Laura, 43, wants to know how to find the right partner, as well as friends, after leaving the Mormon Church 12 years ago. Listen in as we discuss Adlerian Psychology around what constitutes a 'mid-life crisis’, how to develop a healthy schema of relationships, how to base your match mate on personality traits rather than hobbies, as well as some fascinating statistics around singles in the U.S.
Read moreEp: 257 - Therapist Reviews Schizophrenia Simulator
Ever been curious about the experience of Schizophrenia? All of us have the ability to have our senses fooled. We discuss a Schizophrenia simulator. We review the distressing symptoms of Schizophrenia, what types and styles of voices can be present during a hallucination, as well as some common strategies for coping coping with Schizophrenia and symptoms of it.
Read moreEp: 256 - Borderline for Bees with Boots (RELOADED) - The Psychology of Borderline Personality Disorder
UPC is bringing back another cult classic—Borderline for Bees with Boots. Listen in as Professor Michael Drane, Andrew Baker and Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss Borderline Personality Disorder, the complexities of living with BPD, common misconceptions, and more!
Read moreEp 255 - The History of Mental Illness Prior To The 1800s
What were mental institutions like prior to the 1800s? Mental health care has come a long way. We discuss the type of mental health treatment that was available, how the mentally ill were viewed by society, famous artist’s and monarchs who were rumored to be mentally unwell. We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological analysis. Mental hospital
Read moreEp: 254 - The Devil Made Me Do It: The Psychology of Demonic Possession (Preview)
February 16th, 1981. Arne Cheyene Johnson, was arrested for the murder of his 40-year-old friend and landlord, Alan Bono. He stabbed Bono over 20 times after getting into an altercation. Arne claimed to have no memory of the event, stating that he was possessed by the devil after an exorcism.
Read moreEp: 253 - The Psychology of MTV's 'Catfish' - Season 8, Ep. 32
We explore the Psychology of MTV’s ‘Catfish’--Season 8, Episode 32 with Caitea and Paul. They look at the reasons people catfish, the psychology behind their attachment style, how you can protect yourself against catfishing, and more. Catfishing. We’ve all heard of it. People appear to be prettier than they are on Tinder or Plenty of Fish -- But are they real. Michael Drane psychology podcast
Read moreEp: 252 - God Told me to Do it (RELOADED) - The Psychology of Psychosis
In 2008, Vince Li, while in a psychotic state, decapitated and cannibalized the person he was sitting next to after voices in his mind commanded him. He found criminally not responsible due to mental illness, and is now free in the public, sparking debate and public outcry. We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological analysis. Michael Drane.
Read moreEp: 251 - The Psychology of Dark Humor 2 - The Death is Hilarious Podcast
Tawny Platis from The Death is Hilarious Podcast stops by to talk about this misunderstood aspect of the human psyche. While mainstream society might scoff at your twisted sense of humor, the benefit of using humor in dark moments is a well-studied coping mechanism.
Read moreEp: 250 - Psych Profile: The Truck Stop Killer - Robert Ben Rhoades (Preview)
We present one of America’s most notorious serial killers, the Truck Stop Killer. Also known as Robert Ben Rhoades, Ben acquired his fame after a police officer unsuspectingly checked on his semi-truck, parked haphazardly on the side of the road.
Read moreEp: 249 - Live Show #2 Narcissism, Scary Tech, & The Threshold for Pain
We discuss 1. Do women with narcissistic personality disorder get misdiagnosed with Borderline? 2. Human pain tolerance; “is there a limit, what happens when that limit is reached, why do different people have different tolerance levels?” 3. What tech scares you most and why?
Read moreEp: 248 - Live Show #1: Relationship Questions - The Psychology of Relationships
Our very first Live Show! Relationship Questions Edition… We answer questions around personality shifts due to stress, money in relationships, and how to manage a Master’s Degree while being in a relationship.
Read moreEp: 247 - Narcissistic Parents Reloaded - The Psychology of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Do you have a narcissist in your life? How do you protect yourself from a clinical narcissist? Michael Drane retells the tragic death of Lisa Steinberg, the victim of an excessively narcissistic parent, as well as the origin of “Battered Wife-Syndrome”. Narcissistic Personality Disorder .
Read moreEp: 246 - Advertising vs. Manipulation (Preview)
Is attention is a form of currency? is limitless media for consumption a good thing? Artistic manipulation. We discuss Edward Bernays’ mastery of artistic manipulation, the limitations of determining credibility on the internet, the philosophical debate behind “is all advertising bad?”
Read moreEp: 245 - 44 Days to Die: The Case of Junko Furata - The Psychology of Murder
Junko Furata was senselessly tortured, raped, and murdered by her own classmates. There is evidence suggesting parents and even police knew about it and did nothing. We explore psychological phenomenon dubbed "Lord of the Flies Syndrome", and other psychological theories.
Read moreEp: 244 - Spree Murder and The Georgia Spa Shootings - The Psychology of Spree Murder (Preview)
We discuss the Georgia Spa Shootings that left 8 people dead. Robert Long’s actions have been cast into the news as an example of the rise in hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Covid-19 Pandemic. Is this a racially motivated hate crime?
Read moreEp: 243 - "Dear UPC" : Relationship Questions
We discuss the challenges of navigating a relationship after childhood abuse, and with a lack of support in the community for serious mental illnesses. How do you navigate a relationships when someone has been diagnosed with Cyclothymia referred to as "Baby Bipolar"?
Read moreEp: 242 - Scale of Evil (Part 14) - Buried Alive for Ransom - The Psychology of Murder - Gary S. Krist (Preview)
Gary S. Krist was responsible for the abduction of Barbara Mackle, daughter to Robert Mackle. He kidnapped her, buried her alive, and then demanded her father pay ransom for her return. Professor Michael Drane explores the qualifications for a Level 19 psychopath based on Dr. Michael Stone’s Gradations of Evil Scale.
Read moreEp: 241 - Diagnosing Demonic Possession (RELOADED)
What is more terrifying? When you realize you've been possessed by demons OR the moment where you realize it's all in your head? If you thought 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' was a cult classic, wait until you hear ours.
Read moreEp: 240 - The Devil Within - A Visit with The Mind Behind It Podcast
The Mind Behind It Podcast and Unpopular Culture podcast team up to talk about what drives a serial killer to do what they do, his take on cults and a brief insight into the Luka Magnotta case featured on the Netflix documentary 'Don't f*** with Cats'.
Read moreEp: 239 - Elisa Lam & The Disappearance at the Cecil Hotel - (Preview)
We revisit the infamous case of Elisa Lam and her disappearance from the Cecil Hotel in L.A., California.After watching the new Netflix Docuseries ‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at Cecil Hotel’, Michael explores Elisa’s symptoms of psychosis, her bizarre behavior in the elevator video, her actions leading up to her disappearance.
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