Fandom works wonders for mental health. Frfr.

In this episode of Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee explores the vibrant world of fandom and how it brings joy, connection, and validation. Whitney is joined by Kristine McPartlin, co-host of the multi-award winning Mind the Force Podcast, a show where Star Wars fandom meets mental health.

Kristine shares how she discovered Star Wars during the pandemic and how it has become a significant part of her life, offering community, respite from this world, and helps with mental health.

The conversation also touches on the broader ideas of finding joy in various fandoms (i.e. POGS, Pokemon, Lord of the Rings, and more), the importance of leaning in to the things you love just for the heck of it! Tune in for an engaging discussion on how hobbies and passions can enrich our lives.

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00:00 The Beauty of Fandom

00:35 Welcome to Imposter Podcast Season Four

00:56 Pouring into Black Women

02:30 Introducing Christine McPartland

03:25 Diving into Star Wars Fandom

06:03 The Joy of Sci-Fi and World Building

12:33 Discovering Star Wars During the Pandemic

19:20 The Birth of a Star Wars Podcast

24:48 The Comic-Con Experience

28:14 Halloween and Cosplay Fun

29:24 The Joy of Fandom

29:59 Finding Fun and Community

35:48 Nostalgia and Collecting

40:09 Exploring Video Games

42:53 Representation in Fandoms

47:35 Mental Health and Fandom

53:58 Outro and Listener Engagement