Graphic Medicine Podcast

Alex Thomas & MK Czerwiec host the Graphic Medicine Monthly Roundup! For our third episode we are joined by Ellen Forney to discuss her latest book, The Adventures of You! For a link to the video of this episode and hyperlinked show notes, see the original show post on the GM website. Download episode.

Harvard Medical School Countway Library and the MCPHS Center for Health Humanities welcomed Czech creator Štěpánka Jislová to campus during her US tour for Heartcore, published by PSU Press. This lively interview with Štěpánka was recorded on September 9, 2025 at Countway Library. A. David Lewis, Associate Professor at MCPHS University, was her interlocutor. Questioning focused on her recent comic Heartcore, hailed by Foreword Reviews as “a searing graphic memoir” that seeks to break through unhealthy cycles of abuse and show how people can change for the better. This conversation will be of great interest to those engaged with graphic medicine, mental health, trauma care, and anyone seeking to end generational cycles of harm. The event was introduced and audience Q&A was moderated by Matthew Noe, Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian at Countway Library, will follow the interview. Please note that there is discussion of sexual assault and even the Jeffrey Epstein case. Download episode.

Alex Thomas & MK Czerwiec host the Graphic Medicine Monthly Roundup! For our second episode we are joined by the winners of the new Educational GMIC Award, Maia Kobabe and Sarah Peitzmeier. For a link to the video of this episode and hyperlinked show notes, see the original show post on the GM website. Download episode.

Alex Thomas & MK Czerwiec host a new feature on the GM Podcast: Monthly Roundup! For our inaugural episode we are joined by the Sequential Artist’s Workshop co-founder Tom Hart. For a link to the video of this episode and hyperlinked show notes, see the original show post on the GM website. Download episode.

In this last of our series from our summer 2024 conference in Athlone, Ireland, Martina Follador, illustrator and comic artist, discusses her comics on Celiac disease with our host, Christopher Dwyer. The Graphic Medicine International Collective would like to heartily thank Christopher and the entire 2024 Athlone Graphic Medicine conference team for making the conference and these podcast episodes possible. Special thanks to podcast team chair Laura Rooney Ferris, Trinity College Dublin, and conference organizer Jane Burns. Be sure to check out the conference archive on our website to see fabulous photos, more podcast episodes and more. Download episode.  

In this fifth podcast episode from our 2024 Ireland Conference, Christopher Dwyer speaks with Maja Milkowska-Shibata, an international health researcher and Polish medical interpreter interested in storytelling and visual thinking. Per Maja’s website, her mission is to make health systems more accessible, equitable, safe, and effective through collaborative research, writing, and art. Links available on the graphic medicine website posting. Our podcast host, Christopher Dwyer, is a psychology researcher who specializes in the fields of cognition and education, with international expertise in the field of Critical Thinking. He is the author of the book Critical Thinking: Historical Perspectives & Practical Guidelines, published by Cambridge University Press. He authors an ongoing blog for Psychology Today, Thoughts on Thinking. GMIC would like to thank the 2024 Athlone Graphic Medicine conference team for making the conference and these podcast episodes possible, especially Dr. Dwyer, podcast team chair Laura Rooney Ferris, Trinity College Dublin, and conference organizer Jane Burns. Be sure to check out the conference archive linked above for photos, stories, and more. Download episode.

In this third podcast episode from our Ireland Conference, Christopher Dwyer speaks with Grace Farris. Grace and Chris discuss her book-in-progress, parenthood, and Grace’s lecture at the 2024 Ireland conference. Our podcast host, Christopher Dwyer, is a psychology researcher who specializes in the fields of cognition and education, with international expertise in the field of Critical Thinking. He is the author of the book Critical Thinking: Historical Perspectives & Practical Guidelines, published by Cambridge University Press. He authors an ongoing blog for Psychology Today, Thoughts on Thinking. Follow Dr. Dwyer on Twitter, @CogitoErgoDwyer. GMIC would like to thank the 2024 Athlone Graphic Medicine conference team for making the conference and these podcast episodes possible, especially Dr. Dwyer, podcast team chair Laura Rooney Ferris, Trinity College Dublin, and conference organizer Jane Burns. Be sure to check out the conference archive linked above for photos, stories, and more. Next up in this series will be Maya Milkowska-Shibat, Ryan Montoya, and Martina Follador. Download episode.

Cara Bean, a cartoonist and art educator known for her work on mental health, shares her insights on the intersection of art and wellness. She discusses her children’s book that delicately covers sensitive topics like suicide through relatable characters. Cara emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in her creative process and highlights how graphic medicine promotes community and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing mental health. The conversation also touches on rekindling artistic joy and the need for open dialogue about challenging subjects in children’s literature.

Catherine Gouge and KC Councilor both specialize in communication and graphic medicine. They delve into the transformative power of redo comics, which allow individuals to reframe caregiving experiences and past regrets through visual storytelling. The conversation highlights the emotional benefits of drawing workshops, emphasizing self-reflection and healing. They also discuss how comics can explore complex themes like gender identity and parenting, as well as the joyful impact of play on creativity in education. Their insights bridge art and emotional growth.

In a captivating discussion, John Miers, a talented cartoonist and lecturer from Kingston School of Art, dives into the intersection of art and health. He shares insights on how comics can tell health narratives and empower patients through creative workshops. The conversation also highlights the vital role of Public and Patient Involvement in enhancing healthcare research. Miers emphasizes the transformative impact of innovative design in medical education, using comics as a therapeutic tool to foster dialogue and recovery.