Mind the Force

07/10/2026

After years spent in battle & conflict, how does one transition into ordinary life? How does one's experiences shape that transition?

On the newest episode of Mind The Force, James & Kristine examine & compare the different journeys of Odysseus, Anakin, Obi-Wan, & the clones, & how their traumas affected their ability to live a life outside of the wars.

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In Part Two of our Star Wars vs. Nolan’s The Odyssey series, Kristi...

05/10/2026

When the danger is over, how do you learn to live beyond the version of yourself built to survive?

Kristine and James try to answer this question in Part 2 of our look at Star Wars vs. Nolan's The Odyssey. They explore themes of trauma, control, isolation, & the challenge of reintegrating into ordinary life.

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29/09/2026

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Our most recent episode delves into intergenerational trauma, familial expectations, & how our family's past can shape. our identity.

26/09/2026

"Are you gonna let Edward [Cullen] murk you, or are you gonna be a frigging king?" - James

Telemachus grapples with his desire to step up & take charge. Luke wants has to make sure he never follows Anakin to the Dark Side. The weight of their expectations & the pressure they put on themselves is tremendous.

James & Kristine break it all down in the most recent ep. of Mind The Force. You can watch the full ep. on YouTube https://buff.ly/Ws881ah or listen where you get your podcasts.

23/09/2026

"Because, I mean, what is Star Wars if not a sh*tload of daddy issues?" Kristine is not wrong, and on the most recent episode of Mind the Force, she and James examine the myriad of ways Odysseus and Anakin's absences influenced how Telemachus and Luke grew up, and whether the idolization of their fathers was detrimental or helpful to the development of their identities?

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19/09/2026

Hello, hello! Welcome to the first Mind Meld Mailbag aka Wookie Whispers, where our illustrious leaders answer one of your questions.

This question is all about Yoda and whether or not his exile to Dagoba was one of sheer political necessity or was it a coping mechanism for his grief and sanity?

Sound off in the comments. We want to know your thoughts on this. And to hear James & Kristine's answers, check out the full episode on YouTube https://buff.ly/NglcAqp or listen where you get your podcasts

13/09/2026

What do Telemachus and Luke Skywalker have in common? Daddy issues. Specifically absent fathers and expectations put on them and that they put on themselves.

On the newest episode of Mind the Force, Kristine and James discuss intergenerational trauma, how the past can affect our identity, and the importance of separating what we've inherited vs what is truly ours.

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10/09/2026

How do family stories shape our identity before we're old enough to question them? How much of our family's past influences our present?

On the newest ep. of Mind the Force, Kristine & James try to answer these questions, as they take a look at absent fathers, inherited expectations, intergenerational trauma, and more.

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In Part One of our Star Wars vs. Nolan’s The Odyssey series, we exp...

09/09/2026

In what feels like less than 12 parsecs, we've hit episode 30! We look forward to making the next 30 (and more) even better!

And now a word from our illustrious leader, Kristine

02/09/2026

What does Star Wars need to do in order to stay relevant and get people to go out to the movies?

On the most recent episode of Mind the Force, Kristine and James try to answer those questions, while taking a look at how the viewing habits and desired content of people have changed.

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