Spooky Psychology

Lauren Mollica and Megan Baker

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Two licensed therapists discuss the spookier side of psychology. If you're into macabre topics, dark humor, and learning about behavior and psychology-- this podcast is for you!

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52 episodes

INSANITY PLEA (PART 2)

* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.    Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology. In Part 2 of discussing the insanity plea and the Sydney Powell case, we dive into some diagnoses that were brought up during her trial. What exactly is Schizophrenia? How is it different from Schizoaffective disorder?  Tune in and we'll unpack each one, and why diagnoses shared in expert testimony can vary so much.  We also debunk what psychosis is and what typical psychotic episodes look like.... and it's probably not what you expect or the way the media portrays it.   A giant thank you to Mentalyc for sponsoring this episode! If you'd like to give their AI progress notes a try be sure to add SPOOKY10 at checkout! Visit them at: https://www.mentalyc.com/   We love hearing from you! Keep in touch:   Our new website: https://spookypsychpodcast.com/spookypsychologypodcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookypsychpodcast/?utm_source=qr * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology * Email us with feedback and ideas!: Spookypsychpodcast@gmail.com * -------------------------------------------------- * References from today’s show:   https://www.courttv.com/news/oh-v-sydney-powell-mother-stabbed-murder-trial/ * * * * * * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519704/table/ch3.t20/ *   * * https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323193 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323193 *   * * https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-425174 *   * HTTPS://WWW.PSYCHOSISNET.COM/PSYCHOSIS/5-STAGES-OF-PSYCHOSIS-AND-RECOVERY/ * https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Psychosis *  

1h 6m
Feb 29
INSANITY PLEA (PART 1)

* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes.    Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.  Today, we venture into a very recent case in true crime- the Sydney Powell case.  But this isn't just an episode of discussing the horror that took place in Ohio. It's a dive into the complexities of the human mind and the intricacies of the insanity plea in our American justice system. We'll navigate the treacherous terrain of the insanity defense, unraveling why it's notoriously challenging to prove in a court of law. We'll also delve into the perplexing puzzle for legal professionals and mental health experts alike. Most importantly, beyond the sensational headlines lies a deeper exploration—considerations from a compassionate mental health perspective.  Tune in for part 1 as we break down the logistics of the case and some fundemental pieces that are important to note when it comes to the "insanity plea" in America.      We love to hear from you! Keep in touch:   Our new website: https://spookypsychpodcast.com/spookypsychologypodcast * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookypsychpodcast/?utm_source=qr * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology * Email us with feedback and ideas!: Spookypsychpodcast@gmail.com * -------------------------------------------------- * References from today’s show:   https://www.courttv.com/news/oh-v-sydney-powell-mother-stabbed-murder-trial/ https://www.eonline.com/news/1388300/ohio-woman-23-sentenced-to-15-years-to-life-in-prison-for-stabbing-mom-over-college-suspension https://medium.com/illumination/she-died-in-the-hands-of-her-daughter-after-there-were-screams-and-thuds-452a954cd55e https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/criminal-defense/not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity.html    

1h 10m
Nov 28, 2023
SLEEP DISORDERS

TRICK OR TREAT, Spooky Peeps!  After a spellbinding hiatus, Spooky Psychology is back, resurrected from the depths of eerie silence and now more bewitching than ever. We've conjured a host of audio enhancements that'll send shivers down your spine this season! Gather around, because tonight, under the shadowy cloak of the moon, we delve deep into the spine-chilling realm of Sleep Disorders. Join us as we discuss the stages of sleep deprivation, sleepwalking, confront the sinister specter of sleep paralysis, and uncover the eerie enigma of exploding head syndrome. Plus, we dare to ask, what exactly is 'normal' when the realm of sleep is so paranormal? Be sure to visit our brand-new, website and Instagram. And if you'd like to support our more professional journey, consider becoming a Patron. If this episode leaves you enchanted, kindly leave us a review. We're just dying to hear from you! Our new website: https://spookypsychpodcast.com/spookypsychologypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookypsychpodcast/?utm_source=qr Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Email us with feedback and ideas!: Spookypsychpodcast@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------- References from today’s show: TV static sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf7NbRFyg3Y https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/index.html DSM V The Mayo Clinic https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150409-i-have-exploding-head-syndrome#:~:text=The%20physician%20Silas%20Weir%20Mitchell,would%20wake%20them%20from%20sleep. https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/wake-up-wake-up-wake-up https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/sleep-deprivation-stages   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysis https://www.thensf.org/sleep-facts-and-statistics/  

