What I really love about Starlight Glimmer (and reformed MLP villains in general) is she may not be a villain anymore, but she hasn't lost that snarky, edgewise attitude of hers, or her impatience and tendency to use magic as the easy go-to solution to even those problems that might require other means to resolve. She's redeemed, but not perfect, and I really enjoy her snarky quips. Especially when she and TRRRIXIEE! are playing off of each other.
I admit at first I was afraid she would go back to her old ways but the writers never made her back to the way she was before and reformed her properly over Seasons 5-9. In a way she kinda turned into another Twilight though she didnt know it at first. As alot of fans have pointed out that Twilights Celestia and Starlight has become Twilight in Season 1.
They are alike in a few ways as they are both snarky and can let their egos get the better of them at times. Starlight can be stubborn even though she has the best intentions she just dosent realize it until it blows up in er face though sadly. Trixie still has an ego problem but making friends with Starlight has made her more likable in a sense and even she admits she screwed up a bit to starlight. She still has an ego problem but its mellowed out since then as she admits to her mistakes now.
Ventusanimegirl Me too especially since I'm not exactly a popular girl, even with two friends to keep my feet on the ground. Then again, my last friend group literally ignored me after being friends for a couple of months.
Yes! Yes! All of the yes! Trixie is a character that I want to like, but some opinions I hear of her recently are less than positive. Maybe an in-depth look at her character via Dr. Wolf's Therapy Visit would do wonders.
I remember making several similar points a while back, mostly because I'm a lot like Starlight myself, so I could see these things she was going through. Starlight Glimmer is by far my fave, and it's nice to see that you understand this wonderful character as well. You and I think alike, Doc. I love your work.
Starlight Glimmer is REALLY underrated. While not quite on par with Twilight Sparkle or Sunset Shimmer, Starlight is not deserving of the out of nowhere backlash that she's been getting all of a sudden. Everyone says that she's a marry sue, which is beyond false. A marry sue is someone who is perfect with zero flaws. Starlight was having trouble getting over her past mistakes much like Luna. The only difference is that unlike Luna, Starlight Glimmer goes the Sunset Shimmer route and at least tries to strive for a better future. She's not perfect about it, but she at least tries to have a better tomorrow. I feel like people just suddenly hated her because she was reformed. Why is being reformed such a crime? Why can't villains be given a chance? They say she got off scott free. However nopony aside from the mane six knew about her, unlike in "Rainbow Rocks" where everyone had a damn good reason not to trust Sunset Shimmer. The ones who did know about Starlight's evil past were those who look to help her. If the princess of friendship and the whole mane six can give her a second chance, why can't the fandom do the same?
Carl Bloke Its like any time there is a change or a new addition to MLP, the fandom sees it as the worst thing since Isis. I mean are things like Twilicorn, Equestria Girls, Twilight's castle, and Flurry Heart shameless and corporate? Sure. But as long as they are introduced into MLP in a way that makes sense within the context of the show, and are written in well, (which they are) then its fine.
Jacob Carpenter You mean Twilight's kingdom? I honestly didn't even mind Twilicorn since they were well written into the context of the show like you said. but how were they shameless and corporate?
You know, this actually made me think more about my own past and experiences, especially when I was a kid. It made me think a little more about why I am the way I am. I guess I do kinda have a reason to relate to Starlight after all.
*Flops* Well thanks a bunch Doc... you just gave me a reason to like Starlight Glimmer. For the entire season I didn't know what to feel about her. I've been feeling like she's a forced character that we all have to accept because the writers, I thought...maybe were losing interest in the other mane characters. But now I see she's not that at all, she could possibly be that outside element of friendships where she's a complete stranger, with a rough past, and we have to accept her and move on despite those flaws or crimes she's committed in the past. I think that's one of the hardest things we all have to face, is learning to forgive and move forward. I know we can't always do that, I know I can't with some people because the crime or act was just too much for me to ignore. But at the same time even I can admit that I used to be that "outsider looking in" too. Sometimes I still feel that way, even with our inner circles. It's probably one of the reasons why I get anxious about my workload, because my work and talents is what first help me to relate to all my friends in the first place. If it dwindles, I fear that my friendships might as well? Silly I know, but I know friendships have to be earned too and not lose effort in keeping up with it. It's funny how so many things can wrap around the concept of staying social with others. Anyways, ya...think now I can finally start settling in with Glimmer offically now, she's got a personality trait I can now relate to, and the others are starting to fall in line too. I love Twilight because she mostly reminds me of my need to work and stay organized, to never give up and be a little nerdy and geeky on her journey. Apple Jack reminds me of my love for family and work ethic, to keep your word if you promise to do something etc. Rarity represents my love for creativity and never to settle. Pinkie Pie is my inner child who just wants to burst out and have fun. Fluttershy I admit reminds me of my own inner shyness, that everynow and then, there are times where I just want to shrivel up and apologize for any awakwardness I have. Rainbow Dash and I on the other hand don't have as much in common, if anything I'm jealous of her, because I don't have that inner confidence that she does. But I do have pride so i guess I can relate to that best. And now... Starlight Glimmer...a reprsentation of my outisder looking in, and learning to fit into the world despite past mistakes. Thanks for this vid Doc and amazing artwork by Ethereal Harbinger, you inspired me on some background designs! Also a lovely performace by Ashley H! *claps* ^^
In a way I think Starlight Glimmer brought out your inner feelings and parts of your past Dr. Wolf I think it is like a coin especially a quarter *placed a quarter on your desk* on different sides they can't tell which side lands face up
I Have got to give major props to the artiest on this one. With the fecal expressions you can just feel the stress and frustration that Starlight is going through, that and love the forest themed office.
