From Inside The House

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty Conditioned from childhood to equate worth with flawlessness, a professional dancer enters adulthood without autonomy or psychological flexibility. Under chronic stress and emotional enmeshment, her sense of self begins to fragment. Dissociation and hallucination emerge as maladaptive coping strategies rather than sudden pathology. The resulting breakdown is not accidental, but structurally engineered by her environment. A case study in perfectionism as trauma. This is the story of Nina Sayers, and the call for lack of agency, dependency, and arrested development is coming from inside the house. Film Discussed: Black Swan (2010), Darren AronofskyShow Description - Possessed. Vengeful. Grief-stricken. Hysterical. Objectified. Horror loves putting women in boxes, then setting those boxes on fire. But those roles? They’re not just scary stories. They reflect what the world expects from us, fears about us, and too often, what it does to us. I’m Mo Moshaty, and this is where we dig into the trauma behind the tropes, why these stories hit so hard, and what they say about the world outside the screen. Welcome to From Inside the House.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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo MoshatyAn immigrant caretaker in Manhattan spends her days tending to another family’s child while saving to reunite with her own, a life suspended between sacrifice and longing. As nights fill with water and dreams begin to speak in older tongues, her carefully built composure starts to unravel. What she thought was exhaustion becomes something far older: a summoning of grief, ancestry, and the self she left behind. When the ocean answers, it doesn’t offer rescue, only remembrance. This is the story of Aisha and the call of identity, distance, and survival is coming from inside the house.Film discussed: Nanny (2022), Nikyatu JusuShow Description - Possessed. Vengeful. Grief-stricken. Hysterical. Objectified. Horror loves putting women in boxes, then setting those boxes on fire. But those roles? They’re not just scary stories. They reflect what the world expects from us, fears about us, and too often, does to us. I’m Mo Moshaty, and this is where we dig into the trauma behind the tropes, why these stories hit so hard, and what they say about the world outside the screen. Welcome to From Inside the House.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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo MoshatyA mute seamstress in New York’s garment district endures two brutal assaults in a single day, acts that fracture her sense of safety, identity, and control. In the aftermath, she turns her silence into a weapon, moving through the city’s decay with a gun in her hand and a haunting calm in her eyes. What begins as self-defense transforms into ritual, and vengeance becomes the only language she can speak in a world that refuses to hear her. This is the story of Thana, and the call of bodily autonomy, violation, and social invisibility is coming from inside the house.Film discussed: Ms .45 (1981) Abel FerraraShow Description - Possessed. Vengeful. Grief-stricken. Hysterical. Objectified. Horror loves putting women in boxes, then setting those boxes on fire. But those roles? They’re not just scary stories. They reflect what the world expects from us, fears about us, and too often, does to us. I’m Mo Moshaty, and this is where we dig into the trauma behind the tropes, why these stories hit so hard, and what they say about the world outside the screen. Welcome to From Inside the House.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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: ⁠Wi-Moto NyokaA young girl navigating a city shattered by cartel violence carries both the weight of her mother’s disappearance and a trio of supernatural wishes that blur the line between protection and punishment. Caught between childhood and survival, she moves through the ruins with quiet resilience, haunted, literally and figuratively, by what has been taken from her. Her fear doesn’t weaken her; it sharpens her instincts, turning grief into something almost mythic. This is the story of Estrella, and the call for loss, abandonment, and haunting is coming from inside the house.Film discussed:(Vuelven) Tigers Are Not Afraid by Issa LopezShow Description - Possessed. Vengeful. Grief-stricken. Hysterical. Objectified. Horror loves putting women in boxes, then setting those boxes on fire. But those roles? They’re not just scary stories. They reflect what the world expects from us, fears about us, and too often, does to us. I’m Mo Moshaty, and this is where we dig into the trauma behind the tropes, why these stories hit so hard, and what they say about the world outside the screen. Welcome to From Inside the House.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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Ariel McCleeseA woman has built a carefully controlled, self-sufficient life. Outwardly composed, capable, even nurturing. But beneath that calm, she’s always braced for impact. When a figure from her past returns, the cracks begin to show, revealing long-buried fear, rage, and vulnerability. She meets terror with clarity and strength, even as her grip on reality slips. This is the story of Margaret, and the call for grief, gaslighting, and grooming is coming from inside the house.Film discussed: Resurrection by Andrew SemansShow 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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo MoshatyThis short episode explores the why and creation of From Inside the House, a podcast that reclaims the narratives of women’s trauma in horror, turning them from exploited tropes into powerful reflections of survival and strength. We delve into the weight women characters carry in shaping horror culture, bridging academic analysis, personal experience, and fandom. Through horror, we examine trauma, celebrate resilience, and challenge how women’s stories are told on-screen and in reality.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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Caitlyn Downs A former nurse, haunted by a tragic mistake, seeks solace inextreme religious devotion, hoping to find purpose and forgiveness. Her isolation deepens as her faith becomes an obsession, leading her to believe she’s chosen for a divine mission. When she takes on the care of a terminally ill woman, her need for redemption spirals into fanaticism. Her journey from guilt to salvation blurs the line between faith and madness, culminating in a harrowing, self-destructive end.This is the story of Saint Maud, and the call of loneliness,delusion, and blind faith is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: Saint Maud by Rose GlassShow 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.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Women's Aid - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.womensaid.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠US: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ncdvtmh.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Ariel Baska A brilliant surgeon’s daughter grapples with profound physical and emotional trauma after a disfiguring car accident caused by her father. Isolated from the world and consumed by her altered identity, she endures the devastating consequences of her father’s obsessive quest to restore her lost beauty, blurring the lines between victim and accomplice. Driven by a quiet yet unyielding rage, she ultimately reclaims her agency, turning the tables on her oppressor in a haunting act of poetic justice that liberates both herself and her father’s other victims. This is the story of Christiane Génessier and the call for autonomy, agency, and freedom is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: Eyes Without a Face by Georges Franju and Pierre Gascar 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

