Spooky Psychology

Spooky Psychology

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  • INSANITY PLEA (PART 2)

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.

    Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.

    In Part 2 of discussing the insanity plea and the Sydney Powell case, we dive into some diagnoses that were brought up during her trial.

    What exactly is Schizophrenia? How is it different from Schizoaffective disorder?

    Tune in and we'll unpack each one, and why diagnoses shared in expert testimony can vary so much.

    We also debunk what psychosis is and what typical psychotic episodes look like.... and it's probably not what you expect or the way the media portrays it.

    A giant thank you to Mentalyc for sponsoring this episode! If you'd like to give their AI progress notes a try be sure to add SPOOKY10 at checkout! Visit them at: https://www.mentalyc.com/

    We love hearing from you! Keep in touch:

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    Email us with feedback and ideas!: [email protected]

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    References from today's show:

    https://www.courttv.com/news/oh-v-sydney-powell-mother-stabbed-murder-trial/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519704/table/ch3.t20/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323193 https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-425174 https://www.psychosisnet.com/psychosis/5-stages-of-psychosis-and-recovery/

    https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Psychosis

    1 hr 7 min
  • INSANITY PLEA (PART 1)

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.

    Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.

    Today, we venture into a very recent case in true crime- the Sydney Powell case.

    But this isn't just an episode of discussing the horror that took place in Ohio.

    It's a dive into the complexities of the human mind and the intricacies of the insanity plea in our American justice system.

    We'll navigate the treacherous terrain of the insanity defense, unraveling why it's notoriously challenging to prove in a court of law. We'll also delve into the perplexing puzzle for legal professionals and mental health experts alike.

    Most importantly, beyond the sensational headlines lies a deeper exploration—considerations from a compassionate mental health perspective.

    Tune in for part 1 as we break down the logistics of the case and some fundemental pieces that are important to note when it comes to the "insanity plea" in America.

    We love to hear from you! Keep in touch:

    Our new website: https://spookypsychpodcast.com/spookypsychologypodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookypsychpodcast/?utm_source=qr

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology

    Email us with feedback and ideas!: [email protected]

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    References from today's show:

    https://www.courttv.com/news/oh-v-sydney-powell-mother-stabbed-murder-trial/

    https://www.eonline.com/news/1388300/ohio-woman-23-sentenced-to-15-years-to-life-in-prison-for-stabbing-mom-over-college-suspension

    https://medium.com/illumination/she-died-in-the-hands-of-her-daughter-after-there-were-screams-and-thuds-452a954cd55e

    https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/criminal-defense/not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity.html

    1 hr 11 min
  • SLEEP DISORDERS

    TRICK OR TREAT, Spooky Peeps!

    After a spellbinding hiatus, Spooky Psychology is back, resurrected from the depths of eerie silence and now more bewitching than ever. We've conjured a host of audio enhancements that'll send shivers down your spine this season!

    Gather around, because tonight, under the shadowy cloak of the moon, we delve deep into the spine-chilling realm of Sleep Disorders. Join us as we discuss the stages of sleep deprivation, sleepwalking, confront the sinister specter of sleep paralysis, and uncover the eerie enigma of exploding head syndrome. Plus, we dare to ask, what exactly is 'normal' when the realm of sleep is so paranormal?

    Be sure to visit our brand-new, website and Instagram. And if you'd like to support our more professional journey, consider becoming a Patron.

    If this episode leaves you enchanted, kindly leave us a review. We're just dying to hear from you!

    Our new website: https://spookypsychpodcast.com/spookypsychologypodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookypsychpodcast/?utm_source=qr

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology

    Email us with feedback and ideas!: [email protected]

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    References from today's show:

    TV static sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf7NbRFyg3Y

    https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/index.html

    DSM V

    The Mayo Clinic

    https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150409-i-have-exploding-head-syndrome#:~:text=The%20physician%20Silas%20Weir%20Mitchell,would%20wake%20them%20from%20sleep.

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/wake-up-wake-up-wake-up

    https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/sleep-deprivation-stages

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysis

    https://www.thensf.org/sleep-facts-and-statistics/

    1 hr 20 min
  • Arson

    We are back! Big thanks to you all for your patience.

    Sources:

    https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist

    https://www.blueline.ca/the-psychology-of-arson-part-one/

    https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson

    https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/types

    https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Firesetting

    https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/arson

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002499?via%3Dihub

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Leonard_Orr

    https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-pyromaniac-arson-investigator-113f22171a52

    https://www.oxygen.com/a-lie-to-die-for/crime-time/john-leonard-orr-serial-arsonist-unpublished-book-arrest/california

    https://crimestory.com/2020/01/24/a-convicted-fireman-arsonist-and-me-the-facts-as-i-knew-them/

    1 hr 24 min
  • Incels

    Welcome to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren. Today we are discussing the psychology of Incels. ALL the trigger warnings for this episode (SA, pedophilia, racism, homophobia, violence against women, etc.)