I really enjoy the psychological look into her backstory, it amazes me how many people looked at her "flashback?" In the cutie re-mark and thought it was lacking, when it comes to shows like MLP that has a lot of effort put into the animation and writing I always look at the little things the word spoken in the lyrics of a song, ("you can't have a nightmare, if you never dream" still sends shivers down my spine when I hear it. ) or the way some pony reacts to something, with the way shows are written anymore it really pays to look at the details
I have to give Wolf credit. This, is probably one of the best AMWDW's yet. It tackles a subject that I do believe people have at certain points, and that it's used greatly with the character of Starlight makes it that much more..connective in a sense. While I wish it tackled the events after "No Second Prances" from this past season; I get that it probably was written well before "Every Little Thing She Does" and "To Where and Back Again", and that I am actually hoping that there's a sequel out of this, featuring both Starlight Glimmer and Twilight Sparkle having a session together. Although that is a hope, I do want to say that the Art style in this was rather great as Ashley H killed it with her voice work in the episode. At certain points, the script and the voice work conveyed Starlight Glimmers emotions rather perfectly. So, yeah; Props to all that was involved as I can't wait to see what you have in-store for Maud and Luna. ~Alex
You did it again, Dr. Wolf. Not only did you make me genuinely think about Starlight Glimmer as a character, you got to ME as well. I was actually crying at one point watching this. It IS hard letting go of the past and not feeling inadequate. Like... trying to live up to the greatness of someone who once stood before you. In terms of Starlight, I think it's interesting that she felt like an outcast HERE, and thus probably in the show as well, and the brony community somewhat treats her in the same way. Like an outcast.
This hit me pretty hard. The reason I can identify myself so much with Starlight is that I too have done something terrible in the past that I feel will always haunt me. It's also great to know that I'm not alone in feeling like an outsider looking in, Dr. Wolf.
As someone who's had counseling sessions like this before I can't help but feel like I'm taking part in a humongous invasion of privacy when I watch this...
The past action thing really hit me.. I'm glad I managed to mostly start over but still.. And I just refound your channel, these are making me feel thoughtful to say the least.
I just thought of something. When you're talking about how you feel like Starlight towards the end, how you sometimes feel you're an outsider looking in and all that, it sort of reminded me of the struggles that Princess Luna went through. Despite her reformation and everyone forgiving her, Luna still felt that outsider's feeling, giving her conversation with Starlight in "To Where And Back Again, Part 1" a whole lot more relevance. Both Starlight and Luna have had similar pasts and I can honestly say it would be interesting to see the two of them interacting more. Other than that, great video as always, Doc. (Therapy visit suggestions: Luna (confirmed), Spike, Sunset Shimmer, Trixie, and Celestia.)
Neither here nor there, within yet without. One of my favorite character elements, and a rather personal one for me as well. I guess that's one reason why I've found myself to love Trixie and Starlight as characters so much. Thanks for the insightful commentary, Doc, I definitely feel better for hearing it. I'd also love to hear what you'd have to talk about with the great and powerful mare herself!
I have to say this and it's actually one of the most emotional entries to the DR Wolf saga. After reading the origins of Wolf, the Doctor does have something in common with StarLight and because of this, StarLight has someone else to call a friend. I appreciate the hard work you provided in these tales and I hope you will remain a brother even when you are not quite here,
Wish my psychologist was like you DrWolf... I have similar problems with starlight 80 percent similar... Friendship problems, the fear that I may end up getting hurt, the worry I might hurt my friends, The feeling I don't belong, the fear that my friends don't truly care and that they might just walk away one day like I don't matter... I know they won't do that but still... I have a fear... This video helped and I like it. Oh yeah, and I also have a pass deed I wish I could erase. Maybe that's why starlet Glimmer is one of my most favourite characters besides the main six
And there are those of us who embrace being an outsider so we use that to act out becoming animated and rather unruly individuals capable of making friends but always on the fringes
Oh my god…I needed to watch this one. I often have struggled with fears of others using me like starlight has, along with feeling like I’m such an outsider from everyone else. This really helped me put it into perspective that that’s not always the case. Thank you Dr. Wolf
Alright! After watching this episode of AMWDW it now makes me want see future therapy visits with Sunset Shimmer, and The Great, and Powerful Trixie! Very nice job on Starlight's voice, Ashley, and really good episode as always Dr. Wolf! I look forward to future episodes regarding :Spike, Maud, and my wife Princess Luna. Until then God bless! :-)
Loneliness is a tricky thing to try and cure, especially for introverts like me. It’s defined as the feeling of one’s social needs not being met. Similar to all needs, it’s different for every person. Though, the thing with loneliness is that it’s a feeling. It’s not a physical reaction to a need like hunger or thirst. Most people would think that the best cure for loneliness would be to go out and strengthen connections. However, when we’re dealing with an emotion like loneliness, sometimes you can have incredibly close bonds to a number of people and still feel lonely. I think that, if that’s the case, then there are two reasons for it. The first is the perception of loneliness which would be linked to thoughts and the second is that loneliness is brought on by a different, possibly more distressing, emotion or feeling. This AMWDW actually highlights a very interesting side of Starlight Glimmer. Her past can effect her feelings of loneliness in the future, regardless of whether or not her needs are being met. She’s had guilt and knowledge of the deeds she did in the past looming over her present like a shadow. I wonder if that’s affecting her thinking, leading to that feeling of loneliness. It seems that Starlight still holds herself to those deeds of the past even though everyone, even the old town she brainwashed, has forgiven her already. I wonder if she thinks about whether or not she deserves friendship and forgiveness. Sometimes, I think it’s something many of us may question, whether or not we deserve happiness when we are in the midst of our lowest or darkest moments.
I can relate to Starlight. I often feel that way around even people I consider my close friends. It is hard to get past that feeling but in the end, you know that you are alright.
Wisest Pony in all Equestria & he's not a pony. Dr Wolf.Keep up the Awesomeness work Dr Wolf. You really do your job well. When I watch your "A Moments With Dr Wolf." You always leave me thinking. Thanks so much.
D'aw~ I love Starlight Glimmer now, I understand her completely. It's very hard to get rid of the past, but you have to realize that it is a part of your life and you can find ways to better yourself because of it. We should learn from our mistakes, but never forget what happened or why we changed in the first place. And yeah, I've had friends that turned out to just be using me or they didn't actually like me at all...I still fear going outside because of this, but now I know that I don't have to have friends to be happy (in a sense).
