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Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast
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4.7 • 246 Ratings
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Ever wonder why anxious people love horror movies? Curious about how having the daylights scared out of you can help you feel better? Hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and therapist Mike Snoonian break it down (and back it up with academic research) on Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast.
Each month, we’ll take an in-depth look at a topic in the mental health field like anxiety, PTSD, and toxic relationships. For our bi-weekly episodes, we’ll pair topics with a horror film and analyze its plot and characters through the lens of mental health. We’ll also discuss our own mental health exp
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Attachment Theory / M3GAN (2023) with Rachel Reeves and Sally Hourigan
This week Mike is joined by Rachel Reeves (the Losers’ Club, The Pod & The Pendulum) and voice actor Sally Hourigan to talk about the viral sensation that danced into our hearts, M3GAN. We discuss how attachments formed in infancy influence our relationships throughout life, and how this film handles the sticky AI questions. Plus, the challenges of unexpected caregiving and Mike’s random thoughts when stuffed with cold medicine. It’s a rollicking good time.
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Movies for Life / Rocky (1976)
It’s the fifth Thursday of the month which means we’re doing something a little out of the box for this week’s show. We’re taking this opportunity to spotlight our dear friends Brian Keiper and Michele Eggen at the MOVIES FOR LIFE podcast. The two friends run a lovely podcast that mixes sharp critiques with an absolute heart-on-the-sleeve love for all things cinema. Mike was fortunate enough to join them recently and we talked about one of his favorite movies of all time, ROCKY. This classic story about the proverbial underdog that just wanted his one shot to prove himself has reverberated with audiences for almost five decades, across two franchises. We talk about the behind the scenes drama that went into creating this story, how it’s one of the greatest romances of all time and why it still leaves audiences cheering today. So lace up the gloves, drink down those raw eggs and get ready to go the distance with Movies For Life, and make sure you follow them: (Apple podcasts) (Spotify) (Twitter)
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A Conversation with Kay Lynch (Salem Horror Fest)
This week Mike is joined by Kay Lynch. She's the founder and program director of the Salem Horror Festival which is returning this April for two weekends in lovely, scenic Salem Massachusetts. Kay is on hand to talk about why the festival took a year off in 2022 and all the ways it plans on returning in bigger and better fashion this spring. We talk about the lineup and events as well as why it is so important for the festival to be a safe haven for queer persons, women, and trans artists. For listeners that wonder why we're talking about an event that 99% of you won't be able to travel to, have no fear, we do talk about the virtual component to the festival which will be announced shortly. In the meantime check out the links below where you can check out the program, the special events and purchase passes to the festival right now.
Salem Horror Main Page
Salem Horror Fest Passes & Tickets
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Sibling Rivalry / Basket Case (1982) with Nichole Goble
This week Mike is joined once again by Nichole Goble of the Bodies of Horror podcast to discuss the 1982 exploitation and cult classic Basket Case directed by Frank Hennenlotter. This movie is a look at the sleazy underbelly of early '80s New York City and a piece of classic Gore in Camp. It’s also a deeply empathetic movie about how we look at those that are different from ourselves. We talk about how the beauty in this movie lies in how it treats its subjects in a very humane way whereas others would disregard them as freaks. We talk about the strong bond and stronger tension between twins and talk about the stress that comes with being the person who needs the care and support of a caregiver. We discuss the unique stressors that come with that Dynamic and how it can often lead to tense battles between siblings. We keep it loose and we keep it real and we hope you enjoy this episode.
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Comfort Horror / You Are Not My Mother (2021) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabara
This week Mike is joined by Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana (Ghouls’ magazine, What A Scream pod, Moving Pictures Film Club) to talk about the 2022 psychological horror from Ireland “You Are Not My Mother.” Ygraine Discusses the deep roots in Irish folklore that this film contains as well as the effects of colonization in terms of how the world perceives Ireland in cinema and the arts. We explore the ways Irish traditions influence modern life. We discuss the difficulties that mental health challenges can have when it comes to motherhood and the fear that comes with knowing a parent or caregiver is not well. It's a wide-ranging discussion about one of the best unheralded gems of the horror genre over the past few years.
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Sibling Rivalry / What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) with Taffeta V
This week brings a new month and a new topic. What better way to kick off the topic of sibling rivalry with a classic of old world Hollywood that featured one of the most iconic feuds in movie history? Mike is joined by good friend Taffeta V (of the LATE podcast) to talk about WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? We discuss the real hatred between its stars Bette Davis & Joan Crawford, the burden of long term caregiving, the multitude of ways sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, and why Hollywood loves watching women of a certain age duke it out. We also explore the causes of sibling rivalry and discuss theories on birth order and personality development in our mental health section.
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Music notes:
"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod
"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod
"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield
Logo artwork by Jess Snively
Customer Reviews
New favorite Podcast
I have been looking for deep dive talks about horror and mental health. Also super fun to rewatch the movies after listening to the podcast to pick up on details that I have might missed the first time.
Interesting perspective
A wonderfully original take on horror
Good but not great
As a therapist myself who is also a fan of horror, I really have high hopes for this podcast. Criticisms - the hosts draw too much on their own trauma. I work with clients all day and I have to take this podcast in small chunks because I sometimes feel like I’m doing too much emotional labor for these podcast hosts. The theory that is brought it is good to include, and very approachable for a lay-person. I really, really wanted to love this podcast but it just doesn’t seem as tight or polished as other horror podcasts I listen to. Also, and this is just my own personal bias and gripe, but listening to the hosts stumble through descriptions of contemporary Neo-Paganism on their Wickerman episode was embarrassing. It would have been cool to have an actual with or contemporary practitioner as a guest. I have the understating that one of the hosts practices some witchcraft? But that’s not at all the same as a deeply devotional, folk/indigenous practice that is depicted in the Wickerman. Also - the word is “parthenogenesis” and it’s not a dragon - it’s a hobby horse. Not that I expect everyone to be as obsessed with this film as I am, but they just get a lot factually and thematically wrong about this film. Clearly lots of work goes into this podcast, which is cool. But I wonder who the audience is?
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