Best Schema Therapy Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 60: Moving Some Furniture - Troubleshooting Chair work in Schema Therapy

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In this episode, Chris looks at chairwork in Schema Therapy. Specifically, he looks at ways to overcome problems and improve skills in applying the technique. Interested in some more reading? Check out these great resources Kellogg, S. (2014). Transformational chairwork: Using psychotherapeutic dialogues in clinical practice. Bloomsbury Publishing …

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 9 - The Cause) 39:24

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. December 10, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Obsessive and abusive love 15:33 Are these examples of limerence? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/j…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 8 - Erotomania, Revenge P__n, Transference) 35:10

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. December 9, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Erotomania 35:04 Sex crimes & stalking Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https:/…

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130. What Emotionally Available Partners Actually Do 43:56

2d ago43:56

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Send Gemma a message We hear the term “emotionally unavailable” all the time, yet many women are not sure what the opposite actually looks like in real life. In this episode, Gemma breaks down emotional availability in clear, practical terms, so you can recognise it early, feel safer in your body and stop settling for relationships that leave you g…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 7 - Somatic and Differentials) 27:28

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. December 8, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Fictional examples of limerence 16:38 Somatic symptoms Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a…

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Self Disclosure (Deep Dive)(2017 Rerun) 4:26

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda does a deep dive on therapist self-disclosure. November 6, 2017 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 …

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The Psychology of the Fyre Festival (2019 Rerun) 1:38:59

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto talk about the Fyre Festival disaster and the psychology of its organizer, Billy McFarland. Is he a psychopath? Is he a victim of capitalism? Were we all subject to a mass delusion? February 6, 2019 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 6 - Stalking and Other Behaviors) 27:17

7d ago27:17

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. December 3, 2025 (Intro) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Refining qualifiers & the cycle16:08 Was Kendra displaying limerence? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 5 - Emotional Symptoms) 25:10

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. December 2, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Limerence in the wild 17:33 Background anxiety 24:51 Continuous tension and hyper anxiety Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 4 - Intrusive Fantasies and Distorted Signals) 28:58

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. December 1, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro 01:45 intrusive thoughts 23:12 Daydreaming & fantasy Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Beco…

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Domestic Violence (Power and Control Wheel)(2016 Rerun) 1:07:07

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about domestic violence. May 30, 2016 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.p…

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Domestic Violence (Cobras vs Pitbulls)(2016 Rerun) 1:30:35

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about domestic violence. February 24, 2016 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://…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 3 - Signs and Disorder Justification) 29:00

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. November 26, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro 05:37 The signs of experiencing limerence 18:22 The functional impact 28:53 How does limerence disrupt life? 46:43 How is it different …

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 2 - Definition and TikTok Reactions) 31:12

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. November 25, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Dr. Kirk's definition of limerence 09:14 Exploring terminology of limerence 12:30 What types of relationships involve limerence? 21:48 Clarif…

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#194 – Professor Dianna Kenny on Understanding Gender Dysphoria 1:25:06

15d ago1:25:06

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Professor Dianna Kenny about understanding gender dysphoria in young people and the complexities surrounding their care and wellbeing. Dr Dianna T. Kenny is an experienced psychologist in Sydney who offers a range of services including individual adult psychotherapy, child, adolescent, co…

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129: The Real Dating Mindset: 10 Shifts That Protect You From Old Patterns 55:53

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Send Gemma a message Dating can stir up every schema you have. If you have a history of emotionally unavailable partners, narcissistic relationships or spending years in situationships that never really went anywhere, getting back out there can feel both hopeful and terrifying. In this episode I walk you through ten grounded mindset shifts that hel…

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Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 1 - I Was Wrong) 1:04:29

16d ago1:04:29

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Dr Kirk Honda provides his long-awaited lecture on limerence. November 24, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 What is limerence? 08:1 How did Dr. Kirk get here? 22:48 What does the current research and discourse look like? 48:02 An exercise for limere…

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Mental Health Hot Takes #4 2:10:49

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Dr Kirk Honda reacts to mental health hot takes from the listeners. November 21, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro01:16 Self-care culture can cause undue pressure 03:42 Teachers should be banned from using mental health terms 11:04 Autistic ind…

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Fearful Transference (2016 Rerun) 29:47

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about being afraid of your therapist. January 21, 2016 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 Ema…

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Mental Health Hot Takes #3 1:08:06

