What The Psychology?!

In this episode, I dive into theories about love and attachment. What is love and how do we define it? What do relationships look like? And how does our attachment to our parents or caregivers affect us?!

In this episode, we talk about the nature vs. nurture debate, and discuss the unethical scientific experiments conducted to research which plays more of a role. In particular, twin studies, especially in the Three Identical Strangers tale.

I'm baaaack!! And it has been QUITE awhile!! In this episode I update you on the craziness of my life, grief, and what I'm up to now! More episodes to come soon!!

In this episode, I go deeper into the psychopathy of both perpetrators of the Columbine shooting. Then, there is a deep dive into the victims who tragically died on that horrible day.

In this episode, I dive into the Columbine High School massacre. What is uncovered is the truth of what happened, what was originally planned, myths that we all originally believed, and some background on the perpetrators. Part 2 will cover the psychopathy of the individuals. 

This episode has some points of discussion with Dr. P. Shavaun Scott. We discuss her amazing book, "The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence", modern issues, and how to make a kinder world to live in. With the rise of mass shooters, what can we do?! Also check out, "Saving Sycamore: The School Shooting that Never Happened" by Molly Hudgens, which is a book...

In this episode, I explore experiencing loss and grieving. I also dive into children and guiding them through grief as well.

I'M BAAAACK!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! In this episode, we dive into New Years Resolutions, goals, forming habits, how our brain works in creating these, and my own personal advice - backed by science - on how we can keep and achieve the goals we set!

In this episode, we talk about Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol and the journey of Ebenezer's Scrooge to redemption. Some of the themes of this book have a play-on into psychology as well.

In this episode we explore the darker side of the holidays. We talk about Krampus, Jólakötturinn (Yule Cat), Yule Goat, Gryla, Yule Lads, Frau Perchta, The Kallikantzari, and Père Fouettard!

In this episode there are audio clips of Charles Manson himself, Susan Atkins, etc. We go over the murders in detail, members of the family, and convictions.

In this episode we cover the early life of Charles Manson. We also talk about anti-social personality disorder. Next episode will go more into detail about the gruesome murders that the Manson Family committed

Ever been through a nasty divorce involving kids? Ever been a kid stuck in the middle? Sometimes, with ill intentions, one parent will manipulate their children to hating the other parent. Welcome to Parental Alienation Syndrome! In this episode we talk about PAS, narcissism, and a murder case involved a manipulated child.

This episode goes into the murder of Tanya Tarasoff which spun controversy in the mental health field.

Did you know that there are psychological aspects behind Halloween? I share those and a few stories/myths about it

In this episode, we cover what actually happened at Jonestown. This includes the tragic deaths of those trying to leave, and those who committed suicide after killing their children....but did they think it was another drill?

In this episode I cover the leader of the famous cult "Jonestown" Jim Jones. I go over his history and his manipulation tactics.

In this episode I talk about manipulation and tactics used. I also dive into cults and how they use manipulation to gain and keep followers. I also spill some tea on examples of being manipulated in my own life.

This episode is about compliance and how different techniques are used to get us to comply with requests.

In this episode we talk about the one and only....SIGMUND FREUD! We dive into his many theories and a few aspects of his life!

The first in the series of Mob Mentality/Mass Hysteria. I go into a little bit of my own family history and how they were involved in the Salem Witch Trials. We go over a few theories related to the causation. 

In this episode, we talk about anxiety disorders, such as GAD, OCD, and panic disorders! I start this episode out with reflecting on Cpl Daegan Page who was one of the 13 servicemembers who died in the Kabul attack. We welcomed him home on Sept 10th. I also reflect on 9/11 and all of the deaths lost that day.

In this episode we are going to explore The Stanford Prison Experiment! This experiment pushed the limit on how roles, authority, and submission come into play. We also talk about a basic military training sex scandal.....could roles play a part in this too?!

In this episode, I talk about STRESS! AHHHH! I go over the many types, impact on health, and how to combat stress. I also go into detail about the pandemic and the stress many are experiencing during this time.

In this episode we go over mood disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder. I also share my own personal struggle with mental health!