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Mike and Diana are both psychologists who like to talk about psychology and love to talk over each other. Each week they sit down to talk about something weird, interesting, horrifying or otherwise fascinating in the world of psychology, mental health and pop culture.

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    • Feb 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    S2E6 - Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Part 1: Assessment and Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 42:40


    Sound the alarm! There's a new episode of Reverse Psychology! This week, Dr. Diana gives an overview of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. If this is interesting for you, check out this site - https://www.bfrb.org/ Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns. okayloveyoubye Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S2E5 - This is about confidentiality...but don't tell anyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 43:54


    Welcome back! This week, Dr. Mike and Diana talk about confidentiality in therapy. What stays a secret and what does not? Then, Dr. Mike does a deep dive into the time Justice Scalia threw shade towards therapists. Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns. okayloveyoubye Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S2E4 - Law and Order: Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 53:11


    Another week, another episode! This week, Dr. Diana takes a look at forensic psychology as well as times that psychologists played a role in legal decisions. Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns. okayloveyoubye Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S2E3 - What's the deal with the Rorschach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 49:04


    Episode Notes Okay.....now we're back. Check in to see where Drs. Mike and Diana have been for the past six months. And then stick around and hear their hot takes on the Rorschach. Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns. okayloveyoubye Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S2E2 - The Persuasion Equation (no actual math occurs during this episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 51:32


    Another week...another look at persuasion techniques! Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns. okayloveyoubye Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S2E1 - Please like us!: The role of liking in persuasion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 43:59


    We're back!! After a brief hiatus, Drs. Mike and Diana have returned with my rambling banter and psychological information. Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E52 - Excuse me, but you are acting terrible: Antisocial Personality Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 53:16


    It's been a year! No time to reminisce, though - too much to talk about. Check out this week's episode and hear what Drs. Mike and Diana have to say about antisocial personality disorder.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E51 - Excuse me, but your child is acting terrible: A first look at conduct disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 51:21


    We get it, kids can be terrible sometimes. But can they be diagnostically terrible? Tune in to find out! Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E50 - Looks can be deceiving: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 41:16


    Time for a listener request! Our doctors sit down to talk about Dysmorphic Disorders - what they are, how they occur and what you can do about them.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E49 - Conform! Or don't...whatever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 48:54


    Are we slowly going to become a more conforming culture? Check out this episode and learn all about the famous Asch "Line Experiment" and listen to our doctors talk about conformity.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E48 - Binge this episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 49:32


    When is the last time you had a good binge session? What made you do it? Our doctors talk all about binge-watching and the risks of too much TV.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E47 - THIS JUST IN! - A look at headline fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 44:27


    We are constantly being bombarded with information. Is that a good thing? Probably not, and Dr. Diana leads us in a discussion regarding why.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E46 - Please change your behavior (to something healthier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 48:51


    How do you change people's behavior when knowledge isn't the problem? Check out this week's episode and listen to Drs. Mike and Diana answer that question, as well as other questions you probably didn't even know you had.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E45 - Phobia treatment part II: Time 4 Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 54:55


    It's a scary time to be alive! The world is a little less scary, however, when you know how to treat phobias...and that is just what Drs. Mike and Diana wanna teach you!Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E44 - Ya Cancelled (Culture)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 40:24


    We are back and thanks to Dr. Diana's catchphrase - "cut that out," we are pretty impervious to cancellation. This week, our doctors take a look at those who have been cancelled and what motivates people to call out/cancel somebody.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E43 - Thank you for (still) being our friend (Dr. Amanda) - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 47:00


    Our first repeat guest!! Dr. Amanda is back and we are talking some more about making (and keeping) friends.Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E42 - Thank you for being our friend, (w/) Dr. Amanda!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 43:21


    Are you out of college? Once you become an adult, making friends is hard! Plus, it's hard to even know if the friends you have are even that good of friends to begin with. Well...Drs. Diana and Mike brought in their FIRST friend in Tampa to talk about making (and keeping) friends as adults. Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E41 - Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Riding that third wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 49:47


