geeknasium/pricing/checkout/iM97HR2iL1juwMwrtFPm
LB's Substack: https://tr.ee/YjyL63wOhV
LB's Self-Paced Course: https://tr.ee/m_00zvO28_
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Heather (HB): Heather Boddy is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas which is one of HB’s favorite movies. LB has only seen the movie a couple of times and doesn’t get the appeal, which leads to a fun and interesting conversation breaking down the main antagonist of the film.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Heather’s 4 page dissertation on the film as a whole
Prequel and Sequel video games that add more insight to the characters
The REAL director, Henry Selick, and why Tim Burton’s name was slapped on
Sally is a hero
A breakdown of what Oogie Boogie’s lair says about him
Oogie’s Myers Briggs personality type
What to do if you have an Oogie Boogie in your life
The alternate ending idea
& so much more!
Resources:
SCREENRANT MYERS BRIGGS: https://screenrant.com/mbti-nightmare-christmas-characters/#:~:text=A%20natural%20born%20leader%20who,Commander%2C%22%20or%20an%20ENTJ.
Tim Burton problematic: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/09/29/tim-burton/
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Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about MADAME MEDUSA from Disney’s 1977 movie, THE RESCUER’S!
In the opinion of HB & LB, Madame Medusa is an incredibly underrated villain. She has all the makings of an icon and yet she hasn’t hit that iconic status. In fact, she seems relatively forgotten. We hope to change that!
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Madame Medusa’s character design (largely influenced by Cruella)
Disney Villain comparison: Where does she compare to other iconic Disney Villains?
Does wearing lots of makeup mean you’re insecure?
How evil must you be to manipulate and kidnap a CHILD?
WHO DOES SNOOPS REMIND US OF?! (we never answered this, please help)
Having a manipulative caregiver you want to run away from.
And more!
Resources:
Madame Medusa Wiki: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Madame_Medusa
Cruella Wiki: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Cruella
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Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about SHERE KHAN from the Disney classic, “The Jungle Book.” Your hosts HB and LB share personal anecdotes and delve into Shere Khan's motivations, character traits, and the fear he instills among the jungle inhabitants. We consider how much of his villainy is attributed to natural instincts versus reputation as well as compare this portrayal to other versions and conclude with a reflection on how to deal with intimidating figures in real life and some fun facts about the movie.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Creating an idea of someone based on eavesdropping and their reputation
Social media and its power to sway thought and opinion
What to do if there’s a Shere Khan in your life
Staying true to yourself to find your people
And more!
Resources:
Fun facts about Jungle Book:
Jameela Jamil’s iWeigh podcast: https://iweighcommunity.com/podcasts/
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Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about MADAME MIM from THE SWORD IN THE STONE
Joining us this week is special guest Jennifer Levine (she/her/they/them). Jennifer is a listener of the MHM podcast and advocated to have Madame Mim on our Disney Villains Season. They’re an Intersex activist and clinical patient recruitment specialist working in CNS disorders, which includes Bipolar Depression, Depression, Schizophrenia, Migraine, and Binge Eating Disorder to name a few. She is a cinephile and avid fandom enthusiast. Her latest TV obsessions include From, Agatha All Along, and Felicity, but she is a diehard Lost, Agents of SHIELD and The West Wing fan. She can be found most places @jennlevine.
Follow Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jennlevine
In this episode, Jenn shares why Madame Mim is so important to her. Madame Mim lives in isolation, meaning that she was either shunned by society or chose to live that way. She didn’t ask for Wart to drop into her chimney!
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
The only 10 mins of screentime we get of the villain
Loneliness, isolation, and community needs
How the intersex experience relates to Madame Mim’s
How Madame Mim fits into the archetypal "wicked witch" persona
Acceptance and self-awareness as tools for mental wellness
Applying lessons from the movie to real-life situations
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Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about a rarely talked about the villain from “The Great Mouse Detective,” RATIGAN! HB & LB agree that this is one of Disney’s most underrated movies and think it deserves more attention and appreciation…
As always, in addition to discussing our memories and experiences with the film as a whole, we also delve into Ratigan’s motivations, personality traits, background, and manipulative nature, highlighting the dark themes and complex dynamics in the movie. We also relate Ratigan's behavior to real-life experiences with volatile personalities, discussing the mental health implications, and consider whether a redemption arc is possible for such a character.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Ratigan’s iconic voice actor
The dark threads of Disney
This movie’s ties and parallels to Sherlock Holmes
Dealing with a volatile, unpredictable caregiver/parent
Healing from growing up with hypervigilance
Resources:
Minor Sherlock Holmes Characters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Sherlock_Holmes_characters
The Professor’s Portrait: https://great-mouse-detective.fandom.com/wiki/Professor_Padraic_Ratigan
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Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about Prince John from the 1973 Disney animated film, 'Robin Hood.' We delved into the themes of the movie, childhood crushes on animated characters, and the juxtaposition of Robin Hood's altruism against Prince John's greed. We also evaluated Prince John's motivations, his relationship dynamics, and his coping mechanisms while also debating the implications of fat shaming within the context of the film.
