For this week’s episode, long time Geek Girl Strong community member, and publicist extraordinaire, Kosi Harris is on the pod! She talks about how she married her love of fashion and fandom with her work in the broader world of PR, and how all of those things shape her continuing wellness journey.  You can follow Kosi on twitter @kos27 or instagram @kosharris For her PR work you can follow @kosi_harris_pr on instagram or check out her website https://www.kosiharris.com/  — For free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use our link bit.ly/healthygeekblue to shop sustainable over at United by Blue. — Remember that you can get $5 off of HGA swag or any other Mischief Media merch when you shop at MischiefMerch.com. Just use code STRONG at checkout. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

Healthy Geek Academy

33. Be Gentle with Yourself

There’s a witchy vibe in the air as fall is upon us and comic creator Sweeney Boo joins the pod! Robyn and Sweeney chat about what it’s like working through personal anxieties in your work, keeping a line between social media and real life, and how Coca-cola tastes different EVERYWHERE. You can follow Steenz on twitter or instagram @sweeney_boo You can check out her work on her linktree https://linktr.ee/SweeneyBoo or visit her website https://www.sweeneyboo.com — Click here to head to LootCrate and use the code healthygeek at checkout for 15% off your first order of the best in geek and gaming merch. — Remember that you can get $5 off of HGA swag or any other Mischief Media merch when you shop at MischiefMerch.com. Just use code STRONG at checkout. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

32. I Have Anxiety But I Am Also Drawing!

Producer note: there are some audio issues present from 5:43-17:06. Still listenable, but just wanted to give a heads up about it! This week y’all are lucky - Robyn sits down to chat with cartoonist, editor, professor, and all around badass human Steenz! Together with Robyn they discuss their work as a cartoonist, how skating became the best exercise-hobby over the pandemic, and about how occupational therapy can give you the tools you need to help yourself.  You can follow Steenz on twitter or instagram @oheysteenz Check out their first book Archival Quality in any bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/archival-quality/9781620104705  And read “Heart of the City” for free at GoComics: https://www.gocomics.com/heartofthecity  Self care for cartoonists book mentioned: https://bookshop.org/books/draw-stronger-self-care-for-cartoonists-and-other-visual-artists/9781941250235  — To get unlimited access to every Knowable audiocourse right now, just download the Knowable app and use code healthygeek for an additional 20% off! — Remember that you can get $5 off of HGA swag or any other Mischief Media merch when you shop at MischiefMerch.com. Just use code STRONG at checkout. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren   This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

31. You Gotta Want to Get Better

It’s time for a little check-in with your HGA teacher - nothing too intense. Just a nice chat with Robyn about some of the best suggestions she has now that we’re all past the midway point of 2021. Robyn stresses the importance of play - physically, mentally, and nutritionally - as well as making note of your own boundaries, and paying attention to what makes your body feel good. — Check out the different coaching opportunities with Robyn by heading to geekgirlstrong.com — For free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use our link bit.ly/healthygeekblue to shop sustainable over at United by Blue. — Remember that you can get $5 off of HGA swag or any other Mischief Media merch when you shop at MischiefMerch.com. Just use code STRONG at checkout. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

30. Checking in with the Class

This is a good one, y’all. Comics creator, illustrator, podcaster, dog mom, comic collector and MORE - Liana Kangas is here. Liana and Robyn talk about the fact that they are music soulmates and how they met at a con. Liana also discusses how she adapted after an injury, and the “fun” ways she has learned to move her body. You can check out Liana’s projects via her linktree here: https://linktr.ee/lianakangas or follow her on twitter or instagram @LianaKangas  Check out her super cool podcast, Comics Inebriated here: https://sptfy.com/6jho You can grab her newest Star Wars Adventures issue from Comixology as well: https://www.comixology.com/Star-Wars-Adventures-2020-8/digital-comic/917199  — Check out the different coaching opportunities with Robyn by heading to geekgirlstrong.com — Click here to head to LootCrate and use the code healthygeek at checkout for 15% off your first order of the best in geek and gaming merch. — Remember that you can get $5 off of HGA swag or any other Mischief Media merch when you shop at MischiefMerch.com. Just use code STRONG at checkout. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

29. "Welcome to your early 30s, Nerds!"

This week Robyn welcomes comic marketer extraordinaire and all-around amazing human Jazzlyn Stone to the classroom! The pair talk about working with different types of creators, how physical activity helps with anxiety while at home, and Jazzlyn’s super cool Typeform game: The Demon. You can follow Jazzlyn on twitter and instagram @jazzlynstone or check out her website www.jazzlynstone.com. Jazzlyn’s Typeform game can be played FOR FREE here: bit.ly/anxietygame — If you want to join the Fangirl Walking Club this month head to this page before Saturday August 14th! http://geekgirlstrong.com/fgwcdanceparty — Click here to head to LootCrate and use the code healthygeek at checkout for 15% off your first order of the best in geek and gaming merch. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

"Is it OCD or the CDC?"

