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Can trauma be passed down through your family experience and bloodline? Psychotherapist Michael Drane, Andrew, and Ashley discuss this through the lens of holocaust survivor’s children and grandchildren. We will also discuss OCD traits that are passed down in African Americans.
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In this episode we talk about the difference and similarities between cults and military. Both groups are known to break down their members to psychologically rebuild them.
We explain what happens in the mind of a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder (A.K.A Multiple Personality Disorder). They will discuss this through the lens of Internal Family Systems.
We discuss this “Psychology Fact”. Depression speeds up aging in cells, making you "Biologically older" Is this True or False? A therapist, cyber engineer, and two researchers dive to find out the truth.
We explore the psychology behind "Replika - My AI Friend" -- an app designed for virtual friendship, mentorship and romance. We is the nature of AI (Artificial Intelligence), is it possible to have a romantic relationship ? Does it have feelings, and a soul?
1 in 3 people have at least mild insomnia. Falling asleep can feel like you're playing tug-of-war with a tireless monster. We talk with Trevor Youngquist, a sleep coach and owner of Liberated Sleep- which provides Mindfulness-based online coaching for insomnia using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We discuss insomnia, trouble sleeping, and the psychology of sleep.
We explore the mental illness known as "agoraphobia"- The irrational fear of being in open/closed spaces or being out of the house along. But what happens when these fears are no longer irrational? Is it still a mental illness? Or a new reality?
We are SO excited to provide you with this fascinating conversation between myself, Dr. Michael Stone & Dr. Gary Brucato - The renowned experts behind "The Gradations of Evil" Scale and their new book "The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime".
The Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology Podcast. In this episode we talk about the Psychology of isolation and tips you can use to overcome the anxiety and depression that comes with being quarantined. During this pandemic please take care of your mental health, and your family.
We talk about the dark origins of our favorite fairy tales. In this episode we explore disturbing psychological themes behind the original stories of Cinderella & Pinocchio.
We sit down to talk about the Netflix television show “The Tiger King”. We each share our psychological analysis of Joe Exotic, Carol Baskin, and Doc Antle. We compare each of their zoo cultures to cult criteria. Are they zookeepers or cult leaders? Are they narcissists ? .
We look at level 13 on the scale of evil these are Psychopathic murderers with inadequate, rageful personalities.Ed Gein and Benjamin Nathaniel Smith as examples of these murderers. The Butcher of Plainfield or the Plainfield Ghoul, was a convicted murderer and body snatcher.
We will be reviewing the Netflix documentary “Don’t fuck with cats” and the killer Luka Magnotta. With themes of murder, animal abuse, psychopathy, and mob mentality this will sure not be missed.
We discuss Borderline Personality Disorder. Attachment wounds and intense fear of abandonment lie at the heart of what is clinically known as Borderline Personality disorder. Many of us have features of this disorder. In this episode, we explain how this looks early and late in life, what to do if you have it, and how to get some help
We investigate the worst spree killing in Dayton Ohio History. Over a 3-day period in December 1992, four young people embarked on a shooting rampage that left five people dead and three wounded. They would soon be known as the “Downtown Posse”.
In this Tech themed “MythBusters” episode we bust commonly held Technology Myths: Do you have to get a new computer every 5 years? IS big brother listening or watching with devices like Alexa?" If you don’t open attachments you are safe from viruses? Are Driverless cars safe?
Masha & Dasha were conjoined twins who were relentlessly experimented on by Russian Scientists. Though they shared a body, their psychological makeup different. It's widely claimed that Dasha was empathic, while Masha was a psychopath. Did nature or nurture cause this?
We discuss working at Hospice and Geriatric units during our years as behavioral health techs. This was a request from a few different UPC Stalkers! We talk about different types of Dementia vs. Alzheimers, other neuro-cognitive disorders, and tips for how to care for our beloved old folks.
In May of 1977 a sadistic Mormon cult leader Ervil Lebaron orders his cult to walk into a clinic and gun down a rival cult leader. This is where our episode on the level 12 scale of evil begins- With a warning about what it means to follow your own killer down a path of weaponized religiosity. Michael drane, true crime, forensics, killer, dr. Michael Stone, gradation of evil, scale of evil,
We bust the following Myths: 1- Never go to bed angry. It will destroy your relationship. 2- Ways to deescalate and walk away 3- You should learn to love your partner’s worst qualities. 4 - How to tell if your partner is toxic 5 - Is using alcohol or marijuana is a good stimulant for sex.
We dive into the mysterious True Crime case of Jeffery MacDonald. This is the case that ALMOST made it onto UPC as level 11 on Dr. Stone's "Scale of Evil". Media sources who have reviewed The Scale of Evil have cited Jeffrey MacDonald as a level 11 murderer, even though there is serious controversy around this case.
We analyze the Psychology of Gypsy Rose, How do you tell the difference between Munchausen by Proxy and Psychosis? What do you do if you have a Munchausen case in your life? How to clinicians and medical doctors handle such clients? What to watch for when looking for Munchausens and how to find out if they’re fabricating medical/ psychological issues.
Continuation of the series on Scale of EvilWe review the case of John List, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his entire family to save their souls. Level 10 on Dr. Michael Stones Gradation of Evil Scale.
To continue UPC's Year 3 celebration, here is a follow up conversation about the psychology of gullibility .
We rank 9 pseudo-psychology "facts" found on Instagram under the hashtag #psychologyfacts. Are these accurate or do they just feed into socially accepted notions of social norms.
Prof. Michael Drane dives answers this question- When is cannibalism morally justified? Can someone give consent to be eaten? What about religious or tribal practices? What about the health concerns over eating human meat?
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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
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Ep: 206 - Generational Trauma - The Psychology of Family Trauma (Preview) Can trauma be passed down through your family experience and bloodline? We discuss this through the lens of holocaust survivor’s children and grandchildren. We will also discuss OCD traits that are passed down in African Americans. We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological analysis. Psychology podcast. Psychotherapist Michael Drane. PTSD. GAD
Can trauma be passed down through your family experience and bloodline? We discuss this through the lens of holocaust survivor’s children and grandchildren. We will also discuss OCD traits that are passed down in African Americans.