Join us on November 19, 2023, for a riveting episode of the Chasing Prophecy Radio Show! In episode 179, host Jennie Nicassio and special guest host John Ventre, former MUFON State Director, delve into the intriguing intersection of psychology and horror cinema with Brian Sharpless's debut nonfiction book.

📚 About the Episode:

Brian Sharpless, a psychologist, researcher, and horror film aficionado, presents "Monsters on the Couch," a fascinating exploration of real-life psychological disorders depicted in iconic horror movies. This episode takes you on a journey through the psychological underpinnings of characters that represent our deepest fears - mortality, failure, loneliness - and how these fears, if honestly and seriously explored, can teach us much about ourselves, our culture, and others.

🎥 What to Expect:

Discover the psychological disorders behind famous horror movie characters like vampires, werewolves, zombies, and the human replacements from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers."
Learn about the corresponding real-world conditions such as Renfield's syndrome, clinical lycanthropy, Cotard's syndrome, and misidentification delusions.
Gain insights into how common some of these disorders are, including isolated sleep paralysis, often linked to ghost and alien abduction beliefs.
Understand the blend of psychological science, history, and folklore, and how Hollywood sometimes gets these complex topics right or wrong.
🧠 Why Tune In?

This episode isn't just for horror enthusiasts or psychology buffs; it's a fascinating exploration for anyone interested in understanding the interplay between our deepest fears, cinematic representation, and psychological realities. Jennie Nicassio and John Ventre with Brian Sharpless guide you through these captivating narratives, shedding light on both the science and the art behind the fears that haunt us.

📅 Mark your calendars for November 19, 2023, for Episode 179 of Chasing Prophecy Radio Show - where horror meets psychology, and fears reveal deeper truths. 🎧👻

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