Words can be powerful and this episode explores that power by looking at famous aphorisms. Aphorisms are sort of like nicely worded quotes that reflect on life or offer general statements of guidance. Join Dave and Greg as they explore these words of wisdom and offer explanation on how they can better your life.

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Despite statistics stating otherwise, many of us experience fear, anxiety, and insecurity in our relationships. Attachment theory helps us better understand reasons these feelings may exist and provide insight to how they play out in our current relationships. Join Dave and Greg as they explore attachment theory and discover all the ways our childhood relationships may impact the relationships we are having today.

Love Has Won was a religious movement led by Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God. Since it's development in 2009 to her death in 2021, the group has been labeled a cult and it's theologies and actions of leader have been highly scrutinized. Join Greg and Dave as they discuss the tragic events and at what point a group may realize that perhaps the path they are on is not the right one.

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Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis is a strange tale that poses the question of what it would be like to one day wake up and suddenly find yourself transformed into an insect, however, through the use of satire and absurdism, Kafka has sculpted a story that has far deeper meaning. Join Dave and Greg as they explore themes of isolation, disability, and poor mental health within Kafka's most well known story.

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Can the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of a few really influence an entire group? From dancing plagues of the Middle Ages to TikTok dance trends and everything in between, join Dave and Greg as they explore the two phenomenons of mass hysteria and social contagion to understand how such bizarre concepts can even be possible.

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Jehovah's Witnesses are a religious denomination shrouded in critique, stigma, as well as misconceptions. While it's known for it's door to door preaching, less known are it's origins and core beliefs as well as the extensive list of notable public figures who were raised practicing it's faith. Join Dave and Greg as they dig into it's creation, structure, beliefs and practices, as well a closer look at some of its criticisms and controversies.

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological phenomena that may occur in situations of kidnapping or abuse. While this syndrome has been seen in various situations and portrayed on movies and tv, it is not a formal psychiatric diagnosis. Join Dave and Greg as they explore this phenomena and offer insight into how it develops within relationships.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, more commonly referred to as DBT, is a evidence-based therapy model developed by Marsha Linehan that was initially developed to treat individuals experiencing intense emotional responses and interpersonal issues, however, has been adapted over years to treat a wide variety issues and populations such as eating disorders, substance use, and working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the therapeutic modality, it's structure and core elements.

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At 6'9" and 300 lbs., Ed Kemper is not only one the largest serials killers, but arguably one of the scariest and most vicious. Despite this, he remains far less discussed than others in this category such as Dahmer, Bundy, and Gacy. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss Kemper's childhood, murders, and just what makes him seemingly overlooked. 

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Pornography addiction is an increasing issue that can have serious negative impacts on those who struggle with it yet it fails to have an official mental health diagnosis listing in the DSM V. Join Dave and Greg as they go into what porn addiction is, the negative impacts it can have on individuals and their relationships, as well some treatment options to support those who suffer with the taboo issue. 

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