The first episode of our brand new podcast, Beyond the Veil, has finally been released! For the first time ever, join host Madison Ford for a conversation about Harry Potter, mental health, and the importance of sharing our stories. On Episode 1, we discuss... →Chamber of Secrets&nbsp;Harry and the importance of sharing your story →Origins of Beyond the Veil →Everyone is invited to be a guest! →How to share your story as a guest or anonymously If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous&nbsp;stories through our website. Share your thoughts on this episode with us!&nbsp;Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussion, and more! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at&nbsp;beyondtheveilpod@gmail.com.

Episode 1: Welcome to Beyond the Veil - A Harry Potter Podcast About Mental Health

The&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;series inspired a love of reading in millions, and some of us even learned how to read using these magical books. In our interview with Emily Garrison, we discussed how she identified with Harry's outsider status, how the books helped her overcome a major learning obstacle, and how the&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;books helped her deal with grief. You can listen to this episode down below or on our podcast page. On Episode 2, we discuss... →Having a learning difficulty can make you feel like an outsider, just like Harry →The magic of the books pushing us to overcome our challenges →What's to love about Harry and Sirius's relationship? →Not taking the power of reading for granted →There's nothing shameful about being different →This week's Whisper: learning valuable lessons from a character you hate If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous&nbsp;stories through our website. Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments!&nbsp;Be sure to check out Beyond the Veil on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, Potter and mental health discussion, and more!

Episode 2: There's Nothing Shameful About Being Different

For many of us, the Potter&nbsp;books are a safe place we can turn when our realities get scary or painful. In our interview with Monet Polny, we discuss her Hermione-like experiences in high school and how she found comfort in the Potter&nbsp;books and community. On Episode 3, we discuss... →The dangers of reading the&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;books under your desk →Getting teased for being a reader →Finding solace in&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;podcasts and the online fandom →Returning to&nbsp;Sorcerer's Stone&nbsp;when crossing a big threshold in life →The value of unhappy&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;memories →This week's Whisper: how we can escape our personal Azkabans If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous&nbsp;stories through our website. Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments!&nbsp;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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and  Google!

Episode 3: "If My Head Is Buried in a Potter Book, Nothing Bad Can Happen to Me"

Some of the most amazing parts of the Harry Potter experience are the connections we get to make with other fans from around the world. In our interview with Eric Scull, we discuss the huge impact of fandom on his life and his fears that he may never have gotten acquainted with our favorite wizard. You can listen to this episode down below or on our podcast page. On Episode 4, we discuss... &nbsp;→Scholastic Book Fair pamphlets and reading&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;for points →How skepticism about the Potter sensation led to lost time with Harry →Fear of a life without&nbsp;Potter →The influence of Potter&nbsp;on empathy and acceptance →How fandom can give you the confidence to be yourself →This week's Whisper: navigating grief with the help of the&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;series If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous&nbsp;stories through our website. Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments!&nbsp;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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and  Google!

Episode 4: "Through Harry I Really Blossomed"

When our Muggle lives get overwhelming, it's nice to turn to Harry&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;for something&nbsp;that feels safe and familiar. In our interview with Sacha Huynen, we&nbsp;discuss her experience of the world with high-sensitivity, how she uses the Potter&nbsp;series for comfort, and&nbsp;the wonderful community she found in her Quidditch team. You can listen to this episode down below or on our podcast page. On Episode 4, we discuss... →What is high-sensitivity, and how can it impact your life? →Finding a lifelong friend in Harry Potter →Managing stress and overwhelm in the Gryffindor Common Room →Immersing yourself into the world of&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;through Muggle Quidditch →Potter's&nbsp;impact on our activist impulses →The warmth and acceptance you can find in communities based around the&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;series →This week's Whisper: finding validation through Harry's story during an abusive childhood If you have a Potter story you want to share, we'd love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn't want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous&nbsp;stories through our website. Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments!&nbsp;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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and  Google!

Episode 5: Don't Be Afraid to Seek Help

Every day we're affected by societal pressures that want to push us into certain boxes based on our race, gender, sexuality, and more. When we start to believe these ideas about ourselves, it can have a negative impact on our mental health. In our interview with Sarah Olivares, we discuss her experiences with internalized misogyny, the impact of the Potter series on her perception of her gender, and how to fight off the Dementors of depression. You can listen to this episode down below or on our podcast page. On Episode 6, we discuss… →Growing up with kid's media in the 1990s →Discovering the author of the famous&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;books was a woman →Hermione Granger, self-acceptance, and expanding possibilities →The impact of internalized misogyny on mental health →Dementors and depression →How to cast your Patronus →This week’s Whisper: always looking for the light If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous stories through our website. 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, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, and  Google!

Episode 6: Hermione Granger and the Importance of Self-Acceptance

Join host Madison for a brief episode about self-kindness and gratitude. On Episode 11, we discuss… →Big life changes →How practicing gratitude can be good for mental health If you have a&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;story you want to share, we’d love for you to join us as a guest on the podcast! Please fill out the form on our&nbsp;website. At the end of every show, we also read anonymous submissions from anyone who doesn’t want to have their name shared with their story. You can also submit anonymous&nbsp;stories through our&nbsp;website. Share your thoughts on this episode with us below in the comments!&nbsp;Be sure to check out&nbsp;Beyond the Veil&nbsp;on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Twitter, and&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;for updates,&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;and mental health discussions, and more! Listen to us on&nbsp;iTunes,&nbsp;Pocketcast,&nbsp;Soundcloud, and&nbsp;Google!

Episode 11: Gratitude

An Announcement

Host Madison is taking a break from podcast duties this time to make some extra time for self-care - please take care of yourselves and stay safe!

Hello from a Self Care Break

Big changes are coming to Beyond the Veil! We've spent more than a year sharing the stories of Potter fans from around the world. Learning how fans have used the&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;series to manage their mental health symptoms, overcome major life obstacles, and make decisions has been enlightening, magical, and reminded us what truly makes these books such a delight: the fandom. On Episode 48... →Confusing times to be a&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;fan →A reread focused on mental health →The importance of criticizing something you love →Join us next week for Chapter 1! 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 , , , and Google!

Season 2: Beyond the Text Announcement

Beyond the Veil is a podcast all about the impact of the "Harry Potter" series on the lives of fans. Host Madison Ford speaks with fans across the world about how Harry Potter has helped them overcome obstacles, make big life decisions, and manage their mental health. Want to be on the show? Check out our website for more information!

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