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The one in which we delve into what it takes to survive in situations in which one is trapped and helpless. We focus today on the group of young boys who were trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand for over 2 weeks. Their survival tells us a lot about the power of community and positive thinking, among other things. 

The first in our new series of episodes that cover Social Justice and Psychology in challenging times. In this episode we talk about the psychologically traumatizing effects of having someone you love suddenly taken away.

The one in which we delve deeper into faking illnesses and the issues of Munchausen's aka Factitious Disorder - a mental health disorder in which someone fakes their own (or someone else's) serious illness sometimes to a point of serious but unecessary surgeries on limbs and organs. 

The one in which we look into the act and causes of Malingering - pretending to be sick for some monetary gain or another benefit like getting out of school or work. 

The one in which we explain the current adult diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Differences along with its manifestations and the many ways it impacts people in adulthood. 

The one in which we dive into what it means to be a Sociopath - alternatively known more clinically as someone with Anti Social Personality Disorder. We also distinguish between sociopaths and psychopaths - both of whom are uncaring and can be quite scary in different ways. 

The one in which we discuss the intense thoughts, flashbacks and troublesome memories people can suffer after trauma- and the many other sign and symptoms of PTSD.

The one in which we ponder whether or not people are talking about us behind our backs or are in some way out to get us?!

The one in which we discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to understand the difference between true OCD, which is painful and life limiting, versus the usual obsessions or compulsions we all sometimes have. 

The one in which we disconnect and try to take you with us on a journey to understand dissociation; another powerful play by our brains to protect ourselves from trauma. 

The one in which we talk about the defense mechanism of Denial - how it serves us and how it doesn't. 

The one in which we talk about the unrealistic goals of perfectionism and the struggles created by the impossible visions of being perfect. 

Not everyone gets dementia, but it doesn't discriminate based upon gender, race, socio-economic status or political party. 

We're back for Season 6 and we're starting with Narcissism. We're seeing so much of it these days. People talk about it, as they do about other mental illnesses, and often create stigma and misunderstandingsd that we hope to clarify. Calling everyone with positive self-esteem or a stron sense of self a narcissist can also dilute the actual difficulties narcissists both create and experience.

Continued review of how to reach out across great divides to talk to others and find some way to connect. It's too late for some things, but not others. Can we still find common ground?

The one in which we review helpful ways to communicate with others around topics you may want to influence them about. We still have to find a way to work together. 

Another one in which we take a look at the Supremely Unethical activities of the Court.

Still offering previously recorded episodes. New material coming soon. This one's still relevant though there's no mention of childless cat ladies which dates it a little bit.

The one in which we talk about how voter suppression takes place at polls around the country and some things to expect as voting day approaches. 

The one in which we rant about dictators and how we create them. 

The one in which we discuss all of the ways people try to intimidate people to impact the way they vote. This should be illegal - oh, yes ... it is!

The one in which we continue to revisit things we learned about voting and how our democracy works as we head into a very big election.

The one in which we try to explore the growing phenomenon of Angry White Men - who are they and what are they so angy about?

The one in which we review all the things we learned about Super PACs, finding that it's all relevant to the times in which we now find ourselves... again. 

The one in which we look back at the mansplaining and white male takeover situation, and realize so much of this is even more true now than it was then (in 2020).