Go Not to The Elves for Counsel

About Go Not to The Elves for Counsel

Exploring the intersections of Middle Earth and the therapy room, two worlds which have far more in common than you might think! Karen will be your host ,passionate about Tolkien, and fantasy in general, and their work as a psychotherapist. Alongside deep dives into passages of text, which shine a light on theraputic ideas and theories, there will be guests bringing their own experiences of Tolkien and mental health. A light to you in dark places when all other lights go out

Publisher

Karen Pollock

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2025

Latest episode

8 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Happy Shire Pride!

   In a special Pride Month Episode I explore what queer readings, queer coding, and explicity queer characters mean in subcreation, and ask myself - what would a Shire Pride look like? The cannonical answer is - there would be a drag queen story time!

2. 

   18 May 2026

   Holding difficult feelings (or can the Valar go to therapy, please!)

   In this episode I explore how we anxiety and fear can make us feel we have to erradicate all risk, and the life limiting, and joy limiting implications of that. Oh and I tell the Valar they need therapy - badly! Willow Moot link https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/events/willowmoot2026/ The Big Read - https://www.tolkiensociety.org/members/big-read/ Follow me on Threads - @counsellingkaren Bluesky karen.bskyb.social and email me on northumberlandcounselling@gmail.com

3. 

   10 May 2026

   Aule wins best Dad award

   Exploring Myth, Parenthood, and Growth through Tolkien's Legendarium In this episode, psychotherapist and Tolkien enthusiast Karen Pollock dives into the profound themes of myth, parenting, and personal growth as reflected in Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on the story of Aule, Yvanna, and the dwarves. Perfect for lovers of literature, psychology, and Middle-earth, this episode reveals how myths mirror our own internal journeys.Key Topics: The parallels between mythological stories and parenting, especially the hopes and fears involved in nurturing others The story of Ale (Aule) and Yvanna, and their roles as archetypes of creator and nurturer The evolution of Tolkien's Valar and how their stories reflect changing ideas about power and stewardship The importance of humility, acceptance, and growth in both the legendarium and real life The significance of mistakes and humility in creation and personal development How Tolkien's mythic themes relate to mental health and self-awareness The contrast between Ale's desire for control versus his genuine wish to nurture and love The role of compassion and acceptance in healing and growth Tolkien Society (https://tolkinsociety.org.uk/) WillowMoot (belgium) (https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/events/willowmoot2026/) EuroMoot (Prague) (https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/events/euromoot2026/) Hephaestus - Greek God of Fire and Forge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hephaestus) Vulcan - Roman God of Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_(mythology)) Understanding Myth as a Reflection of Human Experience (https://www.mythology.net/)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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