Dr Kirk Honda interviews Mia about having been sexually abused by a pedophile. 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 Mia 01:31 Sharing Mia's story 30:43 What was the turning point? 38:38 The capacity for harm 47:18 How much could be innate? 58:05 Mia's key takeaways Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psychology...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about conversion 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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 56 min
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 What happened to Dr. Oziel? 06:46 What new information influenced the landscape of the case? 38:16 Has the understanding of PTSD changed in the last 30 years? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www....
Jun 09, 2025•49 min
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. 00:00 The defense argument 19:27 Does the abuse justify murder? 34:01 Was the abuse discussed in therapy? 44:24 Was there physical evidence? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseat...
Jun 06, 2025•53 min
[Rerun Dr. Kirk and Humberto talk about parapsychology 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 Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Jun 05, 2025•2 min
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. 00:00 How do sexually abused children behave? 13:35 What drives high achievers? 26:38 How could the father also be homophobic? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contac...
Jun 04, 2025•33 min
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 Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinse...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min
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: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch...
Jun 02, 2025•37 min
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/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinsea...
May 30, 2025•32 min
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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 27 min
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://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psy...
May 28, 2025•26 min
[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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/ Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/ TikTok: https://www.tikto...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 43 min
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://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://p...
May 26, 2025•32 min
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 his clients to group therapy? 42:45 Do therapists need to give me a referral? 1:00:28 Sharing gratitude Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.ins...
May 22, 2025•10 min
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 have personality disorders? 33:58 Is an accredited program better? 39:21 Do professors need to be harsh? 43:31 How can I prime clients for termination? 5...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychol...
May 20, 2025•26 min
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 partner with health anxiety? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Ps...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 you" 43:17 Ozempic 44:51 No secrets policy 54:21 Use of AI 1:08:33 How long people should be in therapy 1:10:35 Psychoanalysis 1:24:30 Psychiatrists 1...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min
[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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagr...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://...
May 14, 2025•59 min
[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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https...
May 13, 2025•31 min
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 control groups 54:34 Documented incompetence 1:05:15 Were there any consequences? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 24 min
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 member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.ps...
May 10, 2025•1 hr 24 min
[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://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: htt...
May 08, 2025•3 min
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 a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://ww...
May 07, 2025•51 min
[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.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instag...
May 06, 2025•37 min
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/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://ww...
May 05, 2025•59 min
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 needs? 50:52 Do I deserve to be a therapist? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://w...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min
[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://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Instagram: h...
May 01, 2025•6 min
