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Personality Couch

Personality Couch

Dr. Rebecca Houvener, Psy.D. LCP 61 Episodes Aug 11, 2026

A psychology podcast hosted by clinical psychologists Dr. Rebecca Houvener and Dr. Cheyenne Fisher, exploring personality conflicts in everyday life. Each episode tackles complex topics such as personality disorders and psychopathic behavior, alongside lighter discussions of personality typologies and stories from their private practice. The show aims to appeal to anyone from casual observers interested in human behavior to mental health professionals seeking deeper insights.

Episodes

Ep 60: Hysteria, Histrionic, & the Demonization of Women
Ep 60: Hysteria, Histrionic, & the Demonization of Women Aug 11, 2026 1823 Hysteria, Histrionic, & the Demonization of Women | Ep. 60 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) discuss the horrible and inhumane history of hysteria in medicine by investigating how Dr. Jean Martin Charcot used the Salpetriere Hospital in France as a “Museum of Living Pathology” to showcase his hypnotic and showman skills
Ep 59: OCPD vs Schizoid Personality
Ep 59: OCPD vs Schizoid Personality Jul 28, 2026 1771 Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder vs Schizoid Personality | Ep. 59 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the nuanced differences and overlaps between obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and schizoid personality disorder(SzPD). We investigate each personality’s core drives, emotional experiences, and
Ep 58: The 6 Obsessive Compulsive Personality Subtypes
Ep 58: The 6 Obsessive Compulsive Personality Subtypes Jul 14, 2026 1996 The 6 Obsessive Compulsive Personality Subtypes | Ep. 58 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the 6 subtypes of OCPD according to Dr. Theodore Millon. At the mild level, we explore the Conscientiously Reliable (Dependent Features) and the Perfectionistically Reliable, while at the Moderate level, we look at Bureaucratic
Ep 57: OCPD: Secrets Inside the Psyche
Ep 57: OCPD: Secrets Inside the Psyche Jun 30, 2026 1762 psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the inner conflict in those with OCPD: to comply or to defy. We look at defense mechanisms and early attachment (and even potty training!) that drives their fixated behavior.  ⚠️Note: this podcast does not constitute a professional relationship. If you're in need of professional help, please seek out appropriate resources in your area. ⚠️ Chapters 00:00
Ep 56: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder DSM Symptoms
Ep 56: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder DSM Symptoms Jun 16, 2026 1947 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the straightforward history of this condition, looking at fun names in history like anankastic and ambitendency. We also unpack the evolution of OCPD in the DSM, highlighting how our own compulsivity shows up in the naming and renaming of the disorder throughout history. We look in
Ep 55: The Dark Schizoid  | When Detachment Turns Psychopathic
Ep 55: The Dark Schizoid | When Detachment Turns Psychopathic Jun 2, 2026 2400 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the complex interplay between antisocial and schizoid personalities, highlighting their similarities, differences, and potential for danger when combined. Using the well-documented case of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, we analyze how these personality traits can manifest in
Ep 54: Antisocial vs Narcissistic Personality | What's the Difference?
Ep 54: Antisocial vs Narcissistic Personality | What's the Difference? May 19, 2026 2063 Antisocial vs Narcissistic Personality | What's the Difference? | Ep. 54 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the distinctions between antisocial personality and narcissistic personality by analyzing DSM diagnoses, Stones' Spectrum of Dark Personalities, and subtypes from Dr. Theodore Millon like: Reputation-Defending
Ep 53: Antisocial Personality vs Psychopathy | What's the Difference?
Ep 53: Antisocial Personality vs Psychopathy | What's the Difference? May 5, 2026 1704 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the complex distinctions between antisocial personality and psychopathy, delving into historical terminology, key theories, and nuanced subtypes. This episode offers a deep dive into dark personality traits and how they differ. ⚠️Note: this podcast does not constitute a professional
Ep 52: The 6 Antisocial Subtypes
Ep 52: The 6 Antisocial Subtypes Apr 21, 2026 2686 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the passive-parasitic and aggressive subtypes from history before jumping into Dr. Theodore Millon’s 6 subtypes. At the mild level, we look at: the Covetously Aggrandizing & Disaffected Aggrandizing Antisocials. At the moderate level, we explore the Risk-Taking Devious and Reputa
Ep 51: A New Psychoanalysis of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Ep 51: A New Psychoanalysis of Antisocial Personality Disorder Apr 7, 2026 1919 🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) dive deep into the complex inner world of antisocial personality disorder, challenging the traditional DSM view and exploring psychoanalytic theory to uncover the internal processes behind antisocial behaviors. This episode is essential for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in und
Ep 50: Antisocial Personality: Everything I Learned is Wrong
Ep 50: Antisocial Personality: Everything I Learned is Wrong Mar 24, 2026 2518 In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack some of our difficulties understanding antisocial personality disorder in how it combines psychology, morality, philosophy, and societal judgment. We focus on: where’s the line for disorder; how can we diagnose without judgment; and what does this personality look like when it’s not d
Ep 49: Antisocial Personality: The DSM Trash Can Diagnosis for Criminals?
Ep 49: Antisocial Personality: The DSM Trash Can Diagnosis for Criminals? Mar 10, 2026 1781 In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) begin our much-awaited series on antisocial personality disorder! In the DSM, antisocial personality is the only diagnosis that includes law-breaking as a criterion. But surely all criminals can’t have the same personality, right? In this episode, we break down its stigmatized history while

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