Spooky Psychology
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Two licensed therapists discuss the spookier side of psychology. If you're into macabre topics, dark humor, and learning about behavior and psychology, this podcast is for you!
Spooky Psychology
2M ago
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.
Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.
In Part 2 of discussing the insanity plea and the Sydney Powell case, we dive into some diagnoses that were brought up during her trial.
What exactly is Schizophrenia? How is it different from Schizoaffective disorder?
Tune in and we'll unpack each one, and why diagnoses shared in expert testimony can vary so much.
We also debunk what ps ..read more
Spooky Psychology
6M ago
TRICK OR TREAT, Spooky Peeps!
After a spellbinding hiatus, Spooky Psychology is back, resurrected from the depths of eerie silence and now more bewitching than ever. We've conjured a host of audio enhancements that'll send shivers down your spine this season!
Gather around, because tonight, under the shadowy cloak of the moon, we delve deep into the spine-chilling realm of Sleep Disorders. Join us as we discuss the stages of sleep deprivation, sleepwalking, confront the sinister specter of sleep paralysis, and uncover the eerie enigma of exploding head syndrome. Plus, we dare to ask, wha ..read more
Spooky Psychology
1y ago
We are back! Big thanks to you all for your patience.
Sources:
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist
https://www.blueline.ca/the-psychology-of-arson-part-one/
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson
https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/types
https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Firesetting
https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/arson ..read more
Spooky Psychology
1y ago
Welcome to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren. Today we are discussing the psychology of Incels. ALL the trigger warnings for this episode (SA, pedophilia, racism, homophobia, violence against women, etc.)
** UPDATE** we are going to take a brief hiatus until the new year so that we can make sure we are consistently coming out with content. See you in 2023 and stay spooky!
References
Meriam Webster
https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the-involuntary-celibate-sub-culture/
https://www.vox.com/2018/6/20/17314846/incel-support-group-therapy-black-pill-mental-health ..read more
Spooky Psychology
1y ago
Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren!
Today we're discussing psychological marketing tactics and getting specific about advertising to children and the new trend of "gentle parenting."
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references:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-consumer-psychology-2794899
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/201911/3-cognitive-shortcuts-exploited-marketers
https://theconversation.com/what-is-gentle-parenting-an-expert-explains-184282
https://www ..read more
Spooky Psychology
1y ago
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Sources:
https://www.self.com/story/psoriasis-mental-health
https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/urinary-tract-infection-symptoms-151547.htm
https://www.verywellhealth.com/psychosis-causes-5116134
https://www.psychdb.com/somatic/dsm-5/conversion
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conversion-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355197
https://www.boston.com/news/history/2017/10/31/the-theory-that-may-explain-what-was-tormenting-the-afflicted-in-salems-witch-trials/
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-haul-covid-takes-a-toll-on-your ..read more
Spooky Psychology
2y ago
https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-physical-health-conditions
https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-relationship-between-mental-and-physical-health#2
https://www.socialworktoday.com/news/dn_060214.shtml
https://www.sdcb.org/blog/posts/vision-loss-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/202002/ptsd-may-be-risk-factor-autoimmune-disease
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/the-link-between-autoimmune-diseases-and-ptsd#Sensitive-to-stress
https://www.thesunmagazin ..read more
Spooky Psychology
2y ago
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resources for this episode:
https://www.verywellmind.com/thalassophobia-fear-of-the-ocean-4692301
https://oceannavigator.com/sailing-hallucinations/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-hallucination-22088
http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2014/03/mad-as-a-lighthouse-keeper-not-the-solitude-but-the-mercury/
https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/science-techn ..read more
Spooky Psychology
2y ago
https://wearyourlegacy.com/
https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/?slide=12
https://fionabroome.com/books/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/202001/critically-thinking-about-the-mandela-effect
How to with john wilson
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https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ932188.pdf
htt ..read more
Spooky Psychology
2y ago
https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology
https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder
https://www.emedicinehealth.com/what_are_the_nine_traits_of_a_narcissist/article_em.htm
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorde ..read more