
Topic: Police and the Military Using the Punisher Logo
Psychology: systemic, social, and symbolic or analytical psychology
Guest: Gerry Mulowayi
Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with Marvel, DC, or any other publications discussed in this podcast. This episode contains some foul language used.
Description: This podcast encompasses taking a look at police brutality and current events surrounding Black Lives Matter in 2020. Information referencing Colorado statistics and Governor Jared Polis recently signing a bill for police reform. In addition, learn about some history of the Punisher and words from the creator about the police and military using the Punisher's symbol. Special guest Gerry joins Psych Hero to share his thoughts on the use of the symbol.
Gerry Mulowayi's website
https://artogm.com/
R. Alan Brooks' Youtube Webseries about his film in the making:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXoMjmw6oIA
Resources Mentioned in Podcast:
Roots of Police Violence: https://www.facebook.com/georgehtakei/videos/314910303012052/
Systemic Racism Explained: https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/2745589452330472/
https://screenrant.com/marvel-police-punisher-skull-black-lives-matter/?utm_source=SR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=SR-FB-P&fbclid=IwAR17vIEMRI_epPu_yvm4FMQpp3ngpqjEJQfHRwiCfjn5Xmja1t4fbB_o60E
https://coloradosun.com/2020/06/19/colorado-police-accountability-bill-becomes-law/
https://www.vulture.com/article/marvel-punisher-police-cops-military-fandom.html
https://www.salon.com/2019/04/28/the-punisher-skull-unofficial-logo-of-the-white-american-death-cult/
https://www.cbr.com/punisher-history-logo-used-police-military-politicians/
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-punisher-inspires-soldiers-and-cops-worldwide-and-thats-not-a-good-thing
https://medium.com/@NerdSync/the-psychology-of-the-punisher-is-frank-castle-evil-e96ddba07689
Jul 5, 2020
1 hr 24 min

Topic: Autism Representation in Comics
Guest: Megan
Psychology: Multicultural Representation and Diversity
Description: This podcast features Megan's story and experience of living with autism. She is an artist who has a love for manga and openly discusses how she longs for representation in manga and comics. Afterward hearing her story, this podcast touches on two comics: Superb and Metaphase that have main superhero characters living with down syndrome.
Reference:
Lion Forge Comics, Superb 2017-2019
Superb Vol 1. Life After the Fallout
Metaphase by Alterna comics 2015
May 23, 2020
30 min

Topic: Lone Wolf Social Distancing
Psychology: Social Psychology
Guests: Gina, Michael, Gerry, Della, Kalond, Stacey, Quinn, and Ame
Disclaimer: Some foul language and cursing used during a portion of the podcast. Psych Hero is not affiliated with Marvel, DC, Images, Valiant comics or any other publications discussed.
Description: This podcast is meant to be an informative and comical podcast regarding COVID19 and social distancing. The podcast will discuss what is social distancing, why we do it, and what the implications are of social distancing. Afterward, the podcast goes into a pop question interview asking numerous guests to identify characters in pop culture they feel demonstrate great social distancing. This is meant to be comical and Pysch Hero is in no way encouraging anyone to model unhealthy, inappropriate, or illegal behavior including but not limited to discussions pertaining to anti-heroes and villains for social distancing.
Music used:
I Stand Alone by Godsmack
How to Fight Loneliness by Wilco
All by Myself by Eric Carmen
Solitude by Billie Holiday
Don't Stand So Close to Me by The Police
Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
3AM by Halsey
Don't Touch Me by Busta Rhymes
Complicated by Avril Lavigne
References:
Articles were mentioned and named in the podcast from CNN, America Psychological Association, World Health Organization, etc.
Psychology Today
Colorado Art Therapy Association
May 15, 2020
49 min

Topic: Archetyped Superperson
Psychology: Jungian Psychology, Analytical Psychology, Archetypal Psychology, Pop Culture Psychology, Superhero Psychology
Disclosure: This podcast has no affiliation with DC, Marvel, Valiant comics, or any other publications discussed.
Description: This podcast discusses Jungian Archetypes, what are archetypes and how do they pertain to comic books? Learn about what journey of each archetype and how they are defined. Comic book archetypes are discussed in relation to Jung's archetypes that Carol S. Pearson redefines. Hear about the natural relationship between Jungian Psychology and Superhero Psychology. Special note, Jungian Psychology has strong ties to art therapy practices.
References:
Papadopoulos, R. K. (2006). The handbook of jungian psychology: theory, practice and applications. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.
Pearson, C. S. (2015). Awakening the heroes within: twelve archetypes to help us find ourselves and transform our world. San Francisco: HarperElixir.
Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight by Travis Langley
The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
How Can Pop Culture Heroes Help You Rewrite Your Life? (2019), by Justine Mastin and LArisa A. Garski
The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration by Jennifer Canzoneri
Superheroes & Superegos: Analyzing the Minds Behind the Masks by Sharon Packet
The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines by Mike Madrid
What is a Superhero? Edited By Robin S. Rosenberg & Peter Coogan
Does This Cape Make Me Look Fat? Pop Psychology for Superheroes (2006), by Chelsea Cain & Marc Mohan.
The Psychology of Superheroes (2008), edited by Robin Rosenberg.
Our Superheroes, Ourselves (2013), edited by Robin Rosenberg.
Captain America vs. Iron Man: Freedom, Security, Psychology (2016), edited by Travis Langley.
Superhero Therapy (2016), by Dr. Janina Scarlet
Why Popular Culture Psychology? What’s the Point? (2018), by Travis Langley
Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth (2017), edited by Travis Langley & Mara Wood.
May 15, 2020
1 hr 6 min

