Jul 1, 2019
Something incredibly magical happens when our favorite fictional worlds bring us safety, comfort, and joy. This week, we spoke with Ashley Aselin about how the Harry Potter books helped her cope with bullying, PTSD, and how she was able to bring wisdom from her own mental health experiences into her career.
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, disordered eating, and self-harm discussion throughout the episode
On Episode 17, we discuss…
→ Having a refuge from bullying at school in the Potter books, movies, and online forums
→ The mental health aftermath of sexual assault
→ The love and safety of the Harry Potter fandom
→ Making new mental health discoveries as an adult
→ Getting through the difficult time of the year with the help of Harry Potter
→ Bringing wisdom and understanding into a job in the foster care system
If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast!
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