IN THIS EPISODE…

We sit down with Justine Mastin, therapist and co-author of the new book Starship Therapise: Using Therapeutic Fan Fiction to Rewrite Your Life. In this episode Justine reveals the therapeutic benefits of fandoms discussed in her book, and how pop culture can be a catalyst for positive changes within ourselves. You can pick up her book here: https://bit.ly/startherapise

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This episode of Victims and Villains is written by Dan Rockwood and produced by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!