The Abnormal Psychologist

This episode explores Couvade, a condition in which men experience pregnancy symptoms.

12 Mar 202111min

This episode explores the misconception that violent video games lead to school shootings. It also touches on Pikachu and my possible addiction to Pokemon Go.

5 Mar 202110min

This episode discusses imaginary friends, or imaginary companions, in early childhood. Are they a normal part of development or do they indicate an underlying emotional disturbance?

26 Feb 202111min

This episode will explore the proverbial elephant in the room-- how COVID-19 is affecting mental health across the lifespan. Rates of anxiety, depression, disordered eating behaviors, opioid overdose...

19 Feb 202113min

The seemingly simple question of "what is a psychologist?" has a surprisingly complicated answer that this episode will attempt to wade through.

9 Feb 202118min

This episode explores conceptualizations of childhood through human history (or at least up until the 20th century). It explores what an infant is, how the word "family" is related to slavery, and wh...

3 Feb 202117min

What better way to kick off Season 2 than by talking about number 2? This episode explores encopresis and feces smearing (scatolia).

25 Jan 202114min

This episode is the season finale for Season One of the Abnormal Psychologist. In this episode, I discuss shortcomings of the DSM-5, especially as they relate to gender and cultural issues.

18 Nov 202013min