Graphic Medicine Podcast

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 the first of our Graphic Medicine Conference podcasts, Dr. Christopher Dwyer interviews John Miers. John is a cartoonist, illustrator, academic and teacher. He is lecturer in illustration at Kingston School of Art, a member of the Comics Research Hub at University of the Arts London, and co-organiser of Transitions. John’s website:  https://johnmiers.com/Comics 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; authors an ongoing blog for Psychology Today, Thoughts on Thinking. Follow Dr. Dwyer on Twitter, @CogitoErgoDwyer We would like to thank the 2024 Athlone Graphic Medicine conference team, especially Dr. Dwyer, podcast team chair Laura Rooney Ferris, and conference organizer Jane Burns. Download episode.

In this episode of the Graphic Medicine podcast, MK interviews Cara Bean to celebrate the launch of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health. They discuss the book’s origin story, how to not get overwhelmed when working on a complex topic in comic form, and the work Cara hopes her book will do in the world. Cara Bean is the author of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health and Draw 500 Funny Faces and Features. For links and a video version of this interview, go to the graphic medicine homepage. Download episode

This is long overdue, but better late than never, right? In this podcast episode, Michael Green deliver the 2023 Annual Report from the Graphic Medicine International Collective. He describes the history, activities, progress, and plans of GMIC as we move into the next phase of our growth. Since his talk in July of 2023, we have achieved several of the dreams he describes, including progress on our governance, launching our syllabus repository, recruiting new board members, (stay tuned!) and progress on the next phase of the Frontline Comics Project. By way of update, please note that the submission process for the 2024 Graphic Medicine award has just closed, but matching grant contributions are still very welcome. The deadline for the Peter James Burns Scholarship is March 15, 2024. If you would like to see the image Michael refers to, head over to our blog or YouTube channel for the full video. GMIC 2023 Annual Report

Dr. Theresa Rojas interviews Richard Fairgray and Barbra Dillon on the Fanbase Press release, Four-Color Heroes. They discuss diversity, seeing yourself in comics, and depicting a spectrum of perspectives around discovering your sexuality and/or coming out.  The book includes an essay from clinical psychologist and media consultant, Dr. Drea Letamendi on mental health challenges for LGBTQ+ people living in our world. This episode was recorded in November 2023. Digital copies are available on Hoopla, Comics Plus, and Kindle Direct. You can purchase a digital copy from Fanbase Press: https://fanbasepress.ecrater.com/p/42007307/four-color-heroes-printed-graphic Four Color Heroes