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The Exorcist Within: Where Mental Health Meets Horror Media

Jamie Toups
Mental Health
Trauma
Generational Trauma
Horror Cinema
Eden Lake
Dreamcatcher
The Others
Grief
Horror Movies
Brainspotting
Antichrist
Horror Films
Stephen King
The Changeling
It Feeds
Duditz
Religious Trauma Syndrome
Fréwaka
Violence In Cinema
Cognitive Dissonance

Welcome to The Exorcist Within—where horror become maps to healing, and every scream hides a sacred truth. Hosted by Jamie Toups, MA, PLPC, NCC (and hopefully some friends along the way).

Note about contacting me at exorcistwithin@gmail.com or social media:

Messages are not actively monitored and cannot be used to schedule mental health appointments. I’m unable to provide crisis support, and messa... more

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In this episode of The Exorcist Within, Jamie sits down with Umba to excavate the genre‑bending soul of The Cable Guy - a film that’s equal parts comedy, horror, prophecy, and 90s cultural time capsule. What starts as a nostalgic... more

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse and other traumatic experiences.

In this conversation, Jamie and Jonah (therapist, Jamie's mentor) sit down with Robert Falconer—therapist, author, and one of the world’s most respect... more

This episode serves as the quiet inhale before the plunge into a long‑form conversation with Robert Falconer. Before stepping into the presence of one of the most influential voices in therapy today, Jamie sits down with Jonah for a raw, unscripted m... more

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Jamie Toups
Lead Exorcist and host, a mental health counselor, and trained in various therapeutic techniques, bringing a professional perspective to discussions about horror media and emotional health.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
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    This podcast gradually improves with each episode. Looking forward to all the ways they tie in mental health and horror in a personal way.

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Fréwaka(2025):[Part 2]Drama as a Divine Path with Emily Carding and the Sidhe
Q: What demons have you exercised?
Owning my power and not feeling the need to be weak or accommodate to someone else's ideas of what I should be has been my great journey through my creative process.
Dreamcatcher (2003) and Brainspotting: Accessing the Memory Warehouse
Q: Did you really use the movie Dreamcatcher as a reference for clients?
Yes, I have used that reference for clients that I know are horror movie fans.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): Overcoming Fear Through Horror
Q: Is Freddy a defeatable villain?
The discussion explores whether Nancy's overcoming of fear proved sustainable within the movie's context.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): Overcoming Fear Through Horror
Q: How did A Nightmare on Elm Street influence your childhood fears?
Ryan explains that Freddy Krueger became his literal monster under the bed and shaped his perception of fear.

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Focusing on the intersection of mental health and horror media, the episodes offer a unique lens on how horror films and literature can serve as tools for exploring personal trauma and emotional wellness. Topics such as generational trauma, the psychological implications of horror narratives, and community support discussions are prominent, revealing how dark themes can act as catalysts for healing and understanding. Noteworthy is the host's professional background in mental health counseling, which adds depth to the discussions around emotional experiences depicted in various horror stories. This podcast is designed for those interested in both horror as a genre and the therapeutic aspects of engaging with such narratives, fostering insigh... more

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