
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 | Monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthTV & FilmHealth & Fitness | |||

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, Netflix’s newest horror series, begs the question — do you really want to marry this guy, or do you just feel like you have to?
In this spoiler-free episode, I explore bridal anxiety and the curse of heteronorm... more
Lestat and Louis have one of the most complicated, twisted relationships in literature and film. And it brings up the topic of energy vampires – what do you do when you’re in a relationship with someone who is just draining you?
In this episode, I ... more
90s nostalgia is everywhere right now, and it's not a random coincidence.
In this episode, I explore the documentary In Search of Darkness 1995-1999 (2026) and the psychology of nostalgia.
I talk about:
• How we define nostalgia
• The mental heal... more
In this special tribute to Canadian icon and spooky legend Catherine O'Hara, I talk about all that she gave us, and the healing capacity of a psychological phenomenon called transference.
I talk about:
• Catherine O'Hara's life and legacy
• What t... more
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Obsessed 💘 forever in awe of Candis’ brilliant ability to bring together two worlds that I would have thought best to keep apart! While I’m still too much of a wuss to watch any remotely scary movies, this podcast has reframed the way I see them and given me new respect for the genre. 10/10 recommend 🔮😈
Refreshing and authentic take on mental health and the ways that we might respond to traumatic events. Educational and informative while also fun!
Candis is brilliant in her ability to analyze and synthesize horror and its connection to mental health. I always look forward to new episodes.
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
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Apple Podcasts | #198 |
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