The Pain We Carry, the Monsters We Love

🩸 Episode Summary:

In this hauntingly heartwarming bonus episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall open the crypt to their other podcast, Horror Heals—where trauma, grief, and found family intersect with creepy dolls, final girls, and haunted conventions.

You’ll hear from six remarkable guests who’ve turned fear and pain into art, community, and healing. These are the stories of a horror icon reclaiming her narrative, a PTSD plushie inventor, a veteran finding solace through eerie dioramas, and more. Through these voices, we’re reminded that healing doesn’t always come from a DNA match—sometimes it comes from horror movies, hot glue guns, and the weird, wonderful people who truly see us.

The Pain We Carry, the Monsters We Love

👥 Guests Featured:

• Adrienne King, legendary final girl from Friday the 13th, shares how fan connection helped her overcome trauma from a real-life stalker.
• Jennifer Ginty, creator of Moody, a monster doll for processing emotions, shows how PTSD inspired purpose.
• Eerie Earl, a military veteran and miniatures artist, finds peace and camaraderie through eerie creations.
• Andre Gower, star of The Monster Squad, shares how his film became a lifeline for a child with severe autism.
• Catherine Bonetti, the mind behind Devil Eyed Dumplings, talks about how creepy dolls and horror conventions helped her overcome social anxiety.
• Nate Gaik, actor and survivor of childhood abuse, reclaims power by playing a witch on screen—and confronting the shadows of his past.

💡 Why it matters to Family Twist listeners:

These stories reflect what our show is all about—resilience, identity, chosen family, and healing in unexpected places. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, struggled with grief, or searched for a place to belong, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to the full Horror Heals episodes at: horrorheals.com