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Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Our hosts this week are Joe, Nate, Alan and Matt with special guest CEO of Social Cipher, Vanessa Castaneda Gill!!
This week we got the chance to sit down with Vanessa Gill and have a great chat about the game AVA and Neurodiversity. We had an absolute blast chatting and really enjoyed having Vanessa on with us. Thanks for listening!
Go check more from Social Cipher on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/SocialCipher
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
This week we got the chance to sit down with Dr. Megan Connell, a psychologist, DM for Clinical Roll, creator and host of Psychology at the Table, and co-founder of G33ks Like Us. It was amazing getting a chance to sit down with Dr.Connell to chat about utilizing D&D in therapy, the GM training program at Geek Therapeutics and just geeking out. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and thanks for listening!
Go check out MeganPsyD on Twitter!
If your interested in any of the great games and kickstarters Dr. Connell shared please check out:
The Story Engine: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockpapercynic/the-story-engine-deck-of-endless-storytelling-prompts-book
Hitpoint press: https://hitpointpress.com/
Growl: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/235451/growl
Sparkle Kitty: https://breakinggames.com/products/sparkle-kitty
GM training : https://therapeuticgamemaster.com/
G33ksLikeUs: https://twitter.com/G33ksLikeUs
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Our hosts this week are Joe, Nate, Alan and Matt with special guest CEO/Creative Director for 2Dogs Games Ken Hall!
This week we got the chance to sit down with Ken Hall, creative director for the studio 2Dogs Games and their game Destiny's Sword. It was great getting a chance to sit down with Ken again and chat about their latest demo of Destiny's Sword which Ken did a developer ride along with us earlier in the week that we talked about and got a chance to dive in and have a real fun chat with Ken and catch up. Thanks for listening!
Go check more from 2Dogs Games on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/2DogsGames
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with special guest content creator Freakolicous!
This week we got the chance to sit down with freakolicous, content creator and leader for team VOVE. It was great getting a chance to sit down and chat with Freakolious and had a great time reminiscing about old cell phones and just a fun conversation all around this episode. We discussed during this episode, the importance of community. Thanks for listening!
Go check more from Freakolicous on Twitch and TikTok!
https://twitter.com/freakolicous
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate and Matt with special guest Dj Temple!
This week we got the chance to sit down with DJ Temple, founder of Temple Music Academy. DJ is a hilarious and extremely talented individual that we just have a blast while recording this episode. To the point Joe had to leave at one point because he was laughing so much. We discussed during this episode, video game music and how it impacts us which was a fun and memorable topic we think you will enjoy. Thanks for listening!
Go check more from DJ and everyone at Temple Music Academy!
https://twitter.com/templemusicabby
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Matt and Alan with special guest DrGRZLY!
This week we got the chance to sit down with DrGRZLY, a licensed psychologist, LGBT mental health expert and Twitch streamer. It was great getting a chance to chat with DrGRZLY on Mental Health on Twitch and about LGBTQ representation in video games, the good that has been done and where the industry might need to grow. We hope you enjoy this episode and go check out DrGRZLY and all his amazing work he does!!
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Matt and Alan with special guests Steph Orme, Arienne Ferchaud and Emory Daniel!
This week we got the chance to sit down with Steph, Arienne and Emory the research team behind the Streamer Mental Health Kit program and chat about Parasocial Relationships and how we can get attached to streamers and/or characters. It is always a blast chatting with everyone, and really enjoyed the conversation we shared. We hope you enjoy this episode and go check out each of these amazing professionals and all his amazing work they do!!
https://twitter.com/stephanieorme
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate and Matt with our special guest Roderick Weise!
This week our host got the chance to sit down with Character artist Roderick Weise. It is always a blast chatting with Roderick, he is a good friend and is amazing at his craft with character design working for such studios as Sledgehammer, Bungie and now PubG. Our mental health topic this episode we discussed was on Holiday Fatigue. We hope you enjoyed this episode and go check out Roderick and all his amazing works on his website!
https://twitter.com/RoderickWeise
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with our special guest Obkatiekat !
This week our host got the chance to sit down with Obkatiekat a Content Creator, Twitch Partner with many other talents (including guitar, drums and much more). Just have to say we had a blast chatting with katie, Our mental health topic this episode we discussed was on How to manage emotional manipulation . We hope you enjoyed this episode and go
https://twitter.com/obkatiekat
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Our hosts this week are Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with our special guest Moonvald !
This week our host got the chance to sit down with Moonvald a Multidisciplinary Artist and Lead Manager / EIC for Planet Destiny. Just have to say we had a blast chatting with moon about her amazing art, Planet Destiny and nerdong out about the latest expansion for Destiny 2 Beyond Light. Our mental health topic this episode we discussed was on FOMO (fear of missing out). We hope you enjoyed this episode and go
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with our guests Kerstin and Verena!
This week our host got the chance to sit down with two of Twisted Rambles Games developers and chat with about their game Duru. Just have to say we had a blast chatting with Verena and Kerstin and could not suggest more going to check out Duru on Steam and following this great studio while everything they are doing with and the amazing representations of Depression in their game.
https://twitter.com/Twisted_Ramble
and to check out Duru on Steam head over to :
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1387900/Duru/
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with our guest David Lozeau!
