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We discuss possible diagnoses of Batman. Is Batman a Psychopath? Is he Depressed? Maybe he has PTSD? We psychoanalyze this iconic character. Michael Drane is a masters degree level counselor and has diagnosed and teaching diagnostics for years.
Today, we will discuss the 5th type of stalker under the Ronald Holmes model- The political Stalker. This is a kind of stalker that is not driven by sexual desire or intimacy, but by ideology. The radicalized behavior and delusional thinking has torn at the fabric of our society since the beginning of society itself. Since the assassination of Julius Caesar and before, Political stalkers have been altering the course of our history.
Serial Killer, Herb Baumeister, AKA The "I-70 Strangler" and responsible for "The Gay Murders" in Indiana in the late 1980's and early 1990's was an odd man that rode around in a hearse and urinating on a lot of different things... In this episode, Michael Drane, UPC's resident psychotherapist dives into the Psychology of Erotophonophilia & Auto-Erotic Asphixiation.
We review the case of Ismael Juarez Cisneros, a semi-psychopath "In The Way" killer who murdered his close friend in retaliation for informing to authorities. This is level 11 on Dr. Stone's Gradation Evil Scale.
Obsessions, Compulsions, Hair Pulling, Skin Picking... Do you have any of these? Prof. Michael Drane talks Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and everything related to OCD.
Therapists read and analyze traumatic stories that listeners wrote in. This content is intense, which is why it's so important for people to hear. You are not alone. Thanks to my very talented PhD clinicians Jessica Gaul & Nikki Golden helping out in this episode.
Dr. Kirk Honda from the Psychology in Seattle Podcast drops by to discuss the psychology of kink. What makes us sexual and makes certain things more fascinating than others? What is the psychology of kink and why are people attracted to it?
What was your favorite toy and how did it impact you growing up? Little is talked about the psychological impact of these toys. Professor and Michael Drane and Nick G. from the Dependent/Independent podcast talks about the impact and cultural implications of toys.
We return with San Junipero, the most acclaimed episode of Black Mirror series. What year would YOUR San Junipero take place? "San Junipero" is the fourth episode in the third series of the British science fiction anthology television series Black Mirror.
Professor Michael Drane & Trauma Specialist Jessica Gaul discuss a remarkable therapy that taps into the rabbit hole of human neurology, EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has been known to bypass the conscious mind and even access repressed memories.
We meet up with Dr. Kirk Honda (From the Psychology In Seattle Podcast) about working in inpatient mental hospitals. Professor Michael Drane has worked in various mental health organizations for the past decade. His roles include things like Behavioral Health Technician, and Intake therapist.
Have you ever had your heart broken? What was it like for you? We talk about the psychology of breakups. He provides neurological analysis and guidelines to overcoming the grief of the breakup.
1. What happens to your brain when it's in love?
2. When your brain is going through a break up
3. What NOT to do when going through a breakup
4. How to get over your Ex for good and move on with your life
Everyone feels depressed during their lives. We dive into the stigma behind mental illness, depression and anxiety, and the different "flavors" or types of depression. Have you felt depressed in your life? Is there a negative stigma in society ?
This is the story of Patricia (Patty) Hearst who was an American heiress born in the 1950’s,How would you react to being kidnapped ad brainwashed by terrorists? Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological barriers we create to save ourselves from nameless villains who are trying to break us down. After 60 days of torture Patty began spreading propaganda messages and even ROBBING A BANK with her captors.
In this episode Michael Drane discuses how Satanic Panic can grip a community. Unpopular Culture presents The West Memphis 3. You may already know, the 3 gothic teenagers who served 18 years for murder they didn't commit. But what is the full story?
But the psychology of Satanic Panic goes far beyond this case, and impacts us throughout time and culture.
We hope you enjoy the show.
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Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.
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We dive into the case of Patty Hearst and Stockholm Syndrome. Patty Hearst was an American heiress born in the 1950's, whose actions following her own kidnapping left people angry. Her eventual claim was that of being brainwashed and tortured.