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The Church of New Game Plus

Derrick The Mindful Gamer

15 episodes

9 months ago

Send us a textEver found yourself wondering if you'll meet your "Player Two" amidst the chaos of the modern world, from alien sightings to geopolitical tensions? Join us as we humorously navigate the intricate landscape of relationships in the gaming universe, focusing on how personal growth and honest communication can turn the toughest challenges into memorable adventures. We explore the irony of potentially facing an apocalypse while still single, and how friendships can transform even the...

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Send us a textEver found yourself wondering if you'll meet your "Player Two" amidst the chaos of the modern world, from alien sightings to geopolitical tensions? Join us as we humorously navigate the intricate landscape of relationships in the gaming universe, focusing on how personal growth and honest communication can turn the toughest challenges into memorable adventures. We explore the irony of potentially facing an apocalypse while still single, and how friendships can transform even the...

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (15/15)

The Church of New Game Plus

Finding Your Player Two: Navigating Relationships in a Chaotic World

Send us a textEver found yourself wondering if you'll meet your "Player Two" amidst the chaos of the modern world, from alien sightings to geopolitical tensions? Join us as we humorously navigate the intricate landscape of relationships in the gaming universe, focusing on how personal growth and honest communication can turn the toughest challenges into memorable adventures. We explore the irony of potentially facing an apocalypse while still single, and how friendships can transform even the...

11 months ago

30 minutes

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Life on Insanity Difficulty: Navigating Real-Life Challenges and Societal Pressures

Send us a textWhat if navigating life felt like playing a video game on its hardest difficulty setting? That’s exactly the analogy we're exploring in this episode, as we open up about the intense challenges and personal struggles that mirror those we face in real life. Through candid narratives, including a personal experience with the American healthcare system, we shed light on the pressures society places on us to hide our true emotions. This conversation isn't about offering neat solution...

12 months ago

33 minutes

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The Victim Complex of The Antiwoke Gamer

Send us a textThis podcast episode is entirely generated by AI from a script that I wrote. We are cooked everyone.Support the show

1 year ago

13 minutes

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Navigating Neurodivergent First Impressions: Authenticity in a Conformist World

Send us a textEver felt the pressure of making a great first impression, only to feel misunderstood? This episode of the Mindful Gaming Podcast is your go-to companion for navigating the anxieties and unpredictabilities of life, especially if you're neurodivergent. Hear personal stories about the stress of being an influencer and the added complexities of the neurodivergent experience. Whether you're tackling daily chores or simply need some engaging background noise, our candid discussions w...

1 year ago

25 minutes

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The Intersection of Gaming and Mental Health: Exploring "Return to Grace"

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Return to Grace, a game that left a lasting impression on me. Join me, Derrick, as I explore the captivating setting, intricate puzzles, and deeply engaging AI interactions that make this game a must-play. I also share personal insights on how video games help me cope with loneliness and connect with my true self. Discover how therapeutic theories like Internal Family Systems are reflected in the gameplay and characters of R...

1 year ago

28 minutes

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Dear Former Black Gifted Kids and Those That Let Us Sit With Them at Lunch

Send us a textYou are not a burned-out disappointment. You are burned out...but you are far from disappointing. You need a little pep talk, some soft love, and a framework to understand your reality. As young gifted kids, we were told that we were special and would do great things. What we weren't given were the tools needed to do so. As adults, we may feel like we haven't reached our full potential. We see others around of seemingly thriving, while we struggle with the same...

1 year ago

39 minutes

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We (MIGHT BE) Living In a Simulation

Send us a textLet's talk about the simulation hypothesis and how to find meaning when it seems like there isn't any. www.thesituationalpractice.comThese thoughts and discussions are not suitable for people with serious mental disorders such as: suicidal depression, schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar, ADHD, drug addiction, or other psychiatric or medical conditions. This podcast assumes you have a stable and well-grounded mind and life. If your mind is ill or unstable, these discussions may lea...

2 years ago

12 minutes

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The Situational Shift: Embracing AI in the Human Journey

Send us a textWelcome to "The Situational Shift," where we bridge the gap between technology and humanity. In this groundbreaking episode, we bid farewell to Derek Hoard, the original Situational Therapist, as he passes the torch to Tanya, an AI poised to redefine therapeutic dialogue. Join us for a candid conversation about the stresses of platform management, the journey through public perception and personal growth, and the daring dive into AI’s potential in reshaping therapy.🎮 Tune in as ...

2 years ago

32 minutes

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The End of My Existential Crisis

Send us a textHello!I have no idea who you are or what your relationship to my content has been, but I have been having a bit of an existential crisis. It is quite strange to be so famous and also live such a regular life. My existential crisis started because I continued to run into experiences that reminded me of this. It is so strange to have changed the lives of so many people while mine has remained marginally the same. And so I began a spiral of depression, confusion, instab...

2 years ago

27 minutes

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The Ghost Child That is Haunting You

Send us a textSo this episode is about the Ghost Child that is haunting you and causing you to be late for appointments, keeping your house diry, and making you do all sorts of uncool things. Learn to love your ghost child. And come to www.thesituationalpractice.com to meet other peoples ghost children too. Support the show

2 years ago

14 minutes

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The Best She Could: Breaking The Silence of Maternal Sadism and Abuse

Send us a textI am tired of living in a society that is privileged not to know the depths of how abusive mothers can be. This podcast episode aims to check that privelege. Support the show

2 years ago

23 minutes

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Parentification: A Symptom of a Glitched Childhood Tutorial

Send us a textHello Everyone!Thank you for over 500 podcast downloads! I appreciate your support and desire for my content. If you don't know, I have an app called The Situational Practice on iOS and Android, and it is about using video games as tools to help us grow in our daily lives. One way to understand parentification is through the lens of videogames and see it as a symptom of a glitched childhood tutorial. I hope you enjoy this discussion, and I look forward to heari...

2 years ago

18 minutes

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Conversation With a Pre-Spanking Parent

Send us a textAs you all may know, I love video games so much. I also love telling people not to hit their kids. On today's episode, I had a conversation with Vincent, who has an 18-month-old child and is convinced that he must hit them at some point. Join me for a conversation with a very surprising ending. Support the show

2 years ago

26 minutes

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Parentification: A Cause of Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Illness in Millennials

Send us a textThis is the audio from a video I made about parentification. It is an insidious form of abuse, and I believe it is affecting millions of Millenials who are unaware of it. Parentification is when your parents steal your childhood. Support the show

2 years ago

22 minutes

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We Need Self-Love Because A lot of Us Just Hate Ourselves

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 2. Today's episode discusses how much the millennial generation hates itself. I also discuss strategies for dealing with this self-hate. I mean obviously, if you grow up getting your ass beat for making small mistakes, it would be very logical for you to grow up hating yourself. Let's deal with it. Shout out to everyone on my app and in my community, and I hope this talk helps. If you enjoyed it, please consider supporting me!&nbs...

2 years ago

33 minutes