    Our fearless doctors return to the world of Borderline Personality Disorder and talk about the powerful therapy known as Dialectical Behavior Therapy.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E40 - Phobias: They're nothing to be afraid of

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 45:32


    It's Valentine's Day Week and we are talking about....phobias! Are you afraid to love? Are you afraid to be alone? Are you worried that we forgot that it was Valentine's day and didn't do a love-focused episode. Tune in to find out!Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 10 - Depression and Inflammation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 16:32


    It's a solo show today!! Dr. Diana is off working hard so it's just Dr. Mike taking on this weeks episode. This week, listen in on the theory of depression and inflammation. Is there a direct link or is something else going on?Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E39 - CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy): More like...controversial topic episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 55:58


    It's Super Bowl week! How can a couple of nerdy doctors stay relevant? By talking with a neuropsychologist about CTE...that's how! Check out this week's episode where we invite Dr. Joel over to talk about being a neuropsychologist and get his hot take on CTE.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E38 - Borderline Personality Disorder: You just keep on pushing my love, over the...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 47:29


    This week, Dr. Mike talks about his passion for diagnosing and treating Borderline Personality Disorder. Check out the episode to learn what a personality disorder actually is, as well as what the deal is with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a disorder so good Madonna (may have) written a song about it.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E37 - Episode 37 - Dissociative Identity Disorder: I'm not who I think I am, and this isn't what you think it is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 51:49


    Welcome back to the beautiful world of Reverse Psychology! This week, Drs. Mike and Diana give their hot takes on the highly controversial diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder. What is the disorder once known as multiple personalities? How do you treat it? Is it even real? Tune in and find out.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E36 - Episode 36 - The Goldwater Rule: Why we can''t say what we're all thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 48:34


    Recently, a Yale psychiatrist called for U.S. President Trump to be involuntarily committed due to what she believed was psychotic behavior. This news sparked a conversation between our two doctors about the Goldwater Rule - the ethical standard that states that psychologists/psychiatrists cannot provide professional opinion (or diagnosis) on a prominent public figure. Trust us...it's more interesting than it sounds.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E35 - Episode 35 - Depression part 3: The secret of serotonin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 48:03


    New year, same Doctors! Drs. Mike and Diana are back and talkin' about depression. This week, they take a look at the brain and the role serotonin plays.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E34 - Episode 34 - Depression part 2: Now it's (inter)personal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 52:52


    It's the holiday season and that means one thing - time for some depression talk! This week, Dr. Mike leads us through a review of the Interpersonal Theory of Depression and Interpersonal Therapy.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast and leaving a review are the BEST ways to help Reverse Psychology grow! Be sure to subscribe (and get that newly smart friend to subscribe, as well) to get every new episode the day it comes out. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any question/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E33 - Episode 33 - Hiring and firing with (Doctor) Logan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 53:35


    Another week, another fun filled episode! This time around, Dr. Logan shows up and talks about the exciting world of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Drs. Mike and Diana are asked some hard hitting interview questions and the finer points of work practices are discussed.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E32 - Episode 32 - Depression part 1: Learned helplessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 48:08


    Look who is back! BOTH of our fearless doctors have returned and they've brought with them some information about depression. Check out the theory behind Learned Helplessness and the role it plays in chronic major depression.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E31 - Episode 31 - (Political) Party in the USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 39:43


    Thanksgiving is over and we have an emotional hangover from the holidays! What better way to recover than to talk about politics. This week, Dr. Mike reviews some information on why political parties may make democracy worse and why certain people drift towards certain parties.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E30 - Episode 30 - Reasoning, rewards and really bad decisions in football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 42:44


    It's Thanksgiving time (in the USA)! It's time for over eating and awkward conversations with family. Our doctors are back and they are giving you interesting sports talking points to help steer the conversation away from religion, politics or any other landmines. Check it out!Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E29 - Episode 29 - The replication problem: Big crisis in little psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 46:23


