About this episode

This episode explores the film Obsession and its themes surrounding the fear of intimacy and coercive control.

Obsession has really struck a chord in a world where we are increasingly unsure how to be in relationship with each other, and where true intimacy feels like a horrifying threat.  In this episode, I explore Obsession (2025), and its portrayal of the fear of intimacy. I talk about: Why Obsession has broken box office records The fast foodification of intimacy Coercive control Nikki as the manic pixie dream girl archetype, and why this kind of idealization is so damaging for true intimacy Our capacity to  really talk about mental health  How the 2 of swords tarot card helps us understand Bear's weaponized insecurity 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.  .............................................................. Show Notes: 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…

People in this episode

Host: Candis Green

Topics covered

• fear of intimacy
• Obsession film analysis
• coercive control
• mental health
• manic pixie dream girl
• tarot in therapy

Keywords

• intimacy
• Obsession 2025
• coercive control
• mental health
• tarot
• manic pixie dream girl
• family violence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartRadio Canada

Books & works: Obsession

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