With references to various Robin Hood adaptations and their cultural impact, HB & LB take a closer look at the film's portrayal of wealth disparity and political power. They conclude by positioning Prince John as one of the weaker villains discussed in their podcast series.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Sibling rivalries
Greed vs altruism
Coping mechanisms
The power of faith and religion as a form of community
Body image - what exactly is ‘fat shaming?’
And more!
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Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about KALABAR from HALLOWEENTOWN (a Halloween tradition for HB!)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week on MHM, we bring you a special Halloween villain straight from the Disney Channel. HB has watched this movie every year since she was a child and LB has only seen it a couple of times, which always leads to a fun conversation.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Kalabar’s motivations and relationships
Halloweentown: A Utopia or Exile for Monsters?
The power of believing in yourself
Whether or not the Grandma’s (Agatha’s) behavior was ok
Whether or not the Mother (Gwen’s) behavior was ok
Marnie’s right to decide to be a witch
Whether or not a villain’s level of evil can be judged by if they succeeded or not
The societal pressure of doing whatever it takes to “be attractive”
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Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about the SANDERSON SISTERS from the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus! Joined by guests Lindley Key and Kelsey Lane Davidson, we formed an MHM coven to explore the dynamics of the Sanderson sisters, the film's ongoing Halloween tradition, and personal reflections on relating to each sister.
Lindley Key is a New York-based actress, content creator, and award-winning cosplayer. She is a company member of the comedy troupe, A Drinking Game NYC, and may best be known from her viral conversation with Oscar-winning actor, Brendan Fraser.
Kelsey Lane Davidson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and holds numerous certifications and specialties in the fitness industry. She has been coaching and training clients for over 12 years in corporate, private and collegiate settings. She coaches her clients on proper body movement and teaches them how to create healthier lives for themselves in her company, Kelsey Lane Fitness, LLC.. Further, she provides fitness coaching and consulting for nutrition professionals and their coaching programs. Her passion for educating her clients led her to hosting her own podcast, “Be Unapologetically You Radio” and also sharing daily tips and videos on her Instagram.
When she is not working, you will find her hunting down all the good coffee shops, reading, hanging with her dogs, traveling, acting and producing.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
What to do if you have a Winifred in your life?
Family dynamics
Societal perception of witches
Setting boundaries
Potential redemption arcs
Morality and ambiguity
And more!
Resources:
See Lindley in A Drinking Game NYC’s Beetlejuice! 10/25: https://concerts.livenation.com/a-drinking-game-nyc-beetlejuice-brooklyn-new-york-10-25-2024/event/3000613B1BAE53B5
A Drinking Game NYC performs HOCUS POCUS 10/31: https://concerts.livenation.com/a-drinking-game-nyc-hocus-pocus-brooklyn-new-york-10-31-2024/event/3000613B21175407
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Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry
Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about CAPTAIN HOOK with returning special guest, Abelle!
Abelle was on our ESMERALDA Episode in Season One, you can go back and listen to that here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mhmthepodcast/episodes/06--ESMERALDA-The-Hero--The-Heroine--and-The-Hunchback-with-Abelle-e21rn51
Abelle (she/they) is a general nerd, horror fan, and voice actor with a lot of opinions about a lot of things. LB and HB would like to add that Abelle’s opinions are very educated and well researched - as you’ll see in this episode, they educate the hosts on ‘The Hays Code’ and more!
In this episode, we question whether Captain Hook is the true villain of Peter Pan. We also dive into some common villain tropes such as disability, queer coding, and more!
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Disability Tropes with Villains
The history of ‘Queer Coding’ Villains
Peter Pan being a little shit
The importance of blatant queer representation and not relying on subtext
Captain Hook’s “Ticking Clock”
The Idea of Neverland = Inner Child Healing
Is Peter Pan a Cult Leader????
Smee & Hook’s Relationship
Resources:
Disability Trope Article: https://wakemag.org/voices/2022/11/15/disability-and-deformity-evil
@blackgaycomicgeek - Mentioned account asking for more blatantly queer representation, enough with the SUBTEXT
We talk about Wendy and Tinkerbelle in our “Other Strong Ladies” Episode of MHM, S1 Ep 23 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mhmthepodcast/episodes/23--Other-Strong-Ladies-Pixies--Captains--and-Princesses--Oh-My-e2cqduk
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Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry
Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
PULL THE LEVER KRONK!