    Our doctors always try to bring in research to back what they are saying...but can we really trust what the research says? This week, Drs. Mike and Diana talk about the replication crisis in psychology and what it means for the future of the field.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E28 - Episode 28 - Loneliness and being alone (w/ Dr. Katie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 55:42


    Our doctors are back and they have brought a friend! This week, Dr. Katie (psychologist, professor and Royal enthusiast) teaches us all about what it means to be lonely, how we can cope with it and why it is sometimes good to cancel plans and just be alone for a bit.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E27 - Episode 27 - Kids say the most racist things: Jane Elliot's famous classroom study

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 43:08


    The year is 1968, LBJ is most definitely in office and Jane Elliot embarks on a famous (and maybe a little unethical) classroom exercise. The goal: teach children what it feels like to be marginalized. For more reading, check out: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/lesson-of-a-lifetime-72754306/Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 9 - How Phineas P. Gage got that hole in his head

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 10:26


    Phineas Gage was a construction worker who had the misfortune of having a rod rocket through his skull. Check out this booster session and learn all about it!Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E26 - Episode 26 - Cotard's Delusion: Thinking yourself to death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 43:18


    It's a very special scary Halloween episode! This week, Dr. Mike talks about a very creepy delusional disorder in which the patient believes they are a real life, moving, not breathing dead body. Then, our doctors talk about a famous case of this disorder, the original lead singer of Mayhem (with the too on-the-nose name...Dead).Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 8 - The Unabomber: An American Undergrad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 10:05


    When Ted Kaczynski was 17, he was a Harvard student taking part in a psychology study run by a former O.S.S. officer. Check out this week's Booster Session where we talk about what that study looked like.For more reading, check out: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2000/06/harvard-and-the-making-of-the-unabomber/378239/Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E25 - Episode 25 - Anti-science and treatments to avoid: Autism edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 47:41


    Not all is well in the world of therapy and not everybody practices safe, effective treatments. This week, Dr. Diana shines a light on a few anti-scientific, ineffective and, often, dangerous treatments for autism. Check it out, learn what to look for and help spread the word and push for a better, more scientific and ethical world.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubye

    Booster Session 7 - The Gut-Brain Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 12:41


    Did that person at Whole Foods tell you to flush your meds and just eat healthier? Are you growing a Utopian colony of gut bacteria in your tum-tum that's strong enough to knock out any mental illness? Check out this weeks episode to find out what science says about that! Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E24 - Episode 24 - Erikson's Developmental Stages: Competition Rules Everything Around Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 44:14


    Did you ever think that life is just one series long series of conflict? Erik Erikson had the same thought but instead of writing heavy metal lyrics about it he became a psychologist and defined these conflicts as stages of development. Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 6 - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 15:14


    Time to open the Sacks-sack and pull out a classic neuro-case study. This week, Dr. Mike tells the tale of Dr. P - the man who mistook his wife for a hat.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E23 - Episode 23 - Adolescent Development or "How Everything Is Only Happening To You"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 44:34


    Were you ever a teenager? Did you struggle to cope? Did you have to deal with your body rapidly changing and nobody wanting to read your poetry? If so, Drs. Mike and Diana can help put all of that into context. Check out this week's topic - cognitive development in adolescents.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 5 - Culture-Bound Syndromes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 14:52


    Ba-, ba-, ba-, ba- BOOSTER SESSION TIME!! Relax, kick back and learn a little bit about culture-bound syndromes - the mental disorders that we tend to only see in specific cultures around the world.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E22 - Episode 22 - Sleep part 2: Night Terrors, Nightmares and Other Night Scares

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 45:53


    Look who's back with a brand new bag full of information on sleep! Our fearless doctors sit down to talk about two common (and commonly confused) sleep disorders - Nightmares and Sleep Terrors!Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 4 - Synesthesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 14:37


