The Gaming Persona
Exploring gaming's impact on mental health and personal growth.
The Gaming Persona
Exploring gaming's impact on mental health and personal growth.
About The Gaming Persona
Exploring gaming's impact on mental health and personal growth.
Welcome to The Gaming Persona, a unique podcast that traverses the exciting crossroads of gaming and mental health. With your host, Dr.
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Recent Episodes
My Algorithm Can Handle This Journey
The Gaming Persona • Apr 23, 2026
What If Games Train Real Problem Solvers
The Gaming Persona • Apr 9, 2026
Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-Op First Night
The Gaming Persona • Mar 26, 2026
Are Battle Passes Training Us To Confuse Fun With Engagement?
The Gaming Persona • Mar 19, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem and Geek Therapy: What If Horror Games Teach Real Resilience?
The Gaming Persona • Mar 12, 2026
What Do We Owe Completion: Life, Games, Or Ourselves
The Gaming Persona • Mar 5, 2026
Save File Shattered, Resolve Restored
The Gaming Persona • Mar 2, 2026
I Won Fortnite By Hiding Behind A Tree And I’m Never Playing Again
The Gaming Persona • Feb 26, 2026
How Gamified Training Tackles Gambling Harm In Modern Gaming
The Gaming Persona • Feb 19, 2026
Are We The Heroes Or The Villains When Games Become Our Path?
The Gaming Persona • Feb 17, 2026
When Unlocking a Roster Becomes A Life Philosophy
The Gaming Persona • Feb 5, 2026
We Turn Games Into Life Lessons And Refuse To Hit Game Over
The Gaming Persona • Jan 22, 2026
I Parried Once And My Bluetooth Laughed
The Gaming Persona • Jan 8, 2026
How Big Sales, Backlogs, And Time Limits Shape The Way We Game
The Gaming Persona • Jan 1, 2026
Stuck Between Games And Greatness
The Gaming Persona • Dec 11, 2025
Why A Steam Machine Could Change Console Gaming At Home
The Gaming Persona • Nov 27, 2025
When Play Becomes Purpose: Finding Joy Beyond The Stream
The Gaming Persona • Nov 20, 2025
When Challenge Meets Mind: Finding Flow In Expedition 33 And Elden Ring
The Gaming Persona • Nov 13, 2025
Morning Grind, Midnight Games
The Gaming Persona • Oct 30, 2025
We Become More When We Play Together
The Gaming Persona • Oct 16, 2025
Skins, Swords, and Buyer’s Remorse (But Mostly Skins)
The Gaming Persona • Oct 7, 2025
Modern Mythology, Real Therapy: Rewriting the Hero’s Journey with a Controller
The Gaming Persona • Oct 2, 2025
Video Games Are Education in Disguise
The Gaming Persona • Sep 25, 2025
How Small Studios Deliver Big Experiences: The Hollow Knight Phenomenon
The Gaming Persona • Sep 18, 2025
Digital Journeys That Changed Us Forever
The Gaming Persona • Sep 11, 2025
Triscuits and Destiny: Sampling Everything Games Can Be
The Gaming Persona • Sep 3, 2025
Gaming Identities & Character Creation
The Gaming Persona • Aug 21, 2025
Why We Still Pay for Games That Don't Exist Yet
The Gaming Persona • Aug 14, 2025
The Sacrifice of Play
The Gaming Persona • Aug 7, 2025
From Pixels to People: How Nostalgia Shapes Our Gaming Identity
The Gaming Persona • Jul 24, 2025
Game Mechanics or Shopping Mall? The Fortnite Conundrum
The Gaming Persona • Jul 17, 2025
Rage Quits and Refunds: When Games Just Aren't Worth It (Nightreign Edition)
The Gaming Persona • Jun 26, 2025
Through Victory, My Gaming Chains Are Broken
The Gaming Persona • Jun 5, 2025
Parrying Life's Challenges: From Expedition 33 to Writing Books
The Gaming Persona • May 22, 2025
Behind Every Victory Screen: The Emotional Journey of Mastering Difficult Games
The Gaming Persona • May 15, 2025
When Difficult Games Teach Us About Life's Challenges
The Gaming Persona • May 8, 2025
Offices and Controllers: Finding Our Home in Gaming
The Gaming Persona • May 1, 2025
WrestleMania Week Gets the Gaming Persona Treatment
The Gaming Persona • Apr 24, 2025
Gaming Backlogs & Broken Chains
The Gaming Persona • Apr 17, 2025
Finding Your Gaming Time Is Just as Important as Finding Your Professional Time
The Gaming Persona • Apr 10, 2025
The Struggles and Joys of Navigating Virtual Worlds
The Gaming Persona • Apr 3, 2025
When Games Were Just Games: The Lost Art of Play Without Pressure
The Gaming Persona • Mar 27, 2025
Wrestling with Digital Identities: Moral Storytelling & WWE 2K25
The Gaming Persona • Mar 13, 2025
What Happens When Your Channel Hits the Front Page?
