We discuss the story of a woman who may have been stalked by her Uber driver. They review the different types of stalkers, as well as the data your Uber driver can get. While on the side of the road, a man drives by screaming. Years later.. you get into another car accident and THE SAME GUY drives by and shouts the same thing.. Is this Deja Vu? Coincidence? Or just bad memory.
Read moreEp: 267 - Therapy in the 20th Century: Psychoanalysis and Adlerian Theory (Preview)
We review how therapy has changed in the 20th century, around Freud and his contribution to the field, as well as Adler's contribution to our understanding of developmental psychology, and even defense mechanisms.
Read moreEp: 266 - Escaping Religious Trauma and Captivity
We meet with Geoffrey Wallis, author of 'A Voice From the Inside: Notes on Religious Trauma in a Captive Organization.' He shares his experience of leaving the Jehovah's Witness church, which he identifies as a captive organization, and the psychological and emotional trauma that ensued once he began to seriously question his beliefs and deconstruct from his religion.
Read moreEp: 265 - Voyeur Stalkers, Dead Bodies, & Fake Cops -The Psychology of Reddit
We are bringing you some stories we found on Reddit, and we’re gonna give yo psychological and technological impressions. Someone recorded a woman and her boyfriend having sex outside their window. What would you do if you were pulled over on a dark, desolate freeway...with no cellphone? How much wood is needed to hide a body,
Read moreEp: 264 - 7 Reasons for Cannibals: Part 3- The Psychology of Cannibalism (Preview)
This is Part 3 of his series on ‘7 Reasons for Cannibals.’ We review the previous ingredients before diving into identity confusion, inferiority, and psychosis. What makes a cannibal want to eat another human?
Read moreEp: 263 - 7 Motives for Cannibals: Part 2- The Psychology of Cannibalism
We discuss the motives for cannibals—part 2. We review 2 additional motives for cannibalism: Psychopathic Narcissism and Power & Thrill. We discuss Luka Magnotta from the Netflix Documentary ‘Don’t Fuck with Cats’ and Dorangel Vargas (aka the Hannibal Lector of the Andes).
Read moreEp: 262 - Satanism vs. Insanity: The Case of Nathan Brooks (Preview)
Marilyn Brooks was stabbed with both an axe and a knife. Terry Brooks was shot in the head three times. Nathan Brooks tried to get Ryan Brooks to come home in order to kill him along with his parents. After he killed his parents, he covered the house with satanic emblems and pentagrams.
Read moreEp: 261 - History of Mental Illness: 19th Century
We discuss mental health care standards, stereotypes and practices in the 1800s, the emergence of interventions we see and use today, outlandish diagnoses, and more!
Read moreEp: 260 - 7 Motives for Cannibals- Part 1 - The Psychology of Cannibalism
We all know what cannibalism is, but do we know WHY it exists? What drives a person to eat another person? The answers might surprise you. This episode is the first of a series where Prof. Michael Drane explores the many reasons why cannibals exist. Stay tuned for part 2!
Read moreEp: 259 - The Psychology of Medieval Torture - The Sadist, The Masochist & The Voyeur
We review different Medieval devices used during this time, the psychology of the sadist/masochist/voyeur, as well as some lesser-known cases like Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes, a masochist who allowed himself to be eaten by the Rotengerg Cannibal (a sadist) in Germany.
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: 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: 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: 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"?
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