The Abnormal Psychologist

Dr. Colby Taylor
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This podcast, hosted by a psychologist, explores psychopathologies and their treatments.

  1. 06/10/2025

    Season 4, Episode 1: The Salem Witch Trials

    Were the Salem witches bewitched—or was something else haunting them? The true “horror” wasn’t witches or demons—it was how human psychology under stress led to neighbor turning on neighbor.  This is the first of its kind episode-- a live recording with a student!

    45 min

  2. 12/12/2024

    Season 3, Episode 36: Stages of Change- The Transtheoretical Model

    This past semester, I taught a graduate-level class in Addictions Counseling.  In this class, I frequently promoted the Transtheoretical Model.  This episode will discuss the Transtheoretical Model (also called Stages of Change) and how the model can be applied to changing a behavior (whether it be quitting an addiction or starting a new habit).

    38 min

  3. 20/10/2024

    Season 3, Episode 35: Reflections on the ADHD Summit (and tips on ADHD management)

    In this episode, I reflect on recently attending the Pearson ADHD Summit, and I discuss ADHD in females, ADHD and social anxiety, and management of ADHD symptoms.  I also respond to listener criticism on my encopresis episode

    40 min

  4. 06/09/2024

    Season 3, Episode 34: Mailbag

    This episode tries to rapid-fire answer your mailbag questions, including ones on blushing, comorbid autism diagnoses, marijuana as therapy, pornography addiction, and whether you can outgrow a diagnosis.

    37 min

  5. 17/06/2024

    Season 3, Episode 33: Parasocial Relationships

    Sidenote: It's been so long since I've podcasted, I'm rusty  This episode, recorded on Father's Day, riffs briefly about fatherhood and mental health (while making a cool announcement) before delving into parasocial relationships.  We discuss what parasocial relationships are using diverse examples such as Dora the Explorer, Taylor Swift, and social media influencers.

    34 min

  6. 17/01/2024

    Season 3, Episode 32: Self-Diagnosis

    This is a snow day episode (meaning I was able to record it since school was cancelled due to inclement weather).  In this episode, I discuss pros and cons of diagnosing yourself with a mental health condition (while also introspectively exploring whether I should self-diagnose with autism).  Please let me know your thoughts!

    34 min

  7. 28/12/2023

    Season 3, Episode 31: Electroconvulsive Therapy (and a mailbag follow-up on Borderline Personality Disorder)

    In this shocking episode, I discuss the history and treatment applications of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).  I also respond to a mailbag email about borderline personality disorder.

    28 min

  8. 07/11/2023

    Season 3, Episode 30: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals

    Special from Washington, D.C., in this episode, we delve into the difference between service animals and emotional support animals (while addressing some common questions related to both)

    31 min
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This podcast, hosted by a psychologist, explores psychopathologies and their treatments.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Colby Taylor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Abnormal Psychologist
  • Show Website
    The Abnormal Psychologist

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