
Psychology In Seattle Podcast
A psychology podcast that is both educational and entertaining, hosted by Kirk Honda. It explores various psychological topics in an accessible way.
Episodes
Regulation, Man-Haters & Big Five
Rebeccasode! Kirk and Rebecca answer patron/member emails. June 12, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 How is Rebecca doing?10:00 What does emotional regulation look like with an attachment based lens?16:30 Do lesbians hate men?27:24 What advice do Rebecca & Dr. Kirk have for new teachers?38:31 Wh
Codependency Follow Up #2 (2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers patron emails regarding codependency. November 24, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.
The Truth About CPS
Dr Kirk Honda interviews his old work pal, Val Von Destinon, regarding what it was like working for CPS. June 10, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Introducing Valerie Von Destinon 04:04 What do people misunderstand about CPS?09:40 Why did Valerie get involved in CPS? 21:10 How does the process work?4
Codependency Follow Up #1 (2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers patron emails regarding codependency. (Intro) November 17, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: http
Interview with Lynn Breedlove
Rebecca Bloom interviews Lynn Breedlove about living a queer life and the grief of surviving a devastating family tragedy. Breedlove is a musician, writer, performer, and longtime queer activist. For more info: https://youtu.be/BAIIB9OhFtM https://youtu.be/FZLidlgKeGQ https://youtu.be/TooCqm1SMvA June 8, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK
Mormon Hate, Seattle Complaints, and Other Stuff
Kirk and Humberto answer patron/member emails. June 5, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Scratchies03:42 Assumptions about the LDS community18:22 Greta Van Fleet & Led Zeppelin35:43 Why does everyone in Seattle complain about the weather? 53:29 Quills and Queens55:50 A list of Humberto's jobs1:03:
Codependency (2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Deep dive on codependency. What is it? How does it form? How is it treated? (Intro) November 3, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more
Existential Psychology
Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Dr. Dan Koch, a licensed existential therapist, and his collaborator Kristen Tideman, about their recent podcast mini-series Anxious Times, which aired on Dan's podcast, Religion on the Mind. June 3, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Introducing Dr. Dan Koch, Kristen Tideman0
Dependent Personality Disorder and Overfunctioning (2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk answers emails. September 27, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/conta
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 9 - Our Connections)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. June 1, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Intro02:02 Repeated proximity to chaos1:30:01 Is it helpful to make these connections?1:36:53 Why is Humberto fascinated by these stories? 1:49:02 What do you do with gr
Borderline Emails #5 - Transference, Bad Therapy
Dr Kirk Honda answers emails regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). May 29, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: ht
Dependent Personality Disorder (Follow Up)(2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk’s deep dive on dependent personality disorder. May 28, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psyc
Borderline Emails #4 - Psychopaths, Infidelity
Dr Kirk Honda answers emails regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). May 27, 2026This 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 BPD affect men?02:09 Is this psychopathy or BPD? 36:19 Psychopathy in media43:39 Why are friendships more volatile than romantic relationships for me?51:35 Betrayal trauma &
Dependent Personality Disorder - Chapter 3 (Deep Dive)(2021Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk’s deep dive on dependent personality disorder. (Intro) April 9, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https:/
Borderline Emails #3
Dr Kirk Honda answers emails regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). May 25, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 What can you do for someone in denial of having BPD?14:23 Being in relationship with BPD19:14 How does stress influence splitting?34:57 Is it possible to still be friends when hostil
Sleep Training and Eclectic Therapy
Dr Kirk Honda answers patron and member emails. May 22, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 When are babies ready for sleep training? 16:08 What does it mean to be an eclectic therapist? 38:27 The psychology of bands46:51 OPP & Ad breaks56:12 Do underfuctioners think of themselves as overfunctioners
Dependent Personality Disorder - Chapter 2 (Deep Dive)(2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk’s deep dive on dependent personality disorder. (Intro) April 7, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https:/
Borderline Emails #2
Dr Kirk Honda answers emails regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). May 20, 2026This 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 NPD and BPD exist in the same person? 10:54 What are the dynamics of NPD & BPD interacting? 17:47 Characters with BPD22:03 Should I reach out to a doctor who misdiagnosed
Dependent Personality Disorder - Chapter 1 (Deep Dive)(2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk’s deep dive on dependent personality disorder. (Intro) April 5, 2021This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https:/
Suicide Malpractice
