Misery- Episode #856

Misery- Episode #856

From Zen Pop by Todd and Cathy Adams

February 17, 2026 · 1h 1m · Season 1 · Episode 856

About this episode

Cathy and Todd explore the unsettling themes of the psychological thriller Misery and its implications on relationships and emotional captivity.

In this episode of Zen Pop Parenting, Cathy and Todd dive into the psychological thriller Misery and explore what makes it so deeply unsettling decades later. Through the intense dynamic between Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes, they unpack themes of control, obsession, entitlement, and the dangerous illusion of “love” without boundaries. Using the film as a lens, they examine how fear, power, and identity shape relationships—and what this story reveals about emotional captivity in both subtle and extreme forms. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com . This week’s sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cathy Adams, Todd Adams

Topics covered

  • psychological thriller
  • control
  • obsession
  • entitlement
  • emotional captivity
  • relationships

Keywords

  • Misery
  • psychological thriller
  • control
  • obsession
  • entitlement
  • emotional captivity
  • relationships

Sponsors

Avid Co, MenLiving

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Misery

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