1h 19m
Oct 31, 2023
Arson

We are back! Big thanks to you all for your patience. Sources: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist https://www.blueline.ca/the-psychology-of-arson-part-one/ https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/types https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Firesetting https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/arson https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002499?via%3Dihub https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Leonard_Orr https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-pyromaniac-arson-investigator-113f22171a52 https://www.oxygen.com/a-lie-to-die-for/crime-time/john-leonard-orr-serial-arsonist-unpublished-book-arrest/california https://crimestory.com/2020/01/24/a-convicted-fireman-arsonist-and-me-the-facts-as-i-knew-them/    

1h 23m
Feb 06, 2023
Incels

Welcome to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren. Today we are discussing the psychology of Incels. ALL the trigger warnings for this episode (SA, pedophilia, racism, homophobia, violence against women, etc.) ** UPDATE** we are going to take a brief hiatus until the new year so that we can make sure we are consistently coming out with content. See you in 2023 and stay spooky! * * References Meriam Webster https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the-involuntary-celibate-sub-culture/ * https://www.vox.com/2018/6/20/17314846/incel-support-group-therapy-black-pill-mental-health   https://sci-hub.st/10.1177/0886260520959625 https://sci-hub.st/10.1177/0886260520959625 Broyd, J., Boniface, L., Parsons, D., Murphy, D., & Hafferty, J. (2022). Incels, violence and mental disorder: A narrative review with recommendations for best practice in risk assessment and clinical intervention.  1-11. doi:10.1192/bja.2022.15   https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/articles-heterodoxy/202208/inside-the-minds-the-incels https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/16/involuntary-celibates-incels-threat-us-secret-service https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minority-report/202007/the-incel-ideology  

1h 31m
Nov 22, 2022
Consumer Psychology

Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren! Today we're discussing psychological marketing tactics and getting specific about advertising to children and the new trend of "gentle parenting."  Become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology references: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-consumer-psychology-2794899 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/201911/3-cognitive-shortcuts-exploited-marketers https://theconversation.com/what-is-gentle-parenting-an-expert-explains-184282 https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-harsh-realm-of-gentle-parenting https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/what-is-gentle-parenting/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202003/7-reasons-panic-buying-behavior https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/target-effect-psychologist-explains-why-you-can-t-just-buy-ncna923456 https://www.crowdspring.com/marketing-psychology/ https://www.allbusiness.com/how-to-market-to-kids-1965-1.html https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/advertising-children

1h 14m
Aug 12, 2022
Mental and Physical Health pt 2

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.self.com/story/psoriasis-mental-health https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/urinary-tract-infection-symptoms-151547.htm https://www.verywellhealth.com/psychosis-causes-5116134 https://www.psychdb.com/somatic/dsm-5/conversion https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conversion-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355197 https://www.boston.com/news/history/2017/10/31/the-theory-that-may-explain-what-was-tormenting-the-afflicted-in-salems-witch-trials/ https://www.verywellmind.com/how-long-haul-covid-takes-a-toll-on-your-mental-health-5184994 https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/covid-19-mental-health-long-haulers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8758130/ https://scienceline.org/2022/04/the-real-story-behind-the-tiktok-tics/  

1h 9m
Jul 07, 2022
Mental and Physical Health Pt 1

https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-physical-health-conditions https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-relationship-between-mental-and-physical-health#2 https://www.socialworktoday.com/news/dn_060214.shtml https://www.sdcb.org/blog/posts/vision-loss-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/202002/ptsd-may-be-risk-factor-autoimmune-disease https://www.healthline.com/health-news/the-link-between-autoimmune-diseases-and-ptsd#Sensitive-to-stress https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/440/what-ails-us https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6386210/  

