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Ask Dr. Kirk (Mon, Nov 10)

Monday, Nov 10, 1 pm Pacific.

Join Dr. Kirk live to ask your questions in the chat.

This stream is exclusive to our Patrons and YouTube Members. Thank you for your support!

(I think a link will show up on our Patreon page when it starts and/or you'll get an email just before the live stream starts.)

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Enneagram Personality Test (2019 rerun)

[Rerun] Is the enneagram personality test valid? Why is it so popular? Can it be used to help people improve their lives or is it just pseudoscience? Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto explore these questions and more in the mini deep dive into enneagram. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast

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Cultural Appropriation Test

Dr Kirk Honda presents his test for cultural appropriation to Humberto. 

00:00 What is cultural appropriation? 

10:25 Examples of appropriation

16:26 What is cultural appreciation?

39:28 Why are conversations important?

58:10 Is it appropriation?

1:39:30 The Great British Bake-Off Japanese week

1:52:37 Final word


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Jeffrey Dahmer and The Dark Tetrad (2019 rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk talks with Patron Kirsten Palmer about whether or not Jeffrey Dahmer has all four traits of The Dark Tetrad.


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Email: 2025-11-04 12:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Debunking Attachment Myths #2

Dr Kirk Honda reviews an article by Dr Pascal Vrticka that debunks myths about attachment theory.

00:00 Dr. Pascal Vrticka

01:04 Are dads 'secondary moms'? 

02:13 Is the Triune Brain Model a good explanation of attachment?

09:13 Is synchrony better for attachment? 

29:53 Is Oxytocin just the love hormone? 

36:31 Is Polyvagal Theory supported by current literature?

45:31 Are there parenting hacks that work for everybody? 

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Debunking Attachment Myths #1

Dr Kirk Honda reviews an article by Dr Pascal Vrticka that debunks myths about attachment theory.

00:00 Does disorganized attachment exist in adults?

08:12 How many types of attachment are there? 

53:27 Is attachment good or bad?


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Why Do We Have Fetishes? (2018 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Yuval Laor about why we evolved to have sexual fetishes.


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Email: 2025-10-30 11:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Violent Fantasies and Parenting

Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca answer patron emails.

00:00 Do violent fantasies mean anything?

24:50 Recent celebrity losses

43:31 How did Rebecca develop self-care behaviors?

1:03:41 How can parents adjust to their children becoming more individuated? 

1:16:24 How can parents navigate their own anxiety around the state of the world?


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Countertransference (Deep Dive) (2013 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about countertransference, or the feelings a therapist has about the client. (Intro)

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Email: 2025-10-28 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

AI Tools for Therapy

Dr Kirk Honda interviews Gregg Spiridellis (founder of JibJab, etc.) about his AI tools for therapists and clients.

00:00 Introducing Gregg Spiridellis

04:19 What inspired Moments?

14:33 How private is my data?

25:40 What feedback have they received?

26:33 What is Moments for Therapists?  

43:47 Could this app be useful?

52:25 Why are prompts so important?

58:28 What do you lose with AI? 


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Kirk Rant and Bob Grieves

Dr Kirk rants about internet mobs and Bob explores his trauma. (Intro)

00:00 Validation and hope01:34 Yay timestamps!

07:44 Does a victim of domestic abuse have anything to apologize for?

21:24 Does Dr. Kirk still care about Borderline? 

28:34 What is the difference between disorganized attachment vs. Borderline? 

39:29 Grieving a lifetime of fear 

51:17 How does Bob continue on?


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Schema Therapy with Bob (Chapter 2) (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Bob about his schemas. (This is part 2 of a two-part series.)(Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast.

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Leftover 17th Anniversary Questions #3

Dr Kirk answers leftover questions from the 17th Anniversary Live Show survey.

00:00 What therapy is best for Borderline?

04:42 How can I address my own toxic behavior? 

07:18 Drawing boundaries with in-laws 

08:55 Thoughts on relationship OCD 

11:45 How can schools pick a competent therapist? 

18:44 What is the best approach when a friend self diagnoses?

