Bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced a special free screening of her new film, I Had An Affair With My Husband, scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. at Basie Center Cinemas Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. The film humorously examines the dynamics of a married couple when the wife becomes enamored with a new voice her husband develops, leading to an improved intimate life but also jealousy from the husband toward his own voice. The couple eventually seeks therapy to navigate these unusual feelings, ultimately recognizing that while the voice is a fantasy they can occasionally enjoy, their real love remains foundational.
Dr. Holstein, a positive psychologist, and her husband Dr. Russell Holstein drew from personal experiences to create the film. 'Both myself and my husband are very excited about the film,' she stated. 'The film developed in our minds as we found ourselves reacting to some things that happened to ourselves. Without giving the plot away, let me just say that the story that developed was one that we lived through. We were the patients in real life that had to work through what we felt.' The film is set for release in late June 2026.
In conjunction with the film's release, Dr. Holstein is offering a free ebook version of her book Women's Freedom, Unfinished Love Stories, 2nd Edition on June 28 and 29, 2026, available at Amazon. The book explores the struggles and desires of young women in the 1960s, delving into sexuality, identity, and self-discovery through the stories of three college students.
Dr. Holstein is known for wrapping positive psychology concepts into engaging media, including bestselling books, award-winning films, podcasts, and stage plays. Her work aims to help children and adults develop life skills, self-esteem, and resilience. Her latest workbook for kids, Secrets, achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category.
Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations can be found on YouTube, Vimeo, and the Roku channel 'The Enchanted Self Presents.' She also created The Selfie Showcase, a project allowing young people to voice opinions on important subjects via selfie videos. For more information, visit her primary website.