I find myself always coming back to these videos. I’ve loved MLP so much and listening to Dr. Wolf talking with my favorite characters makes them feel alive
I was always just a little bit different than everyone else in a mental illness kind with me having ether Autism or Asperegers and for some reason I can't get rid of that feeling of wanting to be like everyone else and I can make it go away. If I had a visit with Dr. Wolf I would go for a good appontment to have. Sure this videos old and I can't think if anyone even reading this and say they have similar problems, but if anyone here does and talk about it.......be my guest.
I really like this analysis of Starlight's character. I haven't had enough time to really know what to think about her, but I've always felt that Starlight could never truly get out of Sunset's shadow, largely because she seemed to start off as that kind of character, and it doesn't help that she's also a Unicorn with a name that's yet another synonym with the same amount of syllables as Twlight Sparkle. That started to change in season 6, but I still had a hard time forming much of an opinion on Starlight. But thanks to both this vid and Starlight Glimmer and the Secret Suite I'm now seeing Starlight as a dynamic and well-rounded character. I'm still a ways off from ranking her alongside the mane six, but we'll see what happens down the line. At the very least I'm beginning to appreciate her as a supporting character.
DRWolf001 Of course! I'm not very good at backgrounds so I can certainly appreciate one that is well done. Starlight's session was very well done! I think her struggles are something we can all relate to. For me, it can be hard to know if you're actually friends with somebody or it's just friendliness on the surface. Excellent work as always. :)
You probably shouldn't have a fireplace inside a hollowed out tree with two tree chairs in front of it. XD Reminds me of the same logic of Dragonsreach in Skyrim being built to hold a dragon captive, but at the same time being 80% made of wood. Even the trap itself is made of wood.
Hey, this is just appointment one. Next appointment, Starlight tells Doc about The Friendship Test by Magpiepony...he left the room in disgust while telling Starlight to just ignore it after hearing the plot summary.
"The Friendship Test" fanfic was VERY harsh. The more I know about Starlight the more I understand how in an extreme case, she could end up bad like in that story. Friends come and go, yes, but I'm also not satisfied with that reality. It does hurt: a lot.
Wow. Very well done. First off I'm really impressed by Ethereal-Harbinger. I don't think one of these frames / expressions was used more than once. I do identify with Starlight Glimmer. I do feel like the Outsider looking in a awful lot, even inside the Brony Community from time to time. I was surprised at first that you feel that way to, but then again being a wolf does make you different from ponies, but you've done so much to help so many. I'm not sure what else to say, but I do know that I connect with Starlight Glimmer and this video very well. Thank You for always helping. Stay Strong and Pony On BlueStar Out
Wow, I come here to listen to a video, and instead I get the biggest reason as to why I feel like crap unless I am on the computer or in a group. Thanks man. :)
I can relate to this, as someone who was bullied for a portion of my life it's hard to forge strong connections with people and be vulnerable with lots of people I feel that I really relate to this video. -Dr. Wolf you insightful god
I happened to like Starlight Glimmer from the first day she debuted. I don't care if she's got weak motivations to turn evil or rarely shows regret for her past transgressions, she took villainy in MLP:FiM in a new direction and despite being reformed she still harbors an epic struggle deep within her about her future. Although I have many friends in real life and online who support me and my ideas, I sometimes feel like Starlight Glimmer does when I try to climb up the social ladder of the Brony Community, an insider looking in all because in the past I looked at what I sought for the future in the wrong way.
Nice work with this Therapy Visit for Starlight, Dr. Wolf. I would have liked if you included the events of To Where and Back Again into the talk with Starlight, regarding having such a big responsibility again with saving the Royal Family and Mane Six from Chrysalis, but I'll take the events of The Crystalling and No Second Prances anyway. Can't wait for the ones you do for Celestia, Luna, Cadance, and Shining Armor! I would love if you used the animation for Fluttershy and Twilight's Therapy Visits in Celestia's! She looked beautiful in the photograph you had of her in your office!
Very nice. This might be my favorite one yet, if only because I can relate to Starlight a lot more than I could when season six started. Still love Sunset the most, but Starlight has feels I can relate to. Also this art was fantastic, the artist deserves a lot of credit for their creativity.
Watching this video helped me to realize that even with my troubles, I can still do great things. I still have my own regrets that I still wish I could let go of, but I feel like I will never be accepted. Nonetheless, I continue moving onward. This reminds me of when Disney purchased 20th Century Fox (& eventually changed it to 20th Century Studios to avoid association with other Fox properties, despite that the studio alone was merged back in 1935 before Fox News came in). I'll be honest, I was on the verge of brutally ending myself, but I realized that my viewers need me, so I created 21st Century Disney (although I came up with it a year before) & 20th Century Searchlight Studios, fan-merged with 20th Century & Searchlight, as they share the same logo & fanfare. Even more so, I'm glad I stuck around because of that surprise reappearance of the 2009 Fox logo which filled me with ecstasy. I know this is off-topic, but I am rather relieved to watch this.
Hey, it's unlikely you'll see this, but i'd really like to thank you for this series. MLP has always been an enormous comfort for me, even through my struggles with mental illness or what it may be. This type of thing really helps me project myself onto these characters and comforts me even more, as it makes them feel more real (although i realize theyre not) and overall relatable. i suppose it makes me feel less hopeless or alone. for example, it had already been quite evident, but after watching twilight's therapy visit it dawned on me that she exhibits a lot of the signs of ocd and that it's likely an unspoken thing. i have ocd, and her unnatural levels of anxiety (especially about education!) really speak to me. its just nice feeling like such a comfort understands you. in summary, thank you. this kind of thing is really, really important.
that was a real good video. nice i like it. Starlight Glimmer is leaning and she came a long way in season 6 and i am looking forward to season 7 in 2017.
Wonderful beautiful, I loved it. You guy at Dr. Wolf channel are amazing. I wish you the best of luck in you next project. I look forward in watching them.
