Psyched OUT!

Emily breaks down a forensic interview training for mandated reporters, highlighting how to use open-ended questions and collect the essential who, what, where, when, and how without re-traumatizing a child. The episode covers disclosure types, memory differences, jurisdiction, and practical steps for reporting to DCS or law enforcement, plus tips on when to involve medical examiners and how to su...

In this episode, Emily explores the history and evolution of pornography from ancient carvings and Roman engravings to modern internet and AI-driven content. She discusses why people consume porn such as sex drive, learning, and emotional regulation. She analyzes and reviews research on sociosexuality, the dark triad, fantasy types, and potential harms like compulsive pornography use, body image i...

Host Emily, a forensic psychology graduate with law enforcement experience, investigates a string of murders along Texas’ I-45 corridor, spotlighting the cases of Allison Craven, Debbie Ackerman, and Maria Andrews. The episode examines patterns like victims being found near or in water, gunshot wounds, bondage, and geographical data. Emily questions a possible connection between two men named Henr...

Host Emily, with a bachelor’s in forensic psychology and background in law enforcement, analyzes Netflix’s three-part documentary on the Michael Jackson trial. She explores Jackson’s childhood in Gary, Indiana, family dynamics, alleged abuse by his father, and the effects of isolation, religion, and trauma on his adult behavior and relationships with children. The episode examines Neverland, accus...

Host Emily examines the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders after watching the Netflix documentary, recounting the deaths, the investigation, and the rise of suspect James Lewis. The episode explores the pathology behind poisoning and terrorism, critiques corporate and investigative responses, and argues why Lewis may not be the true perpetrator while highlighting the case's lasting impact on public safe...

Host Emily, a forensic psychology graduate with law enforcement experience, investigates a string of murders along Texas’ I-45 corridor, spotlighting the cases of Brenda K. Jones, Rhonda Renee Johnson, and Sharon Lynn Shaw. The episode examines patterns like victims being found near or in water, blunt force trauma, and geographical data. Emily questions a controversial confession, considers possib...

Hello, everyone and welcome to Psyched OUT! Today, host Emily, who has a forensic psychology degree and law enforcement experience, breaks down Netflix's documentary The Crash. In this episode she analyzes the crash that killed Dom and Davion, examines evidence (black box, phone data, drugs), explores claims of amnesia and POTS, and discusses the roles of Kenzie, her friends, and her parents.   Em...

Host Emily, a forensic psychology graduate with law enforcement experience, examines a string of roughly 34 murders along the I-45 corridor in Texas, focusing in this episode on the disappearances and deaths of 13-year-old Colette Wilson and 19-year-old Gloria Gonzalez. This episode launches an investigative series aiming to shed new light on unsolved cases, explore investigative gaps from the 197...

This episode explores the origins and myths of Stockholm Syndrome, tracing it back to the 1973 Stockholm bank robbery. Host Emily explains how modern psychology reframes the behavior as appeasement, a survival response rather than a true emotional bond. Emily then discusses historical examples, cognitive dissonance, gendered interpretations, and why Stockholm Syndrome is not a validated clinical d...

This episode of Psyched Out reviews the Netflix documentary Trust Me, False Prophet and provides a concise timeline of Sam Bateman’s rise in the FLDS, the undercover investigation by Dr. Christine Marie and her husband, and Bateman’s eventual arrest and 50-year sentence. Host Emily analyzes cult tactics and grooming methods used to manipulate children and families, explains how Maslow’s hierarchy...

This episode is a chronological deep dive into Aileen Wuornos's life, from her abusive childhood and early crimes to the murders of several motorists in Florida and the controversies in her trials. It covers documented evidence, victim details, legal proceedings, and psychological analysis to present a nuanced view: she was both a product of severe trauma and an agent who committed violent robberi...

Host Emily, a forensic psychology graduate with law enforcement experience, breaks down grooming: who groomers are, brain research linked to offending, and how the DSM-5 defines pedophilia. The episode explains both five- and seven-step models of grooming, typical tactics (selection, isolation, trust-building, desensitization, and control), common warning signs, and where grooming happens (in-pers...