1h 18m
May 12, 2022
Spooky Sea Stuff

Become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology We will be posting info on how to sign up for the giveaway on our facebook page and patreon page. be sure to give pumpkingizzard a follow on insta! Follow us on tiktok: spookypsychology resources for this episode: https://www.verywellmind.com/thalassophobia-fear-of-the-ocean-4692301 https://oceannavigator.com/sailing-hallucinations/ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-hallucination-22088 http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2014/03/mad-as-a-lighthouse-keeper-not-the-solitude-but-the-mercury/ https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/science-technology/isolation https://www.goerie.com/story/lifestyle/presque-isle/2019/06/22/lighthouse-lore-where-history-legend/4853900007/ https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/ https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/ocean-facts/ https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/deepocean/ https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-were-women-on-ships-considered-bad-luck.htm https://oceana.org/marine-life/greenland-shark/ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/giant-and-colossal-squid-revealing-secrets-largest-invertebrates.html https://www.maritimeinjuryguide.org/blog/cruise-ship-safety-statistics/ and shoutout to patron Matt for the spooky stories!

1h 20m
Apr 03, 2022
Mandela/ Misinformation effect

https://wearyourlegacy.com/ https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/?slide=12 https://fionabroome.com/books/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/202001/critically-thinking-about-the-mandela-effect How to with john wilson https://imec.world/ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-misinformation-effect-2795353 https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ932188.pdf https://www.healthline.com/health/confabulation https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/priming Pandemics and infodemics: Research on the effects of misinformation on memory - elizabeth loftus and rachel leigh greenspan MEMES AND THE WAY THEY INFLUENCE MASS CONSCIOUSNESS IN CYBERSPACE

1h 7m
Feb 25, 2022
Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.emedicinehealth.com/what_are_the_nine_traits_of_a_narcissist/article_em.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-narcissism/202102/7-myths-about-narcissistic-personality-disorder-and-why-theyre https://www.emdrtherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Understanding-and-Treating-Narcissism-with-EMDR-Therapy.pdf https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366690 Understanding and Treating Narcissism With EMDR Therapy - dolores masquera and jim knipe 2015 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5819598/  

1h 45m
Jan 24, 2022
Fugue States

https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa https://thejaycfoundation.org/ Sources:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dissociative-fugue-psychogenic-fugue https://www.healthline.com/health/dissociative-fugue#symptoms https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201803/the-most-extraordinary-amnesia https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277313898_A_Case_of_Dissociative_Amnesia_With_Dissociative_Fugue_and_Treatment_With_Psychotherapy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3680202/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna15373503 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201203/dissociative-fugue-the-mystery-agatha-christie

45m
Nov 29, 2021
Vampires, Zombies and Mummies

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fear https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-think-neandertal/202110/why-we-enjoy-horror-films (Yale University Press, 2016). https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/201510/dracula-the-couch-the-psychiatry-vampires __ __ 4. Vanden Bergh RL, Kelly JF. Vampirism: A review with new observations. 1964: 11:543-547. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/201810/why-we-fear-the-zombie-apocalypse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummy https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/mummys-curse-brain-patterns-coincidence-correlation-connection-causation-imagination https://medium.com/applaudience/why-we-fear-mummies-and-should-we-8770016a856a https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/_files/Babbie%20center%20fear2021/blogpost-americas-top-fears-2020_-21-final.pdf

42m
Oct 31, 2021
Cryptozoology

https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Fivrr Affiliate link  :https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=285217&brand=fiverrcpa   Sources: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptids https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141030-the-truth-about-the-paranormal https://blogs.chapman.edu/wilkinson/2018/10/16/paranormal-america-2018/ https://www.ukessays.com/essays/psychology/personality-factors-that-underlie-belief-in-the-paranormal-psychology-essay.php https://ijip.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18.01.114.20170501.pdf https://listverse.com/2010/08/13/top-10-cryptids-that-turned-out-to-be-real/ https://fisherpub.sjfc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&context=ur   Factors Aff ors Affecting the Accur ecting the Accuracy of E acy of Eyewitness Identification ewitness Identification Sheena M. Lorenza St. John Fisher College, slorenza_no@sjfc.edu https://lulz.com/lesser-known-cryptid-monsters-that-were-hoaxes-1577/ https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.FRST.ZS https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2021/5/15/chicago-aviation-department-employee-reports-mothman-sighting-at-ohare-international-airport

1h 32m
Oct 18, 2021
Feral Children?