This week our host got the chance to sit down with day of the dead artist David Lozeau and chat with him about his art and experiences. Just have to say we had so much fun with this topic and the stories David shared along with the pictures from around the global. If you would like to see the pictures and follow along download them here https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/0jUOL9yP8A
Our mental health focus this week, Dr. Williams and company chat about how different cultures around the world handle and celebrate death. We had an absolute blast chatting with David he is a real fun down to earth guy and we hope to have him come back on in the future and of course we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
Go check him out at
https://twitter.com/DavidLozeau
and his website where you can find all his available pieces and more information at
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with our guest Ms5000Watts!
Our mental health focus this week, Dr. Williams and company chat about Resilience in and out of streaming/content creation. We had an absolute blast chatting with Watts, we hope to have her come back on in the future and of course we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
Go check him out at
https://twitter.com/Ms5000Watts
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GMHmentalhealthkits
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt!
Our mental health focus this week, Dr. Williams and company chat about Grief. We had an great night bringing a long week to an end with good friends and Joe messing with everyone with worchestershire sauce! We hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Dr. Williams, Nate, Alan and Matt with our guest Mela Lee !
Our mental health focus this week, Dr. Williams and company chat about the importance of first Responders for First Responders Appreciation month. We had an absolute blast chatting with Mela and can not thank her enough for coming on chatting with us and on such a great topic! We hope to have her come back on, we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
Go check him out at
https://twitter.com/TheMelaLee
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Our hosts this week are Joe, Nate and Matt with our guest TeeMonster!
Our mental health focus this week, Matt and company chat about Mental Health through a pandemic and how to find the right therapist for you. We had a blast chatting with Tee and spent half the night geeking out about books, movies, and games. Honestly was a great chat we hope to have Tee back on to dive back into some fun conversations.
Go check him out at
https://twitter.com/TeeMonster
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
If you would like to support our Mental health kits program which are kits that are curated to support a gamer before, during and after gaming sessions with resources and sensory items and shipped to them at no cost to the individual or would like to request one please visit: https://linktr.ee/GMHkits
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Our hosts this week are Dr. Williams, Joe, Nate and Matt with special guest Dr. Anthony Bean PhD!
Our mental health focus this week, Dr. Williams and company chat about Geek Therapy. We had a blast chatting with Dr.Bean and spent half the night geeking out but we hope he has time to come back again to chat about all the amazing things he and everyone at Leyline are doing as well as his new book.
Go check him out at
https://twitter.com/VideoGameDoc
Also check out Geek Therapy at Leyline at
https://www.geektherapytraining.com/
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
Leave us a review! Help the Podcast grow so we can continue to bring you our fusion of mental health topics and gaming.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Our hosts this week are Dr. Williams, Alan , Joe, Nate and Matt with special guest Snaps! For our mental health focus this week, Dr. Williams and company chat about Mindfulness and ways to adopt being more mindful in our daily lives. We had a blast chatting with Snaps and can't thank her enough for coming on with us.
Go check her out at
https://twitter.com/MindofSnaps
Also to become a supporter check out her Patreon at
https://www.patreon.com/SheSnaps
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
Leave us a review! Help the Podcast grow so we can continue to bring you our fusion of mental health topics and gaming.
Intro/Outro by:
Song: Fire - TheMonsterNMe
Music provided by Ninety9Lives
Video: https://youtu.be/4dzzp3hhJzo
Download: http://99l.tv/themonsternmefireYU
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Our hosts this week, Alan , Joe, Nate and Matt with our special guest James (IRL Guardian)
Our mental health focus this week,Matt and company chat about how physical activity benefits your mental and physical health. We had such a great time chatting with James, we can't thank him enough for coming on and be sure to go check him out at
https://twitter.com/IRL_Guardian
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going.
Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
Leave us a review! Help the Podcast grow so we can continue to bring you our fusion of mental health topics and gaming.
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Our hosts this week are Dr. Goku, Alan , Joe, Nate and Matt with special guest Gabriel Pappalardo, PhD of Six Wing Studios! For our mental health focus this week, Dr. Goku and company chat about incorporating mental health in video games and Dr.Gabe gives us a demo of their game, Amaru the self care virtual pet live!. We had such a great time chatting with Dr.Gabe, we can't thank him enough for coming on and chatting with us it was such a pleasure we really can not thank him enough or thank his team at Six Wing studios enough for all they do.
Go check him out at
https://twitter.com/Gabe_Pappalardo
Check out Six Wing Studios and download Amaru the self care virtual pet mobile game here!
https://www.sixwingstudios.com/
Guardians Mental Health
Check out our 501c(3) non-profits website at https://www.GuardiansMH.org
We also have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and help us with costs to keep the RTS Bot and other programs going. Always appreciated and never expected: https://www.patreon.com/GuardiansMH
Leave us a review! Help the Podcast grow so we can continue to bring you our fusion of mental health topics and gaming.
Intro/Outro by:
Song: Fire - TheMonsterNMe
Music provided by Ninety9Lives
Video: https://youtu.be/4dzzp3hhJzo
Download: http://99l.tv/themonsternmefireYU