21d ago1:08:06

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Dr Kirk Honda reacts to mental health hot takes from the listeners. November 19, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro 01:16 There should be therapy for friends 03:55 Therapists incentivise their clients to act immorally 04:41 Self improvement is a…

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Episode 85: Autism and Thanksgiving: A Survival Guide 30:53

22d ago30:53

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For many Autistic children, big family gatherings can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and absolutely exhausting. But with the right supports, these gatherings can feel more like a celebration and less like a survival mission.By Cari Ebert

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Sexual Fantasies (2018 Rerun) 58:44

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk and Humberto talk about sexual fantasies. November 2, 2018 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: http…

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Mental Health Hot Takes #2 1:01:21

23d ago1:01:21

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Dr Kirk Honda reacts to mental health hot takes from the listeners. November 17, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro 03:21 Post-communist regimes breeds fearful avoidance 06:04 Patriarchy is the reason we say 'big egos' 11:05 First time clients s…

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128. The Sorry Reflex - Why You Apologise (When You Don’t Need To) 33:31

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Send Gemma a message In this episode, Gemma unpacks The Sorry Reflex - the automatic urge to apologise, even when we’ve done nothing wrong. Rooted in the subjugation schema, this coping behaviour often begins in childhood, where expressing needs or disagreeing felt unsafe. When our nervous system equates disapproval with danger, “sorry” becomes a w…

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Shyness and Immigrant Harm 18:04

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Bobisode! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. (Intro) November 14, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Exposure with social anxiety Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.co…

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The Psychology of the NXIVM Cult (2019 Rerun) 2:11:33

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto talk about the NXIVM cult and the recent arrests of the leaders, Keith Raniere and Allison Mack. Is Raniere a psychopath? Was Allison Mack a victim of Stockholm syndrome? Why do people join cults? February 11, 2019 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10…

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#193 – Arthur Thomas Ware on Building Fulfillment and Purpose in Retirement 1:12:10

28d ago1:12:10

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Arthur Thomas Ware about fostering long, happy, and purposeful years in retirement, and how psychology can help us create meaning beyond work. Arthur Thomas Ware (He prefers to be called, Tom) will be turning ninety in April next year. He was born in the U.K. and came to Australia as a “T…

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Mental Health Hot Takes #1 34:58

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Dr Kirk Honda, with Isaiah from the Therapy Today YouTube channel, reacts to mental health hot takes from the listeners. November 12, 2025 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Introducing Isaiah 03:42 Are kinky people deranged? 06:00 Do new therapists just t…

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The Psychology of Ted Bundy (2019 Rerun) 1:26:00

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[Rerun] Why did Ted Bundy kill? How did he become a sexual sadist and a psychopath? What do we know about his history that can explain his obsession? Dr. Kirk Honda explores these clinical questions with co-host Humberto. April 15, 2019. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your fi…

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Eff Your Parents and Dying Therapists 55:33

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Bobisode! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. November 10, 2025 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 does Bob handle unresolved feelings? 11:26 How does it feel for Bob to hear Dr. Kirk's anger? 33:58 Is it weird to grieve a therapist-client relationsh…

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Movies, KPop Demons, and Kirk Apologizes 1:50:36

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Dr Kirk and Humberto talk about random things. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 JonBenét Ramsey responses 09:39 Weapons & Kpop 25:13 28 Years Later 29:23 Wreck-It Ralph 31:52 One Battle After Another 46:21 Tron: Ares 52:30 Doctor Who 54:42 Kpop Demon Hun…

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Enneagram Personality Test (2019 rerun) 10:27

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[Rerun] Is the enneagram personality test valid? Why is it so popular? Can it be used to help people improve their lives or is it just pseudoscience? Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto explore these questions and more in the mini deep dive into enneagram. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast This episode is sponsored by BetterHe…

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127. Can they change? Two Essential Qualities That Make It Possible 41:42

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Send Gemma a message If you are asking can this improve, this episode gives you a simple lens. Gemma unpacks two essential capacities that predict whether change is possible in a relationship. You will hear why the brain repeats what is familiar, how schemas drive loops and how to assess real readiness for growth in yourself and in someone you are …

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Cultural Appropriation Test 1:54:36

1M ago1:54:36

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Dr Kirk Honda presents his test for cultural appropriation to Humberto. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 What is cultural appropriation? 10:25 Examples of appropriation 16:26 What is cultural appreciation? 39:28 Why are conversations important? 58:10 Is …

