In this fifth podcast episode from our Ireland Conference, Christopher Dwyer speaks with Ryan Montoya, a physician and professional comic book artist. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ryan & Christopher discuss the origin story for Ryan’s unique career path, his perspective on challenges to providing compassionate care, his forthcoming graphic medicine project, and their thoughts on many topics. A very fun listen. Enjoy! Our podcast host, Christopher Dwyer, is a psychology researcher who specializes in the fields of cognition and education, with international expertise in the field of Critical Thinking. He is the author of the book Critical Thinking: Historical Perspectives… Read More
Conversations from Ireland: Grace Farris
In this third podcast episode from our Ireland Conference, Christopher Dwyer speaks with Grace Farris Grace and Chris discuss her book-in-progress, parenthood, and Grace’s lecture at the 2024 Ireland conference. Our podcast host, Christopher Dwyer, is a psychology researcher who specializes in the fields of cognition and education, with international expertise in the field of Critical Thinking. He is the author of the book Critical Thinking: Historical Perspectives & Practical Guidelines, published by Cambridge University Press. He authors an ongoing blog for Psychology Today, Thoughts on Thinking. Follow Dr. Dwyer on Twitter, @CogitoErgoDwyer. GMIC would like to thank the… Read More
New Podcast from Ireland: Cara Bean
In this third podcast episode from our Ireland Conference, Christopher Dwyer speaks with Cara Bean Cara and Chris discuss her book here I am, I am me, mental health and art, and Cara’s workshop at the conference. Learn more about Cara’s work on her website. Cara will be hosting a Drawing Together in January based on her Ireland workshop. Don’t miss it! Our podcast host, Christopher Dwyer, is a psychology researcher who specializes in the fields of cognition and education, with international expertise in the field of Critical Thinking. He is the author of the book Critical Thinking: Historical… Read More
New This Week
New discount! Our Bookshop.org affiliate commission has been upgraded to 15% for all of June! Check out any of our specially curated lists, or focus on our LGBTQ+ lists for Pride Month! Speaking of queer comics, the documentary NO STRAIGHT LINES is streaming for free on PBS from June 1-30 in celebration of this year’s Pride Month. 2017 Graphic Medicine keynote Rupert Kinnard is featured in the film as well as many others. From the PBS website, “When Alison Bechdel received a coveted MacArthur Award for her best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home, it heralded the acceptance of LGBTQ+ comics in American… Read More
Drawing Out – new metaphor-based website to help people with invisible conditions.
People with ‘invisible’ diseases (e.g., infertility, endometriosis, Cystic Fibrosis, ME, depression) may find it especially difficult to explain their experiences to others. A new website, www.drawingout.org, uses simple metaphor-based drawing exercises to help people express and share their thoughts and feelings about their condition. The online galleries showcase the artwork produced by patients, as well as providing links to information and support through their partner charities. The website is the result of collaboration between two academics at Cardiff University: Dr Sofia Gameiro is a psychologist who focuses on understanding and improving the healthcare experiences of infertile patients. Dr Lisa El… Read More