The Gaming Persona • Mar 6, 2025
Elden Ring Tears: The Thrill of Defeat and Victory
The Gaming Persona • Feb 27, 2025
A Nostalgic Journey through Fighting Games and Life Lessons
The Gaming Persona • Feb 19, 2025
Doc is a Twitch Partner!!!! - A Gamer's Path to Community and Success
The Gaming Persona • Feb 13, 2025
Link's Legacy and Our Own Heroic Journeys
The Gaming Persona • Jan 23, 2025
Rediscovering Final Fantasy Through Personal Adventures
The Gaming Persona • Jan 16, 2025
A Journey Through Genres and Consoles
The Gaming Persona • Jan 9, 2025
The Fallout Series: From Pixels to TV Screens
The Gaming Persona • Jun 10, 2024
Powering Through Life's Quests with Lessons from the Gaming Universe
The Gaming Persona • May 14, 2024
More Final Fantasy Talk (part 3)
The Gaming Persona • Apr 17, 2024
Final Fantasy VII: Why This Game Matters So Much
The Gaming Persona • Mar 19, 2024
What is Final Fantasy? (Part 1): Entering Realms and Heroic Journeys
The Gaming Persona • Jan 15, 2024
Cherishing our Virtual Companions: The Emotional Bond with In-Game Pets
The Gaming Persona • Jan 8, 2024
Epic 2023 Gaming Memories and the Road Ahead
The Gaming Persona • Jan 1, 2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Trailer Reaction: Metaphysics and Pursuing the Right Timeline
The Gaming Persona • Dec 31, 2023
Me or the PS5: Gaming, Relationships, and the Quest for Harmony
The Gaming Persona • Dec 26, 2023
Unveiling the Impact of Call of Duty and Video Game Violence on Society
The Gaming Persona • Dec 11, 2023
Exploring the Power of Three in the Gaming Universe: 3rd Anniversary Celebration
The Gaming Persona • Dec 4, 2023
Exploring the Modern Gaming Landscape: AI, eSports, and Mental Health
The Gaming Persona • Nov 13, 2023
Reviving Classic Games for the Modern Generation (featuring Robin Lavallée)
The Gaming Persona • Oct 30, 2023
Confronting the Shadow Self: A Journey through Video Games and Personal Discovery
The Gaming Persona • Oct 2, 2023
Gaming Through the Night: A Look at Sleep and Wellness
The Gaming Persona • Sep 11, 2023
Exploring the Impact and Influence of Video Games with Stanley Pierre-Louis
The Gaming Persona • Aug 21, 2023
Unraveling Perfectionism in the Gaming World
The Gaming Persona • Aug 14, 2023
The Ultimate Return: The Profound Impact of Gaming on Personal Growth
The Gaming Persona • Aug 7, 2023
Life Lessons and Lasting Memories: The Hidden Power of Video Games
The Gaming Persona • Jul 17, 2023
Why Don't Games Work: Crashing Games and Navigating Disappointment
The Gaming Persona • Jun 12, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom Stole My Friends
The Gaming Persona • Jun 5, 2023
A Link to Mindfulness
The Gaming Persona • May 29, 2023
Self-Determination Theory for Gaming
The Gaming Persona • May 9, 2023
Random Topic Generator 3
The Gaming Persona • May 1, 2023
Guilds Help Create the Gaming Experience
The Gaming Persona • Mar 27, 2023
Episode 100 of The Gaming Persona Podcast - Reflections and Projections
The Gaming Persona • Mar 20, 2023
Casual & Hardcore Player Types
The Gaming Persona • Mar 13, 2023
Nerd Nite and Superhero Critique (feat. Ricardo Williams)
The Gaming Persona • Mar 6, 2023
Beating Video Games - Winning, Finishing, and Prolonging
The Gaming Persona • Feb 27, 2023
Solo Gaming & Psychological Effects
The Gaming Persona • Feb 20, 2023
Music & Video Games
The Gaming Persona • Feb 13, 2023
Dead Space Remake is Out...And It's Terrifying
The Gaming Persona • Feb 6, 2023
How Persona Games Play with Psychology
The Gaming Persona • Jan 30, 2023
The Last of Us on HBO Reactions
The Gaming Persona • Jan 23, 2023
Video Games Are a Form of Art
The Gaming Persona • Jan 16, 2023
UX Research and the Acagamic Lens with Dr. Lennart Nacke
The Gaming Persona • Jan 9, 2023
Roleplaying Games & Immersive Storytelling
The Gaming Persona • Dec 5, 2022
God of War Ragnarök is Unleashed
The Gaming Persona • Nov 14, 2022
The Fog Has Lifted on the Silent Hill 2 PS5 Remake
The Gaming Persona • Oct 31, 2022
Overwatch 2 Has Released, & Doc is Playing It!
