Mental Health Multiverse

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about ZOOTOPIA, a movie about a bunny named Judy chasing her dreams and breaking biases. HB & LB break down the movie's themes of resilience, optimism, prejudice, and overcoming stereotypes while emphasizing the importance of unlearning biases, assuming positive intent, and striving despite failures while navigating the unique challenges of their own healing journeys. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Mitigating unrealistic expectations while chasing dreams Judy’s unrelenting optimism Navigating prejudice and bias Balancing accountability, determination, and perseverance Unlearning and relearning Coping with setbacks What does it mean to be a “real” anything? And more! Also, HB’s living room lamp decided it wanted to join the conversation and tries to get our attention… 👀 HB's workout program Geeknasium: https://mailchi.mp/25952ee55238/join-geeknasium LB's shame-free, online course 'better than perfect': https://littlebentnotbroken.thinkific.com/courses/littlebent-notbroken Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM hosts HB & LB talk about ALL FOUR of the TOY STORY movies! It was both fun and challenging to break down all 4 movies for you in one episode, however, there are major themes that carry throughout the entire TOY STORY franchise.  We reflect on the impact of the Toy Story series on childhood and adulthood, and how it addresses growing up, outgrowing things, and finding one's purpose. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Insecurity, Jealousy, and Inadequacy  Friendship Abandonment Nostalgia Growing up / Outgrowing things  Being a “fixer”  Where is Andy’s dad??  Resources:  Creativity Inc Book: https://bookshop.org/a/79929/9780593594643 A Drinking Game NYC: https://sites.google.com/view/adrinkinggamenyc/home Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are joined by a special guest to discuss the Disney/Pixar movies FINDING NEMO & DORY!  HB, LB, and Jenny discuss how 'Finding Nemo' and 'Finding Dory' address the stigma around mental health and disability, while also emphasizing the importance of self-healing, self-discovery, and empowerment through characters like Marlin, Nemo, and Dory. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Disability rights Trust Community Genuine kindness Overcoming self-doubt Perceiving others & oneself Post-traumatic growth And more! “Hi friends! My name is Jenny, I’m 32 and live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my partner and pup. Some fun facts: I love coffee, my favorite place is Monterey, CA, and I’ve spent eight years of my professional life working in academic libraries. I’m a big fan of Disney/Pixar, and an even bigger fan of disability rights and raising mental health awareness. I feel these topics are often misunderstood and stigmatized which only perpetuates the cycle of isolation and harm. I love that MHM is utilizing something many of us love (movies) to discuss a variety of topics that many of us may find difficult to talk about. Thanks for having me and I can’t wait to dive into this movie with you all!” - Jenny S. You can follow Jenny on Instagram @alwaysgrowing_alwaysenough, where she shares her findings on learning to navigate new pathways in mental health and life while raising awareness about topics such as OCD, cPTSD, Migraine, Grief, and more! Go give her page a peek, a follow, or any kind of support!  Jenny was kind enough to provide us some resources on navigating disability rights! Check them out here: Person-first vs. Identity First Language NIH Article Stanford Disability Language Guide ERI Article Models of Disability (this concept really changed my perspective and was totally new to me even with all my experience with people with disabilities. I realized how outdated my understanding of disability was). University of Oregon Article Defining Barriers CDC Article “Assume That I Can” ad Youtube Interesting because it really challenges stereotypes and preconceived ideas of what disability means. (I can see this in Finding Nemo with how Marlin treats and talks to Nemo) Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on Mental Health Multiverse, hosts HB and LB, along with guest Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu, discuss Disney/Pixar’s COCO! Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu is the founder of Psychology for Geeks, a nonprofit organization blending mental health and geek culture. They offer a space to geek out and learn more about mental health through various in person and online community events. Which is VERY in line with what we do and talk about here on MHM. In this episode we discuss how storytelling and character arcs, like the portrayal of culture, family, and generational trauma in 'Coco', can significantly impact viewers' mental health and help in managing grief and identity issues. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Generational trauma Culture and traditions Family dynamics Community support Identity and self-discovery Grief and loss Navigating toxic environments Find Elizabeth:  Follow on Instagram: @psych4geeks Website: https://www.psychologyforgeeks.com/ Panel on Fandom and Grief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_VZiB_dOEM Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about THE INCREDIBLES, a 2004 Disney Pixar movie about a family of superheroes who have to hide their powers and how that shapes their identity and relationships. Also, this was HB’s first time watching the movie in its entirety! In this episode, HB & LB connect personal experiences and societal observations to the film's portrayal of superheroes dealing with real-life challenges, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's worth beyond societal metrics and the power of showing up authentically. The conversation is interspersed with considerations on the impact of cultural messages on mental health and concludes with a reflection on personal growth and the realization of individual potential. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: What makes you special beyond external validation and societal expectations Finding personal fulfillment  Shaping identity Family dynamics & gender roles Addressing the present through a lens from the past Body shaming and self-acceptance Being present vs chasing the “glory days” And more! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about Disney/Pixar’s SOUL.  Sadly, co-host LB couldn’t make it for this episode but HB held down the fort with special guest KATHRYN ALLISON, a second time MHM guest!  Kathryn Allison was on our Megara episode so go back and listen to that if you haven’t.  She’s a sultry singer who released her debut album “Something Real” in 2019. Back in 2014, she won New York Musical Festival’s Next Broadway Sensation and three months later made her Broadway debut in Aladdin. She’s also graced the Broadway stages of Wicked and most recently the Tony Winning revival of Company. Follow Kathryn: https://www.instagram.com/kathryndallison/ Link to info on the tour of COMPANY: https://companymusical.com/tour/ Her insight in our SOUL discussion is incredible. We talk all about the major plot points and themes while also relating what Joe goes through to our own journeys in our respective industries.  Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Passion vs. Purpose vs. Your Spark “Regular Old Living”  When goals become obsession Does pivoting your dreams/goals mean you’ve failed? Recognizing the little moments in life  The importance of staying present  Living life to the fullest Disney’s treatment of Black Characters  & so much more! Resources:  Link to SOUL ANIMATION VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C38zeZvu28r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Link to Calling in the One: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=calling+in+the+one&hvadid=616931534338&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060354&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5175491541829859369&hvtargid=kwd-418742885&hydadcr=24657_13611735&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_5lxymzxvd9_e Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about Disney/Pixar’s LUCA, a coming-of-age story about a sea monster navigating a new world with new friends, new experiences and new obstacles. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Representation for marginalized groups Luca's journey from being a sheltered sea monster curious about the human world to finding friendship, acceptance, and his own path on the surface Understanding personal identity within relationships Identity and self-discovery The power of friendship, belonging, and acceptance Tackling your inner Bruno while channeling your inner Guilia How we relate to each character Navigating self-doubt vs intuition And more! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about BOTH Wreck It Ralph movies: Wreck it Ralph AND Ralph Breaks the Internet!  We touched on Vanellope Von Schweetz a little in our Other Strong Ladies episode from Season One but we figured “Wreck it Ralph” and the sequel “Ralph Breaks the Internet” deserved their own conversation. Join us as we explore how these films tackle complex emotional issues in a way that resonates with all ages.  Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Codependency  Jealousy and insecurity in friendships Fear of change Hateful comments on the internet  Believing in yourself  Identity  Growth  Resources:  Codependency in Friendships: https://rudoymedicalpsychiatry.com/rm-blog/7-codependent-friendship-signs-what-to-do-about-it Heather’s Instagram post about hateful comments on the internet: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuVlNnRrgsu/?igsh=cmIzNWVuZ3RzZjlq Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about Disney’s ENCANTO, a movie about a Colombian family and their magical gifts (or lack thereof) with our FIRST guest of the season, Cindy aka The Yummy Geek! Cindy Mesa is a 38-year old Latina mom of two awesome kids. She’s been cosplaying since she met her husband back in 2006. By day, she works for VOLUME, a platform that supports artists and hosts live streams. She’s all about content creation to keep the creative juices flowing. Her passion project, #FoodandCosplay, highlights local restaurants in a unique way, blending her love for food and cosplay! You can follow her on Instagram @theyummygeek! Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Intergenerational trauma Family dynamics The pressures of familial and societal expectations Importance of community Navigating self-doubt and self-sacrifice Diversity Authenticity Which Madrigal gift would you want? And much, much more! