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Beyond the Veil
by Madison Ford & Rebecca ShermanBeyond the Veil is a Potter podcast all about mental health and resparking the joy we had the first time we read the books. The Potter series has helped fans deal with mental health crises, overcome major obstacles, and made powerful, positive changes in their lives with the help and support of the Harry Potter series. With dozens of lessons in mind after conversations with fans from around the world, hosts Madison and Rebecca are rereading the series with the hopes to learn a few more along the way. DISCLAIMER: We are not mental health professionals, just two Potterheads who love talking about mental health. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as professional mental health advice.
Episodes
Episode 38: “When All Other Magic Is Gone”
34m · PublishedDuring difficult times, we all need a refuge from the stresses of the outside world. In today’s episode, Ally shares the many ways the Potter series has been a sanctuary for her and the absolute magic of the fandom community.
On Episode 38, we discuss...
→ Being an only child and pretending to be Harry in the cupboard under the stairs, waiting for the magic to arrive
→ Our attachments to our physical, original copies of the Potter books
→ Having Harry around to keep us from losing the magic
→ The importance of the Deathly Hallows symbol for some folks with anxiety
→ I open at the close, graduation, and walking to a better place than before.
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
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Hello from a Self Care Break
48s · PublishedHost Madison is taking a break from podcast duties this time to make some extra time for self-care - please take care of yourselves and stay safe!
Episode 37: Living Your Own Story
1h 8m · PublishedSometimes when life gets hard, we learn something that helps us move forward for a long time afterward. In today’s episode, Jeff shares his mental health journey and shows us how the Potter series weaves so beautifully into all he’s learned.
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, death
On Episode 37, we discuss...
→ The mental health consequences of pressure to perform exceptionally in school
→ Feeling isolated during hospitalization
→ The difficult process of managing your emotions
→ Letting go of others’ goals for you
→ If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re part of the problem: Harry and willingness to take action
→ Using the language of Potter to help someone who was struggling
→ The importance of living your own story
→ Living your life in reverse
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
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Episode 36: What’s Coming Will Come, and We’ll Meet It When It Does
1h 5m · PublishedDuring uncertain times, holding close to the stories that give us great comfort is more important than ever. In this episode, Deanna shares how the Potterseries has helped her get through uncertain times and career changes throughout her life.
On Episode 36, we discuss...
→ Neverending change in the career world
→Harry Potteras a constant in times of uncertainty
→ Self-care beyond the world ofPotter
→ HowPottercan inform your interests and choices
→ Reflecting on thePotterbooks as each change comes
→ Learning to sort out our priorities
→ What's coming will come, and we'll meet it when it does
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
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Episode 36: What’s Coming Will Come, and We’ll Meet It When It Does
1h 5m · PublishedDuring uncertain times, holding close to the stories that give us great comfort is more important than ever. In this episode, Deanna shares how the Potterseries has helped her get through uncertain times and career changes throughout her life.
On Episode 36, we discuss...
→ Neverending change in the career world
→Harry Potteras a constant in times of uncertainty
→ Self-care beyond the world ofPotter
→ HowPottercan inform your interests and choices
→ Reflecting on thePotterbooks as each change comes
→ Learning to sort out our priorities
→ What's coming will come, and we'll meet it when it does
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Pocketcast, and Google!
Episode 35: The Pearl and the Snitch - Happy One Year Anniversary!
46m · PublishedOn this episode, the tables have turned on host Madison! The show’s first guest, Emily Garrison, plays host and interviews Madison about how theHarry Potterseries has impacted her life and mental health.
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, substance abuse
On Episode 35, we discuss...
→ The struggles of OCD and how thePotterseries helped: turning noise into music
→ When the role ofPotterbecomes complicated
→ Grieving for someone who’s still alive
→ Bad coping mechanisms, new relationships, and a lost sense of self
→ Rekindling a love forPotterby getting involved in the fandom
→ The power of sharing your story and your pearls
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! https://forms.gle/aDkmAhh1kxBk5YCt8 At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
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Episode 34: You Can Only Run the Mile You're In
50m · PublishedAs of today, we’ve had one year of wonderful conversations with Harry Potter fans from all around the world about the impact of the series on their lives and mental health journeys. To celebrate this anniversary, enjoy this follow-up interview with Julianna Coughlin of Accio Politics and SpeakBeasty, who shares the ways diving deeper into the Potter fandom has improved her mental health.
On Episode 34, we discuss...
→ Life updates: running, relationships, and health
→ Joining a Potter community
→ Becoming a Potter podcaster
→ A more “grown up” Potter experience
→ The positive power of fandom
→ Mental health lessons over the year
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the linked form! https://forms.gle/aDkmAhh1kxBk5YCt8 At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
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Episode 33: Love Is the Best Weapon We Have
31m · PublishedSometimes labeling ourselves can feel limiting or constrictive, but other times it can be a source of new possibilities. In this episode, Sara shares her stories about the power of fandom and identifying as a Hufflepuff.
On Episode 33, we discuss...
→ Coping with loneliness after a friend moves away
→ The key to new friendships? Harry Potter, of course
→ Losing an identity, but finding a new one in Hufflepuff
→ The amazing power of online fandom, even when you’re a lurker
→ The enormous emotional power of IRL Potter events
→ Love is the best weapon we have
→ Surrounding yourself with what you become
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous stories through our form.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, and Google!
Episode 32: We Can See Thestrals Now
56m · PublishedThroughout the Potter series, Harry loses his parents, Cedric, Sirius, Dumbledore, and many more loved ones. Grief is hard enough, but it’s made even more difficult when we lose more loved ones before we’ve truly been able to process other prior losses. In this episode, Erica shares the story of how grief affected her mental health and how Harry Potter was able to help her cope.
Trigger Warning: Death of a loved one, suicide
On Episode 32, we discuss...
→ Death, depression, and turning off your emotions
→ The difficulty of losing multiple people close to one another
→ Being able to see thestrals
→ The role of anger in grieving
→ Learning from Harry's unrelenting grief
→ The importance of community
→ Escaping with Potter
→ Learning to express what you need during grief
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Pocketcast, and
Episode 32: We Can See Thestrals Now
56m · PublishedThroughout the Potter series, Harry loses his parents, Cedric, Sirius, Dumbledore, and many more loved ones. Grief is hard enough, but it’s made even more difficult when we lose more loved ones before we’ve truly been able to process other prior losses. In this episode, Erica shares the story of how grief affected her mental health and how Harry Potter was able to help her cope.
Trigger Warning: Death of a loved one, suicide
On Episode 32, we discuss...
→ Death, depression, and turning off your emotions
→ The difficulty of losing multiple people close to one another
→ Being able to see thestrals
→ The role of anger in grieving
→ Learning from Harry's unrelenting grief
→ The importance of community
→ Escaping with Potter
→ Learning to express what you need during grief
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story.
Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and more!
Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Pocketcast, and
Beyond the Veil has 86 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 66:37:12. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 5th, 2024 01:43.
