Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast

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**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 plot and characters through the lens of mental health. We’ll also discuss our own mental health exp

Latest Episodes:

Toxic Fandom / Perfect Blue (1997) Aug 18, 2022

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The truth is that today more than ever, we want to have a good time with you.

Say goodbye to Pop Idol podcast as we become serious actors with an episode on Toxic Fandom and Perfect Blue.

We’re the real thing!

RESEARCH LINKS:

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / The Gate (1987) with Krystle Ratticus Aug 11, 2022

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We accidentally summoned a podcast who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world. Streak your hair, put on your records, and join us for a comfort horror episode on The Gate.

Demons aren't gonna ring the doorbell!

RESEARCH LINKS:

WEIRDO DU JOUR

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic Fandom / Misery (1990) PART 2 Aug 08, 2022

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We didn’t finish the COCKADOODIE POD!!!

Grab your single cigarette, special match, and glass of champagne for a candlelit dinner and part 2 of our episode on Toxic Fandom in Misery.

There's nothing to worry about. You're going to be just fine. We’ll take good care of you.

RESEARCH LINKS

How Stephen King's 'Misery' Predicted Modern Fandom

How 'Misery' Predicted Toxic Fandom

Hellcat Press

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toxic Fandom / Misery (1990) PART 1 Aug 04, 2022

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Oh, my goodness! Heavens to Betsy!

Calling all Dirty Birds for some Liberace and an oogie new episode on Toxic Fandom in Misery.

Shh darling, trust us. It’s for the best.

RESEARCH LINKS

How Stephen King's 'Misery' Predicted Modern Fandom

How 'Misery' Predicted Toxic Fandom

Hellcat Press

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / House of Wax (2005) with Stephanie Gagnon Jul 28, 2022

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You're saying that that's a real podcast... underneath?

Follow the smell and meet us at the campsite for an early aughts discussion on horror remakes, evil twins, and CW shows. We’re talking about comfort horror in the 2005 remake of House of Wax.

It’s a pod made entirely of WAX!

Research Links:

BOOKS IN THE FREEZER

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / Phantoms (1998) with Ashley Casseday Jul 21, 2022

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The first thing we'd like to know is what we're dealing with: Biological, chemical, or podcast.

Meet us at the bakery for bundt Cakes, flatworms, Peter O’Toole and snow. We’ve brought in a fleet of science trucks to talk about comfort horror in Dean Koontz’s Phantoms.

Hey - you want to see somethin'?

Research Links:

Keep It Weird Podcast

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Discomfort Horror / 100th Episode Jul 14, 2022

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It’s our 100th episode and we’re bringing the pain. Join us for a discussion on the horror movies that make us squirm and get under our skin. We’re talking discomfort horror.

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Combat PTSD / VFW (2019) with Ben Stark Jul 07, 2022

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Right about now, we’re feeling real eager. So grab your machete and your brick of Hype and meet us at the bar as we discuss Combat PTSD with Joe Begos’ VFW.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Resources:

Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails, and How We Can Do Better by Craig J. Bryan

Abourtionfunds.org

IWrising.org

Confidential Crisis Support for Veterans and their Loved Ones:

Call: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1

Text: 838255

VA - Homeless Vet Hotline

Call: 877-4AID-VET / (877)424-3838

va.gov/homeless

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

The Pod and Pendulum Crossover / The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Jun 30, 2022

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On June 30th four podcasters set out to break down the greatest horror movie ever made. What happened to them is tragic, even more so because they were young.

This fifth Thursday Jenn, Lara and Mike are taking a much needed break. For listeners of both shows, this is a double dip as Mike is presenting the uncut version of his latest Pod and the Pendulum episode. Along with regulars Brian Keiper, Devaughn Taylor and guest Nichole Goble, Mike tackles Tobe Hooper’s classic from top to bottom. From an exploration to the social, economic, and political climate that influenced the making of the film; to reimagining the stench, sweat and bloodshed that went on in front of and behind the scenes; tackling whether Franklin is annoying or misunderstood; to why this holds up almost fifty years later; no armadillo is left unturned. So grab yourself a bowl or beefy, meaty chili and settle in for a hell of a road trip. Be sure to go to www.podandthependulum.com for our complete archives of nearly 150 episodes.

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Comfort Horror / House of 1000 Corpses (2003) with Sarah Stubbs Jun 23, 2022

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Howdy Folks! You like blood? Violence? Freaks of nature? Well then, come on down to Comfort Horror's Episode of House of 1000 Corpses. Most of all, don't forget to take home some of my tasty fried podcast! Ha ha! It just sounds so damn good!

Psychoanalysis Patreon

Music notes:

"Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod

"Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod

"Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield

Logo artwork by Jess Snively