Best Psychology Education Podcasts (2025)

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The Psychology of the Menendez Bros (Chapter 5: The Horror) 32:42

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Dr Kirk and Humberto explore the Menendez Bros case. (Intro) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychol…

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Attachment bonds: Understanding our closest relationships, with Ximena Arriaga, PhD 36:07

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What makes us feel secure, safe and supported in our relationships with partners, friends and family? Ximena Arriaga, PhD, talks about how early and ongoing life experiences shape our bonds with others, why our “attachment style” isn’t fixed but can always change, and how partners can help each other thrive in their close relationships. Learn more …

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How To Build and Keep Motivation with Mr Motivation (Sean Murphy) 51:42

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Sean Murphy, AKA Mr Motivation, is an educator and motivational speaker. He has taught students, Scholars as he calls them, at every level from Elementary School to College. As a Veteran and someone who has overcome many obstacles he has developed expertise in motivation, and how we can reframe challenges to help catapult personal development. Lear…

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Thoughts on Grief (2016 Rerun) 33:23

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Dr. Kirk Honda talks about grief. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact We…

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Aha moments and contagious laughter 30:09

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What's going on in your brain when you experience an 'aha!' moment? Imagine you've been stuck on a problem for ages, but then the answer suddenly comes to you out of nowhere, like a bolt of lightning. Claudia Hammond is joined in the studio by professor of cognitive neuroscience Sophie Scott to understand how these 'aha' moments happen. Sophie also…

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Monday Mental Tip: What Do You Think You Will Answer? 15:18

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It's about time Piglet started pulling his weight on this show. For this week's mental health tip we look at a technique of Cognitive Reframing endorsed by both Winnie the Pooh and David Mamet. It's a new month, which means we have a new charity-of-focus. Covenant House California is a nonprofit that helps Homeless Youth to find housing and resourc…

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The Psychology of the Menendez Bros (Chapter 4: Monster) 37:14

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Dr Kirk and Humberto explore the Menendez Bros case. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Pretrial 13:06 The trial & opening arguments 23:04 Dr. Oziel's testimony Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron:…

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American Philanthropy & George Peabody (Patreon Sample) 10:10

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George Peabody, known as the Father of American Philanthropy, donated 1/2 of his fortune throughout his life to education, feeding the needy, and fighting poverty. This episode dives into the history of the Peabody Education Fund, the first modern nonprofit started in the USA. There are also some interesting tidbits about earlier charitable groups …

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Self-Growth Through Consciousness-Altering Techniques, with Masati 50:12

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Many people value philosophical & spiritual approaches to trauma recovery, self-improvement, and breaking unhealthy patterns. My guest today is Masati, is the CEO & Founder of Xponential Intelligence Science, dedicated to the study and application of Dimensional Consciousness and shifting focus while suffering. He finds that reframing our emotions …

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The Psychology of the Menendez Bros (Chapter 3: The Murders) 32:26

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Dr Kirk and Humberto explore the Menendez Bros case. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Writing about murder 05:17 The day before the murders 11:03 The murders 25:08 The 911 call Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joi…

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Abusive Relationships #2 (2021 Rerun) 1:26:45

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Dr Kirk and Humberto explore the Menendez Bros case. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinsea…

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The Psychology of the Menendez Bros (Chapter 2: Pre-Murders) 26:23

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Dr Kirk and Humberto explore the Menendez Bros case. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 The history of the Menendez family 13:21 Who was Jose Menendez? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://…

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 36:39

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Why does time fly when you’re having fun – and slow to a crawlwhen you’re not? Ruth Ogden, PhD, talks about how our experiences and emotions influence our sense of time, why time seems to go by faster as we get older, why changing to daylight saving time feels so disruptive and why the COVID-19 pandemic did strange things to many people’s sense of …

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Greek Mothers Never Die, with Rachel Suissa 50:49

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Rachel Suissa is the writer & director of "Greek Mother's Never Die," a film with dramatic, romantic, and comedic elements which follows Ella, a young Greek American woman who finds that the spirit of her recently deceased mother continues to give her advice and life guidance. Rachel shares how she used her own Greek heritage and experience to tell…