Enjoyed watching your video as always good doctor. As a person who also has a trust issue based on my past experience this hits me the closest yet. Keep up the good work and I hope to see other characters in your session soon!
i love this! the art may not be the best ive seen but you guys work with what you have and make it work very very well, Starlights emotions and faces make this all the more fun too wacth and listen too :) well done
I love these videos, helps me get a better understanding of the characters, I hope you make more in the future. Sunset Shimmer should visit. Trixie would be interesting too.
5:14 I can see the problem. Your scared. Of failure Disappointment. Everything going wrong Etc 6:40 Its not easy to forgive everyone. Plus do you even know the reason Twilight doesn't want you to be with trixie 7:03 Thats why no one trusts trixie 7:42 Life isnt easy, but you are letting your past effect it
I think most people overlooked her turn to good due to the fact that her origin story overshadowed her redemption, and lets be frank her reasoning for being a villain is garbage. I also just randomly thought of a good backstory that could actually work and make people somewhat sympathetic with her though it is a bit extreme. So basically a friend (sunburst) of hers get a cutie mark that revolves around an activity like mountain climbing or spelunking but they end up getting seriously injured, to the point they need prosthetic's to move around, or killed whilst doing that profession. Starlight, who is still a child, blames the cutie mark for her the fate of her friend and then the events with sunburst happen and that just adds more fuel to the fire. Sunburst and the other friends cutie marks took both of them away from Starlight so she swears revenge and vows to remove/destroy all cutie marks Even though HASBRO might not have wanted to show someone die if they went with this, they killed Sombra TWICE by disintegrating him to atoms not to mention they are willing to have ponies get gravely injured as seen with Rainbow Dash when she crashed and was put in a cast for several days. Plus they could always go the route of not showing the death but implying that they die.
This must take place shortly after Starlight takes control of Twilight's friends. That would make her acknowledging her problem with controlling ponies' personalities most profound while letting the incident with Trixie be fresh in her mind.
I... I have watched this before but now, I'm reflecting deeply into this, I can't believe that there is so much I can relate to starlight in this video . Even with my inner circle of friends, even though there are those moments I feel like I truly belong, there are those moments of fear or uncertainty when I get the feeling like I'm an outsider, that I'm a burden to some people and that I might get hurt by those I consider friends even if at the moment there is no evidence to suggest that that would happen. As it has happened quite a few times in the past, that fear is always there, deep down. The worst part is that I fear that it might be my fault if I get hurt, that I would do something that would make them upset and because of that I myself would get hurt. I always have this fear that those I love and trust might just turn against me one day or just leave me or something like I don't matter... I don't know what to do about it so I've learnt to live with it but it's not fun... I Wish I could have faith in myself and my friendships again but I can't, it's not like I don't trust my friends, I do but I guess after what happened last year I can't fully be confident in these kinds of things anymore... I thought that person was my true friend but I was so wrong, even when I was 10000% sure it was true friendship. I guess I just don't want to be hurt like that ever again, I felt so betrayed... If something like that could deceive me, I don't know how many more of my friends are false... I don't know... To all my friends, if one of you who are reading this is one of my friends, know that I still care for you and I trust you. Nothing has changed between us it's just my paranoia... I'm sorry I can't help it
What I really love about Starlight Glimmer (and reformed MLP villains in general) is she may not be a villain anymore, but she hasn't lost that snarky, edgewise attitude of hers, or her impatience and tendency to use magic as the easy go-to solution to even those problems that might require other means to resolve. She's redeemed, but not perfect, and I really enjoy her snarky quips. Especially when she and TRRRIXIEE! are playing off of each other.
I admit at first I was afraid she would go back to her old ways but the writers never made her back to the way she was before and reformed her properly over Seasons 5-9. In a way she kinda turned into another Twilight though she didnt know it at first. As alot of fans have pointed out that Twilights Celestia and Starlight has become Twilight in Season 1.
They are alike in a few ways as they are both snarky and can let their egos get the better of them at times. Starlight can be stubborn even though she has the best intentions she just dosent realize it until it blows up in er face though sadly. Trixie still has an ego problem but making friends with Starlight has made her more likable in a sense and even she admits she screwed up a bit to starlight. She still has an ego problem but its mellowed out since then as she admits to her mistakes now.
I can relate with starlight there... one of my biggest fears is being all alone and that I feel like I never truly belong.
Ventusanimegirl Me too especially since I'm not exactly a popular girl, even with two friends to keep my feet on the ground. Then again, my last friend group literally ignored me after being friends for a couple of months.
Ventusanimegirl same here man
In a sense that's me as well.
That is totally me.
I’ve always been alone
This makes me wish that there was a Trixie Therapy Visit.
Yes! Yes! All of the yes! Trixie is a character that I want to like, but some opinions I hear of her recently are less than positive. Maybe an in-depth look at her character via Dr. Wolf's Therapy Visit would do wonders.
I remember making several similar points a while back, mostly because I'm a lot like Starlight myself, so I could see these things she was going through.
Starlight Glimmer is by far my fave, and it's nice to see that you understand this wonderful character as well. You and I think alike, Doc. I love your work.
HOLY SHIT!!! I thought that someone was actually knocking on my door in real life at 0:09
same here
I thought that too and it's six in the morning here.
Yeah it was too loud.
DarkFox same
Wade Barrett. starlight pounds on a door like the cops.
Starlight Glimmer is REALLY underrated. While not quite on par with Twilight Sparkle or
Sunset Shimmer, Starlight is not deserving of the out of nowhere backlash that she's been getting all of a sudden. Everyone says that she's a marry sue, which is beyond false. A marry sue is someone who is perfect with zero flaws. Starlight was having trouble getting over her past mistakes much like Luna. The only difference is that unlike Luna, Starlight Glimmer goes the Sunset Shimmer route and at least tries to strive for a better future. She's not perfect about it, but she at least tries to have a better tomorrow. I feel like people just suddenly hated her because she was reformed. Why is being reformed such a crime? Why can't villains be given a chance? They say she got off scott free. However nopony aside from the mane six knew about her, unlike in "Rainbow Rocks" where everyone had a damn good reason not to trust Sunset Shimmer. The ones who did know about Starlight's evil past were those who look to help her. If the princess of friendship and the whole mane six can give her a second chance, why can't the fandom do the same?
