October 31, 2022 • 38 mins
On today's episode of Hazard Girls we welcome Rachel Kowert, Ph.D. Dr. Kowert is the Research Director of Take This, a mental health advocacy organization that provides resources, training, and support to individuals and companies that help the gaming community improve its mental well-being and resilience. Rachel and Emily discuss how Take This addresses issues women in the gaming industry routinely face such as burnout, systemic discrimination, and harassment. Also covered in today's episode are Rachel's thoughts and experience with limiting kids' screen time and rules for online gaming. Also in the mix is Rachels's book Pragmatic Princess, a compilation of short stories about self-reliance designed for children aged 3-12+, her YouTube channel Psychgeist, and her appearance in the upcoming Princesses with Powertools 2022 Calendar.
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