logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
27m 4s

Examining behavior bullshitter Dr. Jack ...

Zachary Elwood
About this episode
This episode is about "behavior bullshit." There are many self-proclaimed behavior experts spreading bad, misleading, and irresponsible concepts about human behavior, and some of these people are quite popular. This episode focuses on Jack Brown, one of the more egregious offenders amongst behavior bullshitters. Other topics discussed include: eye-quadrant b ... Show More
Up next
Today
FBI agent discusses interrogation tactics, body language, the lie detector, and more
A talk with Eric Robinson, a recently retired Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and former pastor, about what actually works in real-world interrogations—and what doesn’t. Drawing on 24 years in the FBI, Eric explains why techniques like friendliness and rapport are so powerf ... Show More
1h 24m
Jan 27
Some scoff at political bridge-building efforts. What are they missing?
A talk with Doug Teschner and Beth Malow—co-authors of the book Beyond the Politics of Contempt—about an aspect of bridge-building/depolarization-aimed work that rarely gets discussed: the backlash. We dig into the criticisms and skepticism that people on both “sides” throw at br ... Show More
45m 24s
Jan 21
Ex-CIA officer on outing Fox News intel "expert" Wayne Simmons as fraud
A talk with former CIA officer Kent Clizbe about his exposure of Wayne Simmons, a man who spent more than a decade on Fox News posing as a CIA counterterrorism expert—but who was a fraud and serial liar. And we talk about how that case mirrors the case of Chase Hughes, who claims ... Show More
49m 5s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2023
the dystopian "NPC" TikTok trend is melting our brains
<p>I typically refrain from commenting on trending topics, but I found myself unable to resist discussing this particular one. An unusual (to say the least) TikTok trend has emerged, where users live-stream themselves portraying an “NPC”—essentially an automated “non-player chara ... Show More
34m 31s
Oct 2023
Narcissists Pursuing Careers in Counseling
Cluster B This show aims to educate the audience from a scientifically informed perspective about the major cluster B personality disorders: narcissism, histrionic, borderline, and antisocial. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demyst ... Show More
23m 12s
Sep 2023
BONUS: Navigating Guilt and Self-Sabotage with a BetterHelp Therapist
<p>This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take your mental and emotional well-being to the next level with BetterHelp. Our listeners can now get 10% off their first month by using the link provided, <a href='https://www.betterhelp.com/sinead'>HERE</a> #ad<br/><br/>In this enlig ... Show More
24m 10s
Mar 2024
Case Study: Narcissistic Rage
Cluster B This show aims to educate the audience from a scientifically informed perspective about the major cluster B personality disorders: narcissism, histrionic, borderline, and antisocial. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demyst ... Show More
19m 26s
Nov 2022
Case Study: Origins of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Cluster B This show aims to educate the audience from a scientifically informed perspective about the major cluster B personality disorders: narcissism, histrionic, borderline, and antisocial.   Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demys ... Show More
20m 54s
Jul 2023
shame series part 3: toxic shame and 'disordered' or 'dysfunctional' personality traits
<p>This is part THREE in our multi-episode series aimed at helping you alchemize and transmute your toxic shame. First, we confront the detrimental effects of toxic shame, its correlation with personality disorder labels, and its potential role in criminal behavior. We’ll also ta ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2024
Ruby Franke Sentencing | Did Franke Help Herself with 'Prison Preference' Apology?
True Crime Personality and Psychology True Crime Psychology and Personality is a podcast that profiles criminal personalities, discusses personality disorders, and examines real life events from a scientifically informed perspective. Want more mental health content? Check out ou ... Show More
15m 56s
Oct 2023
Are There Positive Aspects of Mental Disorders?
Cluster B This show aims to educate the audience from a scientifically informed perspective about the major cluster B personality disorders: narcissism, histrionic, borderline, and antisocial. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demyst ... Show More
20m 7s
Feb 2024
What is Malignant Narcissism?
Cluster B This show aims to educate the audience from a scientifically informed perspective about the major cluster B personality disorders: narcissism, histrionic, borderline, and antisocial. References:  Kernberg OF: Severe Personality Disorders. New Haven, CT: Yale University ... Show More
31m 47s