Jacob Carpenter no true words have ever been spoken dude. I too think that the hate is pretty unreasonable
Carl Bloke You think so?
Jacob Carpenter yeah. I mean her initial debut wasn't perfect but she doesn't deserve the backlash she had in her initial appearance
Carl Bloke Its like any time there is a change or a new addition to MLP, the fandom sees it as the worst thing since Isis. I mean are things like Twilicorn, Equestria Girls, Twilight's castle, and Flurry Heart shameless and corporate? Sure. But as long as they are introduced into MLP in a way that makes sense within the context of the show, and are written in well, (which they are) then its fine.
Jacob Carpenter You mean Twilight's kingdom?
I honestly didn't even mind Twilicorn since they were well written into the context of the show like you said. but how were they shameless and corporate?
Would u mind doing a therapy visit with Diamond tiara? It'd be such a good idea!
Joshua Pyun Yeah I agree :D
Dashing Embers me too
yes. do this please. thankyou dr.
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT!
YES
You know, this actually made me think more about my own past and experiences, especially when I was a kid. It made me think a little more about why I am the way I am. I guess I do kinda have a reason to relate to Starlight after all.
Everything turned out wonderful :)
Thanks for having me!
Really great job Ashley!
Ashley H I luv ur voice acting
Ashley H You did great
True.
Very good job on Starlight's voice, Ashley. :-)
*Flops* Well thanks a bunch Doc... you just gave me a reason to like Starlight Glimmer. For the entire season I didn't know what to feel about her. I've been feeling like she's a forced character that we all have to accept because the writers, I thought...maybe were losing interest in the other mane characters. But now I see she's not that at all, she could possibly be that outside element of friendships where she's a complete stranger, with a rough past, and we have to accept her and move on despite those flaws or crimes she's committed in the past.
I think that's one of the hardest things we all have to face, is learning to forgive and move forward. I know we can't always do that, I know I can't with some people because the crime or act was just too much for me to ignore. But at the same time even I can admit that I used to be that "outsider looking in" too. Sometimes I still feel that way, even with our inner circles. It's probably one of the reasons why I get anxious about my workload, because my work and talents is what first help me to relate to all my friends in the first place. If it dwindles, I fear that my friendships might as well? Silly I know, but I know friendships have to be earned too and not lose effort in keeping up with it. It's funny how so many things can wrap around the concept of staying social with others.
Anyways, ya...think now I can finally start settling in with Glimmer offically now, she's got a personality trait I can now relate to, and the others are starting to fall in line too. I love Twilight because she mostly reminds me of my need to work and stay organized, to never give up and be a little nerdy and geeky on her journey. Apple Jack reminds me of my love for family and work ethic, to keep your word if you promise to do something etc. Rarity represents my love for creativity and never to settle. Pinkie Pie is my inner child who just wants to burst out and have fun. Fluttershy I admit reminds me of my own inner shyness, that everynow and then, there are times where I just want to shrivel up and apologize for any awakwardness I have. Rainbow Dash and I on the other hand don't have as much in common, if anything I'm jealous of her, because I don't have that inner confidence that she does. But I do have pride so i guess I can relate to that best. And now... Starlight Glimmer...a reprsentation of my outisder looking in, and learning to fit into the world despite past mistakes.
Thanks for this vid Doc and amazing artwork by Ethereal Harbinger, you inspired me on some background designs! Also a lovely performace by Ashley H! *claps* ^^
Glad to hear that you've found a connection with Starlight. :)
Lightning Bliss Truly amazing speech. My sentiments exactly. Starlight has shown to grow and improve a lot as a character and this season
DRWolf001 I actually wonder if you would consider one of the Moment with Dr. Wolf being animated in SFM one day?
MLP Fire Lily Would be nice to see. Though I have no idea how difficult it would be to pull off effectively.
In a way I think Starlight Glimmer brought out your inner feelings and parts of your past Dr. Wolf I think it is like a coin especially a quarter *placed a quarter on your desk* on different sides they can't tell which side lands face up
I Have got to give major props to the artiest on this one. With the fecal expressions you can just feel the stress and frustration that Starlight is going through, that and love the forest themed office.
It's fascinating to think Starlight became a guidance counselor two years after this.
I really enjoy the psychological look into her backstory, it amazes me how many people looked at her "flashback?" In the cutie re-mark and thought it was lacking, when it comes to shows like MLP that has a lot of effort put into the animation and writing I always look at the little things the word spoken in the lyrics of a song, ("you can't have a nightmare, if you never dream" still sends shivers down my spine when I hear it. ) or the way some pony reacts to something, with the way shows are written anymore it really pays to look at the details
Sarcastic starlight glimmer is sarcastic
Also.... FIRST
equestron reference?
Nostalgia Critic: “Redundant much, redundant?”
Digging the new overcoat there doc, it's a good look for you
when starlight said "have these thoughts" my mind instantly said " so often I ought to replace that slot with what I once bought"
I'd kinda like to see one with Gilda. This was awesome DRWolf001.
I have to give Wolf credit. This, is probably one of the best AMWDW's yet. It tackles a subject that I do believe people have at certain points, and that it's used greatly with the character of Starlight makes it that much more..connective in a sense. While I wish it tackled the events after "No Second Prances" from this past season; I get that it probably was written well before "Every Little Thing She Does" and "To Where and Back Again", and that I am actually hoping that there's a sequel out of this, featuring both Starlight Glimmer and Twilight Sparkle having a session together.
Although that is a hope, I do want to say that the Art style in this was rather great as Ashley H killed it with her voice work in the episode. At certain points, the script and the voice work conveyed Starlight Glimmers emotions rather perfectly.
So, yeah; Props to all that was involved as I can't wait to see what you have in-store for Maud and Luna.
~Alex
You did it again, Dr. Wolf. Not only did you make me genuinely think about Starlight Glimmer as a character, you got to ME as well. I was actually crying at one point watching this. It IS hard letting go of the past and not feeling inadequate. Like... trying to live up to the greatness of someone who once stood before you.
