Kanye “Ye” West has been quite transparent about his struggles with bipolar disorder. We take into account recent behaviors while looking at the intersection between this misunderstood mood disorder and the stressors of celebrity.

This is a release of a Behind the Couch livestream from this time last year. Sit back and let Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott tell you about two tragic cases involving crime, addiction, and mental illness.

What episode was the most difficult for each of us? What do we think of true crime/ comedy podcasts? Dr Scott- favorite Chicago pizza?? You know, the hard-hitting questions!

We put forth another set of problematic behaviors that can be very troubling for divorcing families and have been labeled Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS).

We will review the ways in which these incidents are categorized, with some examples, and then get into the new research linking domestic violence as a precipitating factor.

The doctors discuss the wide world of dog shows and pedigree breeding before covering the legalities of animal cruelty and criminal sabotage at some of the biggest pedigree shows.

The docs are taking a 'deep dive' on this topic and it will have you hooked! They will explore the motives of the perpetrators and the unique willingness of the victims before covering some truly elaborate and terrifying catfishing cases.

The doctors weave you into the world of hazing. From college sports to motorcycle gangs, it’s no laughing matter.

Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh get into the subcategory of Delusional Disorder, Erotomania; to have the delusional or false belief of a secret or known admirer. This disorder is often the trigger for obsessive celebrity stalkers and has been the cause for numerous violent acts.

n this week's episode, we look at the recent death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film, Rust and other unintentional deaths in Hollywood, before exploring the traumatic experience of someone who takes the life of another in this manner. We discuss the concept of moral injury and how it relates to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Garbage diagnosis or do we just not have robust research yet? We step outside of our lane a bit to examine the medical and legal literature on this phenomenon that has plagued the deaths of marginalized communities in evolving ways over the decades. We explore what actual delirium is, who supports this “diagnosis,” and how it is being used by first responders who are trained on it.

Happy {almost} Halloween! We get into all the fun stuff- ESP, remote viewing, near death experiences and a couple of creepy "paranormal crimes" including the Watcher of Westfield and the Ghost Rapes of Bolivia.

The docs finally cover the psychological tactics of MLMs and compare and contrast them to cults. We also discuss positively skewed cognitive distortions and depictions of MLMs in some of our favorite TV shows.

The docs dole out the research on child homicide; filicide in particular (the murder of a child by their parent). They then discuss the lack of information on victims of filicide from the LGBTQIA+ community before reviewing two cases where this was in fact the primary motive. They also review typologies, related legal concepts, like the "panic defense," and future considerations for such cases.

This week we bring you some historical perspective on beauty pageants in America and the psychological impact it has on contestants, as well as two cases with beauty queens at the center of serious criminal activity.

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In the late 90's, a LA County deputy sheriff went for a run. As an uber-fit, Type-A personality, SWAT officer, Jon Aujay was prepping for an ultramarathon, but disappeared after taking off into the vast Antelope Valley. The docs explore interesting theories of suicide, going missing on purpose, and foul play rumors (some involving his own department). They also give some in depth information on assessing for suicide risk and the intentional missing.

It's that time again. The docs answer your burning questions about the on going Robert Durst trial, how to find research and job opportunities in forensic psychology, how to cope with burnout, and you guys can't ever seem to get enough about personality disorders. We also ask each other a number of interesting and goofy questions.

The Skidrow Slasher terrorized Downtown LA and Hollywood in the 60's and 70's. Dr. Shiloh will walk you through the crime spree, which had some unusual hallmarks indicating some bizarre ritualistic behaviors. We then discuss the fallacy of "Satanic serial murder" before Dr. Scott introduces us to the world of vampirism.

The doctors bring you the most comprehensive and current research on spree killers, including new typologies recently developed in 2020. They cover the vintage infamous case of Bonnie & Clyde and a recent case of a romantically linked spree killing couples that terrorized two states earlier this year in the US.

This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh look at the psychological makeup of military imposters and the impact on society by highlighting the research and some case studies.