Dr Kirk Honda reviews a malpractice case brief. (Intro) May 18, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Intro03:26 Is it ADHD?14:41 Case overview26:06 The ambiguity of mandated reporting1:03:53 What should be in a suicide risk assessment? 1:36:08 What is informed refusal of care?1:43:51 Should the counselor
Borderline Emails #1
Dr Kirk Honda answers emails regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). May 15, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Is quiet borderline a term?13:29 Do personality disorders improve over time? 25:56 Does BPD present differently in different people? 36:12 What is the intersection of eating disorder
Psychopathic Therapists (2017 Rerun)
[Rerun] Are there psychopathic therapists who don’t have empathy? October 2, 2017This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www
Unethical Group Practice
Dr Kirk Honda reviews a malpractice case brief. May 13, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 The rise of group practices10:27 Is a good therapist a good supervisor?15:24 The ethics of a dual relationship28:15 What is the role of a supervisor? 50:21 Was the client exploited? 1:13:03 The defense & case
The Psychology of Lance Armstrong (2019 Rerun)
[Rerun] Why did Lance Armstrong throw it all away? Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto analyze his personality and his cultural context. July 29, 2019This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/
Traumatizing a Friend, Therapy Charlatans, and Podcasting Tips
Dr Kirk Honda answers patron emails. May 11, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Did I traumatize my friend?24:13 Is Terry Real's relationship grid useful?40:04 Podcasting tipsSupport us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patr
Sexual Masochism, Schemas, and Bad Trauma Screeners
Dr Kirk Honda answers patron emails. May 8, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Attachment style & BDSM23:54 Is it helpful to revisit old journals? 29:19 How can I not intellectualize my feelings?34:20 Was this trauma screener harmful?Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel
Kirk's Developmental Milestones (2015 Rerun)
[Rerun] Have you had moments that changed your life forever? Dr. Kirk Honda discusses his developmental milestones. November 20, 2015 (Intro) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/
Limerence Deep Dive (Chapter 15 - ADHD, Autism)
Dr Kirk Honda continues his lecture on limerence. (Intro) May 6, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Revisiting the definition of limerence23:08 How is limerence differentiated from ASD?27:09 How is limerence differentiated to ADHD?34:43 Reviewing the differencesSupport us by... Become a member: https:/
Is Logan Paul a Psychopath? (2019 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto talk about whether or not Logal Paul (of YouTube fame) is a psychopath. January 14, 2019This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattl
Blue Therapy Sucks
Dr. Kirk Honda covered Blue Therapy on Netflix, and well... it sucks. May 4, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 What made Couples Therapy an interesting watch?11:41 How is Blue Therapy different?29:25 So, what's the problem? Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtH
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 8 - Your Emails)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. May 1, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Does every teenager have violent fantasies?19:11 Prominence of school bullying36:22 Heathers & inspired media 40:34 How did Columbine affect the Christian faith?53:36
Health Anxiety (2020 Rerun)
[Rerun] Do you often worry about getting random diseases? Well, Kirk and Humberto sure do. In this episode, Dr. Kirk provides a deep dive on the diagnoses, lived experience, literature, research, and treatment of health anxiety. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast. March 9, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 7 - Our Inner Demons)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. April 29, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Sympathizing with the offenders27:59 Why might someone identify with Dylan?43:31 Alienation & internalized fantasiesSupport us by... Become a member: https://www.yo
Raising Healthy Children (2013 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr Kirk reviews research regarding child development. May 3, 2013This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychol
How To Date Nerds
Dr. Kirk Honda talks to Alex Goldstein from Date Like A Nerd about what we can learn from how 700+ nerds found love.All the links, including the full report from the surveys: https://www.datelikeanerd.com/links/April 27, 2026This 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 nerds start dating?19:08 How do the mano
AI Infidelity
Dr Kirk Honda interviews local MFT Trevor White about a new trend he’s been noticing: couples coming to therapy after one person was discovered having an affair with an AI chatbot. You can find more info about Trevor White at constellationtherapyseattle.com.April 24, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00
Liberal Christianity (2020 Rerun)
[Rerun] Can a Christian be progressive? Dr. Kirk talks with Dan Koch from the You Have Permission Podcast. October 19, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle
Dissociation Types Explained
Dr Kirk Honda and Dr Michael Drane explain the distinction between dissociative disorders and the problems with DSM. April 22, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Dr. Michael Drane's Mindful Remedy practice03:32 Is Louisa experiencing disassociation or depersonalization? 24:57 What are Other Specified D
Twelve Reasons for Flat Earthers (2019 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto discuss twelve reasons for Flat Earthers. May 13, 2019This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: ht
Are You An Introvert, Extrovert or Otrovert?