Stress and anxiety are definitely things we want less of in life, but sometimes we need a little help getting there. In today’s lecture episode, Robyn discusses the different forms stress takes - both in real life and in some of our favorite fictional worlds - as well as ways to tackle and work through the stress in our lives.  Fandom references from the episode (producer note: these clips specifically feature characters in stressful situations, or experiencing anxiety attacks. Know your own limits before choosing to watch.) Let’s Play’s “emote-kuns”: http://wiki.letsplaycomic.com/wiki/Emote-kuns  Iron Man 3 Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Oy0yX20xIM  Yuri on Ice Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlEDekG8e5s&t=717s  Star Trek Discovery Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdBiaxbLVKI  Memories of the Alhambra Clip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lsk6BQuoRL88Gnnw0AlpDtNel8eYpSxw/view?usp=sharing  Resources used in this episode: www.mayoclinic.org https://www.health.harvard.edu/ my.clevelandclinic.org https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ https://www.burnoutbook.net/ If you want to join the Fangirl Walking Club this month head to this page before Sunday July 25th! http://geekgirlstrong.com/fgwcdanceparty — To get unlimited access to every Knowable audiocourse right now, just download the Knowable app and use code healthygeek for an additional 20% off! — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. — You can check out the newest in TVA fashion by heading over to mischiefmerch.com and browsing the newest Loki items in the MCU collection —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn everywhere @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

27. Address Your Stress

Sometimes a podcast episode is so sprawling it’s hard to describe it, but we’re gonna try our best anyways! This week Robyn talks about the Afrofuturism genre and the exploration of sexuality, individuality, and community contained within its works. She also goes into some of the queer Black icons of both fiction and reality. It’s a both a Happy Pride and Juneteenth in one. Resources used in this episode: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/03/15/how-octavia-e-butler-reimagines-sex-and-survival  https://kermito.com/blog/flexuality-the-elasticity-of-sexual-norms-in-the-works-of-octavia-e-butler/ https://lithub.com/octavia-butler-the-brutalities-of-the-past-are-all-around-this/ https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/ayo-dora-milaje-in-the-comics-marvel-unlimited https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/61406/black_panther_world_of_wakanda_2016_1 https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/black-panther-gay-ayo-dora-milaje/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dc-says-batman-cant-go-down-on-catwoman-since-heroes-dont-do-that_n_60c8f63ce4b02ff4d854c4f4 https://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/to-clitorize  https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/9/15772134/wonder-woman-improv  https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22002680/tessa-thomspon-bisexual-janelle-monae/  — Remember to head to LootCrate and use the code healthygeek at checkout for 15% off your first order. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

26. Afrofuturism

Everyone knows the even numbered Star Trek films are the best, so it’s impossible for Part 2 of our Health in Star Trek series to not be out of this world! Robyn and guest (and HGA’s resident outtake creator) Leah go through more of the beloved sci-fi franchise’s examples of health and wellness. This time with a focus on the 24th century’s medical enhancements and some interesting illnesses. They also get distracted a lot - please enjoy the tangents.  Follow our guest! Leah is @leah617 on twitter and instagram; you can also check out her Star Trek Actual Play show by following @endeavourshow on twitter or search Endeavour: Through the Maelstrom on your podcast app of choice. — For free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use our link bit.ly/healthygeekblue to shop sustainable over at United by Blue. — Remember that if you want to check out other fun nerdy podcasts like Healthy Geek Academy or Extraneous: Supernatural, you can do so by heading over to mischiefmedia.com or by typing Mischief Media in your podcast listening app of choice. — Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that’s right for you. —————————— The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ————————- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ———————————-

25. Health in Star Trek Part Two

It's time to boldly go... well where lots of podcasts, but not this one, have gone before! Robyn chats with HGA-producer and lifelong Trekkie Leah Cornish, about health and wellness in the Star Trek universe. The duo discuss their initial entries into the Star Trek fandom, the myriad depictions of trauma and mental health, and how sometimes the fitness on the show got a little silly. In fact, there's still so much to cover by the end, that this is only part one of a two part series. And everybody loves a sequel. Follow our guest! Leah is @leah617 on twitter and instagram; you can also check out her Star Trek Actual Play show @endeavourshow on twitter or search Endeavour: Through the Maelstrom on your podcast app of choice.  --- For free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use our link bit.ly/healthygeekblue to shop sustainable over at United by Blue. --- If you wanna show off your podcast school pride, go ahead and check out the newest Healthy Geek Academy swag over at mischiefmerch.com! --- Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you. ------------------------------ The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

