Healing Through Cinema

About this episode

This episode explores the psychological impact of cinema on understanding emotions and relationships, featuring community stories and insights from media expert Yalda T. Uhls.

Episode 90: Films don’t just entertain—they can shape how we understand ourselves and our lives. In this episode, media expert Yalda T. Uhls joins host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss to explore the psychological impact of cinema, especially during childhood and adolescence. Community members share powerful stories about films like Inside Out 2 and Annie Hall that helped them better understand their emotions and relationships. Join us for a thoughtful and moving conversation about how the stories we watch can help us heal.

People in this episode

Host: Debra Sloss

Guest: Yalda T. Uhls

Topics covered

• psychological impact of cinema
• childhood
• adolescence
• emotions
• relationships
• healing through stories

Keywords

• cinema
• psychology
• childhood
• adolescence
• emotions
• healing
• films

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Inside Out 2, Annie Hall

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