From Inside the House - Episode 9: Valeria

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: ⁠Wi-Moto Nyoka A woman faces profound psychological, societal, and supernatural traumas tied to the pressures of motherhood and traditional roles. Struggling with the loss of individuality, repressed identity, and fears of conformity, she endures a harrowing transformation where her body becomes a battleground for her anguish. The visceral and physical torment embodies the weight of societal expectations, as her isolation and lack of support amplify her despair. This is the story of Valeria and the call for autonomy, sacrifice, and the unrelenting conflict is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: Huesera: The Bone Woman written by Michelle Garza Cervera and Abia Castillo and directed by Michelle Garza Cervera Show Description - From Inside the House Podcast dives into key characters’ stories, & the traumas they reflect, from the Possessed, the Vengeful, the Grief-stricken, the Hysterical, & the Objectified. By exploring these portrayals, we aim to spotlight how horror can mirror real-life societal fears for women. If you or someone you know has experienced any of the topics we've spoken about today, please seek these organizations for help: UK:  London Black Women's Project - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lbwp.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