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Mental Health is Horrifying
iHeartRadio
Practical Magic 2 — The mental health benefits of watching spooky movies with your besties
SEP 25, 202622 MIN
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Description
Let's have another round of midnight margaritas, shall we?
In this spoiler-free episode, I explore Practical Magic 2 (2026) and the mental health benefits of watching spooky movies with your besties.
I talk about:
What Practical Magic 2 means to a generation of fans who love the original
How PG horror movies make the genre more inclusive
The mental health benefits of bonding with co-viewers
How horror movies are also an opportunity to bond and regulate through physical touch
The importance of fan tribute movies
How the 3 of cups tarot card portrays the spirit of gathering and celebration embodied by Practical Magic 2
Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy, and is proudly produced in partnership with iHeartRadio Canada.
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Show Notes:
My debut book, HOW TO BE A FINAL GIRL; A Mental Health Survival Guide According to the Horror Genre will be horrifying bookshelves fall 2027. (https://www.manymoonstherapy.com/book)
Tarot for Creative Therapists — Join this course designed for mental health professions who want to learn how to confidently and ethically incorporate tarot into clinical work. (https://candisgreen.podia.com/tarot-for-creative-therapists)
Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint
Theme music is by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras via pixabay
All sound effects and music via pixabay

