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The Character's Toolkit

The Character's Toolkit

By: Marisa Gelfand
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 In every episode, therapist (and reader!) Marisa Gelfand chats with novelists and therapists to explore the mental health struggles of fictional characters. Characters don’t have access to a therapist’s insights, but you do, and you walk away with the skills.2025 Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Literary History & Criticism Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • All The Signs

    All The Signs
    Aug 14 2025

    Marisa chats with All the Signs author Jessi Rosen and therapist Haley Moore of Therapy Uninterrupted to explore the winding path of finding and following your passion. From societal expectations to internal roadblocks, they unpack what it really takes to tune out the noise and trust your own signs.

    Want more? Follow @TheCharactersToolkit on Instagram!
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    56 mins
  • The Undercurrent and Pushing People Away

    The Undercurrent and Pushing People Away
    Jul 31 2025

    Marisa chats with The Undercurrent author Sarah Sawyer and therapist Viviana McGovern of Full Vida Therapy to unpack why we sometimes push people away. From the roots of rigid boundaries to the fear of vulnerability, it’s a conversation full of insight, honesty, and a few laughs.

    Want more? Follow @TheCharactersToolkit on Instagram!
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    39 mins
  • Fun for the Whole Family and Bridging Family Estrangement

    Fun for the Whole Family and Bridging Family Estrangement
    Jul 17 2025

    Marisa chats with Fun for the Whole Family author Jennifer E. Smith and therapist Dr. Christine Schneider of Integrative Mind Institute and the podcast The Challenge of Therapy for a deep dive into adult sibling alienation. They explore what drives distance between siblings, why it hurts so much, whether it’s ever possible—or wise—to rebuild those bonds, and specific tools for rebuilding them when appropriate.

    Want more? Follow @TheCharactersToolkit on Instagram!
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    40 mins
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