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122: Solo - The Feminine: The Forgotten Spiral 29:22

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Check out John’s new website https://www.drjohnwprice.com/Join The Open Gate – A Monthly Journey Through the Emotional UnderworldThe Open Gate is a live, monthly membership circle where we explore what I call the Little Teachers—emotions like shame, jealousy, and anxiety—not as pathologies, but as sacred guides.Each gathering includes teaching, med…

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Abusive Relationships #1 (2021 Rerun) 1:42:47

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers patron questions about abuse. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Ins…

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The state of mental health services and more All in the Mind Awards finalists 29:06

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This week, we're taking a look at the state of mental health services in the UK. Claudia Hammond is joined in the studio by the BBC's social affairs correspondent Michael Buchanan to dissect how long people are having to wait for care and what is being done to tackle the issues. We also hear from two more finalists in the All in the Mind Awards. Fi…

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The Psychology of the Menendez Bros (Chapter 1: OMG) 31:38

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Dr Kirk and Humberto explore the Menendez Bros case. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Who are the Menendez Bros? 02:48 What was the therapist thinking? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https:…

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Ethics Violations and Dual Relationships 1:12:19

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Dr Kirk Honda explores ethical cases for therapists. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Navigating small communities as a therapist 25:36 Should I continue therapy after my therapist has a dual relationship? 34:34 Is it ethical for my therapist to refer hi…

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Common Confidentiality Mistakes (2017 Rerun) 10:16

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Dr. Kirk Honda talks about common confidentiality mistakes This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psycholog…

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Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom 55:31

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This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy that the most meaningful transformations in life come not from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. Togeth…

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Ethics Violations, Psychopathic Therapists, and Quitting Therapy 1:04:00

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Dr Kirk Honda explores ethical cases for therapists. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Why do we enjoy discussing ethics? 03:00 Are psychopathy and sociopathy the same? 11:18 Umbrellas of empathy 18:12 Is shame equated to empathy? 23:17 Can therapists hav…

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:20

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No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more abo…

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Disciplined Listening with Forensic Interviewer Michael Reddington 49:10

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Michael Reddington is a former private investigator and Forensic Interviewer. In his book "The Disciplined Listening Method," he describes lessons learned from conducting Interviews, and his belief that every conversation has hidden meaning and value, and that two people effectively communicating can meet both of their needs, and the role of empath…

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Leaving Abuse (2017 Rerun) 25:59

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Dr. Kirk Honda talks about leaving abuse This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/con…

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What is interoception, and how mood can affect how well your vaccine works 28:16

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This week we’re talking about interoception. That's the way the brain interprets the many signals that come from the body. How useful is this skill, can you perfect it – and when might it have a more negative effect? In the studio with Claudia is health psychologist Professor Kavita Vedhara who explains why watching 15 minutes of the Two Ronnies, s…

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Monday Mental Tip: Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street? 10:23

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Never give up! A little look at a social movement success, as Sesame Street appears to have been saved from cancellation. Each one of us can opt in or out of doing something to help with things we care about, and every contribution helps. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn more about this month's highlighted nonprofit organization, helping rai…

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Child Fear, Creative Blocks, and ADHD 1:05:26

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Dr Kirk Honda answers patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 How can I play with my child without fear? 03:48 How can I overcome stage fright and creative blocks? 22:02 ADHD stigma 34:02 Can ADHD be diagnosed quickly? 52:05 How can I support a p…

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What Therapists Fight About (chapter 2) 1:29:05

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Dr Kirk Honda explores the 20 topics that therapists fight about. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Self-disclosure 05:25 Harm reduction 18:30 What's your opinion? 20:13 Reasonable group placements 31:49 Irvin Yalom 33:52 Astrology 40:58 "I'm so proud of …

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How A Clockwork Orange Impacted Behavioral Psychology 35:59

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Thursday Thistory! Today we are diving into the history of the classic novel & movie "A Clockwork Orange," and the effect it had on public perceptions of Behavioral Psychology. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn about this month's highlighted nonprofit, working on public awareness of mental health and increasing access to care.…

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Podcast Creativity (2016 Rerun) 1:06:38

