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Ever find yourself speaking Latin? Your head turning 180 degrees? Taking naps six feet above your covers? Listen to our latest episode to find out why! And don't forget to have a Spooky Halloween!
Ready for the fright of your life? We're going to talk about the scariest thing out there...federal tax law. Just kidding, we're talking about fear! Though I bet the tax law still sent chills down your spine
Look, we understand that the TV news anchor is trying to tell you government secrets right now, but maybe check out our episode on psychosis before you try to fist fight your neighbor for being a undercover agent?
Scientology, Jonestown, your bearded neighbor who wears a robe all day--cults come in so many different forms! Listen to our latest episode to learn all about them
Finally, we cover the Father of Modern Psychology, Trailblazer of his time, and kind of a dick: Sigmund Freud!Ā
Do you think that cute guy across from you on the bus might have a crush on you? Wait, did they just blink "I love you" in Morse code? Is your love eternal even though you haven't said a word to him? Don't worry, this episode has got you covered.
This week we cover Bipolar disorder, and all the highs and lows that come with it!Ā
Be gone Satan! But wait, come back - we're going to teach you about the 1980's Satanic Panic! (Not at the disco, unfortunately. Really just mostly a big bummer all around.) We talk about what circumstances lead to the phenomenon and why the slope down was so slippery. TW for child abuse mentions.Ā
This week we cover the topic of honor killings. While no murder is honorable, we discuss what some people believe to be honorable and how that perception can motivate deadly actions. We also discuss the highly controversial novel Forbidden Love and the consequences of fueling negative cultural stereotypes.
There's only one thing worse than a murderer. . . a child (murderer)! Is there specific psychology explaining why some kids commit the ultimate crime? Are they born evil? Or are they an unfortunate result of their environment mixed with bad timing or opportunity? This week we explore the horrors committed by some children and some of the horrors committed against the children by the current justice system. To help bring attention to the case of Lakeith Smith, you can sign the Change.org petition here: https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-justice-for-lakeith-smith
The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.