Episode 27: Talking About Your Feelings Doesn’t Make You a Wimp

Throughout the years, Harry Potter has been there to help fans in
so many different ways. In this episode, Benjamin Marshall shares
his experience with wand carving as a way to help with the
negative thoughts that accompany depression and OCD.


TRIGGER WARNING: This entire episode contains a candid discussion
about suicide. Much of our discussion takes place from
20:44-26:45, but the subject comes up throughout the entire
discussion. If you're struggling, please know that you're not
alone. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or chat with a representative online.


On Episode 27, we discuss…


OCD: how to cope when intrusive thoughts come pounding at the
door


Feeling out of place at home after six days in a psychiatric
hospital


A life-changing new hobby: wand carving


Where mental health and wand carving collide


Reading the books with new empathy


The importance of sharing your mental health experiences with
others, spoken and in writing


If you’d like to read Benjamin’s book, please visit his
website: http://benjaminjamesmarshall.com/


If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for
you to join us as a guest on the podcast!


Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the
comments! Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for
updates, Potter and mental health discussions, and
more!


Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Pocketcast,
and Google!