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Jeffrey Dahmer and The Dark Tetrad (2019 rerun) 1:18:37

1M ago1:18:37

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk talks with Patron Kirsten Palmer about whether or not Jeffrey Dahmer has all four traits of The Dark Tetrad. 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…

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Debunking Attachment Myths #2 1:31:12

1M ago1:31:12

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Dr Kirk Honda reviews an article by Dr Pascal Vrticka that debunks myths about attachment theory. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Dr. Pascal Vrticka 01:04 Are dads 'secondary moms'? 02:13 Is the Triune Brain Model a good explanation of attachment? 09:13…

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Debunking Attachment Myths #1 58:15

1M ago58:15

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Dr Kirk Honda reviews an article by Dr Pascal Vrticka that debunks myths about attachment theory. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Does disorganized attachment exist in adults? 08:12 How many types of attachment are there? 53:27 Is attachment good or bad…

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#192 – Professor Paul Rhodes on Psychology Beyond The Individual 1:09:39

1M ago1:09:39

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Paul Rhodes about moving beyond individual psychology to explore systemic thinking, family therapy, eco-psychology, and affect theory. Professor Paul Rhodes is a clinical psychology academic and at The University of Sydney where he teaches family therapy, community-based approaches to men…

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Why Do We Have Fetishes? (2018 Rerun) 1:28:27

1M ago1:28:27

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Yuval Laor about why we evolved to have sexual fetishes. 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/PsychologyInSeat…

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Violent Fantasies and Parenting 1:37:12

1M ago1:37:12

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Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca 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 Do violent fantasies mean anything? 24:50 Recent celebrity losses 43:31 How did Rebecca develop self-care behaviors? 1:03:41 How can parents adjust to their children …

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Episode 84: AAC in Action—Building a Communication Team Around Every Child 27:21

1M ago27:21

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In Episode 84, Cari and Jim unpack how to support AAC in daily routines, how to build a strong team around the communicator, and why communication is everyone's job—not just the speech therapist's.By Cari Ebert

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Countertransference (Deep Dive) (2013 Rerun) 1:44

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about countertransference, or the feelings a therapist has about the client. (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.patre…

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AI Tools for Therapy 1:06:04

1M ago1:06:04

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Dr Kirk Honda interviews Gregg Spiridellis (founder of JibJab, etc.) about his AI tools for therapists and 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 Introducing Gregg Spiridellis 04:19 What inspired Moments? 14:33 How private is my data? 25:40 What feedb…

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Kirk Rant and Bob Grieves 1:45

2M ago1:45

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Dr Kirk rants about internet mobs and Bob explores his trauma. (Intro) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Validation and hope 01:34 Yay timestamps! 07:44 Does a victim of domestic abuse have anything to apologize for? 21:24 Does Dr. Kirk still care about B…

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Schema Therapy with Bob (Chapter 2) (2019 Rerun) 3:57

2M ago3:57

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Bob about his schemas. (This is part 2 of a two-part series.)(Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast. 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/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H4…

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Leftover 17th Anniversary Questions #3 2:00:49

2M ago2:00:49

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Dr Kirk answers leftover questions from the 17th Anniversary Live Show survey. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 What therapy is best for Borderline? 04:42 How can I address my own toxic behavior? 07:18 Drawing boundaries with in-laws 08:55 Thoughts on re…

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Episode 83: Beyond Requesting—The Power of Robust AAC 27:57

2M ago27:57

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In this episode, Cari and Jim explore what makes an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) system robust. They discuss how robust AAC goes far beyond requesting, giving users the ability to connect, share emotions, and express their full personalities.By Cari Ebert

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Schema Therapy with Humberto (2019 Rerun) 4:18

2M ago4:18

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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Humberto about his schemas, childhood, emotional needs, etc. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast. 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/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H4…

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Cheating On Your Abuser 1:12:31

2M ago1:12:31

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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron questions. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 An abusive relationship and affair 31:02 Was the pastor sexually abusive? 41:18 Is this a safe relationship or just less bad? 52:03 Is infidelity in an abusive relationshi…

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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 6 - Final Word) 36:25

2M ago36:25

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Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Grand jury results 12:07 Linda Hoffman-Pugh's book 31:07 Who does Humberto & Dr. Kirk think was the perpetrator? Become a member: https://www.…