
A spooky self care podcast about the mental health benefits of horror. Journey into the horrifying depths with Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist, (and all around spooky ghoul), as she explores how mental health themes are portrayed in your favourite horror movies and beyond. Drawing on archetypes from final girls to horror villains, Candis provides guidance in each episode about how listene... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthTV & FilmHealth & Fitness | |||

In this special Halloween episode, I explore Scary Movie (2000), the connection between laughter and trauma, and its regulatory function as we navigate the horrors of our lives.Â
Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psyc... more
In this special Halloween episode, I explore Sleepy Hollow (1999) and its portrayal of the importance of working somatically to process emotions.Â
Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Mo... more
On today’s episode, I have the absolute joy of talking to my friend Chloe Hurst aka The Goth Garden about psychological horror Mother! (2017) and its portrayal of what happens to mother nature’s mental health when we push her too far.
Chloe and I ex... more
In this horrifying book review episode, I talk to Ashley Cullins — the woman who literally wrote the book on the Scream franchise, Your Favorite Scary Movie. She is basically Gale Weathers. We discuss this iconic Kevin Williamson franchise, and how S... more
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Scary movies aside, this podcast has something for everyone.
Candis' quirky sense of humour and realness brings a refreshing take on horror movies and how it relates to mental health.
In a world where we need people to stand up for authenticity and uniqueness, embracing and guiding us through our complex human emotions, this podcast is just that. If you haven't taken a listen, what are you waiting for?!🤩
“Mental Health is Horrifying” by Candis Green refreshingly marries horror and mental health in a way that feels smart, funny and soulful.
The show shines when it unpacks how fear, trauma, and identity are portrayed in horror - and what those portrayals tell us about our inner lives. It’s a treasure for both horror film fans and mental health focused listeners who want depth beyond jump scares. Overall, it’s an engaging, thoughtful and even humorous listen that invites you to explore your fears ... more
Candis is amazing and this podcast is amazing. Candis is thoughtful, insightful and funny and everyone should listen to this podcast.S
Candis consistently hits the mark on creating insightful conversations with topics incredibly relatable and important in todays world. Her ability to twist her passion for horror with mental health is so unique and and engaging and I wish everyone and their mother knew about her podcast because anyone not listening is missing out! 10/10 content 🙏🏼
Mental Health Is Horrifying is a brilliantly crafted podcast that dives deep into the intersection of mental health, horror, and pop culture. Candis brings sharp analysis, thoughtful research, and just the right dose of humor to every episode. Each one feels like peeling back the layers of society and storytelling, exposing the real fears we live with and how they show up in the media we consume. If you're into smart commentary, nuanced mental health discourse, and storytelling that sticks with ... more
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