Plot Therapy
Plot Therapy
Podcast Description
Plot Therapy is a podcast about the healing power of stories and the communities that grow around them. Hosted by a passionate reader and journalist, Plot Therapy dives into how books, especially those loved on BookTok, offer comfort and connection. Through personal reflections and conversations with readers, creators and authors, the podcast explores how fiction can help us process trauma, reclaim difficult narratives, and find ourselves in the pages of someone else's story.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into topics such as trauma processing, emotional well-being through reading, and the impact of community on the reading experience. Episodes like Reclaiming Trauma & Finding Comfort in Stories and Fan-Fiction, Comfort Characters and The Stories We Write Ourselves focus on how books and storytelling can provide comfort and aid in navigating personal challenges.
Plot Therapy is a podcast about the healing power of stories and the communities that grow around them. Hosted by a passionate reader and journalist, Plot Therapy dives into how books, especially those loved on BookTok, offer comfort and connection. Through personal reflections and conversations with readers, creators and authors, the podcast explores how fiction can help us process trauma, reclaim difficult narratives, and find ourselves in the pages of someone else’s story.
In this episode of Plot Therapy, we explore the many ways books can help us heal, process emotions, and create a sense of control over our own narratives. Jessica Stephens, known as JessAfterDark on BookTok, shares how reading allowed her to re-enter her trauma in a safe and controlled environment. We also speak with Emma Brennen, a book club member and mom from Scotland, who discusses how books provide her with an escape, help her navigate ADHD, and support her through the grief of losing her father.
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