Grab a drink, take a seat, and join Kayde, Pam, and Ellie for another edition of Talk Nerdy to Me, where we explore the stories behind the hobby we love. This episode is a deeply personal conversation about mental health, community, addiction, PTSD, depression, and the unexpected ways tabletop roleplaying games can impact our lives.

Kayde shares the story of how a random YouTube recommendation in 2019 led him to Critical Role during one of the darkest moments of his life, and how that single decision ultimately led him to discover Dungeons & Dragons, a supportive community, lifelong friendships, and a reason to keep moving forward. From there, we examine the growing body of research surrounding tabletop roleplaying games, their use in therapeutic settings, and why storytelling, shared experiences, and g ...