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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