Episode 9: Parentification
/Join the intrepid team of Justine and Larisa as they explore the cosmic black hole of parentification, or: what happens when grownups aren’t.
Read MoreBoldly exploring all things pop culture, fandom, and psychology!
Join the intrepid team of Justine and Larisa as they explore the cosmic black hole of parentification, or: what happens when grownups aren’t.
Read MoreJoin Batman and Robin, er Justine and Larisa, as they explore the systems that keep families functioning, with the help of everyone’s favorite Dark Knight: Batman.
Read MoreJoin Justine and Larisa as they explore the intricacies of families of choice with the help of the devil you know: Marvel’s Daredevil.
Read MoreIn this very special bonus episode, the captain regales Spock with her adventures at San Diego Comic-Con. She also shares of her own fandom attachment experiences with two of the actresses from her beloved, Supernatural.
Read MoreJoin Justine and Larisa as they explore the basis for some of the most important relationships in our lives: our relationships with fandom characters.
Read MoreJoin Justine and Larisa on a voyage of self-compassion as explored via warrior femmes in fandoms like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Laura Roslin.
Read MoreJoin us for this very special episode in which Kirk & Spock debate the demerits of the 1980s classic Gremlins.
Read MoreJoin Starfleet officers Justine and Larisa as they discuss ways to battle your inner tribbles err gremlins to save the galaxy and reclaim your magwai identity.
Read MoreOn this voyage, Justine and Larisa discuss the narrative therapy technique known as re-authoring your identity, through the lens of fan fiction. Kirk learns about Spock's early forays into fanfic (who knew?!) and the crew discusses ways to use this tool in daily life.
Read MoreOn this voyage, Justine and Larisa discuss Social Constructionism through the lens of Westworld, with some teen movie tropes thrown in for good measure. Listeners beware, you may just question the nature of your own reality.
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Justine Mastin, MA, LMFT, LADC, E-RYT 200 is the Kirk of the Starship Therapise. When she isn’t arguing with Spock, she is also the owner/founder of Blue Box Counseling, a private practice in Minneapolis. Justine specializes in working with clients who self-identify as being outside the mainstream.
Larisa A Garski, LMFT is the Spockian first officer of the USS Therapise. She is based in Chicago, IL where she works with geeks, nerds, and their families on issues related to anxiety, depression, and the trauma that often comes from being a superhero.
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