#48 - Amercian Beauty (Alan Ball)

#48 - of Mixtape Therapy, Scottie and Hannah explore how movies, communication, and conflict shape who we become. Hannah reflects on American Beauty and how she once used it as a teenage “compatibility test” for romantic interests, unpacking how its themes hit differently then versus now. The conversation expands into the complexities of nonviolent communication—how tools meant to foster empathy can sometimes be misused, leading to manipulation, silence, or even gaslighting. Drawing from Hannah’s work as a couples therapist and Scottie’s personal growth, they examine neutrality, boundaries, and the uncomfortable gray areas of conflict. Together, they reflect on what it really takes to have healthier, more honest conversations—at home, in relationships, and within ourselves.Co-Hosts:Hannah Shaperhttps://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831https://www.intotheabliss.com/contactScottie Gassnerhttps://youtube.com/@heyjustbehttps://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-wwww.heyjustbe.comCo-Hosts:Hannah Shaperhttps://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831https://www.intotheabliss.com/contactScottie Gassnerhttps://youtube.com/@heyjustbehttps://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-wwww.heyjustbe.com