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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 6: Hermione Granger and the Importance of Self-Acceptance
39m · PublishedEvery day we're affected by societal pressures that want to push us into certain boxes based on our race, gender, sexuality, and more. When we start to believe these ideas about ourselves, it can have a negative impact on our mental health. In our interview with Sarah Olivares, we discuss her experiences with internalized misogyny, the impact of the Potter series on her perception of her gender, and how to fight off the Dementors of depression.
On Episode 6, we discuss…
→Growing up with kid's media in the 1990s
→Discovering the author of the famousHarry Potterbooks was a woman
→Hermione Granger, self-acceptance, and expanding possibilities
→The impact of internalized misogyny on mental health
→Dementors and depression
→How to cast your Patronus
→This week’s Whisper: always looking for the light
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!
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 5: Don't Be Afraid to Seek Help
30m · PublishedWhen our Muggle lives get overwhelming, it's nice to turn to HarryPotterfor somethingthat feels safe and familiar. In our interview with Sacha Huynen, wediscuss her experience of the world with high-sensitivity, how she uses the Potterseries for comfort, and the wonderful community she found in her Quidditch team.
On Episode 4, we discuss...
→What is high-sensitivity, and how can it impact your life?
→Finding a lifelong friend in Harry Potter
→Managing stress and overwhelm in the Gryffindor Common Room
→Immersing yourself into the world ofHarry Potterthrough Muggle Quidditch
→Potter'simpact on our activist impulses
→The warmth and acceptance you can find in communities based around thePotterseries
→This week's Whisper: finding validation through Harry's story during an abusive childhood
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!
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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and Google!
Episode 4: Through Harry I Really Blossomed
28m · PublishedSome of the most amazing parts of the Harry Potter experience are the connections we get to make with other fans from around the world. In our interview with Eric Scull, we discuss the huge impact of fandom on his life and his fears that he may never have gotten acquainted with our favorite wizard.
On Episode 4, we discuss...
→Scholastic Book Fair pamphlets and readingPotterfor points
→How skepticism about the Potter sensation led to lost time with Harry
→Fear of a life withoutPotter
→The influence of Potteron empathy and acceptance
→How fandom can give you the confidence to be yourself
→This week's Whisper: navigating grief with the help of thePotterseries
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!
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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and Google!
Episode 3: If My Head Is Buried in a Potter Book, Nothing Bad Can Happen to Me
27m · PublishedFor many of us, the Potterbooks are a safe place we can turn when our realities get scary or painful. In our interview with Monet Polny, we discuss her Hermione-like experiences in high school and how she found comfort in the Potterbooks and community.
On Episode 3, we discuss...
→The dangers of reading thePotterbooks under your desk
→Getting teased for being a reader
→Finding solace inPotterpodcasts and the online fandom
→Returning toSorcerer's Stonewhen crossing a big threshold in life
→The value of unhappyPottermemories
→This week's Whisper: how we can escape our personal Azkabans
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 anonymousstories through our website.
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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and Google!
Episode 2: There's Nothing Shameful About Being Different
33m · PublishedTheHarry Potterseries inspired a love of reading in millions, and some of us even learned how to read using these magical books. In our interview with Emily Garrison, we discussed how she identified with Harry's outsider status, how the books helped her overcome a major learning obstacle, and how thePotterbooks helped her deal with grief.
On Episode 2, we discuss...
→Having a learning difficulty can make you feel like an outsider, just like Harry
→The magic of the books pushing us to overcome our challenges
→What's to love about Harry and Sirius's relationship?
→Not taking the power of reading for granted
→There's nothing shameful about being different
→This week's Whisper: learning valuable lessons from a character you hate
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 email us at [email protected]
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 discussion, and more!
Episode 1: Welcome to Beyond the Veil - A Harry Potter Podcast About Mental Health
6m · PublishedThe first episode of Beyond the Veilhas finally been released! For the first time ever, join host Madison Ford for a conversation about Harry Potter, mental health, and the importance of sharing our stories.
On Episode 1, we discuss...
→Chamber of SecretsHarry and the importance of sharing your story
→Origins of Beyond the Veil
→Everyone is invited to be a guest!
→How to share your story as a guest or anonymously
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!
Share your thoughts on this episode with us!Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussion, and more! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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.