27:39 Dr. Kirk's experience with roller coasters

31:45 Who is Dr. ...

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Schema Therapy with Humberto (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Humberto about his schemas, childhood, emotional needs, etc.

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Email: 2025-10-21 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Your mental health hot takes

I'm collabing with another podcaster -- we're gonna react to your mental health hot takes.

Link:

https://forms.gle/gxZfvwXnPBe6NbMi9

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Cheating On Your Abuser

Bobcast!  Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron questions.



00:00 An abusive relationship and affair

31:02 Was the pastor sexually abusive? 

41:18 Is this a safe relationship or just less bad? 

52:03 Is infidelity in an abusive relationship ok? 

1:02:43 What does repair look like?

1:07:27 How can I continue to heal from my shame? 


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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 6 - Final Word)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Grand jury results

12:07 Linda Hoffman-Pugh's book

31:07 Who does Humberto & Dr. Kirk think was the perpetrator? 

58:16 Why would parents abuse their children? 

1:02:09 How does being falsely accused affect you? 

1:07:28 Do psychologists assess suspects?

1:13:01 Are polygraphs legit?

1:24:31 Could more evidence have been found?

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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 6 - Final Word)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Grand jury results

12:07 Linda Hoffman-Pugh's book

31:07 Who does Humberto & Dr. Kirk think was the perpetrator? 

58:16 Why would parents abuse their children? 

1:02:09 How does being falsely accused affect you? 

1:07:28 Do psychologists assess suspects?

1:13:01 Are polygraphs legit?

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Schema Therapy with Bob (2019 rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda interviews Bob about his schemas, childhood, emotional needs, etc. (Intro) The full episode is available to patrons of the podcast.

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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 5 - Intruder Did It)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Did an intruder do it?

26:41 Points of dispute

33:20 Potential intruder suspects

1:26:23 Jon Mark Karr's confession


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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 5 - Intruder Did It)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Did an intruder do it?

26:41 Points of dispute

33:20 Potential intruder suspects

1:26:23 Jon Mark Karr's confession


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Schema Therapy Deep Dive (2019 Rerun)

[Rerun] Do you have recurring patterns in your relationships that are frustrating? Schema therapy might help. Dr. Kirk Honda talks for over four hours about the theory and how to use it in your life -- our core emotional needs, the schema that develop when some of our needs aren't met, how we habitually cope with those schema being triggered, and our overall personality modes that develop.


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Recorded Live Video: Ask Dr. Kirk (Patron Q&A)

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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey - (Chap 4 - Parents Did It)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Did the Ramseys do it?

04:03 Did Patsy do it?

43:31 Additional autopsy details

51:43 Did John do it?

1:02:52 Did Burke do it?

1:24:09 Where Dr. Kirk stands now

1:34:23 Interviews with Burke


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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey - (Chap 4 - Parents Did It)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Did the Ramseys do it?

04:03 Did Patsy do it?

43:31 Additional autopsy details

51:43 Did John do it?

1:02:52 Did Burke do it?

1:24:09 Where Dr. Kirk stands now

1:34:23 Interviews with Burke


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Thank you, Patrons!

Green Shirt Edition.

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Patron Live Stream (Mon, 1 pm Pacific)

Monday, Oct 13, 1 pm Pacific.

For YouTube Members and Patrons.

(I don't know how to share a link or how you will be able to access it. Patreon is not user friendly. I think a link will show up on our Patreon page when it starts or you'll get an email? Not sure. )

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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 3 - The Murder)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Autopsy details

35:50 Barbara Walters interview with the Ramseys

45:14 Detective Ardnt's account 

57:46 Mystery DNA and additional evidence 

1:24:51 Psychology of the audience 

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The Psychology of JonBenet Ramsey (Chap 3 - The Murder)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the JonBenet Ramsey story.

00:00 Autopsy details

35:50 Barbara Walters interview with the Ramseys

45:14 Detective Ardnt's account 

57:46 Mystery DNA and additional evidence 

1:24:51 Psychology of the audience 


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Infidelity In Therapy (2016 Rerun)

[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about infidelity in therapy


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