We discuss possible diagnoses of Batman. Is Batman a Psychopath? Is he Depressed? Maybe he has PTSD? We psychoanalyze this iconic character. Michael Drane is a masters degree level counselor and has diagnosed and teaching diagnostics for years.
Read moreEp: 195 - Multiple Personality Disorder, Explained - The Psychology of Dissociative Identity Disorder (Preview)
We explain what happens in the mind of a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder (A.K.A Multiple Personality Disorder). They will discuss this through the lens of Internal Family Systems.
Read moreEp: 164 - Is My Child A Serial Killer? - The Psychology of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (Preview)
We discuss Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Do they commonly occur in childhood? Does that mean your kid will lead a life of crime or worse? We give case examples and share experience. Most kids with O.D.D. go on to live happy, successful lives.
Read moreEp: 80 - Stories From A State Mental Hospital - Working in a Mental Hospital- Part 2
Our follow-up on Mental Hospitals. We talk about different stories of their time in mental hospital. Both of these gentlemen have worked in the industry for years as behavioral health techs at state mental hospitals and other locations. Is it dangerous? What is it like?
Read moreEp: 70 - Suicide Pods, Personality Tests & Comedy Psychology
We talk about technology addiction,and tips for overcoming it. Are suicide pods moral? Is borderline personality disorder just complex trauma or should be a personality disorder. The effects of music on your mood. American lifestyle now vs 1950's. And the psychology of forgiveness.
Ep: 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: 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: 43 - Paranormal Bonus Interview on the Deviatus Podcast
In this exclusive Paranormal interview, Michael is joined by Host of the Deviatus Podcast,
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