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcastMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about TURNING RED, a movie that had a surprising impact on co-host LB. Hosts HB & LB dive into the nostalgia of the movie and share some personal experiences. This episode combines a deep exploration of Pixar's TURNING RED focusing on adolescence, transformation, and the complexities of growing up, with a broader discussion on the theme of healing from past wrongs, breaking generational cycles,  and the importance of community support.  Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Is Turning Red about periods?! Cultural and familial expectations and ‘breaking the cycle’  Identity, authenticity and self-acceptance The physical and emotional changes of puberty  Suppressing Emotions  And so much more! LB’s Turning Red Reels (Also highlighted on her Instagram)  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbvPQ0hqqsY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcWcBelKreu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcjTEJsoPs7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/reel/Chp400nIqi_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr4TuFMIC4S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us!  In continuing the conversation about “Self-Reflective Animation,” HB & LB are discussing Disney Pixar’s INSIDE OUT! In addition to talking about our personal experiences, first impressions, favorite themes, quotes, and characters - we’re also talking about: Managing emotions Experiencing mental health issues like anxiety and depression Triggers in the movie for both HB & LB, for different reasons How all emotions are essential Advocating for emotional fluency and self-acceptance Our “islands of personality” (aka, core values) And much, much more! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbrokenBuy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepodMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry  Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about BIG HERO 6! HB and LB focus on the movie’s exploration of mental health topics such as grief, self-healing, overall wellness, and the power of friendship and community. Notably, one of the hosts, HB, watches the movie for the first time, leading to a lively discussion that includes major spoilers, personal reactions, and a detailed synopsis of the film. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Grief, loss, and feeling alone The power of friendship and community  the significance of physical and emotional healing as depicted through Baymax Emotional Healing  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

WELCOME BACK to Mental Health Multiverse! For season two, we’re talking all about Self-Reflective Animation, with a focus on Disney/Pixar movies. Today, HB & LB are discussing Disney Pixar’s ELEMENTAL! In addition to talking about our personal experiences, first impressions, favorite themes, quotes, and characters - we’re also talking about: Marketing missteps  First encounters & emotional impact of the movie The love story & struggles of the characters The immigrant story & validating experiences with Fear, Guilt, and Expectations Understanding, addressing, and alchemizing anger (using LB's worksheet, found on Patreon!) Our personal journeys in facing our biggest fears The impact of body image and diversity in media What it means to “Embrace the Light While It Burns” "Permission to Come Home" by Jenny Wang: https://bookshop.org/a/79929/9781538708002 If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US:Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddyFollow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbrokenBuy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepodMusic by: Little HB @nothallieberry  Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

GET READY for Season TWO of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  In this teaser, hosts HB & LB break down what to expect from Season 2: “Self-Reflective Animation” Movies we will be discussing in S2 include:Elemental, Big Hero 6, Inside Out, Turning Red, Encanto, Wreck it Ralph, Soul, Luca, Incredibles, Coco, Finding Nemo + Dory, Toy Story (1-4?), Zootopia and MORE! Take some time to catch up on S1 if you haven’t already where we covered Empowering Disney Heroines.  Thank you for listening & supporting us on this Mental Health Multiverse journey. If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. SUPPORT US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod CONNECT WITH US: Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Follow MHM on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mhmthepodcast Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Can you believe we’ve reached the end of Season One?! In this final episode, we’ve called in some friends – who all happen to be therapists – to celebrate, discuss, and reflect on this season all about empowering Disney Heroines! In fact, we had such a great conversation it had to be split up into two parts! Some of the topics we touch on in Part One include: Megara and navigating toxic masculinity, womanhood, and self efficacy Calling people IN vs calling them OUT Tiana and overcoming overachieving Rapunzel and making goals that are