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Geek Therapy's Disney podcast! Hosted by Stefanie Bautista and Ariel Landrum.

03/24/2026

🎙️ New episode out now!

We’re talking with , somatic DBT therapist and creator of Clinically Ever After, a Disney-based conference for mental health professionals.

If you’ve been feeling burned out or craving more connection in your work, this one’s for you.

What started as a “what if” became a “what is,” bringing clinicians and educators together to reconnect with community, creativity, and themselves.

Swipe through to learn more about Shaelene, Clinical Ever After, and her platform Rebelmente ✨

🎧 Listen now on The Happiest Pod on Earth 🔗 Link to the episode in bio
▶️ Full episode on YouTube

05/14/2025

ICYMI: Puberty hits hard—and Inside Out 2 hits harder. 🥹

Episode 47, “All the Feels in Inside Out 2,” unpacks the messy magic of growing up. From anxiety attacks to core beliefs, this conversation explores how emotions shape our identity—and why feeling your feelings is a radical act of self-trust.

🎙️ We discuss:

-The nuance of the new emotions Anxiety, Ennui, Envy, and Embarrassment
-Perfectionism as a trauma response—especially in immigrant families
-How belief systems evolve through grief, change, and healing

Whether you laughed, cried, or left needing a snack and a journal, this episode invites you to hold complexity and compassion for your younger (and current) self.

🎧 Listen now! Link in bio.

05/06/2025

✨ ICYMI: Ink tells stories — and some of them are pure Disney magic. 🎨🏰💖

Episode 46, “Magical Ink,” explores how tattoos become personal landmarks of fandom, identity, and healing. From tiny Mickey silhouettes to full Alice in Wonderland sleeves, these designs are more than art — they’re affirmations, memories, and declarations of who we are.

🎙️ We discuss:

🖋️ Tattoos as tools for empowerment and storytelling
🖋️ How Disney-inspired ink connects fans to nostalgia and joy
🖋️ The evolving acceptance of tattoos in mental health and education spaces

Join us as we celebrate the skin-deep and soul-deep meanings behind magical tattoos.

🎧 Listen now! Link in bio.

04/16/2025

✨ ICYMI: Amidst growing challenges, we continue to celebrate q***r joy and resilience. 🏳️‍🌈🏰💫

Episode 45, “Queer Cheer, Disney Dreams & Rainbow Realness,” was created as a beacon of hope and affirmation. In times when LGBTQ+ rights are under threat—from restrictive executive orders to increased censorship in education —it’s more important than ever to hold onto spaces that uplift and empower.

🎙️ We discuss:

🌈The significance of q***r representation at Disney parks
🌈The power of fandoms as spaces for healing and pride
🌈The importance of showing up authentically in all spaces

Join us in embracing the magic of visibility and the strength of our community.

🎧 Listen now! Link in bio!

03/25/2025

Happiest Pod GT is proud to announce that we will be back this year in Anaheim with more thought-provoking, educational, real conversation at WonderCon 2025!

🌸Panel Title: Coming Together: Honoring AANHPI Voices in Pop Culture
📅Saturday, 3/29/25
⏰6:00-7:00pm
📍Room 209

Mark your calendars for our panel: Coming Together: Honoring AANHPI Voices in Pop Culture. Join us for an enlightening and empowering conversation that explores the profound impact and contributions of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders in media and pop culture, the progression of representation and what our expectations are for the future. Ariel Landrum, LMFT (Therapist, Co-Host of Happiest Pod on Earth), Stefanie Bautista (Educator, Co-Host of Happiest Pod on Earth, Earl Baylon (Actor), Farzana Nayani (Author and Consultant), Kel Aranas and Kay Jo Aranas (Founders, Give Hope Studios) will share their stories of representation while celebrating the highs and lows of the artistic journey. Don’t miss this pivotal discussion!

10/01/2024

🎙️Happy International Podcast Day!🎙️
Hi Everyone, we’re still here!! We know it’s been a while but we wanted to commemorate International Podcast day by saying thank you to our numerous guests and folks who have tuned in to our little corner of the Podcast Universe. Swipe through to see some of our previous guests!
🎛️ For those of your who are new to our platform, Happiest Pod On Earth is hosted by Ariel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Stef, an educator working in an SEL, diverse by design charter school network.
Here at Happiest Pod, we look at our beloved Disney mediums with a critical lens, focused on how Disney culture and storytelling reflect on our mental health and inner child! Happiest Pod is proud to be a part of the Network of podcasts.
🎤 Check out our episodes on Apple, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re always looking for new topics to cover as well so drop your ideas in the comments! What Disney topic would you like to dive into?

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