
About this podcast
Welcome to Mind the Force Podcast, where Star Wars fandom meets mental health awareness. Hosted by Kristine McPartlin & James Abbate, we dive into the intersections between the Star Wars universe and real-life mental health journeys, unpacking the wisdom that our favorite characters and stories offer for resilience, healing, and growth. Each episode, we explore themes of trauma, identity, courage, and connection, using these tales from a galaxy far, far away as a lens to discuss mental wellness…
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Mind the Force
About this podcast
Welcome to Mind the Force Podcast, where Star Wars fandom meets mental health awareness. Hosted by Kristine McPartlin & James Abbate, we dive into the intersections between the Star Wars universe and real-life mental health journeys, unpacking the wisdom that our favorite characters and stories offer for resilience, healing, and growth. Each episode, we explore themes of trauma, identity, courage, and connection, using these tales from a galaxy far, far away as a lens to discuss mental wellness…
Recent episodes
- Ep XXX: You Had to Be There: Star Wars in Theaters Today19 Aug · 51 min
- Ep. XXIX: Doctor Aphra: Representation Without Perfection8 Jul · 54 min
- Ep. XXVIII: Jar Jar Binks: A Tale of Dehumanization27 May · 35 min
- Ep. XXVII - Shmi Skywalker: A Mother's Quiet Power14 May · 40 min
- Ep XXVI - The Clones: Personhood in the War Machine29 Apr · 1 h 03 min
- Ep. XXV - Dooku: The Clone Wars and the Downfall (Part II)15 Apr · 33 min
- Ep. XXIV - Dooku: How Good Intentions Make a Sith Lord (Part I)1 Apr · 30 min
- Ep. XXIII - Mon Mothma: The Emotional Cost of Doing the Right Thing25 Feb · 1 h 23 min
- Ep. XXII - Star Wars Holiday Special Featuring an Exclusive Interview with Director Steve Binder2 Dec 2025 · 1 h 06 min
- Ep. XXI - Spaceballs and the Healing Power of Laughter17 Nov 2025 · 51 min