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  • 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

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  • 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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    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.

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    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-brain/201811/inside-the-mind-arsonist

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  • 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!


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  • 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

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    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202003/7-reasons-panic-buying-behavior

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    https://www.allbusiness.com/how-to-market-to-kids-1965-1.html

    https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/advertising-children

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    https://www.maritimeinjuryguide.org/blog/cruise-ship-safety-statistics/

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    misinformation on memory - elizabeth loftus and rachel leigh greenspan

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  • Welcome Back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In this episode we discuss feral children, and Lauren announces some very good shit.

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    https://people.com/celebrity/frank-sinatra-jr-s-kidnapping-barry-keenans-motive-details/

  • Welcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. This is the second episode on our series discussing kidnapping. We will be discussing the psychology related to child abduction as well as the cases of Jaycee Dugard and Kara Robinson Chamberlain.

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    "A stolen life"- by Jaycee Dugard

  • Welcome back to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren. In the first episode on our series about Kidnapping we will be discussing the psychology of baby Snatchers, The murder of Debra Evans and the Dynel Lane Case.

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    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3674939/#:~:text=Pseudocyesis%20is%20defined%20by%20the,engorgement%20and%20secretions%2C%20and%20labor

    https://www.crimetraveller.org/2015/07/baby-snatcher-psychology-of-abductions/

    https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions

    https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions

    https://www.insider.com/georgia-tann-tennessee-children-home-society-survivors-speak-out-2019-12

    https://www.security101.com/blog/rfid-technology-and-infant-protection-in-hospitals

    https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/ForHealthCareProfessionals_10thEdition.pdf

    https://www.accutechsecurity.com/fbi-points-out-safety-tips-to-prevent-infant-abductions/

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    https://listverse.com/2017/11/03/10-horrifying-cases-of-fetal-abduction/

    https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/prosecution-defense-rest-in-case-of-unborn-baby-cut-from-wom

    https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-dynel-lane-now/

    https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-michelle-wilkins-now/