Welcome Back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In this episode we discuss feral children, and Lauren announces some very good shit.  https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/feral-children https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/moviesfc.html THE JUNGLE BOOK OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY: DISENTANGLING THE INFLUENCE OF FERAL CHILDHOOD FROM ADULT BRAIN INJURY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION.- CJ MACINTOSH AND AIW JAMES HTTPS://MEDIUM.COM/@FERNANDAMARANA44/FERAL-CHILDREN-AND-NATURE-NURTURE-CONTROVERSY-IN-LANGUAGE-ACQUISITION-1B5083E77061 HTTPS://WWW.RT.COM/VIRAL/384137-INDIA-MONKEY-CHILD-STORY-DEBUNKED/ https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/293679-forbidden-experiment   https://historydaily.org/oxana-malaya-story-girl-raised-dogs https://stmuhistorymedia.org/genie-wiley-the-feral-child/ https://www.verywellmind.com/genie-the-story-of-the-wild-child-2795241 https://stmuhistorymedia.org/genie-wiley-the-feral-child/#marker-91748-10 https://allthatsinteresting.com/genie-wiley-feral-child https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers http://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/26491_Chapter_1_Historical_Background_of_Disabilities.pdf https://www.livescience.com/41590-feral-children.html

1h 17m
Jul 19, 2021
Historical Treatment of Mental Illness

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/galen.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galen https://www.bustle.com/articles/187871-scary-mental-illness-treatments-in-history-you-havent-heard-about-for-good-reason https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_shock_therapy https://www.bustle.com/articles/187871-scary-mental-illness-treatments-in-history-you-havent-heard-about-for-good-reason An underground education-by richard zacks https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/trephination-0013423 https://historycooperative.org/a-beautiful-mind-the-history-of-the-treatment-of-mental-illness/ https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-surprising-history-of-the-lobotomy#5 https://listverse.com/2016/05/25/10-brutal-accounts-of-torture-in-old-insane-asylums/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/female-hysteria_n_4298060 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3480686/  

1h 13m
Jun 14, 2021
Adult Abductions & Human Trafficking

App discussed: TRAFFICKCAM   https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/cjis-link/fbi-releases-2019-missing-person-statistics https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/ec9e4092-cbf6-4fb7-b301-15f4ae161d01 https://fighttoendexploitation.org/2018/12/28/6-types-of-human-trafficking/ https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/who-are-human-traffickers https://journals.lww.com/jaanp/FullText/2019/12000/Understanding_the_mental_health_impact_of_human.6.aspx https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/c/f/69028.pdf https://www.osce.org/participating-states https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-day-slavery/201610/psychological-tactics-used-human-traffickers https://medium.com/we-the-peoples/trafficked-three-survivors-of-human-trafficking-share-their-stories-e57446fb65db https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/frank-sinatra-jr-kidnapping https://the-artifice.com/kidnapping-of-frank-sinatra-jr/ https://themobmuseum.org/blog/fifty-one-years-later-frank-sinatra-jr-s-kidnapping-still-raises-questions/ https://people.com/celebrity/frank-sinatra-jr-s-kidnapping-barry-keenans-motive-details/

1h 17m
May 17, 2021
Child Abduction

Welcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. This is the second episode on our series discussing kidnapping. We will be discussing the psychology related to child abduction as well as the cases of Jaycee Dugard and Kara Robinson Chamberlain. https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   http://scholarly-journals.com/sjsre/publications/2016/March/pdf/Akwash.pdf https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/why-do-some-people-kidnap-kids kidsmartz.org https://www.nytimes.com/2002/08/27/science/who-would-abduct-a-child-previous-cases-offer-clues.html https://psychologyofkidnapping.weebly.com/psychological-effects.html https://www.missingkids.org/HOME https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/serial-killer-survivor-kara-robinson-chamberlain-tiktok https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/evonitz.htm#:~:text=Richard%20Marc%20Evonitz%20(July%2029,in%20Richland%20County%2C%20South%20Carolina. "A stolen life"- by Jaycee Dugard

