Psychologist and author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced the upcoming release of a new film titled 'I Had An Affair With My Husband,' scheduled for early 2026. The film, developed from a personal experience, explores the dynamics of a typical married couple, Laura and Larry, who find their relationship revitalized through unexpected circumstances, addressing themes of boredom and renewal within long-term partnerships.
Dr. Holstein, known for her work in women's mental health and positive psychology, along with her husband Dr. Russell Holstein, a psychologist specializing in mental health care access research, turned a personal vacation encounter into the film's narrative. They identified the story's relatability to common marital challenges, such as the 'seven-year itch,' and decided to develop it into a screenplay. The completed film is currently awaiting final editing.
This project follows Dr. Holstein's recent bestselling ebook 'Women's Freedom: The Dawn of Possibilities' and represents her continued effort to wrap psychological concepts in engaging media formats. Her portfolio includes six bestselling books, award-winning films, self-esteem workbooks for youth, podcasts, and stage plays. Her recent workbook 'Secrets' achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category, and her book 'Conflict and a Bit of Magic' helps children build self-esteem through journal-based narratives.
Concurrently, Dr. Holstein released a new interview on her Building Resilience And Self Esteem podcast featuring psychologist Mitch Abrams, an expert in anger management in sports. The interview is available at https://www.enchantedself.com/resilience-self-esteem-podcast/.
Dr. Holstein's broader mission includes addressing issues faced by young people through initiatives like The Selfie Showcase, a project allowing individuals aged 13 to 18 to create selfie videos about subjects that matter to them, including pandemic-related stress. More information about this project is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Her primary website is http://www.enchantedself.com.
Her presentations, including recent work addressing Covid-19 pandemic issues, are available on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV under the title 'The Enchanted Self Presents.' As a contributor to various publications and media outlets, Dr. Holstein continues to focus on helping individuals develop life skills, recognize talents, and build inter-generational understanding through psychologically-informed content.
