Trauma & Horror Films

It's spooky season so let's talk about trauma and horror films and how the two intersect. We're excited to be talking to horror film writer and cognitive behavior therapist, Mo Moshaty, about her own experiences with trauma and how horror films can be used to talk about it. Of course, it can sometimes misuse and exploit traumatic experiences for chills and thrills which we also address in this episode. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:33 - Trauma and horror films  00:01:14 - Mo's personal experiences with trauma  00:05:17 - Mental, physical, and emotional implications of trauma  00:13:48 - Changes in brain structure and body  00:15:05 - Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma  00:16:36 - Physical Effects of Trauma  00:17:31 - People-Pleasing and Ignoring Personal Needs  00:20:32 - Challenges in Accessing Mental Health Care  00:27:40 - Misuse of Trauma in Horror Films  00:29:35 - Realistic Portrayal of Trauma in Cinema  00:31:48 - Impact of Grief in Horror Movies  00:35:32 - Negative Female Tropes in Horror  00:37:11 - Realistic Depictions of Trauma in Film  00:39:18 - Movies with Realistic Depictions of Trauma  00:44:11 - Finding Healing in Literature  00:45:10 - Protecting Ourselves as Viewers  00:47:24 - Acknowledging Triggers and Setting Boundaries  00:50:27 - Horror as a Tool for Mental Health  00:55:38 - Centering Women's Experiences in Horror CW: Abuse, assault, and childhood trauma DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Episode-017-Horror-and-trauma-Transcript.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast