Tolkien on Tap - Of Depression and Hope

This week on Tolkien on Tap, host Tara Jo Nee is joined by Jen and Lilly for a heartfelt and heavy exploration of depression, grief, and hope in Tolkien's Middle-earth — from characters who succumb to despair to those who find their way back to the light.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussion of depression, despair, and mental health themes as portrayed in Tolkien's works.🍺 Grab a drink for comfort and enjoy. Almien!📖 Topics Covered:Éowyn — depression, identity, and the will to liveThéoden — grief, manipulation, and recoveryDenethor — despair, hopelessness, and the danger of losing faithMíriel Þerindë — the first great act of surrender in ArdaThe House of Húrin — a generational saga of suffering, doom, and resilienceWhat Tolkien's legendarium teaches us about mental health, hope, and perseveranceConnect with the Guests:📚 Jen — Deep Roots Book Club 🔥 Lilly — Hall of Fire on SubstackTara Jo Nee is an avid Tolkien enthusiast sharing their love of Middle-earth with the world. 🌿 Linktree – More Tolkien Content🎙️ Subscribe to the Tolkien on Tap podcast feed on Spotify🎨 Logo by Alida Mau — follow her work: Instagram | Threads | BlueskyEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!