Topic: D&D Gender Identity Exploration
Psychology: Psychology of Gender and Gender Exploration
Guest: Quinn
Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with Dungeons and Dragons, DC, Marvel, Valiant, or any other publications discussed in this podcast. Minor foul language is used in this podcast.
Quinn joins me for this special podcast to share his own journey of exploring his gender identity through D&D. This is the first podcast on Psych Hero about someone using pop culture to heal and share their healing story with us. In the beginning, you will hear some definitions and psychological terms to help provide some information about gender identity then Quinn begins speaking about his exploration and mental health.
References:
World Health Organization
Circles of Sexuality by Dennis Dailey
May 1, 2020
50 min

Disclaimer: Psych Hero has no affiliation with Marvel, DC, Valiant or any other publications discussed in this podcast.
Title: Faith's Valiant Self-Care (COVID19 response)
Psychology: SelfCare and Basic Needs Psychology
This episode discusses self-care and basic needs related to psychology models such as Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Dr. Tony Ward's Good Lives Model, and John B. Arden's S.E.E.D.S. model. Learn what self-care means, how to practice it, how to cope, and the impact COVID19 has on our day-to-day. Explore how superheroine Faith Herbert from Valiant comics demonstrates self-care.
References:
Faith comics by Valiant including Superstar, California, and Scheming, and Hollywood Vine volumes
Apr 29, 2020
49 min

Title: Captain Morals
Psychology: Moral Psychology
Guest: Gerry Mulowayi
This episode discusses Lawrence Kolhburg's Moral Developmental theories in relation to Captain America and the symbolic representation of morality as it pertains to history.
References:
Uncanny Xmen/Steve Rogers Super-Soldier: Escape from the Negative Zone, 2011 writer: james asmus editor nick lowe
Civil War: A Marvel Comics Event, Millar, McNiven, Vines, Hollowell
Uncanny Avengers: The Red Shadow, Remender, Cassaday, Coipel, Martin
Audio
Captain America appearing on Spiderman The Animated Series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tODMrbdCpIc
1990 Captain America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujE6PxevCc
Xmen: The Animated Series Captain America appearance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upkygU9Aoao
Evolution of Captain America Cartoons in 14 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDDHkGNsECI
Captain America 1944 starring Dick Purcell as Captain America.
1966 Captain America Cartoon
Great quotes of Captain America from cartoons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBCFH1lVcP4
Earth’s mightiest heroes speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fkK5tALuXE
Captain America · Alan Silvestri
Star Spangled Man · The Star Spangled Singers
Captain America: The First Avenger 2011 Marvel Music, Inc.
Oct 1, 2019
1 hr 15 min

Psychology: Transpersonal and Archetypal psychology
Guests: Janice Martindale, Michael Fiorini, and Chris Chappell
Description: Four therapists come together to discuss the nature of tarot cards through the lens of archetypal and transpersonal psychology. Two therapists team up for Marvel while the other two team up for DC to bring you Marvel vs DC Tarot. Each person will draw a card from a traditional 22 tarot card deck and talk about a character that closely represents the embodiment of the tarot. Part two discusses the following tarot card representations: the magician, the chariot, the sun, the hierophant, the lovers, strength and fortitude, the fool, the tower, the hangman, and the star.
Sep 28, 2019
1 hr 18 min

Psychology: Transpersonal and Archetypal psychology
Guests: Janice Martindale, Michael Fiorini, and Chris Chappell
Description: Four therapists come together to discuss the nature of tarot cards through the lens of archetypal and transpersonal psychology. Two therapists team up for Marvel while the other two team up for DC to bring you Marvel vs DC Tarot. Each person will draw a card from a traditional 22 tarot card deck and talk about a character that closely represents the embodiment of the tarot. Part one discusses the following tarot card representations: judgment, the devil, the empress, death, the moon, the world, the wheel of fortune, the high priestess, temperance, the emperor, the hermit, and justice.
Sep 27, 2019
1 hr 16 min

Psychology & Treatment Modalities: Trauma Informed Therapy, Substance Use Treatment, Humanistic Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Art Therapy.
Title: Therapy with Jessica Jones
Disclaimer: Some cursing and triggering words relating to trauma, rape, and abuse.
In terms of spoilers, Psych hero will be discussing the Jessica Jones Netflix series and Jessica Jones comic books.
Description: This podcast highlights treatment modalities and art interventions when working with someone like Jessica Jones in a therapeutic setting. A discussion on how trauma impacts the brain, impacts behaviors, and how behavior that is expressed is actually a normal process. The Feel Good model is brought up in relation to substance abuse processes. Step into the therapeutic world of Jessica Jones and see how she can teach us about trauma-informed therapy.
References
Comics
What If Jessica Jones Had Joined the Avengers? Writer: Brian Michael Bendis, artist Michael Gaydos
Alias comics Writer: Brian Michael Bendis, artist Michael Gaydos
Books & Articles
John Arden, Ph.D, training on Adverse Childhood Experiences
Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren
Perfectly Hidden Depression by Margaret R Rutherford
Psychology Today
Robot Rhoton PsyD, LPC, D.A.A.E.T.S Certified Family Trauma Professional Intensive Training.
Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman
What is a Female Superhero? By Jennifer K. Stuller from What is a Superhero? Edited by Robin S. Rosenberg and Peter Coogan Oxford University Press
TV
Jessica Jones Netflies series
Sep 27, 2019
44 min
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