L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast

The docs tackle the tough subject of elder abuse and the variety of ways this vulnerable population can be taken advantage of or neglected. They review the small amount of research in this area and discuss the antisocial versus situational motives for perpetrators. Save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/LANOTSO. Get $30 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility...

Another bonus episode of our Behind the Couch live stream, where the doctors let their hair down and speak a little more freely. *This was originally recorded in February 2022.* Join us as we continue the conversation about parents acting horrible to each other with our guest, Virginia Gilbert, LMFT. She is a dear friend of Dr. Scott's and an expert in the area of high-conflict divorce. Twitter: @...

This week the docs prepare for their upcoming trip to Dallas by discussing assassinations and assassination attempts. They explore the history of the Secret Service and their version of "Mindhunters," interviewing those who have attempted assassinations. The doctors also dive into the concept of Extreme Overvalued Beliefs before covering the perpetrators of JFK's assassination and President Regan'...

This month's documentary review episode covers the first episode of the Netflix series, Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet. This episode focuses on the phenomenon of "swatting" covered in Death By SWAT. The doctors discuss the story of a Los Angeles-based swatter who caused havoc all over the country. They also go into the world of life online and what police response really occurs...

This month, we travel back to early 1920’s L.A. to examine Louise Peete’s murder spree that spans several decades and reaches beyond the City of Los Angeles. True Crime Podcast Festival Savannah Crime Expo PNW True Crime Festival Use code: LANOTSO15 for 15% off tickets Save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/LANOTSO. Get $30 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFerti...

The doctors explore the psychological phenomenon of pseudocyesis, or false pregnancy, and other behaviors & crimes driven by the desire to become pregnant or have a child. True Crime Podcast Festival Savannah Crime Expo PNW True Crime Festival Use code: LANOTSO15 for 15% off tickets You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confident...

The docs break down the romance scam prince, The Tinder Swindler & discuss the history of online dating, how con persons overlap with catfishers, and appalud how this documentary let's the victims tell the story from their perspectives. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media...

We take aim at yet another profession that we hold in high regard- judges in a court of law. We cover the Rule of Law in the US and the different types of courts where judges could hold a position on a bench. We look at the research of the personality makeup of judges and then cover some judges behaving badly and other ways judges can lose their jobs. You can find all of our resources on our websi...

In this episode we take you back to 1930's Pasadena (yes, again) to examine the unsolved murder of the "Don Juan Dentist," Dr. Leonard Siever. There are a ton of leads and theories to this murder with seemingly no obvious motive. We also chat with retired homicide detective Steve Hodel to discuss his theory of his father's possible involvement in this decades-long cold case. Find Steve Hodel's boo...

This week, the doctors celebrate their 100th full episode with a doozy of a topic, but an important one. They will give you a historical overview of school shooting in the US, touching on significant events that have formed the evolution of what we experience today. They also cover the wonderful work of The Violence Project and break down what we know about mass shooters and school shooters and, m...

Please enjoy this release of our live after show, Behind the Couch. We welcome Dr. Aldo Cimino, a cultural Anthropologist, to talk about his research on the subject of hazing, including his time embedded in a fraternity to observe their behaviors. Dr. Cimino: https://www.kent.edu/anthropology/dr-aldo-cimino You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ ...

Our first documentary review is here! Today we look at The Phantom, an excellent (and not well-known) Netflix documentary about the death of a young mother in 1980's Texas and the man who was put to death for her murder- but did he do it? How many brains will each doctors give it in their ratings? You'll have to listen to find out! The Phantom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14597294/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_...

The doctors break down major historical touch points of the legalities of homosexual and queer experiences. They also discuss the psychological community's impact on the evolution of the legal issues. The Alan Turing and Dr. Anonymous stories are also reviewed. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10514222/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 The Imitation Game: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt208497...

A dry river bed is the backdrop for our first monthly vintage episode. An already mysterious place to Native Americans, this area is also said to be a portal to hell after a brilliant rocket scientist performed experiments and occult rituals on the lands in the 1930's. Join the docs as they travel back to 1950's & 60's Pasadena to get to the bottom of a series of child murders that supposedly...

We looked at Battered Woman Syndrome that is as much a psych concept, as it is a legal term. We cover the history of its inception, including the work of Dr. Lenore Walker, and talk about a text-book case, as well as a controversial, high profile case of BWS. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of t...

After CrimeCon 2022, we were inspired to dive into the research to see what psychological makeup is present with individuals who engage in online trolling and harassment, especially towards victims of tragedies and their families. Trysten Bailey Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tristyn-bailey-memorial-fund  National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org/ Sarah Turney's p...

The doctors cover the strange history of a man with a mission, who turned a blank piece of desert landscape into a Shangri-la for all in the the 1940's. Curtis H. Springer was deemed the King of Quacks but that didn't stop him from preying on those down on their luck. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be...

Join us as we cover the different types of amnesia, as well as how a mental health professional would go about evaluating for feigned amnesia in a forensic case. We cover the cases of Colleen Harris and Terris Stahl. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlsp...

Kanye “Ye” West has been quite transparent about his struggles with bipolar disorder. We take into account recent behaviors while looking at the intersection between this misunderstood mood disorder and the stressors of celebrity. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network....

This is a release of a Behind the Couch livestream from this time last year. Sit back and let Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott tell you about two tragic cases involving crime, addiction, and mental illness. The doctors even dressed up for the occasion, so if you'd rather watch this episode you can find it here: https://youtu.be/gXmYqczh_Q4 You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-n...

What episode was the most difficult for each of us? What do we think of true crime/ comedy podcasts? Dr Scott- favorite Chicago pizza?? You know, the hard-hitting questions! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

Here we go again. Is it time to just do away with "syndromes" that aren't evidence-based? ⁣ ⁣ The pseudo term, Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), has been the label given to a set of problematic behaviors that can be very troubling for divorcing families. ⁣ ⁣ Additionally, we cover the Mia Farrow and Woody Allen case, which was the first case to thrust PAS into the public eye, as well as a sinist...

Nothing seems more terrifying these days than, the seemingly weekly, mass casualty events we hear about happening in North America. We will review the ways in which these incidents are categorized, with some examples, and then get into the new research linking domestic violence as a precipitating factor.  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L....

The doctors discuss the wide world of dog shows and pedigree breeding before covering the legalities of animal cruelty and criminal sabotage at some of the biggest pedigree shows.  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

The docs are taking a 'deep dive' on this topic and it will have you hooked! They will explore the motives of the perpetrators and the unique willingness of the victims before covering some truly elaborate and terrifying catfishing cases. Mentions: L.A. Meekly podcast: https://www.lameeklypodcast.com/ Fool Me Twice podcast & book: https://www.foolmetwicepod.com/ You can find all of our resourc...