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about the iconic YZMA from Disney’s “Emperor's New Groove.” HB & LB are joined by Nicole (aka @levelup_therapist) and together they analyze Yzma's personality traits and relationships with other characters from a mental health perspective.
We discuss the importance of patience in facilitating change, and parallels to the therapeutic process. This episode is the perfect blend of humor and insight as we also touch on the therapeutic use of pop culture in Nicole's practice.
Nicole, aka @levelup_therapist, is a licensed clinical psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She opened her private practice in 2021 with the hope of using her clinical skills in conjunction with her love for all things “geeky” to help clients who struggle to respond to a more traditional therapy approach.
Nicole has contributed to podcasts and pop culture panels, specifically on how to incorporate geek culture into the therapeutic process. Nicole identifies as a proud geek, with a love for many different fandoms, including Disney!
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Narcissism (from a clinical standpoint)
Fate worse than death
Everyone sucks just a little bit
Therapy and therapeutic practice
And more!
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!
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Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about Cruella De Vil from HB’s favorite Disney movie of all time, 101 Dalmatians.
Surprisingly, this movie wasn’t in LB’s rotation much as a kid but HB was obsessed with both the animated 1961 film and the 1996 Live Action remake.
So, what makes Cruella a great villain?
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Cruella’s backstory and motivations
Her iconic character design
Differences among the different 101 Dalmatian adaptations including the book the movies are based on and the 2021 Cruella live action film
What is canon for Cruella and what is speculation/a twisted tale
Where do we rank Cruella in our bracket of Disney villains
Resources:
101 Dalmatians is based on a book! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hundred_and_One_Dalmatians
MULAN Twisted tale: https://bookshop.org/a/79929/9781484781296
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Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about one of the most notorious villains in the Disneyverse: SCAR.
Since the recording of this episode, the iconic James Earl Jones has passed away. We are so heartbroken to hear about his passing, may he live on in the characters we love so dearly such as the legendary Mufasa and the villain of all villains, Darth Vader. We dedicate this episode to his memory.
For this episode, we are joined by two guests who give us new, exciting information and perspectives as we analyze a seemingly straight-cut bad guy. But is there more to Scar’s motivation?
Emmy is a certified trauma-informed coach who specializes in helping clients create thriving lives and relationships after trauma. She runs the Instagram platform @bloomingwithemmy and offers 1:1 coaching, courses, and other resources for post-traumatic growth. She is based in Oregon, USA, but sees clients virtually all over the world. You can connect with Emmy on Instagram, TikTok, and her website Emmymarie.com
Courtney Bree, AKA Coco Bree - Actress, Editor, & Cosplayer, is a Baylor grad who is now based in LA with 12 yrs of experience in the film industry in various positions. Her love for creativity extends to social media, where she shares her adventures and digital creations. She also teaches editing to hundreds of students online. You can connect with Courtney Bree on Instagram, Tiktok, and check out her editing class on courtneybree.com
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Scar’s origin story
Sibling rivalries
Inferiority complexes
Narcissism vs Insecurity
And more!
Resources:
HB found some fun facts here: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Scar#:~:text=One%20day%2C%20on%20a%20solo,well%20as%20poisoning%20Askari's%20mind
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Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This week on MHM we are talking about KING MAGNIFICO from Disney’s WISH
HB starts by not having any problems with WISH or with KING MAGNIFICO as a villain, but as the conversation goes on and LB shares her questions and concerns about the plot points of WISH, both HB and LB are left with mixed feelings about the movie and the villain in question.
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Resources:
King Magnifico VS Frollo: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/frollo-villain-song-vs-wish
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Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
In this episode, HB & LB are joined by two amazing and fun guests – Julia Rago and Becca Majors – to explore the intricate world of Disney and Pixar villains!!
We analyze what constitutes a compelling antagonist by examining motivations, backstories, and moral structures of characters like Kylo Ren, Mother Gothel, Hades, Captain Hook, Scar, and Cruella, as well as consider how we might view potential "villains" in our lives.
Julia Rago and Becca Majors are two best friends who love talking plot, character, and narrative analysis. While not moonlighting as film and TV critics, Julia works as a graphic artist and illustrator, and Becca is pursuing creative writing and interior design. Currently, their combined powers of media analysis are showcased on their podcast “The Good, The Bad, & The Batch,” a story & character analysis fancast originally about Star Wars: The Bad Batch, but now branching to any and all Star Wars media! It can be found wherever you get podcasts and on Instagram and Tumblr @thebatchpod. Julia and Becca can be reached on Instagram @juliarago and @beckscurios
The Good, The Bad, and the Batch podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pRyZ3dLqEiNMlz6vXqxOb
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!
