PsychologyInSeattle

TToB: People tend to cooperate less with wealthy people. Tough or Bluff???

Memes (from today's episode)

Alena made the 2nd one after reviewing this episode. Hilarious!

I don't know who made the the 1st one. If that was you, let me know!

Gaslighting, Influencers, and Eating Disorders

Dr Kirk Honda answers patron questions.

00:00 Gaslighting, Influencers, and Eating Disorders

00:30 The evolution of gaslighting

04:28 Shutting down the Discord & do...

The Psychology of Ted Bundy (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] Why did Ted Bundy kill? How did he become a sexual sadist and a psychopath? What do we know about his history that can explain his obsession? Dr. Kirk Honda explores these clinical question...

It's a tradition

Fainting Story (2020 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk tells his epic story about fainting at Mardi Gras and discusses vasovagal syncope.

Fainting Story

August 10, 2020

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Interview with a Pedophile - Follow Up (Part 2)

Dr Kirk Honda reads patron emails regarding his interview with “Jay”, a Non-Offending Minor Attracted Person (NOMAP).

00:32 Pedophile OCD vs MAP07:58 Anxiety around pedophilia OCD
09:...

TBT: My exchange with Santa at age 5.

On Christmas Eve, it was a tradition in our family for my mom to write a note to Santa (using our words) and then for Santa to write back in the morning (handwriting strangely identical to my dad's...

Interview with a Pedophile - Follow Up (Part 1)

Dr Kirk Honda responds to emails regarding his interview with “Jay”, a Non-Offending Minor Attracted Person (NOMAP).

00:00 Trigger warnings & the reality of NOMAPs

09...

TToB: Children who have more free time away from chores have more maturity and better memory. Tough or Bluff???

Colette Phair made another video. Guess what the theme is!

Obi cuddles

Apology Deep Dive (Chapter Fourteen: Follow-Up, part 2)

Chapter Fourteen of Dr Kirk Honda’s deep dive on apologies and forgiveness. 

00:00 Omar's apology to Dr. Kirk

03:02 Safety in self-righteousness & reaching out to ...

Incels (2018 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto talk about incels (involuntary celibates). 

Become a patron: 2022-12-11 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Her Story of Erotic Transference and Dissociative Identity Disorder (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] What is it like to be attracted to your therapist? Can it help? Also, what does it feel like to have dissociative identity disorder? A listener tells us.

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Andor Review (Star Wars)

Dr Kirk and Humberto review the new Star Wars TV series, Andor. 

00:00 Experiencing sci-fi, society & the empire in Star Wars

32:49 Ratings & reviews

43:43...

Colette Phair made this video. Hilarious! Did I really say those things???

Is One Taste a Sex Cult? (Orgasm Inc.)

Dr Kirk and Humberto review the Netflix documentary, Orgasm Inc.

00:46 Introduction to OneTaste 

07:27 Psychopathic exploitation

19:33 Frustrating headlines

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TToB: Regarding Instagram accounts that provide parenting support and tips, parents were more likely to feel incompetent after watching influencer accounts as opposed to university-run accounts. Tough or Bluff???

Sexual Fetish Research

Humberto presents research to Dr Kirk regarding sexual fetishes and whether entertaining one’s thoughts will lead to harmful behavior. 

00:00 Sexual Fetish Research

02...

Obi too

He Survived Sex Trafficking and Found Wisdom (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] What was it like to survive sex trafficking? How did he find the wisdom and strength to help other survivors in the Navy? Dr. Kirk Honda talks with John Moffitt about his experience in a se...

Grief Theory (Deep Dive) (2020 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk discusses past and present theory regarding grief and loss.  

Become a patron: 2022-12-03 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Website Password

I just changed the password on our website to the "Patron Eps" pages to "self-compassion". 

(I'm supposed to do this every few months, but I think I've had this on my to-do list for almo...

The Psychology of Three Villains

Dr Kirk and Humberto discuss the psychology of The Joker, Lex Luthor, and Ozymandias.

00:00 The Psychology of Three  Villains

01:30 Archetypes and origin stories

1...

TBT: Sending my last student loan payment in 2000.

To accomplish this, I worked 70 hours per week, 7 days per week, as a full-time agency therapist, a part-time private practitioner, and a part-time instructor, and I lived within very modest means ...

Bob Interview

Dr Kirk interviews Bob about his life. 

00:00 Bob's lightning round questions

08:42 Bob's favorite psychological theory

11:36 Why Bob pursued couples therapy

Upcoming episodes: Humberto and I are gonna talk about Orgasm Inc (Netflix doc about a harmful cult) and Andor (possibly the best Star Wars thing since Ep6)

Stutz - Therapist Reacts

Dr Kirk Honda reacts to the new Netflix documentary in which Jonah Hill interviews his therapist.

00:00 How to start a session

28:52 Humanistic psychology

41:12 Self-disclosure as...

15 Amateurish Things Therapists Say (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda reveals 15 amateurish things that therapists say. 

Become a patron: http...