1h 31m
Apr 19, 2021
Baby Snatching

Welcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In the first episode on our series about Kidnapping we will be discussing the psychology of baby Snatchers, The murder of Debra Evans and the Dynel Lane Case. https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/202101/the-fetal-snatcher-desperate-be-mom https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3674939/#:~:text=Pseudocyesis%20is%20defined%20by%20the,engorgement%20and%20secretions%2C%20and%20labor https://www.crimetraveller.org/2015/07/baby-snatcher-psychology-of-abductions/ https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions https://www.insider.com/georgia-tann-tennessee-children-home-society-survivors-speak-out-2019-12 https://www.security101.com/blog/rfid-technology-and-infant-protection-in-hospitals https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/ForHealthCareProfessionals_10thEdition.pdf https://www.accutechsecurity.com/fbi-points-out-safety-tips-to-prevent-infant-abductions/ https://www.thoughtco.com/the-debra-evans-case-973477 http://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/williams-jacqueline.htm https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/murder-of-marlen-ochoa-brings-about-painful-memories-for-suburban-family/80552/ https://listverse.com/2017/11/03/10-horrifying-cases-of-fetal-abduction/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/prosecution-defense-rest-in-case-of-unborn-baby-cut-from-wom https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-dynel-lane-now/ https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-michelle-wilkins-now/

1h 17m
Apr 05, 2021
Dissociative Identity Disorder

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology   Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/qa/how-common-is-dissociative-identity-disorder https://www.medicinenet.com/dissociative_identity_disorder/article.htm https://www.isst-d.org/resources/dissociation-faqs/ https://www.aninfinitemind.com/healing-together.html https://ifs-institute.com/resources/articles/internal-family-systems-model-outline https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-about-trauma/201301/the-media-and-dissociative-identity-disorder https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/dissociative-identity-disorder-out-of-the-shadows-at-last/8E2884FA8669A9A64790E5C47AD72DC7 Dissociative Identity Disorder A Controversial Diagnosis Paulette Marie Gillig, MD, PhDcorresponding author Paulette M. Gillig, MD, PhD, Series editorcorresponding author Paulette M. Gillig, Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_%28Schreiber_book%29  

1h 25m
Mar 22, 2021
A Spooky Break

Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren will be taking a bit of a break and will return mid march. Thank you for your patience!

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Feb 24, 2021
Twins

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Brief mention of stillbirth, infant death and concentration camps Complete the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O4eOXSeg5wvqdkmIIvhKIx3DbZS8-aP4hBZIMbBOa7o Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201711/the-truth-about-twins https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/twofold/201701/twins-individual-identities-and-common-bonds https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-telepathy-2447130 https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-telepathy-2447130 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1979/07/17/my-sister-my-self/767d9332-552e-40f3-acc2-4afc75e1e32b/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_and_Jennifer_Gibbons https://www.npr.org/2015/05/08/405191622/the-silent-twins https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/conjoined-twins/symptoms-causes/syc-20353910 https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/conjoined-twins https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindmelding/201207/conjoined-twins-conjoined-brains-conjoined-minds https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/05/sarahboseley https://jme.bmj.com/content/medethics/30/3/279.full.pdf https://www.history.com/news/nazi-twin-experiments-mengele-eugenics https://www.ranker.com/list/masha-and-dasha-krivoshlyapova-conjoined-twins-facts/jodi-smith https://www.bustle.com/p/the-psychological-reason-youre-so-terrified-of-the-shining-twins-22928180 Dana getz

1h 28m
Feb 15, 2021
Bystander Effect

Episode Content Begins at:  This episode is brought to you by Podcorn. Podcorn helps podcasters connect with sponsors. Visit https://podcorn.com to learn more. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bystander-effect  https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-the-bystander-effect/ FROM EMPATHY TO APATHY: THE BYSTANDER EFFECT REVISITED Ruud Hortensius, Beatrice de Gelder Direct Bullying and Cyberbullying: Experimental Study of Bystanders’ Motivation to Defend Victims and the Role of Anxiety and Identification With the Bully Tomas Jungert1 *, Pinar Karataş2 , Nathalie Ophelia Iotti1 and Sean Perrin1 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.616572/full THE UNRESPONSIVE BYSTANDER: ARE BYSTANDERS MORE RESPONSIVE IN DANGEROUS EMERGENCIES? Peter Fischer  Tobias Greitemeyer  Fabian Pollozek  Dieter Frey WOULD I BE HELPED? CROSS-NATIONAL CCTV FOOTAGE SHOWS THAT INTERVENTION IS THE NORM IN PUBLIC CONFLICTS Richard Philpot 1, Lasse Suonperä Liebst 2, Mark Levine 1, Wim Bernasco 3, Marie Rosenkrantz Lindegaard 3 https://www.simplypsychology.org/bystander-effect.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bystander-effect https://www.cnn.com/2014/07/30/showbiz/keith-urban-concert-rape/index.html?fbclid=IwAR23kQYqRbdb1RKE-T9Ma08xJR6EW5kWVxw0v2ExDq-fKmZJLeml-CwNd0A

