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Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast

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

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All Episodes

01:51:12

Comfort Horror / Terminator 2 (1991) with Lindsay Traves

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/02/25

Come with me if you want to pod. This week, we’re joined by Lindsay Traves from The Pod and the Pendulum for a comfort horror episode on James Cameron’s action horror masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. There’s no pod but what we make for ourselves. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:06:31

Generational Trauma / Candyman (1992)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/02/18

Come with us and pod immortal. This week we’ll say our names five times in the mirror and conclude our series on Generation Trauma with Bernard Rose’s complicated classic, Candyman. What’s the matter? Scared of something? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:50:31

Comfort Horror / Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) with...

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/02/11

Put on your muscle armor and cross oceans of pods to join us for a Valentine’s Day comfort horror episode! We’re joined by special guest Gena Radcliffe from the Kill By Kill Podcast and The Spool to talk gothic romance and Victorian writhing in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Pod never dies. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:20:31

Generational Trauma / Get Out (2017) with Valerie...

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/02/04

The Psychoanalysis crew is joined by special guest Valerie Díaz Leroy as they begin a new theme and examine generational trauma in Jordan Peele’s horror masterpiece, Get Out. After all, the mind is a terrible thing to waste. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:49:47

Comfort Horror / Ex Machina (2014) with Jeremy Scott

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/01/28

Do you want to be my friend? This week we’re joined by author of The Ables series and the voice of CinemaSins, Jeremy Scott, to discuss the essence of humanity in Alex Garland’s Ex Machina. We’re interested to see what you’ll choose. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:00:12

Depression / Lake Mungo (2008)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/01/21

Psychoanalysis continues their series on depression with the faux documentary, Lake Mungo (2008). Bring your feelings and your photo album and join us at the lake as we look beneath the surface of this haunting film. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:57:22

Comfort Horror / Troll 2 (1990) with Randall Colburn

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/01/14

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOD! Special guest Randall Colburn joins the Psychoanalysis pod crew for a relaxing vacation in the quiet town of Nilbog with the so-bad-it’s-good masterpiece, Troll 2. What's the matter? Aren't you hungry? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:14:59

Depression / The Babadook (2014)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2021/01/07

Bring me the pod. Bring me the pod. Psychoanalysis embarks on a new theme by analyzing Jennifer Kent’s terrifying metaphor for depression, The Babadook (2014). Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:44:26

PTSD / Halloween H20 (1998) and Halloween (2018)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/12/31

Jenn, Lara, and Mike look at differing responses to trauma with iconic final girl Laurie Strode. This episode from 2020’s Salem Horror Fest focuses on PTSD, its manifestations and treatments, and how it’s portrayed differently in: Halloween H20 (1998) and Halloween (2018). Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:03:08

Comfort Horror / Black Christmas (1974) with Joe Lipsett

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/12/24

Hello? Hello? It’s for you. Join the Psychoanalysis podcast and special guest Joe Lipsett for holiday comfort horror with Bob Clark’s Black Christmas. The pod is coming from inside the house. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:54:11

Comfort Horror / Gremlins (1984) with Dan Caffrey

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/12/22

Our name is Pod and we’ve got a story to tell about the time we gave a questionable gift and ended up destroying the town! Dan Caffrey joins us for a Holiday Comfort Horror Episode on Gremlins! Just don’t listen after midnight. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:57:07

Killer Kids / Better Watch Out (2016)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/12/17

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we pop open some champagne, scoop our phones out of the fish tank, and conclude Killer Kids month with Chris Peckover’s Better Watch Out and a character who’s definitely on the naughty list. We dare you. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:38:20

Comfort Horror / The Hitcher (1986) with Mel Kassel

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/12/10

Need a ride? Jenn, Mike, and Lara pick up special guest Mel Kassel for a comfort horror road trip through discussions of gender, power, and finger fries with the 1986 road thriller, The Hitcher. Our mothers told us never to do this. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:24:46

Killer Kids / We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/12/03

We’ve been thinking … and … we need to talk. We’re kicking off December with our most taboo topic yet and tackling Lynne Ramsey’s heartbreaking psychological horror, We Need to Talk About Kevin. So join us at the dinner table for an in-depth conversation about Eva, Franklin, and, of course, Kevin. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:42:41

Comfort Horror / Scream (1996) with Ryan Larson

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/11/26

What’s your favorite scary movie? Join Jenn, Lara, Mike and special guest Ryan Larson as they head to Woodsboro to pop some popcorn, watch a video, and talk Comfort Horror with Wes Craven’s meta-slasher masterpiece, Scream. They’ll send you a copy. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:07:24

Grief / The Invitation (2015)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/11/19

Psychoanalysis requests the pleasure of your company for a night of mystery and magic. Join us for drinks, dinner, uncomfortable entertainment, and a lively discussion of Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation. We’ll provide the wine, you provide the trauma. Look for the house with the red lantern. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:26:32

Comfort Horror / Poltergeist (1982) with Elbee Bargeron

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/11/12

Theeeeey’re heeeere. Psychoanalysis is back with another comfort horror episode! Jenn, Mike, and Lara are joined by Elbee Bargeron from Grumpire.com to talk about the 1982 haunted house classic, Poltergeist! They moved the pod, BUT THEY NEVER MOVED THE BODIES!!! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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02:07:22

Grief / Friday the 13th (1980)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/11/05

Examining Friday the 13th in the context of Grief. His name is Jason, and today is his birthday. Psychoanalysis unpacks the concept of grief and explores how the death of Jason Voorhees informs the events of the original Friday the 13th. play play play now now now Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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01:45:54

Comfort Horror / The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror...

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/10/22

Tired of Smarch Weather? Put down your cursed frogurt and join us for a late night fog walk through The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror. We’re joined by special guest Justin Gerber of Halloweenies to rank our favorite segments, and if you don’t like our picks, we owe you a coke. Guarantee void in Tennessee. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess

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02:13:33

PTSD / Sidney Prescott in Scream 1-3 (1996-2000)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast ·

2020/10/15

Examining PTSD through the narrative arc of Sidney Prescott. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we travel all the way from Woodsboro to LA with our favorite final girl. We’ll talk about her story through the first three Scream films and explore the ways PTSD can affect our lives and relationships. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter|Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

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