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: 234 - Death Is Hilarious: The Psychology of Dark Humor (Preview)
Michael Drane meets with Tawny Platis, Host of 'Death Is Hilarious' Podcast, to explore the Psychology of Dark Humor. Listen in as they discuss what dark humor is, why it's good for us, how Covid-19 has impacted our sense of humor, and what having a dark sense of humor says about our personality. They also explore the misconceptions and frustrations with Kubler-Ross's model for grief. Psychology
Read moreEp: 226 - The Psychology of Live-Streamed Suicide 2
This week Lou asked about live-streamed suicide and the motive behind ending one’s life on social media platforms, as well as the ramifications for those who encourage suicide on social media. We touch on some of the legal and social challenges associated with addressing live-streamed suicide.
Read moreEp: 104 - Analyzing The Death of Elisa Lam - The Psychology Of A Murder Mystery
IWe discuss the mysterious disappearance and death of Elisa Lam. In 2013, Canadian college student Elisa Lam was last seen in an elevator acting very strangely..some say it was foul play, while others suspect mental illness. Was it a mental illness? Was it foul play? Was it drugs? We team up with Paranormal Investigator Jeremy Enfinger from the Weirdos and Wine Podcast.
Read moreEp: 72 - The Psychology of the Mandela Effect - False Memory & Public Perception
The social phenomenon where the public has certain false memories dubbed the "Mandela Effect". It was first coined in 2013 after Nelson Mandela's death, because many people misremember him dying in prison in the 1980s.
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