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

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: JC Farris A woman, deep within the throes of grief is struggling with the sudden loss of her husband. Alone in their lakeside home, she grapples with profound isolation and unrelenting questions about her husband's hidden life. As she uncovers disturbing secrets that shatter her perception of him, her anguish is compounded by eerie, supernatural occurrences that blur the line between reality and nightmare. her journey is one of existential dread, as she battles the forces threatening her fragile grasp on sanity. This is the story of Beth Parchin and the call of grief, anguish, and isolation is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: The Night House by Ben Collins, Luke Piatrowski, and David Bruckner 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

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana A quiet young woman with a delicate, almost ethereal presence, hides a dark and fractured psyche, shaped by profound loneliness and past abuse. Behind her soft demeanor and graceful composure lies a deeply wounded soul who craves love but has a warped sense of trust and loyalty. Her intense longing for connection is matched only by her unforgiving response to betrayal, which drives her to terrifying extremes. This contrast between fragility and ruthlessness defines her unpredictable nature making her both captivating and haunting. This is the story of Asami Yamazaki and the call for violence, isolation, and betrayal is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: Audition by Takashi Miike 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

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: ⁠Kelly Krause A woman living an idyllic lakeside life becomes increasingly troubled by mysterious and haunting occurrences. As she starts to experience visions and strange phenomena, she struggles to understand whether these are real, or the result of her own fragile state of mind. Her husband's dismissive attitude towards her fears only deepens her sense of isolation and confusion. Determined to uncover the truth, she begins to unravel a dark secret that threatens her sanity and safety. This is the story of Clare Spencer, and the call to dismiss, to gaslight, and to isolate is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: What Lies Beneath by Robert Zemeckis 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

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Xero Gravity A young woman finds her life turned upside down after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter leaves her with a terrifying curse. She becomes the target of a shape-shifting entity that only she can see, which slowly but surely follows her, intent on taking her life. The constant fear and paranoia drive her to the edge, as she struggles to understand this force while grappling with the loss of innocence and the trust of those around her. This is the story of Jay Height, and the call for survival, betrayal and the fragility of life is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: It Follows by David Robert Mitchell 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

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: ⁠Mary Beth McAndrews⁠ Struggling with unresolved trauma and deep-seated rage, a woman becomes the subject of experimental therapy that taps into her repressed emotions. As she undergoes this treatment, her anger manifests in a terrifying way, unleashing physical embodiments of her inner turmoil. Isolated from her family, she spirals deeper into madness, ultimately losing control over the destructive force she unknowingly wields. Her journey is one of profound suffering, a descent into chaos driven by unprocessed pain and emotional instability. This is the story of Nola Carweth and the call for autonomy, agency and generational trauma is coming from inside the house. Film discussed: The Brood by David Cronenberg 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

Episode Description - Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Sharai Bohannon A haunting figure from a hidden world carries an air of menace and pain, shaped by years of silent suffering. Her voice is eerie and strained, reflecting the trauma of a life lived in the shadows. Driven by a deep sense of injustice, she orchestrates a chilling revolt, displaying both fierce determination and a twisted sense of purpose. Her presence is unsettling, embodying the anger and desperation of those who have been forgotten.   A committed mother, fiercely protective of her family, harbors a deep-seated fear rooted in her past. As her world unravels, revealing a terrifying mirror image of herself, she is forced to confront not only the physical threat but also the haunting secrets she has long buried. Her journey is one of survival as she grapples with her existence and the realization that her greatest enemy may be part of herself. This is the story of Red and Adelaide and the call for identity, repression, and survival is coming from inside the house.  Film discussed: Us by Jordan Peele 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.ukWomen's Aid - www.womensaid.org.ukUS:National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - www.niwrc.orgNational Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - www.ncdvtmh.org

Host: Mo Moshaty, Guest: Becci Sayce  A nurturing and devoted partner who painstakingly restores their home embodies a sense of care and tranquility. Despite her efforts to create a peaceful sanctuary, she faces constant emotional neglect and manipulation from her partner, eroding her sense of security. Her world is shattered by the invasive and destructive nature of outsiders, leading to profound physical and emotional suffering. This is the story of Mother, and the call of devastation, vulnerability, and resilience is coming from inside the house.  Film discussed: Mother! by Darren Aronofsky 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.ukWomen's Aid - www.womensaid.org.uk US:National Indigenous Women's Resource Center - www.niwrc.orgNational Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health - www.ncdvtmh.org

Profile: Wendy Torrance with guest Lisa Kröger - Author, Ph.D Gothic Horror Literature A devoted mother, trapped in an isolated and haunted hotel, faces the escalating madness of her husband and endures physical, mental, and emotional abuse. Knowing her son's safety is paramount, a spark ignites inside her, fostering strength and an indomitable capacity for survival. This is the story of Wendy Torrance and the call for freedom and viability is coming from inside the house. 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