Healing Trauma through D&D with Dungeon Master Punk Rock Jenny

In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures and women’s mental health with Dungeon Master and all-around rad human being Punk Rock Jenny! Jenny talks about her journey through her own personal life campaign and how she got to the position of DM. She also speaks on how the game allowed her to gather the stamina to leave an abusive relationship and how she continues to help others build their own platform to cultivate their own beautiful world through gameplay. So get ready to roll the dice and go on one hell of an adventure!

Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About:

-the love of creating

-our connection to the imagination as a child and the loss of it as we grow up

-Emily has a type

-coming to D&D as an actor

-misconceptions of D&D

-being a female player, content creator, and DM in the D&D space

-how stereotypical women are drawn in video games and anime and how that affects women in that space

-the barriers to entry for women

-how to create safe places for women who want to play

-how D&D can be used for emotional healing

-how Jenny helps her players through their own journeys while playing D&D

-listener questions

SYNC UP WITH JENNY:

TIK TOK: @punkrockjenny

INSTAGRAM: @punkrock_jenny

WHO IS JENNY?Jenny is not your typical Dungeon Master; she's a believer in the power of emotional roleplaying, using the power of storytelling to mend wounds and fortify inner strength. She strongly believes that D&D is what gave her the courage and strength to leave an abusive marriage, and now she makes it her journey to use this game to help others find their strength within. Additionally, Jenny wears another that as an award-winning educator in higher education where she teachers Music Business at a Private University. She takes great pride in developing an innovative curriculum and an authentic approach to teaching. Her teaching philosophy mirrors her Dungeon Master ethos: nurturing creativity, resilience, and a deep understanding of the interconnected threads of life. And, most importantly, Jenny is a mom which is her most beautiful and challenging adventure of all. Jenny is an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, an animal lover, and a ska-punk enthusiast.