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Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom


Aug 20, 2021

BlerdGirlJedi Maria is a Padawan of Recovery

Greg and Jack welcome BlerdGirlJedi (Maria of Sistas with Sabers) on the show to share her story of trauma, mental health struggles, and addiction. It is a thought-provoking, emotional episode.

Resilience Squadron is a podcast on the Skywalking Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Content Warning: In this episode we discuss mental health, addiction and relapse, and personal loss.

 

If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction or substance abuse, contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Disclaimer

 

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

 

Episode Links:

 

BlerdGirlJedi on Twitter

 

BlerdGirlJedi on Instagram

 

Sistas With Sabers podcast on Twitter

 

The Khetanna Cast podcast on Twitter

 

Social:

 

http://resiliencesquadron.com

 

https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad

 

https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron

 

Music:

 

Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com

 

https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Themehttps://soundscrate.com/sound-effects/soundscrate-restless

 

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The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the Skywalking Network.

 

About Resilience Squadron

 

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

 

Podcast Transcript

 

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