104 episodes

Journey with two graduates who are taking on the world of Psychology. Hosted by Kimi and Madey, The Psychotic Break is a personal psychology podcast that encourages conversations about personality, intelligence, mental health, social interaction, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram: @thepsychoticbreak.pod

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Journey with two graduates who are taking on the world of Psychology. Hosted by Kimi and Madey, The Psychotic Break is a personal psychology podcast that encourages conversations about personality, intelligence, mental health, social interaction, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram: @thepsychoticbreak.pod

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires macOS 11.4 or higher

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    This week on The Psychotic Break as Madey and Kimi explain what ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

    Focusing on the present-moment and our commitment to our values, ACT is used to tackle mental health with themes of CBT and DBT. Tune in to this week's episode to find out more! 

    • 17 min
    Cute Aggression

    Cute Aggression

    Have you or a loved one ever squeezed a cat too hard or bitten your romantic partner in the name of cuteness? You may be suffering from cute aggression.

    Stay tuned to learn about this dimorphic phenomenon and save future cats and partners from further harm. 

    • 17 min
    Routes in Psychology

    Routes in Psychology

    Welcome back to The Psychotic Break reboot edition. 

    Madey and Kimi are back with shorter episodes and a quick breakdown of the difference between a Bachelor of the Arts versus Sciences. 

    In this episode, they'll explain the different options for higher education and common job routes taken post undergraduate education.

    Stay tuned to newest episodes and more to come!  

    • 15 min
    Where Have We Been

    Where Have We Been

    After an almost year hiatus, The Psychotic Break is back!

    Yes, Madey and Kimi are both still alive. And yes, major life transitions were in motion, but they are back with a new schedule for episodes and updates about life and the future of the podcast as a whole. 

    Tune in to a welcome back and check-in of Madey and Kimi's life since ... well 2023. 

    Thank you for your patience and never-ending support for the podcast!  

    • 17 min
    Sexology (Alfred Kinsey)

    Sexology (Alfred Kinsey)

    Welcome back to the Psychotic Break!

    In this week's episode we talk about sex psychology. Where did the sexuality spectrum come from? Is it appropriate to talk about sexual experiences for the sake of science? Who is Alfred Kinsey!

    Learn it all here on The Psychotic Break!

    • 31 min
    Suicidology

    Suicidology

    Welcome back Breakers!

    DISCLAIMER: This topic may be triggering to some people. Please proceed with caution.

    In this week's episode Madey and Kimi take on a heavy topic: Suicide. What is it? Why do people do it? What is the theory behind it? Learn more and contribute to the conversation.

    If you or a loved one struggling and in crisis, call or text 988

    • 42 min

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