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Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Kirk Honda

A psychology podcast that is both educational and entertaining.

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18:04

Shyness and Immigrant Harm

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/14

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 anxietyBecome a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch:

131:33

The Psychology of the NXIVM Cult (2019 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/13

[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, 2019This 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/joinBecome a patron:

34:58

Mental Health Hot Takes #1

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Dr Kirk Honda, with Isaiah from the Therapy Today YouTube channel, reacts to mental health hot takes from the listeners. November 12, 2025This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Introducing Isaiah03:42 Are kinky people deranged?06:00 Do new therapists just think it's cool?11:14 What is limerence?16:58 Why did Isaiah start TherapyToday channel21:37 What does TherapyToday cover?23:20 Is a good friend better than a

86:00

The Psychology of Ted Bundy (2019 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/11

[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 first month.Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail:

55:33

Eff Your Parents and Dying Therapists

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/10

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 relationship? 41:05 Is it ok to take a break from therapy?42:20 Do my partner and I need 3 therapists? Become a member:

110:36

Movies, KPop Demons, and Kirk Apologizes

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/07

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 responses09:39 Weapons & Kpop25:13 28 Years Later 29:23 Wreck-It Ralph31:52 One Battle After Another46:21 Tron: Ares 52:30 Doctor Who54:42 Kpop Demon Hunters1:14:22 Existential threats & Dr. Kirk's apology Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron:

10:27

Enneagram Personality Test (2019 rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/06

[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 podcastThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Become a member:

114:36

Cultural Appropriation Test

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/05

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 appropriation16:26 What is cultural appreciation?39:28 Why are conversations important?58:10 Is it appropriation?1:39:30 The Great British Bake-Off Japanese week1:52:37 Final wordBecome a member:

78:37

Jeffrey Dahmer and The Dark Tetrad (2019 rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/04

[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/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch:

91:12

Debunking Attachment Myths #2

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/11/03

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 Vrticka01:04 Are dads 'secondary moms'? 02:13 Is the Triune Brain Model a good explanation of attachment?09:13 Is synchrony better for attachment? 29:53 Is Oxytocin just the love hormone? 36:31 Is Polyvagal Theory supported by current literature?45:31 Are there

58:15

Debunking Attachment Myths #1

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/31

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?Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail:

88:27

Why Do We Have Fetishes? (2018 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/30

[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/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch:

97:12

Violent Fantasies and Parenting

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/29

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 losses43:31 How did Rebecca develop self-care behaviors?1:03:41 How can parents adjust to their children becoming more individuated? 1:16:24 How can parents navigate their own anxiety around the state of the world?Become a member:

1:44

Countertransference (Deep Dive) (2013 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/28

[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/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch:

66:04

AI Tools for Therapy

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/27

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 Spiridellis04:19 What inspired Moments?14:33 How private is my data?25:40 What feedback have they received?26:33 What is Moments for Therapists? 43:47 Could this app be useful?52:25 Why are prompts so important?58:28 What do you lose with

1:45

Kirk Rant and Bob Grieves

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/24

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 hope01:34 Yay timestamps!07:44 Does a victim of domestic abuse have anything to apologize for?21:24 Does Dr. Kirk still care about Borderline? 28:34 What is the difference between disorganized attachment vs. Borderline? 39:29 Grieving a lifetime of fear 51:17 How does Bob continue on?Become

3:57

Schema Therapy with Bob (Chapter 2) (2019 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/23

[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/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite:

120:49

Leftover 17th Anniversary Questions #3

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/22

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 relationship OCD 11:45 How can schools pick a competent therapist? 18:44 What is the best approach when a friend self diagnoses?27:39 Dr. Kirk's experience

4:18

Schema Therapy with Humberto (2019 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/21

[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/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite:

72:31

Cheating On Your Abuser

Psychology In Seattle Podcast ·

2025/10/20

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 affair31:02 Was the pastor sexually abusive? 41:18 Is this a safe relationship or just less bad? 52:03 Is infidelity in an abusive relationship ok? 1:02:43 What does repair look like?1:07:27 How can I continue to heal from my shame? Become a member:

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