Episodes

  • The Psychology of Diddy (Chapter 1 - Top Monster)

    The Psychology of Diddy (Chapter 1 - Top Monster)
    Jan 13 2025
    Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto explore the psychology of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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    00:00 Who is Sean Combs?
    10:50 What are the allegations against him?


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    January 13, 2025

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com


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    31 mins
  • Suicide Leads to Counselor Lawsuit

    Suicide Leads to Counselor Lawsuit
    Jan 10 2025
    Dr Kirk and Bob review a case in which a counselor is sued after a suicide.

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    January 10. 2025

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Why Do People Join Cults? (2018 Rerun)

    Why Do People Join Cults? (2018 Rerun)
    Jan 9 2025
    [Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Dr. Alexandra Stein about why people join cults. She talks about her own experience in a cult.

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

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    August 15, 2018

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
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    1 hr
  • Empathy Confusion (Deep Dive, Chapter 4)

    Empathy Confusion (Deep Dive, Chapter 4)
    Jan 8 2025
    Dr Kirk lectures about empathy.

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

    00:00 Empathy thread on Reddit 08:08 What definition of empathy is being used?
    22:54 Do sadists have empathy?
    25:13 Is empathy identification?
    26:57 Dissecting Reddit's definitions of empathy
    46:18 What does it mean to put yourself in someone else's shoes?
    52:06 Why is understanding empathy important?
    54:31 Misunderstanding empathy
    59:01 Conclusion


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    January 8, 2025

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Social Media Ethics (2019 Rerun)

    Social Media Ethics (2019 Rerun)
    Jan 7 2025
    [Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda provides a 4-hour training on the ethics of using social media.

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

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    July 3, 2019

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
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    12 mins
  • Ten Types of Empathy (Deep Dive, Chapter 3)

    Ten Types of Empathy (Deep Dive, Chapter 3)
    Jan 6 2025
    Dr Kirk lectures about empathy.

    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 types of empathy
    02:01 Compassionate empathy
    04:51 Sympathy
    07:20 Emotional vicarious empathy
    11:24 Somatic empathy
    13:24 Phenomenological empathy
    21:18 Rapport empathy
    26:59 Cognitive empathy
    33:22 Background empathy
    43:36 Defining the groups of empathy
    46:22 Emotional availability empathy
    47:43 Attunement empathy
    51:19 Delineating types of empathy
    59:09 Summary of types of empathy



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    January 6, 2025

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Interview with Pedophile-Father

    Interview with Pedophile-Father
    Jan 3 2025
    Dr Kirk Honda interviews a pedophile and father.

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    January 3, 2025

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • DBT Skill - Non-judgment (2019 Rerun)

    DBT Skill - Non-judgment (2019 Rerun)
    Jan 2 2025
    [Rerun] How can we refrain from destructive judgment? Bob presents another DBT skill with Dr. Kirk Honda.

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    June 14, 2019

    The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®

    Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.

    Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
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    7 mins