24. Health in Star Trek Part One

Look we know you may be tired of hearing about it, and that's fair, but you really should listen to this very special, Robyn-solo lecture, all about the COVID-19 vaccines. How we got here, what you should know, and all of the pesky myths surrounding it. (something something "now we all have 5G reception" joke goes here.) This episode was researched, in part, using the following material:  vaccine history: https://www.britannica.com/science/vaccine vaccines today: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/vaccines-and-immunization-what-is-vaccination mRNA vaccine history: https://www.instagram.com/p/COSoEuDjO5p/ mRNA vaccine info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/vaccines/COVID-19-mRNA-infographic_G_508.pdf more mRNA vaccine info: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.html COVID myths v facts: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines-myth-versus-fact Operation Warp Speed (with infographics!):  https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Operation-Warp-Speed/ Vaccine trial info:  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html Patent waiving: https://www.npr.org/2021/05/06/994145450/u-s-backs-waiving-international-patent-protections-for-covid-vaccines Side effects: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html Vaccine myths v facts: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html New CDC mask mandates infographic: https://www.instagram.com/p/COZCFp6jq4J/ --- For free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use our link bit.ly/healthygeekblue to shop sustainable over at United by Blue. --- Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you. ------------------------------ The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

23. We're Talking About The COVID Vaccine, Too!

You've got three voices, for the price of one on this week's Healthy Geek Academy! Robyn chats with Justine Mastin and Larisa Garski, hosts of the Starship Therapise podcast, and authors of the book of the same name, all about how to use fandom relationships and references to better our own lives.  The trio talk social constructionism, remembering how to play, Robyn's deep love for Bucky Barnes, and how maybe we all can take a cue from our favorite fic writers. -- Learn more about our guests! You can learn all about the Starship Therapise endeavors, including pre-ordering the book from starshiptherapise.com or by following them on instagram @starship_therapise or twitter @podcaststartship You can follow Larisa @spocksallears on twitter and Justine on FB, Insta, and Twitter @mindbodyfandom --- Remember to head to LootCrate and use the code healthygeek at checkout for 15% off your first order. --- Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you. ------------------------------ The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

22. Fanfic Your Life

What is podcasting if not the spread of knowledge and fandom persevering? Robyn is joined once again by Marvel scholar (...basically), Aylin Aquino, to break down the end of WandaVision. Robyn and Aylin discuss the not so great exposure therapy that Wanda goes through, the realness in Elizabeth Olsen's performance, Monica's empathy, and the internet's favorite quote about grief and love.  NOTE: Spoilers for the entirety of WandaVision. Learn more about our guest! You can follow Aylin on Twitter @slowpacedwalker or on Instagram @theamazingkin --- To get unlimited access to every Knowable audiocourse right now, just download the Knowable app and use code healthygeek for an additional 20% off! --- Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you. ------------------------------ The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

21. At Least Try and Apologize

America loves a sequel and today's episode of Health Geek Academy doubles down on that. Robyn welcomes back sex educator and friend of the pod Rose Del Vecchio to chat more about all of the yearning and sex information found in Netflix's Bridgerton. The pair answer a listener email, get into the show's artist parties, and dig deep on whose responsibility it is to educate young folks about sex. Answer: not Lady Whistledown.  Follow Rose @rosejianlan or check out @fanmailbox Tampa Bay Times article referenced: https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/entertainment/2020/12/28/how-accurate-is-the-bridgerton-tale-of-sex-and-scandal-in-regency-england --- For free shipping on orders of $100 or more, use our link bit.ly/healthygeekblue to shop sustainable over at United by Blue. --- Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you. ------------------------------ The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

20. The Most Guy Question to Ever Guy

It doesn't matter how much time has passed, Bridgerton is still a show being discussed and discovered and loved by many. Robyn talks about the interesting ways sex education is explored in the show, and the ramifications of when that same education is lacking. It's a sexy regency fantasy, albeit an at times problematic one, and it seemed perfect for the show.  --- To get unlimited access to every Knowable audiocourse right now, just download the Knowable app and use code healthygeek for an additional 20% off! --- Visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you. ------------------------------ The host of Healthy Geek Academy is Robyn Warren This show is produced and edited by Leah Cornish ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @healthygeekpod on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Email us at healthygeekpod@gmail.com Follow Robyn @geekgirlstrong Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

19. It's the Anticipation

Join Robyn Warren of Geek Girl Strong, right here, as she leads you through the different aspects of wellness, and relates it to our fandoms and other geek endeavors. You can earn experience points on your own path to wellness, complete challenges, learn new ideas, and listen to other geeks discuss their own experiences every other week.