In terms of Starlight, I think it's interesting that she felt like an outcast HERE, and thus probably in the show as well, and the brony community somewhat treats her in the same way. Like an outcast.
This hit me pretty hard. The reason I can identify myself so much with Starlight is that I too have done something terrible in the past that I feel will always haunt me. It's also great to know that I'm not alone in feeling like an outsider looking in, Dr. Wolf.
I know its late but thank you for the Therapy Drwolf001! Bless you!
Hi Starlight! How is Equestria?
Doctor sad moments always breaks my heart... Great video! Thank you for submiting once more! ^^
As someone who's had counseling sessions like this before I can't help but feel like I'm taking part in a humongous invasion of privacy when I watch this...
This was a perfect session for Starlight. Amazing job Doctor and Ashley H ^^
The past action thing really hit me.. I'm glad I managed to mostly start over but still.. And I just refound your channel, these are making me feel thoughtful to say the least.
My dream therapy visit is Trixie's
Yeah!
I hope not
Dash 3011 JEAH
Dash 3011 I think there was already a video about that. Oh wait. It was live action.
YES PLEASE
I just thought of something. When you're talking about how you feel like Starlight towards the end, how you sometimes feel you're an outsider looking in and all that, it sort of reminded me of the struggles that Princess Luna went through. Despite her reformation and everyone forgiving her, Luna still felt that outsider's feeling, giving her conversation with Starlight in "To Where And Back Again, Part 1" a whole lot more relevance. Both Starlight and Luna have had similar pasts and I can honestly say it would be interesting to see the two of them interacting more.
Other than that, great video as always, Doc. (Therapy visit suggestions: Luna (confirmed), Spike, Sunset Shimmer, Trixie, and Celestia.)
I can stop crying,I can relate so much to Starlight in here.
Frankly, I'm shocked it took this long for this to come out. Glimmer is a textbook headcase.
Neither here nor there, within yet without. One of my favorite character elements, and a rather personal one for me as well. I guess that's one reason why I've found myself to love Trixie and Starlight as characters so much. Thanks for the insightful commentary, Doc, I definitely feel better for hearing it. I'd also love to hear what you'd have to talk about with the great and powerful mare herself!
I have to say this and it's actually one of the most emotional entries to the DR Wolf saga. After reading the origins of Wolf, the Doctor does have something in common with StarLight and because of this, StarLight has someone else to call a friend. I appreciate the hard work you provided in these tales and I hope you will remain a brother even when you are not quite here,
Wish my psychologist was like you DrWolf... I have similar problems with starlight 80 percent similar... Friendship problems, the fear that I may end up getting hurt, the worry I might hurt my friends, The feeling I don't belong, the fear that my friends don't truly care and that they might just walk away one day like I don't matter... I know they won't do that but still... I have a fear... This video helped and I like it. Oh yeah, and I also have a pass deed I wish I could erase. Maybe that's why starlet Glimmer is one of my most favourite characters besides the main six
Wonderful performance Ash and Dr Wolf!Amazing art and editing too!♡
Nice new furnitures Doc.
That knocking sound was so real! I genuinely thought someone was knocking at my wall. AT MY WALL WHERE NOBODY COULD ACTUALLY KNOCK AT!
And there are those of us who embrace being an outsider so we use that to act out becoming animated and rather unruly individuals capable of making friends but always on the fringes
I came here to enjoy wisdom.
Not to feel like I can actually relate and cry.
Oh my god…I needed to watch this one.
I often have struggled with fears of others using me like starlight has, along with feeling like I’m such an outsider from everyone else.
This really helped me put it into perspective that that’s not always the case.
Thank you Dr. Wolf
Glad to be of service :)
Wonderful session with Stalight Glimmer Doc.
Alright! After watching this episode of AMWDW it now makes me want see future therapy visits with Sunset Shimmer, and The Great, and Powerful Trixie! Very nice job on Starlight's voice, Ashley, and really good episode as always Dr. Wolf! I look forward to future episodes regarding :Spike, Maud, and my wife Princess Luna. Until then God bless! :-)
Loneliness is a tricky thing to try and cure, especially for introverts like me. It’s defined as the feeling of one’s social needs not being met. Similar to all needs, it’s different for every person. Though, the thing with loneliness is that it’s a feeling. It’s not a physical reaction to a need like hunger or thirst. Most people would think that the best cure for loneliness would be to go out and strengthen connections. However, when we’re dealing with an emotion like loneliness, sometimes you can have incredibly close bonds to a number of people and still feel lonely.
I think that, if that’s the case, then there are two reasons for it. The first is the perception of loneliness which would be linked to thoughts and the second is that loneliness is brought on by a different, possibly more distressing, emotion or feeling.
This AMWDW actually highlights a very interesting side of Starlight Glimmer. Her past can effect her feelings of loneliness in the future, regardless of whether or not her needs are being met. She’s had guilt and knowledge of the deeds she did in the past looming over her present like a shadow. I wonder if that’s affecting her thinking, leading to that feeling of loneliness. It seems that Starlight still holds herself to those deeds of the past even though everyone, even the old town she brainwashed, has forgiven her already. I wonder if she thinks about whether or not she deserves friendship and forgiveness. Sometimes, I think it’s something many of us may question, whether or not we deserve happiness when we are in the midst of our lowest or darkest moments.
I can relate to Starlight. I often feel that way around even people I consider my close friends. It is hard to get past that feeling but in the end, you know that you are alright.
Wow i love the new look in your office! Rarity really did a good job!
Glad you enjoyed all the artwork provided here :)
@@DRWolf001 I'm an artist myself so I really love all kinds of art, love the therapy videos by the way!
Wisest Pony in all Equestria & he's not a pony. Dr Wolf.Keep up the Awesomeness work Dr Wolf. You really do your job well. When I watch your "A Moments With Dr Wolf." You always leave me thinking. Thanks so much.
"But never had the chance to meet her in person"...is that foreshadowing for a visit from Trixie? Now that would be intriguing
Okay, this really helped me. I feel like Starlight Glimmer regarding my friendships and self-confidence and past actions. I know it’s odd, but Thanks!