The Gaming Persona • Oct 24, 2022
Education & Video Games (featuring ESA President Stanley Pierre-Louis)
The Gaming Persona • Oct 17, 2022
Gambling on Twitch & Playing Video Games
The Gaming Persona • Oct 10, 2022
We Did This Show For 2 Years!!
The Gaming Persona • Sep 26, 2022
The Psychology of Pokémon Is Out in the Wild!
The Gaming Persona • Sep 19, 2022
Feeling Nostalgia in Our Video Games - Interview with Dr. Jamie Madigan
The Gaming Persona • Sep 12, 2022
Are Orcs Depicted in a Racist Way - Interview with Dr. Chris Ferguson
The Gaming Persona • Sep 5, 2022
Quitting Games Can Be a Good Thing
The Gaming Persona • Aug 29, 2022
Dead By Daylight and Asymmetric Multiplayer
The Gaming Persona • Aug 22, 2022
Video Games Do NOT Reduce Wellbeing
The Gaming Persona • Aug 15, 2022
Stray - the Psychology of Playing a Cat
The Gaming Persona • Aug 8, 2022
Resident Evil and Survival Horror
The Gaming Persona • Aug 1, 2022
Understanding the Video Game Grind
The Gaming Persona • Jul 25, 2022
Life Skills We Learn In Video Games
The Gaming Persona • Jul 18, 2022
Persona - The Psychology Of The Phantom Thieves
The Gaming Persona • Jul 11, 2022
Ninja Player Types And Street Fighter
The Gaming Persona • Jul 4, 2022
The Quarry - Player Choice & Games With Multiple Endings
The Gaming Persona • Jun 27, 2022
Black Mage Spells for Powerful Mental Health
The Gaming Persona • Jun 20, 2022
Streaming Games, Online Harassment & Mental Health With Dr. Michelle Fynan
The Gaming Persona • Jun 13, 2022
Welcome To The Psychology Of The Lands Between
The Gaming Persona • Jun 6, 2022
Couples Who Game Together In-Game Die (& Win) Together
The Gaming Persona • May 25, 2022
Mobile Games Are Video Games Too! How Games Can Affect Your Life In Positive Ways
The Gaming Persona • May 21, 2022
Archetypes and Our Gaming Heroes
The Gaming Persona • May 10, 2022
It's All About the Game & How You Play It
The Gaming Persona • May 3, 2022
Life Satisfaction Scores and Gaming
The Gaming Persona • Apr 8, 2022
Finding the Right D.O.S.E of Happiness in Gaming
The Gaming Persona • Mar 25, 2022
Re-Enchanting Geekdom with @SuperPwrToolkit
The Gaming Persona • Mar 7, 2022
Glaring Responsibly as a White Mage in FFXIV
The Gaming Persona • Mar 1, 2022
Chores and Game Structures
The Gaming Persona • Feb 21, 2022
Our Mental Health Flawless Victory with Mortal Kombat
The Gaming Persona • Feb 7, 2022
Being A Guardian - Interview with Matt & Dr. Goku from Guardians Mental Health
The Gaming Persona • Jan 21, 2022
Avatar Relationships (Panel Preview for CFCC 2022)
The Gaming Persona • Jan 11, 2022
Triple-Red Shell Life - Mental Health Tips from Mario Kart
The Gaming Persona • Dec 27, 2021
What the FFI (of Personality)
The Gaming Persona • Dec 18, 2021
Last Night Before Endwalker Expansion (feat. Jessica)
The Gaming Persona • Dec 9, 2021
How to Acrobat Across the Dark Void
The Gaming Persona • Dec 2, 2021
Dr. Shane's Meme Life Podcasting Hour
The Gaming Persona • Nov 19, 2021
The Return for Dr. Csikszentmihalyi (1934-2021)
The Gaming Persona • Nov 11, 2021
Being the Light with Mxiety
The Gaming Persona • Oct 25, 2021
Flow Part II - The Assessment
