103. Can Horror Help with Stress Levels? with Therapist Katy Jaramillo

Holistic Inner Balance: Natural Mental Health Podcast

It's spooky season!! Are you a fan of horror? Have you thought deep down why that is? Our special guest Katy may be able to tell you why!

In this episode, we explore the depths of horror, is watching horror films or reading horror actually beneficial for our mental health? Katy is a therapist, horror enthusiast, and understands the depths of horror and it's impact on our health and wellness!

Katy is licensed professional counselor and a registered art therapist specializing using narrative and creative techniques in the treatment of trauma and medical challenges. She has a life-long passion for stories, scary or otherwise. She has become increasingly curious about the psychological and social implications of horror stories in the past five years. She sees parallels in the struggles and the triumphs of her favorite fictional characters and in the resilience of her clients.

Connect with Katy:

https://healthforlifegr.com/experts/katy-jaramillo/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyjaramillo89/2-4

Here is what you can expect in this episode:

• How horror can be helpful and the different types
• The physiology of fear/our stress response
• How horror can be helpful in people that experience chronic stress
• Why do some people like being scared
• The 3 C's of why horror can be beneficial
• Katy's favorite trope and how she can relate to it
• The symbolism horror brings to what is going on in society
• Why Katy will turn on a horror movie when she is stressed

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