Episode six examines documents from the Epstein investigation, focusing on code names and emails between Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and associates, the content and consequences of the non-prosecution agreement, and the OPR review of Alex Acosta’s handling of the initial federal inquiry. The episode also reviews Maxwell’s business ties, discussions of victim treatment and defense motions s...

Host Emily, a forensic psychology graduate with law enforcement experience, examines criminal cannibalism: its history, psychological patterns, and how it differs from ritual or survival cannibalism. She explains the rarity of criminal cannibalism, its links to loneliness, abuse, and certain psychiatric profiles, and how it often overlaps with sexual sadism and serial killing. The episode also cri...

Host Emily, uses a degree in forensic psychology, and a background in Law Enforcement to analyze DOJ-released Epstein files. Emily discusses the suspicious circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the correctional officers’ failures, and widespread security and contraband issues at MCC. The episode also covers Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew, victims’ impact statements, the Epstein Vict...

In this episode, host Emily tells the story of United Airlines Flight 629, which exploded over Colorado on November 1, 1955, killing 44 passengers. The investigation uncovered a bomb in the cargo hold and identified Jack Gilbert Graham as the perpetrator. This episode examines Graham’s background, possible motives (including life insurance and long-term resentment for his mother), and an analysis...

This episode finishes the Alex Acosta deposition where host Emily reviews FBI testimony related to the Epstein case. It examines the controversial two‑year plea agreement, possible ethics conflicts within the U.S. Attorney's Office, and how state‑federal decisions complicated prosecution. The host highlights victim testimony, including accounts of grooming, payment in cash, disturbing gift tactics...

Host Emily continues part three of her Epstein investigation, presenting screenshots and quotes from FBI, state reports, and Alex Acosta’s deposition. This episode examines victimology, grooming tactics, Epstein’s massage MO, connections to Leslie Wexner, and troubling conflicts of interest in the investigation. Emily also reviews the non-prosecution agreement, missing email records, and how victi...

Host Emily reviews photos and documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, examining troubling images, power dynamics, and the networks of people who appear in the archives. She highlights specific photos, notable figures, and evidence of grooming and exploitation, while previewing deeper document analysis in the next episode. Emily also provides insight on the difference between "trophies" and "keep...

*NOTE: My microphone died halfway through my first recording. I wanted to get an episode out before the new year, so I re-recorded on my computer. It's not the best audio, so please forgive me.* Host Emily walks through Dataset 1 of the DOJ-released Epstein Files, describing photographs from Epstein’s properties and highlighting recurring themes in the decor and artwork. She explains how images li...

In this episode of Psyched Out, host Emily analyzes Glinda from Wicked, focusing on her childhood and its impacts. Namely her people-pleasing tendencies, and the grooming by Madame Morrible and the Wizard. Emily explains how these forces shaped Glinda's identity and choices in the story. This episode explores Glinda's insecurities, moral compromises, and growth, showing how her tragic arc reflects...

In this episode host Emily examines Elphaba’s psychology in Wicked, exploring how scapegoating, parentification, loneliness and emotional stunting from her childhood shape her decisions throughout the film and stage production. The episode focuses on the movie and stage adaptations (not the novels), analyzes major events like her relationship with Madame Morrible, the Ozdust Ball, and Defying Grav...

In this episode of Psyched Out we revisit the film Hannibal where Emily provides a plot walkthrough that highlights key scenes, from Clarice’s sting operation and Lecter’s manipulations to Verger’s disfigurement and the brutal pig yard finale. Throughout the episode, Emily explores character dynamics and recurring symbolism like glass, mirrors, and moral codes, while reflecting on misogyny in law...

Hello, everybody, and welcome to Psyched Out. In this episode, host Emily explores Jerusalem Syndrome, a phenomenon where visitors to Jerusalem (and other religious sites) experience intense religious obsessions, delusions, or psychosis. Emily breaks down the syndrome's history, types and subtypes, documented cases, treatment outcomes, and the rare but serious consequences that can occur. Listener...

In today's episode, Emily continues to break down an "NFL crime" iceberg covering assault, sexual abuse, and domestic violence involving current and former players. She summarizes key cases, legal outcomes, and briefly ties behavior to psychological factors like addiction, CTE, power dynamics, and antisocial traits. Part Two covers tiers focusing on assault, sex crimes, theft, burglary, and more....