The Gaming Persona • Oct 18, 2021
Being a Therapeutic Geek with Founder Anthony Bean
The Gaming Persona • Oct 7, 2021
Discussing Online Toxicity (and Other Things) with Dr. Diez-Morel
The Gaming Persona • Sep 26, 2021
Live Show - We Did This 1 Year
The Gaming Persona • Sep 16, 2021
Flavor Text - Adam Hates Blue Magic
The Gaming Persona • Sep 12, 2021
Researching a Working Class Nerd
The Gaming Persona • Aug 28, 2021
Avatar Gender & Gamer Motivation - Interview with Nick Yee
The Gaming Persona • Aug 20, 2021
Random Topic Generator (part II)
The Gaming Persona • Aug 13, 2021
NPC's and Companions
The Gaming Persona • Jul 30, 2021
The Show Reaches a New Level
The Gaming Persona • Jul 15, 2021
Discord Brings Us Together
The Gaming Persona • Jul 6, 2021
Open Worlds and Doomed Chickens
The Gaming Persona • Jun 18, 2021
Fiero & Productivity
The Gaming Persona • Jun 8, 2021
Fun Failure is Taught Better in Games
The Gaming Persona • Jun 1, 2021
There is an Imposter Among Us
The Gaming Persona • May 19, 2021
Health Focus for Apps & Games
The Gaming Persona • May 13, 2021
May the Fourth & Video Games
The Gaming Persona • May 5, 2021
Quick-Time Events Ruined Our Weekend
The Gaming Persona • Apr 29, 2021
Bard Talk Breakdown
The Gaming Persona • Apr 23, 2021
Photo Modes & Intrinsic Gardeners
The Gaming Persona • Apr 14, 2021
The Journey Playthrough
The Gaming Persona • Mar 20, 2021
Games & Our Meaning
The Gaming Persona • Mar 12, 2021
Finding Time for Work & Games
The Gaming Persona • Feb 27, 2021
Our Games Are Expanding
The Gaming Persona • Feb 17, 2021
Vaccines for Villains
The Gaming Persona • Feb 12, 2021
Random Topic Generator
The Gaming Persona • Feb 4, 2021
Discovery Motivation
The Gaming Persona • Jan 27, 2021
Game Friends Becoming True Friends
The Gaming Persona • Jan 20, 2021
The Podcasters Share Their Journey
The Gaming Persona • Jan 13, 2021
Games Are The Hero's Journey
The Gaming Persona • Jan 6, 2021
The Gaming Persona Review of 2020
The Gaming Persona • Dec 30, 2020
Crossing the Threshold of Final Fantasy 14
The Gaming Persona • Dec 23, 2020
Games & Awards
The Gaming Persona • Dec 17, 2020
We Tip Our Hats to Character Creation
The Gaming Persona • Dec 10, 2020
Personality and Video Games
The Gaming Persona • Dec 3, 2020
Motivation & Board Games
The Gaming Persona • Nov 25, 2020
Starter Discussion of Csikszentmihalyi
The Gaming Persona • Nov 18, 2020
How TV Depicts Gaming - The Big Bang Theory Commentary
The Gaming Persona • Nov 12, 2020
Addiction & the Dark Timeline
The Gaming Persona • Nov 4, 2020
Games Save Us from the Dark Timeline
The Gaming Persona • Oct 28, 2020
Cooperative Games
The Gaming Persona • Oct 21, 2020
Anxiety & Scary Games
The Gaming Persona • Oct 14, 2020
Understanding Raid Teams
The Gaming Persona • Oct 7, 2020
The Trinity of Player Roles (Tank - Heal - DPS)
The Gaming Persona • Sep 30, 2020
The MMO Iceberg
The Gaming Persona • Sep 23, 2020
The (Awfully) Great COVID Gaming Experience
The Gaming Persona • Sep 16, 2020
The Gaming Persona: Breaking Boundaries in Mental Health Using Video Games
The Gaming Persona • Sep 9, 2020
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