aligned with values vs outcome Nervous system regulation as it relates to future-thinking How life FEELS vs how it LOOKS Making a “right” or “wrong” decision Wise Mind Thinking Asking for help AND receiving help Pocohontas and lessons of worth, nature, and nuances Moral & ethical perfectionism, cancel culture, and shame When you know better, do better In part two our guests answer questions such as: Is Aurora an empowered heroine? What is your empowering I AM statement? What does “strength” mean to you? If you could pick three Disney Heroines to be on your D&D team, who would you pick? Resources: Ableist Language Racist Language Our Guests: Amber Gordon is a clinically trained Marriage and Family Therapist who transitioned to coaching and Shadow Work in 2020. She is passionate about helping folks to be more trauma aware, ethical, emotionally regulated and practice compassionate curiosity. She lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her fiance, her husky Freyja, Pittie mix Stella and Morkies Hugo & Remy. If you are interested in life or leadership coaching with Amber you can book a free connection call https://calendly.com/gordonofficial/freecall Kitty Caveat is an artist, community mentor, licensed therapist, and author, who finds deep comfort and joy in all things multi-media. They have found solace in watching movies and connecting with diverse characters from a young age, and continue that legacy today in her freetime. Specializing in trauma recovery, Kitty knows the importance of having even a moment of reprieve and connection through film, and they are excited to join us as we explore some of our favorite cinematic multiverses. Mallory Grimste is a mental health therapist, and her superhero cape is tailored to helping teenagers dealing with some of the toughest challenges—think self-harm, feeling lost, battling those anxious thoughts, and navigating the shadowy valleys of depression. She's all about helping you heal, and she believes that the secret sauce is as simple as learning effective coping skills. You can learn more about her and her programs on her website: https://www.mallorygrimste.com Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Can you believe we’ve reached the end of Season One?! In this final episode, we’ve called in some friends – who all happen to be therapists – to celebrate, discuss, and reflect on this season all about empowering Disney Heroines! In fact, we had such a great conversation it had to be split up into two parts! Some of the topics we touch on in Part One include: Megara and navigating toxic masculinity, womanhood, and self efficacy Calling people IN vs calling them OUT Tiana and overcoming overachieving Rapunzel and making goals that are aligned with values vs outcome Nervous system regulation as it relates to future-thinking How life FEELS vs how it LOOKS Making a “right” or “wrong” decision Wise Mind Thinking Asking for help AND receiving help Pocohontas and lessons of worth, nature, and nuances Moral & ethical perfectionism, cancel culture, and shame When you know better, do better In part two our guests answer questions such as: Is Aurora an empowered heroine? What is your empowering I AM statement? What does “strength” mean to you? If you could pick three Disney Heroines to be on your D&D team, who would you pick? Resources: ⁠Ableist Language⁠ ⁠Racist Language⁠ Our Guests: Amber Gordon is a clinically trained Marriage and Family Therapist who transitioned to coaching and Shadow Work in 2020. She is passionate about helping folks to be more trauma aware, ethical, emotionally regulated and practice compassionate curiosity. She lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her fiance, her husky Freyja, Pittie mix Stella and Morkies Hugo & Remy. If you are interested in life or leadership coaching with Amber you can book a free connection call https://calendly.com/gordonofficial/freecall Kitty Caveat is an artist, community mentor, licensed therapist, and author, who finds deep comfort and joy in all things multi-media. They have found solace in watching movies and connecting with diverse characters from a young age, and continue that legacy today in her freetime. Specializing in trauma recovery, Kitty knows the importance of having even a moment of reprieve and connection through film, and they are excited to join us as we explore some of our favorite cinematic multiverses. Mallory Grimste is a mental health therapist, and her superhero cape is tailored to helping teenagers dealing with some of the toughest challenges—think self-harm, feeling lost, battling those anxious thoughts, and navigating the shadowy valleys of depression. She's all about helping you heal, and she believes that the secret sauce is as simple as learning effective coping skills. You can learn more about her and her programs on her website: https://www.mallorygrimste.com Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about Other Strong Ladies - the amazing Disney Heroines we haven’t yet covered this season!  The Ladies we cover in this episode include Tinkerbell and Wendy from Peter Pan, Jane Porter from Tarzan, Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph, Captain Amelia from Treasure Planet, Princess Eilonwy from The Black Cauldron, and Anastasia!  Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Embracing what makes you unique  Tinkerbell’s negative body image and jealousy  Timelines & growing up Fertility  The difference between being childlike and childish   Learning from and appreciating different cultures without judgment and without crossing boundaries Friendship insecurities  Vanellope’s big goals  Captain Amelia’s powerful leadership Anastasia and the “Healing Journey” Healing isn’t linear Resources:  Sited by HB: Finding Mr. Height Fertility Episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Zk5oEGoTteQdtu6QMZtun?si=kF28TE41Sz2YtDzFOst4Rw Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather (HB): www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa (LB): www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development. On this very different episode of MHM, I (LB) try to recap the conversation HB & I had recorded about RAYA from Raya and the Last Dragon — but it was, alas, lost into the technological ether [insert several crying face emojis]. While this short recap barely scratches the surface of the amazing original conversation we had, I tried my best to remember the gems we discovered while discussing topics and themes including: Trust Chosen family Greed Unity / friendship / community Grief As well as why we love Raya and our favorite quotes, characters, and themes from the movie. We also discussed Kelly Marie Tran being the voice actress for Raya and what it means for her to voice this character after being bullied off the internet: ​​https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/resurrection-of-kelly-marie-tran-on-surviving-star-wars-bullying-the-pressures-of-representation-and-raya-and-the-last-dragon-4142178/ PS: if anyone is Zoom savvy and can help us recover our lost episode…please let us know by emailing mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather (HB): www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa (LB): www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  This week on MHM we are talking about AURORA from Disney’s 1959 Sleeping Beauty and whether or not we actually consider her an “empowered Disney heroine.”  In this episode, we discuss what we like & dislike about SLEEPING BEAUTY and the cast of characters while also sharing our favorite quotes, characters, and themes. Questions, themes, and topics we touch on include: Love/Family  Trust Setting boundaries G.R.O.W. Goals  Is this movie about Aurora or is it about the people in her life who care about her? Why wasn’t Maleficent invited to the christening?  Are the “Good Fairies” the true empowered heroines of the story? Resources:  Sited by LB: why Mal wasn’t invited to the christening, credit to user freedominwickedness on tumblr Color changing dress video: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewizardtailor/video/7058257110030880046?_r=1&_t=8hQKaEnT1Ru Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather (HB): www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa (LB): www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.

Welcome to another episode of Mental Health Multiverse: A podcast where we mindfully break down your pop culture favs and discuss them through the lens of self care, mental health, and personal development.  FROZEN came out on NOV 27, 2013 so to celebrate the TEN YEAR anniversary, hosts HB & LB are discussing ELSA & ANNA with special guest Hallie Boddy (Heather’s little sister)! Hallie (Little HB for the purposes of this podcast) is more than just Heather’s younger sister. She is a musician and an audio engineer who has dreams and aspirations to encourage and empower women in audio. In this episode, we discuss what we like & dislike about the sisters of FROZEN and while also sharing our favorite quotes, characters, and themes. Themes and topics we touch on include: The impact of Frozen 10 years later!  Sibling Dynamics  Fear Love Trauma responses/Attachment styles  Act of true love = sister love Elsa’s “conceal don’t feel” versus Anna’s “open door” Emotions = Superpowers Little HB (Hallie) on Instagram: @nothallieberry Thank you for listening to this episode of the Mental Health Multiverse podcast and for spending time with us! Follow Heather: www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa: www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode and you’d like to help support the podcast, feel free to share it with others, post about it on social media, or leave a rating and review. CONNECT WITH US: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MentalHealthMultiverse Email us: mhm.thepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to MHM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthmultiverse Follow Heather (HB): www.instagram.com/heatherboddy Follow Marisa (LB): www.instagram.com/littlebent_notbroken Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mhmthepod Music by: Little HB @nothallieberry Your Hosts: Heather (HB): Heather is an inclusive fitness coach helping self-proclaimed nerds who feel like they don’t “fit in” in fitness create healthier habits by using pop culture and fandom to make fitness more accessible and fun. Marisa (LB): Marisa is a trauma-informed perfectionism recovery coach helping people turn down the volume on the inner critic and turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to help them become the kind, understanding adult they needed growing up.