God Awful Movies 438: e-motion 2.0
Jan 9, 2024
Cara Santa Maria joins to discuss a documentary promoting a scammy cult, a creepy deathbed confession, and the power of the subconscious mind. They mock self-proclaimed experts in ancient wisdom and nutrition, critique the qualifications of various individuals, and delve into unconventional health practices. The chapter explores absurdity in heart energy clearing, similarities with cult behavior, and the lack of listening in a movie about rich white people. Overall, a hilarious and insightful episode.
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Subconscious Power
- The film suggests the subconscious mind is 1,000 times stronger than the conscious mind.
- It then questions what controls the subconscious, setting a tone of vague pronouncements.
Emotions as Water
- Michelle Schrader, PhD, uses the metaphor of a glass overflowing to explain emotions.
- Too much emotion, like too much water, is detrimental, suggesting emotional regulation is key.
Disease and Emotion
- The film posits that all diseases stem from suppressed negative emotions.
- This oversimplification ignores complex biological factors and promotes victim-blaming.