1h 4m
Feb 01, 2021
Bonnie & Clyde Syndrome

Complete the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIHvi-Ck-RH6dHYsd1UoHRYGSSR3U9kP_vKprnWr8PGM9HqA/viewform Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Prisontalk.com, Wikipedia https://heavy.com/news/2019/12/karla-homolka-now-where-today/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a27379040/ted-bundy-wife-carole-ann-boone/ Thought catalog https://listverse.com/2019/12/14/10-disturbing-times-women-married-convicted-cold-blooded-killers/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/200-love-letters-fan-mail-florida-shooting-suspect/story?id=54102468   https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/the-conversation/sdut-fan-letters-james-holmes-released-2015sep12-story.html https://listverse.com/2018/06/04/10-creepy-fan-letters-written-to-mass-murderers-and-monsters/ Thought catalog- prison brides https://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-woman-convicted-serial-killer-death-row-met/story?id=33212335 https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/abandoned-life-marry-convicted-murderer Ranker-the craziest death row romances https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-ramirez/ Netflix show https://newsmaker.turnoffthenoise.com/index.php/2021/01/13/why-did-serial-killer-richard-ramirez-attract-fangirls-true-crime-buzz-oxygen/ \ https://www.distractify.com/p/richard-ramirez-wife https://www.bustle.com/articles/166062-where-is-richard-ramirezs-wife-today-doreen-lioy-is-mysterious https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/doreen-lioy-richard-ramirez-wife-facts-family-where-is-she-today/ar-BB1a2PfR

1h 18m
Jan 18, 2021
Cotard and Capgras Delusions

https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/cotard-delusion#symptoms https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50197/plight-living-dead-10-case-reports-cotard%E2%80%99s-syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4271387/ Healthline - what is capgras syndrome  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/this-strange-syndrome-causes-people-to-think-their-loved-ones-have-been-replaced-by-identical-impostors/2018/04/06/0091f168-1be6-11e8-9de1-147dd2df3829_story.html , agingcare.com That’s Not My Child: A Case of Capgras Syndrome April 29, 2011 Jeremy Matuszak, MD , Matthew Parra, MD

1h 10m
Jan 01, 2021
Catfishing

Welcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan & Lauren. In this episode we will be discussing the Psychology of Catfishing.  Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: Phys.org  Verywellfamily- what is catfishing? safety .com  insider.com/signs you’re being catfished Buzzfeed news - POLICE SAY A TEEN KILLED HER FRIEND AFTER A CATFISH PROMISED HER $9 MILLION FOR THE  MURDER FOOTAGE (TANYA CHEN) ALASKA NEWS SOURC

1h 19m
Dec 19, 2020
Bizarre Psychological Studies Pt 2

Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In this episode we discuss even more unethical and bizarre psychological studies. Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology * Correction- I messed up and said the cold war was between the US and Russia, It should have said the Soviet Union. - Megan Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_MKUltra https://www.history.com/mkultra-operation-midnight-climax-cia-lsd-experiments https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/history-of-mk-ultra https://www.npr.org/2019/09/09/758989641/the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control-torture-lsd-and-a-poisoner-in-chief https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP88-01070R000301530003-5.pdf https://ahrp.org/1953-1964-operation-midnight-climax-cias-lurid-ventures-into-sex-hookers-and-lsd/ https://medium.com/war-is-boring/the-cias-operation-midnight-climax-was-exactly-what-it-sounded-like-fa63f84ad015 https://www.verywellmind.com/the-effects-of-lsd-on-the-brain-67496 The guardian  Wikipedia

1h 30m
Dec 04, 2020
Halloween

https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology Sources: History.com,Good mourning nancy podcast, In , The vocal , Carl Jung, The conversation, Jay Appleton,  Josh Randall, Psychology Today

1h 20m
Oct 31, 2020
Q & A

happy Halloween. In this episode We answer listener questions and discuss our first year of podcasting

1h 26m
Oct 31, 2020