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about podcast creativity. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyins…

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What Therapists Fight About (chapter 1) 59:20

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Dr Kirk Honda explores the 20 topics that therapists fight about. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.ps…

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:18

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Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…

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PTSD & Veterans with Dr Charlie Powell 53:41

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Dr Charlie Powell helps military veterans dealing with PTSD and the stress of transitioning into civilian life. His experience as a decorated two war veteran and combat physician led him to confront his own Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as he learned that it could not simply be avoided. This led him to create a TV series. "Healing Heroes, No Mind …

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Ethical Dilemma with Client (2016 Rerun) 31:01

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about an ethical dilemma with a client. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www…

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Is ‘are you ok?’ a good question and how your eyes give away memory precision 28:27

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Are you ok? It’s a question that might be at the front of your mind during a traumatic event. But how helpful is it and can it even make matters worse? We answer a very intriguing listener question. And in the studio with Claudia is Catherine Loveday, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, who’s excited about a study that has uncovered a fascinating …

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Monday Mental Tip: Finding Barometers for your Mental Health 17:26

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This week's tip focuses on finding measures for our own emotional & mental health. This can help to get the jump on a depressive, anxious, or other types of episodes that can drag down quality of life, or worse. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to check out this month's charity-of-focus, a wonderful organization helping people find access to mental h…

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Mormon Therapist Chokes Client Repeatedly 1:23:55

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Dr Kirk Honda explores the case of an allegedly abusive Mormon counselor who is still seeing clients. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Who is Maruice Harker? 15:24 Mia Chard's 'possession' 20:03 Exorcisms & assault charges 43:07 Further abuse & high cont…

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Life Coach Law, Patreon Probs, and Rape Fears 1:23:49

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Dr Kirk Honda answers patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Are there any consequences for therapists that rebrand as life coaches? 24:46 PiS social media update 42:18 Accessing premium PiS episodes 59:58 Fear after being threatened Become a me…

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Scientists Secretly Abusing People (2016 Rerun) 2:58

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about scientists secretly abusing people. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://w…

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Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen 1:12:30

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This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jonathan Cohen, her co-host and …

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Self-Harming for Attention, Adolescence, and CPTSD Restlessness 50:43

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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Should I address self-harm in clients? 14:01 Grief from drawing boundaries 24:49 How can therapists prepare for a recession? 34:20 Is restlessness with C-PTSD common? Become …

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:11

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Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…

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Classism in Therapy (2016 Rerun) 37:21

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about classism in therapy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyin…

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The Gifts of My Fathers Madness with Author Natasha Williams 48:04

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"The Parts of Him I Kept: The Gifts of My Father's Madness," is a new memoir by Author Natasha Williams. She opens up about living with a father who struggled with Schizophrenia and Psychosis his entire life. It is a story of hope, love, trauma, loss, and a look at the definition of terms like "normal," and "sanity." Natasha describes what she has …

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Adult ADHD: Why are waiting lists for diagnoses so long? 28:11

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You’ve probably heard the term ADHD – or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – more and more in recent years. Almost 200,000 of you are waiting for a diagnosis and services are struggling to keep up with the demand. Last year twenty four different services told BBC Verify that it would take them eight years to get to everyone on their waiting …

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Monday Mental Tip: When Someone You Love Comes Out 11:50

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This past week I saw some interviews with Robert and Airyn De Niro, about their relationship and Robert De Niro's reaction to Airyn recently being outed as Trans by paparazzi. This led me to think about lessons I have learned from working with Transgendered People (and parents) about supportive and loving ways to respond to someone when they come o…

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Women Are Spaghetti, Men Are Waffles, and Therapists Who Smoke Pot 59:12

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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 How do you face grief? 14:40 Do men and women inherently think differently? 41:04 Can therapists smoke marijuana? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRt…

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Firing Clients and Taking Too Much Care of Yourself 1:07:20

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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 How do you navigate a client that makes you feel unsafe? 23:22 Why do people under express how they feel? 32:37 Do I take care of myself too much? 43:28 Are you meeting your …

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Psychology Myths (2016 Rerun) 6:05

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Paulette Perhach talk about psychology myths. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https:/…