Dr Kirk Honda and Dr Michael Drane talk about the new concept of otrovert. April 20, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 What are common misconceptions about introverts & extroverts?15:15 What is an Otrovert?24:46 What is the point of the criteria?Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtub
The Psychology of Emotional Charisma - Cesar Chavez, Cults, and Classrooms - Chap 2
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda examine how emotional charisma shapes influence, through examples like Cesar Chavez, cults such as Synanon, self-help programs like Landmark, and Kirk’s own classroom techniques. April 17, 2026This 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 cults form from emotional experienc
My Pivotal Moments (2018 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about his most pivotal moments of childhood. (Intro) July 18, 2018This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Emai
The Psychology of Emotional Charisma - Cesar Chavez, Cults, and Classrooms - Chap 1
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda examine how emotional charisma shapes influence, through examples like Cesar Chavez, cults such as Synanon, self-help programs like Landmark, and Kirk’s own classroom techniques. April 15, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Dr. Kirk's nightmare podcast situation 07:
Autism Explained (2020 Rerun)
[Rerun] Megan Wildhood explains her experience with autism to Dr. Kirk. April 30, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https:
Narcissistic Abuse (Chap 3)
Dr Kirk Honda watches Chris from Love Is Blind S10 and reacts. April 13, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psy
Narcissistic Abuse (Chap 2)
Dr Kirk Honda watches Chris from Love Is Blind S10 and reacts. (Intro)April 10, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://
Sleep Deprivation (2015 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Kristin McGee about sleep deprivation and the difference between evening and morning people. May 13, 2015This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psy
Narcissistic Abuse (Chap 1)
Dr Kirk Honda watches Chris from Love Is Blind S10 and reacts. (Intro)This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychology
Chris Watts and the Seven Types of Family Annihilators (2020 Rerun)
[Rerun] What are the seven types of family annihilators? Why do these parents kill their family? Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto explore the cases and the research. February 21, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecom
Manosphere Deep Dive (Chap 3)
Dr Kirk Honda watches the Netflix documentary Into the Manosphere (2026) and reacts. April 6, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... E
Manosphere Deep Dive (Chap 2)
Dr Kirk Honda watches the Netflix documentary Into the Manosphere (2026) and reacts. April 3, 2016This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... E
Borderline vs Complex PTSD (Deep Dive) (2017 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk and Bob discuss the differences between borderline, complex PTSD, and PTSD. (Intro) July 19, 2017This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact u
Manosphere Deep Dive (Chap 1)
Dr Kirk Honda watches the Netflix documentary Into the Manosphere (2026) and reacts. April 1, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... E
A Client Kisses Her Therapist (2017 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Humberto about a client who said she benefited from kissing her therapist. April 19, 2017This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle
How To Diagnose
Dr Kirk Honda, with Isaiah from the Therapy Today YouTube channel, diagnose cases. March 30, 2026. Therapy Today YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@Therapy2Day 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 Isaiah01:16 Case study #105:56 What questions do clinicians ask to differentiate a diagnosis? 10:03 C
Fat Shaming, Self-Esteem & Late Pregnancies
Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca fight and make up. March 27, 2026 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 aftermath of Dr. Kirk & Rebecca's fight14:56 Chappell Roan & Heated Rivalry 23:54 Jung's Red Book27:08 What is looksmaxxing?33:42 Is it appropriate to comment on someone's appearance at work?57
Donald Winnicott (Deep Dive) (2017 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about Donald Winnicott, one of the founders of object relations. (Intro) June 5, 2017This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact u
Abusive Gynecologist
Dr. Kirk Honda interviews attorney Tamara Holder (from Tamara Holder Law) about a multi-plaintiff case against OB/GYN Mark Mulholland. The Tri-Cities doctor is accused of subjecting hundreds of his female patients to various forms of abuse, including unnecessary anal exams, gloveless vaginal exams, and forced medical procedures. March 25, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online th
Negative Therapeutic Reaction (2013 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about the Freudian concept of the negative therapeutic reaction. (Intro) April 12, 2013This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact
Am I A Pedophile, Oscars, and Child Existential Dread
Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron and member questions. March 23, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Am I a pedophile? 23:27 Oscars movie reactions 40:52 How can parents address existential anxiety?Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a
Oral Dealbreaker and MAGA Projective Identification
Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron and member questions. March 20, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 What goes into a dealbreaker around pleasure? 19:41 OPP 26:23 Is there a relationship between toxic masculinity and conservative ideology? 1:05:05 Can I rap? Support us by... Become a member: https://w
Surviving Sex Trafficking (2019 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda speaks with John Moffitt about surviving sex trafficking. September 16, 2019This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info...
