The Comics & Counseling podcast explores mental health, trauma, identity, and relationships through comics, pop culture, and genre storytelling, including horror, fantasy, and science fiction.
Episodes examine characters and narratives with care, focusing on impact, accountability, and context rather than sensationalism.
What the Podcast Covers
Episodes of Comics & Counseling explore topics such as:
- Trauma and trauma responses in fictional characters
- Domestic violence, emotional abuse, and relational harm in stories
- Anxiety, grief, identity, and nervous system overwhelm
- Attachment, accountability, and survival strategies
- How fandom reactions mirror real-world psychological dynamics
Stories are discussed thoughtfully and critically, with care for impact rather than sensationalism.
Content notes are provided when episodes include sensitive themes.
Trauma-Informed Approach
This podcast is created by a trauma-informed counselor and centers compassion, accountability, and context. Content notes are provided when episodes include sensitive themes, and listeners are encouraged to take care of themselves while engaging with difficult material.
This podcast is educational media. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or crisis support.
Where to Listen
All podcast episodes are published on Substack, where you can listen for free or subscribe to support the project and access bonus content.
Who This Podcast Is For
Comics & Counseling is for readers and listeners who:
- Love comics and pop culture
- Enjoy horror, fantasy, and science fiction
- Are interested in trauma-informed perspectives
- Want deeper conversations about stories and their impact
- Value nuance, accountability, and care
You don’t need a clinical background to listen, just curiosity and care.
You can learn more about the purpose of this project on the About page, return to the Home page, or visit the Subscribe page to support this work.