D'aw~ I love Starlight Glimmer now, I understand her completely. It's very hard to get rid of the past, but you have to realize that it is a part of your life and you can find ways to better yourself because of it. We should learn from our mistakes, but never forget what happened or why we changed in the first place. And yeah, I've had friends that turned out to just be using me or they didn't actually like me at all...I still fear going outside because of this, but now I know that I don't have to have friends to be happy (in a sense).
Being abandoned by friends and being alone. Probably one of my biggest fears too.
I find myself always coming back to these videos. I’ve loved MLP so much and listening to Dr. Wolf talking with my favorite characters makes them feel alive
Glad we could be of service :)
volunteering Ashley H voicing as Starlight on AMWDRW video is fantastic, two thumbs up
This just made me feel how I feel about being........an "Outsider" and wanting to be like everyone else 😞 I had that feeling lots of times before.
I was always just a little bit different than everyone else in a mental illness kind with me having ether Autism or Asperegers and for some reason I can't get rid of that feeling of wanting to be like everyone else and I can make it go away. If I had a visit with Dr. Wolf I would go for a good appontment to have. Sure this videos old and I can't think if anyone even reading this and say they have similar problems, but if anyone here does and talk about it.......be my guest.
The topics are serious but I respect how you gave good advice on the matter.
I really like this analysis of Starlight's character. I haven't had enough time to really know what to think about her, but I've always felt that Starlight could never truly get out of Sunset's shadow, largely because she seemed to start off as that kind of character, and it doesn't help that she's also a Unicorn with a name that's yet another synonym with the same amount of syllables as Twlight Sparkle. That started to change in season 6, but I still had a hard time forming much of an opinion on Starlight. But thanks to both this vid and Starlight Glimmer and the Secret Suite I'm now seeing Starlight as a dynamic and well-rounded character. I'm still a ways off from ranking her alongside the mane six, but we'll see what happens down the line. At the very least I'm beginning to appreciate her as a supporting character.
This might be my favorite office to date. And I'm lovin' DRWolf's design! So cool. :D
I hope you'll send your compliments to the artist :)
DRWolf001 Of course! I'm not very good at backgrounds so I can certainly appreciate one that is well done.
Starlight's session was very well done! I think her struggles are something we can all relate to. For me, it can be hard to know if you're actually friends with somebody or it's just friendliness on the surface. Excellent work as always. :)
I love Dr. Wolf, he's amazing!! He should be canon as amazing as these episodes are
I love the animator! The background is beautiful!!
Twilight knows the temptation of using magic to make stuff easily remember lesson zero?
You probably shouldn't have a fireplace inside a hollowed out tree with two tree chairs in front of it. XD Reminds me of the same logic of Dragonsreach in Skyrim being built to hold a dragon captive, but at the same time being 80% made of wood.
Even the trap itself is made of wood.
I LOVE that patient couch, the wood version looks awesome
This is honestly the best background yet
Hey, this is just appointment one. Next appointment, Starlight tells Doc about The Friendship Test by Magpiepony...he left the room in disgust while telling Starlight to just ignore it after hearing the plot summary.
"The Friendship Test" fanfic was VERY harsh. The more I know about Starlight the more I understand how in an extreme case, she could end up bad like in that story. Friends come and go, yes, but I'm also not satisfied with that reality. It does hurt: a lot.
Wow. Very well done.
First off I'm really impressed by Ethereal-Harbinger. I don't think one of these frames / expressions was used more than once.
I do identify with Starlight Glimmer. I do feel like the Outsider looking in a awful lot, even inside the Brony Community from time to time.
I was surprised at first that you feel that way to, but then again being a wolf does make you different from ponies, but you've done so much to help so many.
I'm not sure what else to say, but I do know that I connect with Starlight Glimmer and this video very well.
Thank You for always helping.
Stay Strong and Pony On
BlueStar Out
Man, you look snazzy in this one Doc. Also, nice work with best pony!
The art style looks amazing, and this design of doc wolf makes him look like a worlock
Wow, I come here to listen to a video, and instead I get the biggest reason as to why I feel like crap unless I am on the computer or in a group. Thanks man. :)
I can relate to this, as someone who was bullied for a portion of my life it's hard to forge strong connections with people and be vulnerable with lots of people I feel that I really relate to this video.
-Dr. Wolf you insightful god
I happened to like Starlight Glimmer from the first day she debuted. I don't care if she's got weak motivations to turn evil or rarely shows regret for her past transgressions, she took villainy in MLP:FiM in a new direction and despite being reformed she still harbors an epic struggle deep within her about her future.
Although I have many friends in real life and online who support me and my ideas, I sometimes feel like Starlight Glimmer does when I try to climb up the social ladder of the Brony Community, an insider looking in all because in the past I looked at what I sought for the future in the wrong way.
I have tears in my eyes, now
Cool! His chair and couch are trees! That is certainly new.
Sarah Schuster true
Nice work with this Therapy Visit for Starlight, Dr. Wolf. I would have liked if you included the events of To Where and Back Again into the talk with Starlight, regarding having such a big responsibility again with saving the Royal Family and Mane Six from Chrysalis, but I'll take the events of The Crystalling and No Second Prances anyway.
Can't wait for the ones you do for Celestia, Luna, Cadance, and Shining Armor! I would love if you used the animation for Fluttershy and Twilight's Therapy Visits in Celestia's! She looked beautiful in the photograph you had of her in your office!
Very nice. This might be my favorite one yet, if only because I can relate to Starlight a lot more than I could when season six started. Still love Sunset the most, but Starlight has feels I can relate to. Also this art was fantastic, the artist deserves a lot of credit for their creativity.