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Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome back to Mental Health Multiverse! We’re entering SEASON THREE of the podcast where mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This Season on MHM we are talking about DISNEY VILLAINS!
In this episode we’re recapping:
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Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to your Season 3 TEASER for Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This Season on MHM we are talking about DISNEY VILLAINS!
Here is a quick breakdown of what you can expect in this upcoming season!
We are SO excited to dive into Villains with you this season and we have a bunch of special guests lined up for discussion.
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!
If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review.
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https://www.instagram.com/mhm.thepodcast/
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Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry
Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
*light spoilers ahead*
HB & LB are back in this special BONUS episode along with a very special guest, Jamie!
We delve into the summer blockbuster Inside Out 2 and how the film’s portrayal of emotions, particularly anxiety, resonates with our personal experiences and promotes understanding of mental health.
We go deep in exploring specific scenes, themes of self-acceptance, friendship, grounding techniques, and the complexities of growing up.
We also touch on the authentic portrayal of panic attacks and the importance of embracing all emotions and parts of ourselves with love and compassion. Our conversation also includes personal anecdotes, favorite quotes, and the efficacy of the film in representing mental health issues.
Jamie @jamiebearfancypants is a cosplayer and actress from the tri-state area. Through those avenues, not only has she been able to express her love of all things creative, but she's also been able to search within on a long journey of self-love. Being a strong supporter of all things acceptance and reflection, she's extremely excited to be able to bring that and her love of these films into a single space.
Resources:
Dr. Kristin Neff, https://self-compassion.org/the-three-elements-of-self-compassion-2/
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!
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Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry
Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse!
Join us this week for a roundtable discussion focused on the entirety of our second season which focused on Self Reflective Disney and Pixar animation.
For this episode, HB and LB are joined by three incredible guests, two of whom have been on the podcast before: Amber Gordon, Kitty Caveat, and Jamie!
Returning for her third roundtable episode is Amber Gordon (she/her). Amber Gordon is a clinically trained Marriage and Family Therapist who transitioned to coaching and Shadow Work in 2020. She is passionate about helping folks to be more trauma aware, ethical, emotionally regulated and practice compassionate curiosity. She lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her now-husband, her husky Freyja, Pittie mix Stella and Morkies Hugo & Remy. If you are interested in life or leadership coaching with Amber you can book a free connection call https://calendly.com/gordonofficial/freecall
Returning for their second roundtable is Kitty Caveat (she/they)! Kitty is an artist, community mentor, licensed therapist, and author, who finds deep comfort and joy in all things multi-media. They have found solace in watching movies and connecting with diverse characters from a young age, and continue that legacy today in her freetime. Specializing in trauma recovery, Kitty knows the importance of having even a moment of reprieve and connection through film, and they are excited to join us as we explore some of our favorite cinematic multiverses.
And finally, joining in on MHM for the first time the newbie of the episode, we have Jamie (she/her). Jamie is a cosplayer and actress from the NYC/NJ/PA tri-state area. Through those avenues, not only has she been able to express her love of all things creative, but she's also been able to search within on a long journey of self-love. Being a strong supporter of all things acceptance and reflection, she's extremely excited to be able to bring that and her love of these films into a single space.
Themes, topics and Questions we touch on include:
Healing through watching Disney/Pixar animation
Found Family
Intergenerational Trauma
Apologies and Forgiveness
Letting go of the need to control your emotions
Self-acceptance as the “black sheep” in your family
Staying True to Yourself
Follow Our Guests:
Amber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambergordon.official/Website: https://ambergordonofficial.com/
Kitty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekittycaveat/
Website: https://linktr.ee/thekittycaveatJamie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiebearfancypants/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiebearfancypants
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!
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Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry
Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.
Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.
This season of MHM has focused on self-reflective animation and a vast array of Pixar movies! And while there are SO MANY great films to talk about, we weren’t able to give them all full episodes. So today, we’re taking the time to highlight a few movies and their essential themes and our reflections on how these films' narratives about fame, fear, joy, and unconditional love have impacted our lives and to further emphasize the real-world applicability and emotional depth of Pixar's storytelling.
Today we’re talking about:
Cars
Strange World
Ratatouille
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters University
Wall-E
A Bug's Life
Onward
Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include:
Friendship
Community
Adaptability
Integrity
Identity
Grief
Perseverance
Self-discovery
And much, much more!
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!
If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review.
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Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse
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Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry
Your Hosts:
Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun.
Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.