Real lessons from a fantasy world - we approach the Stormlight Archive as a therapy text, working our way through The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, using modern psychology theories and practices to help you find your Next Ideal.

Featuring Steve @TheCosmerenaut and Dr. Ben Jeppsen, The Stormlight Psychologist

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

How is it one of the best quotes from these books comes from an actual slaver?

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 3 & 4!

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Real lessons from a fantasy world!

Even in the depths of despair (aka - trapped in a slave wagon during a highstorm), we can still find purpose.

Steven Pond ( @TheCosmerenaut ) and Dr. Ben Jeppsen explore what Brandon Sanderson's "The Way of Kings" can teach us about mental health.

This week, The Way of Kings Chapters 1 & 2!

The Next Ideal Podcast is available on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! For more information, visit TheNextIdeal.com

The Next Step Coin by Dragonsteel: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/next-step-coin

NerdHQ direct link: https://nerdhq.org/

NerdHQ Cosmere Nerds for Mental Health Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cosmerenerds

The Next Ideal Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thenextideal

The Next Ideal Podcast is not affiliated with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel Entertainment

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.