Weird Psyence

Ever find yourself speaking Latin? Your head turning 180 degrees? Taking naps six feet above your covers? Listen to our latest episode to find out why! And don't forget to have a Spooky Halloween!

Ready for the fright of your life? We're going to talk about the scariest thing out there...federal tax law. Just kidding, we're talking about fear! Though I bet the tax law still sent chills down your spine

Look, we understand that the TV news anchor is trying to tell you government secrets right now, but maybe check out our episode on psychosis before you try to fist fight your neighbor for being a undercover agent?

Scientology, Jonestown, your bearded neighbor who wears a robe all day--cults come in so many different forms! Listen to our latest episode to learn all about them

Finally, we cover the Father of Modern Psychology, Trailblazer of his time, and kind of a dick: Sigmund Freud!

Do you think that cute guy across from you on the bus might have a crush on you? Wait, did they just blink "I love you" in Morse code? Is your love eternal even though you haven't said a word to him? Don't worry, this episode has got you covered.

This week we cover Bipolar disorder, and all the highs and lows that come with it!

Be gone Satan! But wait, come back - we're going to teach you about the 1980's Satanic Panic! (Not at the disco, unfortunately. Really just mostly a big bummer all around.) We talk about what circumstances lead to the phenomenon and why the slope down was so slippery. TW for child abuse mentions.

This week we cover the topic of honor killings. While no murder is honorable, we discuss what some people believe to be honorable and how that perception can motivate deadly actions. We also discuss the highly controversial novel Forbidden Love and the consequences of fueling negative cultural stereotypes.

There's only one thing worse than a murderer. . . a child (murderer)! Is there specific psychology explaining why some kids commit the ultimate crime? Are they born evil? Or are they an unfortunate result of their environment mixed with bad timing or opportunity? This week we explore the horrors committed by some children and some of the horrors committed against the children by the current justice system. To help bring attention to the case of Lakeith Smith, you can sign the Change.org petition here: https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-justice-for-lakeith-smith

This episode is purrfect for animal lovers! We discuss the difference between trained service animals and ESA's, as well as share some heartwarming stories about some pawesome pets! So if you've had a ruff day, listen in and enjoy. I shih tzu not, you're gonna love it!

Look deep into my eyes... yes, you're feeling very sleepy. You're going to listen to our podcast episode on hypnosis and hypnotherapy now. When I snap my fingers, you'll wake up... and subscribe to our series.

Is it getting hot in here? Maybe you should listen to our latest episode on heat crime. Is this hot enough for you?

Hi there, you look very nice today! Love the hat. Can I offer you this podcast in these trying times? You can learn the art of persuasion... is it working yet? I can try complimenting you again

Does it sometimes feel like you live in an alternate reality? Do you ever know something happened but find out it didn't according to everyone else? You may want to listen to this episode on the Mandela Effect and don't forget to wear your tinfoil hat!

This new podcast episode may be the most amazing, brilliant, witty episode that has ever been released by mankind. Think we're sounding a little narcissistic? Listen to the episode and let us know just how incredible we are.

Have you ever fantasized about changing your name and moving far away? Well what if you woke up one day and it was true, but you couldn't remember doing it? Listen to us discuss the curious disorder of dissociative fugue this week... and uh, huh. Wait, what was I talking about? Where am I?

Get spooked with us this week when we talk about phobias! What are you scared of?

Learn how psychologists come up with criminal profiles and the various tools they use to reach their conclusions.

This week we're doing something a little bit different. Instead of telling stories, we are going to talk about the psychological roots of racism and how we can do our best to combat it and become actively antiracist. For more resources, please visit: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/, bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES, and http://criticalresistance.org/.

Trip out with us this week as we talk about psychoactive drugs and explain the brain science behind our favorite hallucinogens. Whoa psychedelic man ✌️

You've probably seen enough TV and movie depictions of Schizophrenia to think you know everything about the disorder. But do you?

On this weeks episode of Weird Psyence, we cover...oh...uh, hmm...we can't remember. Tune in anyway!

We are a little more somber this week with this particular topic of family annihilators. Warning: It is not for the faint of heart.

Feel smart and show off your knowledge of big fancy words after listening to this episode where we discuss visual agnosia!

Sometimes when people have mental problems, they feel anxious or depressed. And sometimes they go blind. What the hell body?

Are you ready to understand Flat Earthers? People who believe man never stepped on the moon? Your Republican grandmother? Tune in to our new episode to learn about confirmation bias and the way it affects everyone's lives (and you're definitely a victim of it if you don't think it applies to you).

Whether it's a Black Friday sale or a crowd of disappointed sports fans, people tend to act differently in groups. Join us this week and learn a little bit about the psychology behind mob mentality!

Twins! You either love 'em, are freaked out by 'em or are 'em! We talk about twin psychology: is it any different from other people? Do twins have ~psychic connections~ and speak via ~telepathy~ with each other? All this and more is discussed in this week's episode!

Everyone has a handful of celebrities they absolutely love, but can it be taken too far? This week Emily and Laura discuss the not-so-innocent side of fandoms, including tales of celebrity stalkers Robert D. Hoskins, John Hinckley Jr., and Peggy Ray.

In this episode we cover Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen by Proxy. We look at how to diagnose, what the symptoms are and what treatment options are available (and do they work?). We discuss the woeful tales of Hope Ybarra, Lacey Spears and Marybeth Tinning. Be prepared, this episode is not for the faint of heart.

This week, we talk about fact versus fiction when it comes to Dissociative Identity Disorder. Do the Hollywood stereotypes stack up to reality? Does DID even exist? Tune in and find out more!

Emily and Laura discuss the psychology behind sleep paralysis... and maybe a little parapsychology, as a treat

A new psychology podcast releasing March 4, 2020! Tune in!