[3/end] From revelations about #BuffytheVampireSlayer to the death of #LiamPayne, I wrote about the odd grief that sometimes come with our #ComfortMedia -- and how to possibly regain some comfort.

Link coming in one hour.

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New Meet The Artist time!!!
#meettheartist #illustration #comfortmedia

My little Steven Universe corner — comics lined up with mini figures keeping watch. Comfort shelf energy. 💎😌

#stevenuniverse #comiccollection #minifigures #comfortmedia #eyz

Your Comfort Show Isn't a GUILTY Pleasure, It's a SURVIVAL Tool Ever find yourself rewatching The Office or Friends for the tenth time, even with a thousand new shows available? It’s not just you, and you’re not just lazy. You're using a powerful psychological survival tool. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on nostalgia and the science behind your favorite comfort shows. This is your brain's secret weapon against the chaos of modern life. We'll explore how rewatching familiar media provides a predictable safe haven, reducing cognitive load and fighting the crippling decision fatigue of the endless scroll. It's a form of emotional regulation, especially crucial for managing stress, anxiety, and for the neurodivergent mind. But there's a flip side. We'll also expose how this deep, bittersweet emotion is being weaponized. We'll dive into the world of vicarious nostalgia marketing, where advertisers are selling Gen Z a romanticized version of a past they never even lived. Is your comfort watch a psychological safety blanket, or are you being sold a memory? The answer is more complex than you think. Hit play and find out why your "guilty pleasure" is one of the smartest things your brain does. After you listen, you have to tell us in the comments: what's YOUR ultimate comfort show?

📣 New Podcast! "Your Comfort Show Isn't a GUILTY Pleasure, It's a SURVIVAL Tool" on @Spreaker #anxietyrelief #bingewatching #brainscience #comfortmedia #comfortshows #decisionfatigue #emotionalregulation #friends #genz #mentalhealth #neuroscience #nostalgia #nostalgiamarketing #popculture

One thing I miss about the Hellsite is thr Masterpeeps. One of my very favourite Masterpiece Mystery imports, ‘Unforgotten’ featuring a pair of cold-case—err, “historical crime” investigators—starts now. Wish there were some Masterpeeps here. #ComfortMedia

📺 The X-Files & the Power of Nostalgia 📺
Self-care isn’t just about routines and boundaries—it’s also about comfort media.
#SelfCare #FandomWellness #ComfortMedia #TheXFiles #TheCompanion
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Seriously, I forgot how GOATed this children’s series is: the characters, the writing, the voice acting, the music, just everything. 🥰❤️
#ComfortMedia

Binge watching #BattlestarGalactica #ComfortMedia

Rough sketch of The ever !!!

#arcane #arcaneau #arcanelol #personaltimeline #sona #viktorarcane #jaycetalis #jayvik #selfinsert #comfortmedia #myart #arcaneherald

Does anyone have any sex comfort media? For me it’s always been the 30 minute of Pornstar Katie Morgan talking about a short history of sex toys! It’s over a decade old but in my opinion still very informative.
#nsfw #history #comfortmedia #erotica

Don't ask me why Horror tabletop actual play podcasts are my escape right now, they just are.

#escapism #horror #dnd #d&d #election #elections #election2024 #elections2024 #coping #comfortmedia