Watching this video helped me to realize that even with my troubles, I can still do great things. I still have my own regrets that I still wish I could let go of, but I feel like I will never be accepted. Nonetheless, I continue moving onward. This reminds me of when Disney purchased 20th Century Fox (& eventually changed it to 20th Century Studios to avoid association with other Fox properties, despite that the studio alone was merged back in 1935 before Fox News came in). I'll be honest, I was on the verge of brutally ending myself, but I realized that my viewers need me, so I created 21st Century Disney (although I came up with it a year before) & 20th Century Searchlight Studios, fan-merged with 20th Century & Searchlight, as they share the same logo & fanfare. Even more so, I'm glad I stuck around because of that surprise reappearance of the 2009 Fox logo which filled me with ecstasy. I know this is off-topic, but I am rather relieved to watch this.
Absolutely love the art style
What another lovely and yet, interesting therapy moment segment here, Well, done! ^^' ^^
Wow Doc, your office looks fantastic!
Hey, it's unlikely you'll see this, but i'd really like to thank you for this series. MLP has always been an enormous comfort for me, even through my struggles with mental illness or what it may be. This type of thing really helps me project myself onto these characters and comforts me even more, as it makes them feel more real (although i realize theyre not) and overall relatable. i suppose it makes me feel less hopeless or alone. for example, it had already been quite evident, but after watching twilight's therapy visit it dawned on me that she exhibits a lot of the signs of ocd and that it's likely an unspoken thing. i have ocd, and her unnatural levels of anxiety (especially about education!) really speak to me. its just nice feeling like such a comfort understands you.
in summary, thank you. this kind of thing is really, really important.
Glad to be of service :)
that was a real good video.
nice i like it.
Starlight Glimmer is leaning and she came a long way in season 6 and i am looking forward to season 7 in 2017.
Wonderful beautiful, I loved it. You guy at Dr. Wolf channel are amazing. I wish you the best of luck in you next project. I look forward in watching them.
Ooh, I love the design of this office.
Enjoyed watching your video as always good doctor. As a person who also has a trust issue based on my past experience this hits me the closest yet. Keep up the good work and I hope to see other characters in your session soon!
i love this! the art may not be the best ive seen but you guys work with what you have and make it work very very well, Starlights emotions and faces make this all the more fun too wacth and listen too :) well done
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Wonderfully done DRWolf
I love these videos, helps me get a better understanding of the characters, I hope you make more in the future.
Sunset Shimmer should visit.
Trixie would be interesting too.
5:14
I can see the problem.
Your scared.
Of failure
Disappointment.
Everything going wrong
Etc
6:40
Its not easy to forgive everyone.
Plus do you even know the reason Twilight doesn't want you to be with trixie
7:03
Thats why no one trusts trixie
7:42
Life isnt easy, but you are letting your past effect it
DRWolf001 has gained 2 levels of EPICNESS!!!
This makes me wanna give her a hug
anybody else want to see an episode with diamond tiara?
I Do but Dimond Tiria's already good Now!
Doesn't mean she has nothing to talk about. Everyone has some burden to carry. Even the good ones. Sometimes, especially the good and happy ones.
Wewius I guess that's True!
Jonah Smith I've been asking him to make one for a while now.
Yes, so is Starlight. Being reform does not mean that one don't have struggles.
......Why do I relate to Starlight so much?
I think most people overlooked her turn to good due to the fact that her origin story overshadowed her redemption, and lets be frank her reasoning for being a villain is garbage. I also just randomly thought of a good backstory that could actually work and make people somewhat sympathetic with her though it is a bit extreme.
So basically a friend (sunburst) of hers get a cutie mark that revolves around an activity like mountain climbing or spelunking but they end up getting seriously injured, to the point they need prosthetic's to move around, or killed whilst doing that profession. Starlight, who is still a child, blames the cutie mark for her the fate of her friend and then the events with sunburst happen and that just adds more fuel to the fire. Sunburst and the other friends cutie marks took both of them away from Starlight so she swears revenge and vows to remove/destroy all cutie marks
Even though HASBRO might not have wanted to show someone die if they went with this, they killed Sombra TWICE by disintegrating him to atoms not to mention they are willing to have ponies get gravely injured as seen with Rainbow Dash when she crashed and was put in a cast for several days. Plus they could always go the route of not showing the death but implying that they die.
You know for a second there I thought that starlight was going to cry.
See, this is why Starlight is my new best pony. She struggles with things the mane 6 would never feel.
Great video. Also, the art here, at least for me, reminded me of Once Upon A Forest. At least Dr.Wolf's design anyway.
I love these therapy sessions, I totally feel for starlight!!!
Glad to hear it :)
@@DRWolf001 I hope you get back to those therapy sessions
This must take place shortly after Starlight takes control of Twilight's friends. That would make her acknowledging her problem with controlling ponies' personalities most profound while letting the incident with Trixie be fresh in her mind.
That fireplace looks like a great way to set that tree on fire... :o
My Name Is Joshua Allen And I'm Glad that you talk with Starlight Glimmer.
I... I have watched this before but now, I'm reflecting deeply into this, I can't believe that there is so much I can relate to starlight in this video . Even with my inner circle of friends, even though there are those moments I feel like I truly belong, there are those moments of fear or uncertainty when I get the feeling like I'm an outsider, that I'm a burden to some people and that I might get hurt by those I consider friends even if at the moment there is no evidence to suggest that that would happen. As it has happened quite a few times in the past, that fear is always there, deep down. The worst part is that I fear that it might be my fault if I get hurt, that I would do something that would make them upset and because of that I myself would get hurt. I always have this fear that those I love and trust might just turn against me one day or just leave me or something like I don't matter... I don't know what to do about it so I've learnt to live with it but it's not fun... I Wish I could have faith in myself and my friendships again but I can't, it's not like I don't trust my friends, I do but I guess after what happened last year I can't fully be confident in these kinds of things anymore... I thought that person was my true friend but I was so wrong, even when I was 10000% sure it was true friendship. I guess I just don't want to be hurt like that ever again, I felt so betrayed... If something like that could deceive me, I don't know how many more of my friends are false... I don't know... To all my friends, if one of you who are reading this is one of my friends, know that I still care for you and I trust you. Nothing has changed between us it's just my paranoia... I'm sorry I can't help it
SG needs a hug
Another great video. I do wonder what a session with trixie would be like.