Oscar Movies Review
Dr Kirk and Collin Miller yammer at length about the Oscar movies this year. March 18, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Call in with Collin Miller02:45 Wuthering Heights22:00 Bugonia26:51 F144:42 Frankenstein 1:04:51 Hamnet1:17:04 Marty Supreme1:24:15 Psychology of the previous films1:30:52 One Battl
Movie Diversity Test (2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk, Humberto and Collin talk about diversity in movies.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyi
Shut Up Therapist & How to Destroy a Relationship
Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. March 16, 2026This 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 tell my therapist they talk too much? 17:08 Should I avoid media spoilers while talking to my therapist? 22:37 How can you ruin a relationship? Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U
Psychodynamic Therapy (Deep Dive) (2015 Rerun)
[Rerun] What is psychodynamic therapy? How does it work exactly? Dr. Kirk Honda presents his favorite therapy model. December 30, 2015 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psychol
Diagnosing Game of Thrones (2017 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda diagnoses nearly all the characters of Game of Thrones.00:02:05 Aerys II Targaryen 00:24:50 Alliser Thorne 00:31:00 Arya Stark 00:51:16 Bran Stark 00:53:48 Brienne of Tarth 01:00:41 Cersei Lannister 01:17:00 Daenerys Targaryen 01:20:24 Grandmaester Pycelle 01:23:34 Gregor Clegane 01:25:40 Jamie Lannister 01:29:17 Jaqen H'ghar 01:30:55 Joffrey Baratheon 01:36:02 Jon Snow 01:4
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 6 - Manifesto)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. March 11, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more inf
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 5 - Parenting)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. March 10, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more inf
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 4 - Dylan Personality)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. March 9, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Dylan's family & background08:27 was Dylan's violent writing a warning sign?34:52 Was Dylan just a follower? 56:42 Did Dylan have traits of schizotypal? 1:53:14 Did
Minecraft Therapy (2015 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda discusses Minecraft therapy.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleContact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/conta
Light Triad vs Dark Triad (2020 Rerun)
[Rerun] We’ve heard of the “Dark Triad” (Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy) but what about the “Light Triad” (Kantianism, Humanism, and Faith in Humanity)? Dr. Kirk takes the test and sees how “Dark” and how “Light” he is. January 1, 2020 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Support us by... Become a m
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 3 - Eric Personality)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. (Intro) March 4, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Was Eric fascinated with destruction? 16:26 How was Brooks Brown involved?54:26 Excerpts from Eric's journal1:22:25 Can compassion and the Dark Tetrad coexist?
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 2 - Eric Behavior)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. (Intro) March 3, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Was there a history of abuse?13:32 What is schizotypal personality disorder?19:09 Who was Eric Harris?38:31 Eric's prior problems1:07:33 Was the dark tetrad pres
The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 1 - Shooting)
Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. March 2, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Early news coverage09:26 Significant events in early 199919:36 What was the origin of 420?26:13 The plan39:35 Was this the first school shooting?43:40 Aftermath Support
Breastfeeding, Fascism & Self-Diagnosis
Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca answer patron emails. February 27, 2026This 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 individuals end up in an incarcerated psychiatric hospital? 05:56 Is breastfeeding toddlers abnormal? 16:32 What's the difference between a clinical diagnosis and a self-diagnosis? 39:17 How do
Personality Tests for Hiring (2017 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Humberto about using personality tests for hiring employees. October 25, 2017This 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.psychology
Parentified Good Kids
Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Maggie Nick about her book Good Kids, which explores the experiences of parentified children. February 25, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Introducing Good Kids by Maggie Nick 05:04 How do "good kids" show up in therapy?27:05 Shame based parenting44:40 What are helpful adju
Bad Therapists (2021 Rerun)
[Rerun] Dr. Kirk presents cases of unethical therapists. February 10, 2021 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:
Unresponsive Therapists and Harassing Clients
Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. February 23, 2026This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Are therapists expected to reply quickly? 12:46 Is it normal for therapists to follow up with clients repeatedly?34:55 Can transference/countertransference happen outside of therapy?41:45 How can you heal after a ther
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