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TToB: Narcissists take more selfies. Tough or Bluff???

Minecraft Therapy (2015 Rerun)

Dr. Kirk Honda discusses Minecraft therapy

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Empathy and Psychopathy (Deep Dive, Chapter 2)

Dr Kirk applies the recent empathy lecture to someone with antisocial personality.

00:00 Misunderstanding ASPD

10:04 Is empathy necessary to be a good therapist?

21:43 Feeling and showing empathy

31:30 Empathy as a skill

40:01 ASPD in the clinical space

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Empathy (Deep Dive, Chapter 1)

Dr Kirk lectures about empathy.

00:00 What is empathy? 

10:55 Etymology

16:01 The history in psychotherapy

26:34 Defining empathy

48:37 General typology

58:57 Therapeutical typology 

1:12:15 Why does understanding empathy matter?

1:19:34 Empathy vs. sympathy 

Sleep Deprivation (2015 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Kristin McGee about sleep deprivation and the difference between evening and morning people.

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Humberto's Friend Died

Humberto’s good friend died.

00:00 Humberto's friend Ron

15:20 Showing up authentically

23:01 When did Humberto find out?

28:23 Suffering from addiction & anticipatory grief 

31:10 Parallel trauma brothers

1:06:47 Humberto's reflection

1:13:20 How we show it matters

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TToB: American GenX-ers are lonelier than European GenX-ers. Tough or Bluff???

Toxic Masculinity Debate (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk and Humberto discuss toxic masculinity

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My Experience With UnitedHealthcare

Regarding the recent killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Dr Kirk Honda discusses his experiences with United and provides recommendations.

00:00 Dr. Kirk's experience with UniteHealthcare

17:14 Can we change the system?

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Bad Supervisors and Loving PIS

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

00:00 Figuring out your style in therapy

03:55 I have a bad supervisor, what do I do?

08:36 Is it weird for my ex-therapist to be my supervisor?

16:56 2023 OPP

17:31 A follow up on therapist fraud

38:54 2023 OPP

40:02 Is it normal to meet Borderline clie...

Why People Avoid Therapy (2014 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about why people avoid therapy

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Gaslighting vs Lying

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

00:00 Organizing PiS

30:08 2022 OPP

31:40 Forensic psychology & awareness of gaslighting

37:55 Selective memory vs. gaslighting and patterns of abuse 

50:30 2022 OPP 

52:04 The misuse and overapplication of gaslighting 

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TToB: Men experience workplace sexual harassment as much as women. Tough or Bluff???

Ethical dilemmas and dual relationships (2014 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with his students about ethical dilemmas and dual relationships.

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Misused Psychology Terms

Dr Kirk Honda discusses commonly misused psychological terms.

00:00 Criteria

24:21 Trigger

33:24 Trauma

49:03 OCD 

50:01 Self-care and capitalism 

56:45 Imposter syndrome

1:02:17 Bipolar

1:19:24 Narcissist

1:32:59 ADHD

1:34:01 Sociopath

1:44:30 Abuse&...

Abuse Signs, Therapy Careers, and Post Modernism

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

00:00 What is, and isn't, emotional abuse? 

26:33 2022 OPP

28:30 What factors should I consider when choosing a program? 

35:47 2022 OPP

36:32 The cost of a doctorate

39:51 What does it take to set yourself apart as a therapist?

49:15 Unfinishe...

Erotic Transference and Dissociative Identity Disorder (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] What is it like to be attracted to your therapist? Can it help? Also, what does it feel like to have dissociative identity disorder? A listener tells us.

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Patience, Breakup Songs, and Narcissism

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

00:00 Dr. Kirk's clones & AI answers

08:27 Repeating yourself & Dr. Kirk's hearing

32:25 Dr. Kirk's breakup advice & playlist

42:32 2022 OPP

43:56 Are these red flags of narcissism?

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We’re closing our Facebook page

We’re closing our Facebook page on January 1st, 2025.

This decision is a part of my effort to prioritize a healthier work-life balance and to focus on the platforms where I can best connect with you.

Sorry about this. I hope you understand.

You can still find us on: 1) Instagram, 2) Patreon, 3) YouTube, an...

TToB: In South Seattle (south of downtown), Asian-Americans make up the largest racial group. Tough or Bluff???

Which Psychology Degree Should You Get? (Deep Dive)(2020 Rerun)

[Rerun] Given all the misinformation on the internet, choosing the right degree can be nearly impossible. Dr. Kirk Honda provides a guide to choosing the right degree for you.

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Narcissism and Yammering

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

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War and Love Bombing

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

00:00 How Dr. Kirk feels seen 

03:45 Acknowledging atrocities and war

15:53 Is a life coach a substitute for a therapist? 

20:47 Jealousy and paranoia in a relationship without therapy

30:15 Knowledge deficits in novice clinicians 

46:01 Lo...

Therapist Complaints (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] We discuss a listener's complaints about their therapist.

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My Mentor Died

Dr Kirk Honda talks about his mentor, Dr Paul David, dying by physician-assisted suicide. Afterwards, Kirk presents two archived interviews with Paul.

00:00 Who was Dr. Paul David

09:27 Interview from 2016

18:08 Empirical data that Dr. Paul was awesome

22:13 Dr. Paul's history

37:21 Starting...

TToB: Half-Asian/Half-White people are perceived (by both full-Asians in China and full-Whites in the US) as more trustworthy, intelligent, and attractive. Tough or Bluff???

Borderline, Narcissism, Avoidant, and Dependent (2020 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Bob answer patron emails.

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Tough Rebeccasode

Rebeccasode! We talk about tough topics.

00:00 Feeling hopeless & exhausted

27:09 Has Rebecca seen Sense8?

30:46 TW: SA What are the consequences of being a victim of SA?

43:02 What should you do when someone tells you something traumatic?

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Projective Identification and Corrective Experiences

Dr Kirk answers patron emails.

00:00 Projective identification

10:04 How do we know if we're distorting or not? 

23:37 OPP 2022

25:02 Is projection a bad thing?

34:57 OPP 2022

37:50 Raising awareness of OCD

1:01:02 How did Dr. Kirk know a therapist wasn't a good fit? 

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