The Exorcist Within: Mental Health & Horror Media
Hosted by Jamie Toups
A therapist and her friends analyze horror media as a map for understanding trauma, mental health, and the human condition.
This is a roundtable discussion podcast where host and therapist Jamie Toups is joined by friends and co-hosts for a "psychological excavation" of a specific horror film or novel. Instead of plot recaps, the group analyzes the work through a mental health lens, exploring themes of trauma, power dynamics, social commentary, and the human condition. The show treats horror media as a cultural mirror and a tool for understanding real emotional patterns.
“The host's professional background as a therapist provides a clinical and analytical framework that distinguishes it from typical fan-led horror review podcasts. The focus is less on reviewing and more on using the horror story as a case study for psychological exploration.”
Who hosts this show
Jamie Toups is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) with a Master of Arts (MA) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) designation. She hosts this podcast to explore how horror films and novels can serve as maps to healing, using her clinical background to facilitate deep, psychological discussions about the media she covers. The podcast is explicitly for entertainment and educational purposes, not as a substitute for therapy.
Credentials & credits
- MA (Master of Arts)
- PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor)
- NCC (National Certified Counselor)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01King Sorrow 2025 Part 2 [Novel]: Finding Humanity While Fighting DragonsJun 24, 2026 · 1h 30m
- 02King Sorrow 2025 Part 1 [Novel]: CA, Jamie, & Neil Form the CircleJun 18, 2026 · 58 min
- 03The Conjuring 2 (2016): Para‑Complicated & Still Choosing CharityMay 30, 2026 · 54 min
- 04
- 05Exhuma (2024): Existing between Yin & Yang & Science & SuperstitionMay 10, 2026 · 1h 31m
- 06Undertone (2026): Trauma UnderReviewApr 5, 2026 · 45 min
- 07The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015): Power Dynamics are HorrifyingMar 5, 2026 · 57 min
- 08The Cable Guy (1996): "Somebody Has to Kill the Babysitter"Feb 10, 2026 · 1h 27m
Notable episodes
- 01King Sorrow 2025 (Parts 1 & 2)
A two-part, multi-hour deep dive into a single novel that exemplifies the show's 'book club' format and commitment to in-depth psychological analysis.
- 02The Conjuring 2 (2016): Para‑Complicated & Still Choosing Charity
Showcases the hosts' playful side with an in-character opening, while also tackling the controversial real-life figures (the Warrens) behind the film.
- 03Sick New World (2026)[Music Festival]: The Intersection of Hard Rock, Horror & Mental Health
A solo episode where the host, Jamie, shares personal stories, connecting heavy music, childhood trauma, and horror into a unified theme, demonstrating the show's more intimate side.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is explicitly not an interview podcast; it's a collaborative, co-hosted roundtable discussion, often framed as a "book club." [UdFP2s_r5Rg] The tone is casual and analytical, with hosts building on each other's points. Some episodes are solo-hosted by Jamie, exploring her personal connections between horror, music, and mental health. [s7eSe-Ls4RQ]
Signature segments
- · Psychological excavation of media
- · Book club-style deep dives
- · Opening episodes in character
- · Connecting horror to mental health
- · Solo episodes on personal themes
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature traditional guest interviews. Instead, Jamie is joined by a recurring circle of friends and co-hosts for its roundtable discussions.
- CAon King Sorrow 2025 Part 1 [Novel]: CA, Jamie, & Neil Form the Circle
- Neilon King Sorrow 2025 Part 1 [Novel]: CA, Jamie, & Neil Form the Circle
- Ryanon The Conjuring 2 (2016): Para‑Complicated & Still Choosing Charity
- Bobbyon Exhuma (2024): Existing between Yin & Yang & Science & Superstition
- Umbaon The Cable Guy (1996): "Somebody Has to Kill the Babysitter"
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No sponsors or ads were detected in the evidence provided. Estimated sponsorship potential would include mental health apps, horror streaming services, book publishers, or horror-themed merchandise.
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People also ask
- What are the host's credentials?
- The host, Jamie Toups, has a Master of Arts (MA) and is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a co-hosted roundtable discussion, not an interview show. The host and her friends analyze a specific horror film or book in each episode, often describing the format as a 'book club'. [UdFP2s_r5Rg] There are also occasional solo episodes.
- Is this podcast a form of therapy?
- No. The podcast explicitly states it is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional advice.
- Is 'The Exorcist Within' related to the Wondery podcast 'Inside The Exorcist'?
- No, they are separate productions. 'The Exorcist Within' is hosted by Jamie Toups, while 'Inside The Exorcist' is a narrative series from Wondery hosted by Mark Ramsey.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and other major podcast streaming platforms.
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