Spooky Psychology Lauren Mollica and Megan Baker

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes. 
 
Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.
In Part 2 of discussing the insanity plea and the Sydney Powell case, we dive into some diagnoses that were brought up during her trial.
What exactly is Schizophrenia? How is it different from Schizoaffective disorder? 
Tune in and we'll unpack each one, and why diagnoses shared in expert testimony can vary so much. 
We also debunk what psychosis is and what typical psychotic episodes look like.... and it's probably not what you expect or the way the media portrays it. 
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References from today’s show:
 
https://www.courttv.com/news/oh-v-sydney-powell-mother-stabbed-murder-trial/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519704/table/ch3.t20/
 
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323193

 
https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-425174
 
https://www.psychosisnet.com/psychosis/5-stages-of-psychosis-and-recovery/
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Psychosis

 

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including murder, mental health disorders, and legal proceedings related to violent crimes. 
 
Welcome, fellow curious minds, to another spine-tingling episode of Spooky Psychology.
 Today, we venture into a very recent case in true crime- the Sydney Powell case. 
But this isn't just an episode of discussing the horror that took place in Ohio.
It's a dive into the complexities of the human mind and the intricacies of the insanity plea in our American justice system.
We'll navigate the treacherous terrain of the insanity defense, unraveling why it's notoriously challenging to prove in a court of law. We'll also delve into the perplexing puzzle for legal professionals and mental health experts alike.
Most importantly, beyond the sensational headlines lies a deeper exploration—considerations from a compassionate mental health perspective. 
Tune in for part 1 as we break down the logistics of the case and some fundemental pieces that are important to note when it comes to the "insanity plea" in America. 
 
 
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References from today’s show:
 
https://www.courttv.com/news/oh-v-sydney-powell-mother-stabbed-murder-trial/
https://www.eonline.com/news/1388300/ohio-woman-23-sentenced-to-15-years-to-life-in-prison-for-stabbing-mom-over-college-suspension
https://medium.com/illumination/she-died-in-the-hands-of-her-daughter-after-there-were-screams-and-thuds-452a954cd55e
https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/criminal-defense/not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity.html
 
 

TRICK OR TREAT, Spooky Peeps!
 After a spellbinding hiatus, Spooky Psychology is back, resurrected from the depths of eerie silence and now more bewitching than ever. We've conjured a host of audio enhancements that'll send shivers down your spine this season!
Gather around, because tonight, under the shadowy cloak of the moon, we delve deep into the spine-chilling realm of Sleep Disorders. Join us as we discuss the stages of sleep deprivation, sleepwalking, confront the sinister specter of sleep paralysis, and uncover the eerie enigma of exploding head syndrome. Plus, we dare to ask, what exactly is 'normal' when the realm of sleep is so paranormal?
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References from today’s show:
TV static sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf7NbRFyg3Y
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/index.html
DSM V
The Mayo Clinic
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150409-i-have-exploding-head-syndrome#:~:text=The%20physician%20Silas%20Weir%20Mitchell,would%20wake%20them%20from%20sleep.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/wake-up-wake-up-wake-up
https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/sleep-deprivation-stages
 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysis
https://www.thensf.org/sleep-facts-and-statistics/
 

We are back! Big thanks to you all for your patience.
Sources:
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist
https://www.blueline.ca/the-psychology-of-arson-part-one/
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/understanding-adult-fire-setting-pyromania-arson
https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/types
https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Firesetting
https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/arson
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002499?via%3Dihub
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Leonard_Orr
https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-pyromaniac-arson-investigator-113f22171a52
https://www.oxygen.com/a-lie-to-die-for/crime-time/john-leonard-orr-serial-arsonist-unpublished-book-arrest/california
https://crimestory.com/2020/01/24/a-convicted-fireman-arsonist-and-me-the-facts-as-i-knew-them/
 
 

Welcome to spooky psychology with Megan and Lauren. Today we are discussing the psychology of Incels. ALL the trigger warnings for this episode (SA, pedophilia, racism, homophobia, violence against women, etc.)
** UPDATE** we are going to take a brief hiatus until the new year so that we can make sure we are consistently coming out with content. See you in 2023 and stay spooky!

References
Meriam Webster
https://crestresearch.ac.uk/resources/a-short-introduction-to-the-involuntary-celibate-sub-culture/
https://www.vox.com/2018/6/20/17314846/incel-support-group-therapy-black-pill-mental-health
 
https://sci-hub.st/10.1177/0886260520959625



Broyd, J., Boniface, L., Parsons, D., Murphy, D., & Hafferty, J. (2022). Incels, violence and mental disorder: A narrative review with recommendations for best practice in risk assessment and clinical intervention. BJPsych Advances, 1-11. doi:10.1192/bja.2022.15
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/articles-heterodoxy/202208/inside-the-minds-the-incels

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/16/involuntary-celibates-incels-threat-us-secret-service
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minority-report/202007/the-incel-ideology
 

Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren!
Today we're discussing psychological marketing tactics and getting specific about advertising to children and the new trend of "gentle parenting." 
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references:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-consumer-psychology-2794899
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/201911/3-cognitive-shortcuts-exploited-marketers
https://theconversation.com/what-is-gentle-parenting-an-expert-explains-184282
https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-harsh-realm-of-gentle-parenting
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/what-is-gentle-parenting/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202003/7-reasons-panic-buying-behavior
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/target-effect-psychologist-explains-why-you-can-t-just-buy-ncna923456
https://www.crowdspring.com/marketing-psychology/
https://www.allbusiness.com/how-to-market-to-kids-1965-1.html
https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/advertising-children