Kristine McPartlin

Podcaster & Historian

Kristine McPartlin is the passionate Creator and Host of Mind the Force, a unique podcast that bridges Star Wars themes with mental health discussions. A strong advocate for mental health awareness, Kristine is dedicated to breaking the silence around "taboo" topics, particularly within marginalized communities.

Her own journey began with a traumatic experience in 2011, which led her through years of anxiety and dissociative depression. After recognizing the impact of her trauma, she pursued therapy, finding healing and community in specialized programs for survivors of sexual assault. Through her openness, Kristine discovered the profound power of vulnerability, creating safe spaces for friends and listeners to share their stories—often for the first time. Her experiences inspired her to launch Mind the Force, where she champions open dialogue and explores how fictional narratives can help us process real-life challenges.

Kristine's intellectual background adds a unique dimension to her work. Holding a Master’s in Fashion & Textile History from FIT in NYC, she has contributed to significant design archives and historical conservation efforts. Raised in Long Island, NY, by a Jamaican mother and an Irish/Italian father, Kristine grew up in a home rich with diverse cultural influences. A seasoned performer and founding member of the Chosen Family Chorale, Kristine recently starred as a therapist in the world premiere of Poems of [Untitled], a play about OCD in NYC, embracing the full-circle serendipity of her journey from healing to helping others heal.