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Hosted by Karen Pollock · arts · EN-GB · 29 episodes
Exploring the intersections of Middle Earth and the therapy room, two worlds which have far more in common than you might think! Karen will be your host ,passionate about Tolkien, and fantasy in general, and their work as a psychotherapist. Alongside deep dives into passages of text, which shine a light on theraputic ideas and theories, there will be guests bringing their own experiences of Tolkien and mental health.A light to you in dark places when all other lights go out
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Signup to Generate a PitchGo Not to The Elves for Counsel is a arts podcast hosted by Karen Pollock, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
Karen Pollock hosts Go Not to The Elves for Counsel, a arts show with 29 episodes published.
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Episode #4
<p>In a special Pride Month Episode I explore what queer readings, queer coding, and explicity queer characters mean in subcreation, and ask myself - what would a Shire Pride look like? </p><p>The cannonical answer is - there would be a drag queen story time! </p>
Episode #4
<p>In this episode I explore how we anxiety and fear can make us feel we have to erradicate all risk, and the life limiting, and joy limiting implications of that.</p><p>Oh and I tell the Valar they need therapy - badly!</p><p><br></p><p>Willow Moot link https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/events/willowmoot2026/</p><p><br></p><p>The Big Read - https://www.tolkiensociety.org/members/big-read/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Threads - @counsellingkaren</p><p> Bluesky karen.bskyb.social</p><p><br></p><p>and email me on northumberlandcounselling...
Go Not to The Elves for Counsel
<p>Exploring Myth, Parenthood, and Growth through Tolkien's Legendarium In this episode, psychotherapist and Tolkien enthusiast Karen Pollock dives into the profound themes of myth, parenting, and personal growth as reflected in Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on the story of Aule, Yvanna, and the dwarves. Perfect for lovers of literature, psychology, and Middle-earth, this episode reveals how myths mirror our own internal journeys.Key Topics:</p>The parallels between mythological stories and parenting, especially the hopes and fears involved in nurturing othersThe story of Ale (Aule) and Yvanna, and their roles as archetypes of creator and nurturerThe evolution of Tolkien's...
Go Not to The Elves for Counsel
<p><br></p><p>This week we are exploring how Tolkien’s mythic universe and psychoanalytic concepts illuminate the complex emotions of shame and anger, offering insights for healing and self-understanding. I look at Melkor's response to Illuvatar telling him, your improv Jazz Solo was still my music brought out both shame and defensive anger. </p><p>Content note for shame being weaponised, internalised shame and toxic parenting - please remember the importance of patience and gentle inquiry when working through shame and anger</p><p>You can contact me on northumberlandcounselling@gmail.com and @karenpollock.bsky.social</p><p>Ti...
Episode #1
<p>This week in the first of the Silm Season Episodes I explore the fascinating interplay between Tolkien’s legendarium and the concept of family canon, revealing how myths influence personal and collective identity. Family myths (family canon) can influence personal identity, highlighting examples like the "messy" middle child or cultural expectationsand the harms of rigid family canon can be huge, especially when it enforces stereotypes or suppresses authentic self-expression</p><p>Content contains themes related to darkness, family myths, and personal identity. </p>Tolkien’s Legendarium & The Silmarillion (HarperCollins Edition 2024The Tolkien Society Big Read The Alliance of Arda <p>Ti...
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