The Psychology of Black Mirror's "Nosedive". We discuss how social media influences the population with phony "perfect" versions of reality. We also discuss social mirroring, the future of advertising, social media incentives, and finally controlling the population with social media in china.
Read moreEp: 57 - The Slenderman Trial/ Stabbing for Slenderman - The Psychology of Shared Psychotic Disorder
In what is NOW known as the SlenderMan Trial, their case has made national news as Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser were both found NOT GUILTY for attempted first-degree homicide on the basis of being mentally-ill, specifically suffering from Shared Psychotic Disorder.
Read moreEp: 56 - “iMinds" Analysis (Book Review) -The Psychology of Technology
We deep dive into the psychology of technology addiction, and interview the author of the book "iMinds", Mari K Swingle (the co-founder of the Swingle Clinic in Vancouver) where they practice "clinical psychoneurophysiology" "Clinical psychoneurophysiology is a biological approach to healing and wellness. treats a multitude of common disorders such as ADHD, Depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Read moreEp: 55 - YOU have been HACKED (How to Save Yourself)
Ryan and Michael talk about how to protect yourself from data breaches.
Read moreEp: 54 - (Stalker Only Episode) Black Mirror’s “White Christmas" - The Psychology Of Isolation
In this episode, Michael and Corey sit down to discuss the AWESOME Christmas special episode of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror. What are your thoughts? Would you get a cookie of yourself? How do you feel about blocking people? What was your favorite story line here?!
Read moreEp: 53 - Law of Attraction & How to Handle Negativity
What's up Stalkers! Here's the latest Stalker Question episode! Two questions came in about the type of people/situations we attract, so the UPC team is here to discuss. Thank you for listening, and let us know what your thoughts are! :)
Read moreEp: 52 - The Doomsday Clock - The Psychology of Fear
In this episode, Psychotherapist Michael Drane is joined by fellow clinician, Justin Krause and graphic designer, Corey Stewart to breakdown the psychology behind the Doomsday Clock.
Read moreEp: 51 - The Many Flavors of Depression - The Psychology of Depression
Everyone feels depressed during their lives. We dive into the stigma behind mental illness, depression and anxiety, and the different "flavors" or types of depression. Have you felt depressed in your life? Is there a negative stigma in society ?
Read moreEp: 50 - (Stalker Only Episode) Black Mirror's "White Bear"- Psychology of Criminal Justice
In this episode, Michael and Corey sit down to discuss "White Bear"—the episode of Black Mirror that focuses on the Bystander Effect, and also has themes of Criminal Justice and Revenge going to far. We break down and recap the episode itself, as well as dive into the psychology behind this torture-porn and even talk about the implications it has for our own real life society.
Read moreEp: 49 - Herb Baumeister & The House on Fox Hollow Farm —The Psychology of Serial Killers
In this episode, Michael Drane, UPC's resident psychotherapist dives into the Psychology of Erotophonophilia & Auto-Erotic Asphixiation. You'll also hear a psychological profile of Herb Baumeister, prolific serial killer and murderer who turned his massive estate, "Fox Hollow Farm" into a burial ground.
Read moreEp: 48 - Top 10 Most Toxic Cults (Preview)
This episode is 2 and a half hours long and covers cult-logic, and the specific stories and qualifying factors of ten unique cults..1. Heaven's Gate Cult 2. Scientology 3. KKK 4. Aum Shinrikyo 5. ISIS 6. Branch Davidians Cult 7. Restoration of the Ten Commandments Cult 8. Vampire Clan 9. Superior Universal Alignment 10. Jehovah's Witness Cult.
Read moreEp: 47 - (Stalker Only Episode) Game of Thrones “Dragonstone"
In this FIRST EVER Game of Thrones Feedback Podcast
Read moreEp: 46 - Are Psychopaths Born or Made?
What's up stalkers! This is our UNPLUGGED episode about Nature vs. Nurture. This episode was inspired by our Patrons who asked about Glenn Taylor Helzer and the "Children of Thunder" Cult—whether or not he ever felt remorse for his murders or if whether his younger brother Justin was brainwashed or totally aware of what was going on. Stay tuned for more Black Mirror and a ranking cults episode!
Read moreEp: 45 - The Children of Thunder Cult- The Psychology of Shared Psychotic Disorder
Glenn Taylor Helzer and his small, but powerful cult known as the Children of Thunder. He was bred to be a prophet by, his faithfully Mormon family. They groomed Taylor to be the spiritual leader. This episode is a reminder that it's not the size of the cult that matters, but the purpose. A cult doesn't have to be big, to be deadly.
Read moreEp: 44 - CHAOS at Evergreen State College June 2017 -The Psychology of Mob Mentality
We sit down to discuss the recent Evergreen State College controversy. In a NYT article "The Left Turns on it's Own" Bret Weinstein: a notably liberal biology professor at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. A mob began to form and George Bridges, the president told the police to stand-down.
Read moreEp: 43 - Paranormal Bonus Interview on the Deviatus Podcast
In this exclusive Paranormal interview, Michael is joined by Host of the Deviatus Podcast,
Read moreEp: 42 - American Beauty (Movie Review) - The Psychology of American Beauty (Stalker Only)
We discuss the psychology of American Beauty. American Beauty is a 1999 American drama Kevin Spacey stars as Lester Burnham, an advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend.
Read moreEp: 41 - “Food Junkies” (Book Review) - The Psychology of Food Addiction
In the book Food Junkies The Truth About Food Addiction by Vera Tarman, MD is about the biological side of what sugary, processed food is doing to our bodies. Tarman argues that we can be addicted to food in the same way we can be addicted to heroin, and that food companies are taking advantage of our wallets, bodies, and mental health. Professor Michael Drane. Book Review. Psychology podcast.
Read moreEp: 40 - Live Stream Suicides - The Psychology of Death and Dying
In this UNPLUGGED episode, Michael and Justin talk about the psychology of Live Stream Suicides, Homicides, Violence and Bullying. They also discuss how to handle the situation if you are a viewer of said live-stream.
Read moreEp: 39 - Fatal Insomnia - The Psychology of Sleep
Fatal Insomnia is a rare disease that plagues a single family line for centuries. We dive into the Psychology of Sleep and REAL stories of people who suffered from Fatal Familial Insomnia. A guided, 60-second sleep meditation ends this podcast. Please tune in for the last three minutes of the show, ONLY if you are prepared to fall asleep.
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