Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron emails. February 20, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Can marginalized identities be weaponized? 25:46 Why do couples fight so much about finances? 56:08 How are PiS videos titled? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Beco...

[Rerun] Kirk, Humberto, and Collin discuss the psychology of the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. November 9, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://w...

Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca answer patron emails. February 18, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Is it ok to be queer and not like drag? 25:58 Rebecca's painting delivery 30:15 Is all anxiety treated in 10-15 sessions? 37:45 Teaching prep & stress 41:35 Cheating & relationship assumptio...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto critique paraphilic disorders, sexual fetishes, and DSM-5.(Intro) March 8, 2017 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.ps...

Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. February 16, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 How do you know a therapist is a hack? 02:36 Hannah's therapist red flags 21:51 Is it OK to make mistakes as a therapist?  36:40 Understanding personality & online nonsense 1:28:24 Was the client's autonomy viol...

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto explore the online gooning communities. February 13, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 What is gooning? 07:08 Discourse around No Fap 13:08 Is porn more readily available now? 20:18 What is the kink aspect? 32:33 Should we be concerned about gooning? 53:09 Gooning statisti...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda discusses the scientific research on long distance relationships and provides 7 tips to improve chances of success. August 3, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psy...

Dr Kirk Honda interviews Jack El-Hai about his book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, which forms the basis for the newly released film Nuremberg, starring Russell Crowe. February 11, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Introducing Jack El-Hai, "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist", & "Nuremberg" 07:21 Wh...

[Rerun] Can we predict two people falling in love? Does online dating work? Does the TV show Married at First Sight use valid science? Dr. Kirk does a deep dive on the empirical research on scientific matchmaking. May 29, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Dr Kirk Honda answers patron emails and interviews Dr Mark Whittington about using metaphors in therapy. For more info on Dr Whittington go to: https://metaphoricaltherapy.com/about/dr-mark-whittington/ February 9, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 When should I be concerned about body image issues...

Dr Kirk Honda interviews Dr Tom Bellamy about his book on limerence, Smitten: Romantic obsession, the neuroscience of limerence, and how to make love last. February 6, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Introducing Dr. Tom Bellamy 21:38 What was Dr. Bellamy's experience with limerence? 44:46 What mak...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers questions on dating.  December 11, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www....

Dr Kirk Honda interviews two survivors of therapy abuse who are creating a docuseries, Amy Nordhues and Jennifer Kramer. Amy’s memoir is entitled Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. For more info on the docuseries go to: https://amynordhues.com/therapy-abuse-documentary/ February 4, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 1...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers questions on dating.  December 9, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.p...

Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron emails. February 2, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Kirk Honda Music and Ricercar  03:06 How can we prepare to move children out of the country? 31:57 What does the psychology of a dictator tell us about them? 1:06:16 Friendship breakups & narcissism  Become...

Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. January 30, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 NFL check-in  01:48 What does it mean to be married? 39:20 Am I adult-ing wrong? 43:38 Does attachment style influence identification with schemas? 50:03 Does getting angry actually help? Become a member: https://www...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers questions on dating. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast. November 6, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: ht...

Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron emails. January 28, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Why might Nick Reiner kill his parents?  29:58 Why do some criminal cases receive more attention than others? 1:03:08 How is Humberto feeling about the current state of affairs? Become a member: https://www.yout...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk does a deep dive on his favorite form of therapy. February 26, 2021 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact W...

Dr Kirk Honda continues his lecture on limerence. January 23, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 A case of limerence1:17:53 Does limerence involve love? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: h...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk and Humberto explore this question and review the TV show Devs (2020 Hulu). November 16, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychol...

Dr Kirk answers patron emails. January 21, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Are there ways to reduce harm as a NOMAP? 23:19 What is the difference between people pleasing and dependent personality disorder? 30:31 Dr. Kirk appreciation & handling criticism  Become a member: https://www.youtube.c...

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk and Paulette talk about hair pulling disorder. December 21, 2015 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Trichotillomania & BFRB 16:08 What causes BFRB 18:01 Forms of treatment 21:18 Medications & side effects 23:53 Taking in those we love 26:01 CBT in a nutshell  Become a...

Dr Kirk answers patron emails. January 19, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Why is secure attachment presented as preferential? 24:57 Is there any evidence that humans are wired for long term partnership?  46:29 What has helped Dr. Honda recover from break-in trauma? Become a member: https://www.yo...

Dr Kirk talks about the movies and shows he watched last year. January 16, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Where the Red Fern Grows 05:09 Black Bag 06:09 Perfect Blue 09:17 Avatar: Fire and Ash 12:41 The Apartment 15:20 Zootopia 2 17:44 Regretting You  18:23 Inglorious Bastards 19:41 Death by Ligh...