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 live
• Théoden — grief, manipulation, and recovery
• Denethor — despair, hopelessness, and the danger of losing faith
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