How We Heal with Ryan Pink
We’re holding space for authentic conversations about healing from the hard things in our past and building resilience for our future. We discuss everything from ancient healing practices, culture, and spirituality, to personal stories of healing, and the newest technological applications and wellness practices. We’re all on a path to healing. And we all want to feel better and be more resilient to pain and trauma. We want to feel free, connected, and whole. Our fundamental belief is that our path to healing is momentously enhanced through shared wisdom, intentional presence (witnessing), sharing stories, and the support of others. In our “Stories of Healing” segment, guests share their personal healing journies. We find the common humanity buried like diamonds within these deeply human stories. They demonstrate how we can all serve as guides for each other, providing both practical insights and inspiration for our community. To help expand our understanding, Ryan speaks with friends of the community and today’s top healing guides about the philosophies and practices of influencers such as Gabor Maté, Thomas Hübl, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz, Peter Levine, and more. Join HopeGuide community founder Ryan Pink as he invites expert practitioners, changemakers, and everyday people to share their stories and wisdom to inspire a trauma-resilient society, where everyone has the support they need to heal.
How We Heal with Ryan Pink
Cinema Therapy: It Matters How We Tell Our Stories (Jono Decker)
In this conversation, Corban David Jenai interviews Jono Decker about cinema therapy and its role in healing. They discuss the power of films to make abstract concepts concrete and relatable, and how cinema therapy can be used in conjunction with other therapeutic modalities.
Jono shares personal experiences of using cinema therapy, including how movies like Rocky Balboa and Hook have helped him in his own healing journey. They also explore the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in media consumption, and the impact of their YouTube channel, Cinema Therapy, in providing a platform for emotional exploration and connection.
In this conversation, Jono discusses the purpose of his channel and how it helps people heal through psychology using popular culture. The relationship between the hosts is highlighted as a key factor in the channel's success. The power of emotions and the importance of accepting and processing them are explored. The impact of movies on emotional processing is discussed, along with recommendations for movies that provide a new perspective on hard emotions, fear, and healthy friendships and relationships.
Jono Decker is a skilled therapist and the clinical director at Mended Light where he helps people work through trauma. He also watches movies and talks about them for millions of people on YouTube on Cinema Therapy.
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