    ** UPDATE** we are going to take a brief hiatus until the new year so that we can make sure we are consistently coming out with content. See you in 2023 and stay spooky!

    References

    Meriam Webster

    https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the-involuntary-celibate-sub-culture/

    https://www.vox.com/2018/6/20/17314846/incel-support-group-therapy-black-pill-mental-health

    https://sci-hub.st/10.1177/0886260520959625

    Broyd, J., Boniface, L., Parsons, D., Murphy, D., & Hafferty, J. (2022). Incels, violence and mental disorder: A narrative review with recommendations for best practice in risk assessment and clinical intervention. BJPsych Advances, 1-11. doi:10.1192/bja.2022.15

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/articles-heterodoxy/202208/inside-the-minds-the-incels

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/16/involuntary-celibates-incels-threat-us-secret-service

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minority-report/202007/the-incel-ideology

    1 hr 32 min
  • Consumer Psychology

    Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren!

    Today we're discussing psychological marketing tactics and getting specific about advertising to children and the new trend of "gentle parenting."

    Become a Patron at:

    https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology

    references:

    https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-consumer-psychology-2794899

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/201911/3-cognitive-shortcuts-exploited-marketers

    https://theconversation.com/what-is-gentle-parenting-an-expert-explains-184282

    https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-harsh-realm-of-gentle-parenting

    https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/what-is-gentle-parenting/

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202003/7-reasons-panic-buying-behavior

    https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/target-effect-psychologist-explains-why-you-can-t-just-buy-ncna923456

    https://www.crowdspring.com/marketing-psychology/

    https://www.allbusiness.com/how-to-market-to-kids-1965-1.html

    https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/advertising-children

    1 hr 15 min
  • Mental and Physical Health pt 2

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology

    Sources:

    https://www.self.com/story/psoriasis-mental-health

    https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/urinary-tract-infection-symptoms-151547.htm

    https://www.verywellhealth.com/psychosis-causes-5116134

    https://www.psychdb.com/somatic/dsm-5/conversion

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conversion-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355197

    https://www.boston.com/news/history/2017/10/31/the-theory-that-may-explain-what-was-tormenting-the-afflicted-in-salems-witch-trials/

    https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-haul-covid-takes-a-toll-on-your-mental-health-5184994

    https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/covid-19-mental-health-long-haulers

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8758130/

    https://scienceline.org/2022/04/the-real-story-behind-the-tiktok-tics/

    1 hr 10 min
  • Mental and Physical Health Pt 1

    https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology

    https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-physical-health-conditions

    https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-relationship-between-mental-and-physical-health#2

    https://www.socialworktoday.com/news/dn_060214.shtml

    https://www.sdcb.org/blog/posts/vision-loss-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/202002/ptsd-may-be-risk-factor-autoimmune-disease

    https://www.healthline.com/health-news/the-link-between-autoimmune-diseases-and-ptsd#Sensitive-to-stress

    https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/440/what-ails-us

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6386210/

    1 hr 19 min
  • Spooky Sea Stuff

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    resources for this episode:

    https://www.verywellmind.com/thalassophobia-fear-of-the-ocean-4692301

    https://oceannavigator.com/sailing-hallucinations/

    https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-hallucination-22088

    http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2014/03/mad-as-a-lighthouse-keeper-not-the-solitude-but-the-mercury/

    https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/science-technology/isolation

    https://www.goerie.com/story/lifestyle/presque-isle/2019/06/22/lighthouse-lore-where-history-legend/4853900007/

    https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/

    https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/ocean-facts/

    https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/deepocean/

    https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-were-women-on-ships-considered-bad-luck.htm

    https://oceana.org/marine-life/greenland-shark/

    https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/giant-and-colossal-squid-revealing-secrets-largest-invertebrates.html

    https://www.maritimeinjuryguide.org/blog/cruise-ship-safety-statistics/

    and shoutout to patron Matt for the spooky stories!

    1 hr 21 min
  • Mandela/ Misinformation effect

    https://wearyourlegacy.com/

    https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology

    https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394

    https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394

    https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/?slide=12

    https://fionabroome.com/books/

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/202001/critically-thinking-about-the-mandela-effect

    How to with john wilson

    https://imec.world/

    https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-misinformation-effect-2795353

    https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ932188.pdf

    https://www.healthline.com/health/confabulation

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/priming

    Pandemics and infodemics: Research on the effects of

    misinformation on memory - elizabeth loftus and rachel leigh greenspan

    MEMES AND THE WAY THEY INFLUENCE MASS

    CONSCIOUSNESS IN CYBERSPACE

    1 hr 8 min

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