    Back for a boost! Sip on some coffee and listen about synesthesia - when experiencing one of your senses triggers the perception of another sense. Confusing? Listen up and we'll explain it.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E21 - Episode 21 - Sleep: It's just a stage you're going through

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 46:07


    It's been a tired week so what better time to talk about sleep! In anticipation of some sleep-focused episodes, Dr. Mike takes us through a general overview of sleep: why we do it and what it looks like.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 3 - Phrenology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 14:42


    Booster session time! Sit back, relax and learn about the sketchy history behind phrenology, the mapping of bumps on your skull.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E20 - Episode 20 - B.F. Skinner: Behaviorist and Bowling Enthusiast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 46:40


    This is the topic Dr. Diana has been waiting for...B.F. Skinner - the man, the myth, the subject of an extremely large painting Drs. Mike and Diana and in their house. Tune in and listen to Dr. Diana talk about some of the interesting work of B.F. Skinner and learn how you, too, can start a local avian sports league.Did you learn something new? Share this episode with a friend and help them be as smart as you are. Sharing this podcast is the BEST way to help Reverse Psychology grow. Be sure to subscribe (and get that friend to, as well) to get every new full and mini-episode. Follow us on facebook for updates and email us at Rev.PsychCast@gmail.com for any questions/comments/concerns.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 2 - Papa Pavlov's Dog Stomach Wonder Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 15:53


    A mid-weekend booster session! Dr. Diana gives us some strange, lesser known facts about the life of Ivan Pavlov. Learn something you didn't know before? Impress friends and woo lovers by sharing what you've heard. Just be sure to tell them Reverse Psychology told you. That'll really impress them! Getting friends and loved ones to listen not only will help YOUR relationships but will also help us grow a community and be better able to keep having fun and talking about psychology.Okayloveyoubye.Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E19 - Episode 19 - Self-handicapping 2: High hopes for low expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 45:36


    Our fearless doctors are back. It'll take more than hurricanes, hornet stings or harmonizing superstars to keep them away! This week, Dr. Mike walks us through the types of things that may make someone more likely to self-handicap. Learn how to spot and stop handicapping and then go teach your friends and family!Did you learn something new this week? Share this episode with a friend and get them to learn something new, too! Sharing this podcast with friends is the best way to help Reverse Psychology grow and develop a community. Be sure to subscribe to get every new full and mini episode in your feed once it comes out (and leave us a 5-star review to help wayward souls find our show). Follow us on facebook for updates.okayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    Booster Session 1 - The madness of King George

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 12:24


    Booster Session 1 - The madness of King George!Welcome to the first mini-episode! Each week we will drop a quick little check-in where we talk (briefly) about a random topic in the world of psychology.Did you know that King George III was legitimately mentally ill? Neither did Dr. Mike but Dr. Diana tells him all about it!Did you learn something new? Gonna share that fun fact this weekend? Be sure to let people know Reverse Psychology taught you about it! Sharing this podcast with friends is the best way to grow your social network AND for us to grow our audience. If you like what you've heard, help us grow so we can keep having fun and talking about psychology. OkayloveyoubyeFind out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

    S1E18 - Episode 18 - Self-handicapping: Looking good never felt so bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 45:57


    Have you ever noticed that some people just can't seem to get out of their own way? Remember that highly rated rookie that couldn't stop partying, or that kid in your class that would have been super smart if they ever studied? Well we have and we talk about it!Have a seat and listen to Drs. Mike and Diana talk about self-handicapping behavior. Plus, get crucial life updates, hurricane prep news and more!If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe (and get a friend to subscribe as well!). Follow us on facebook to get updates and interact with Drs. Mike and Diana and the whole RevPsych community. Send any comments/questions/concerns to Rev.PsychCast@gmail.comOkayloveyoubye!Find out more at https://reverse-psychology.pinecast.co

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