Episode 64 | The Final Episode
Join us for our final episode as we celebrate our time together as Mentally Morbid, quiz ourselves on what we've learned, and celebrate Kinsey's 30th birthday. Stay mental, stay morbid!
Attachment Theory has been a part of the conversation in psychology and therapy since the 60’s. Listen in this week as Anni shares how learning attachment styles can be helpful not only when talking about children, but how this can influence adult relationships as well. We also learn how our careers are fake.
Join us for our final episode as we celebrate our time together as Mentally Morbid, quiz ourselves on what we've learned, and celebrate Kinsey's 30th birthday. Stay mental, stay morbid!
Phillip Zimbardo wanted to understand how the roles of prisoners and guards influence their behaviors. He was not expecting the students acting as guards to physically assault the student prisoners to the point of the prisoners begging for release. Welcome to our last official story as Mentally Morbid!
Trigger warning: this episode includes information about death and dying.
Death has historically been a fear for many people, and for good reason. During this episode, Kinsey highlights factors that cause death anxiety and what populations statistically are more comfortable with dying. We also learn that there was a president that died of buttermilk. Any guesses?
50 First Dates was a movie that highlighted the struggles of one woman who lives with anterograde amnesia. This week, Anni shares the story of Michelle Philpots, the inspiration for the film, and how amnesia impacts the brain and her day-to-day life. We also share an important announcement.
Trigger warning: this episode talk about sexual acts of children prompted by an adult.
The birth of Bruce and Brian Reimer was typical; two healthy boys of middle class parents in the 1960’s. What happened only months later was far from typical as Bruce underwent surgery that changed the course of his life forever. This week, Kayla shares the story of David Reimer and how one psychologist went too far in his research.
Grammar is hard. Reading incorrect grammar is more hard. This week, Kinsey explores the research behind reading bad grammar and how it can elicit the fight or flight response. But first, we talk private practice, anglerfish, and narwhals.
Road rage is an experience that most drivers are on the receiving end of at least once in their life. Listen in as Anni shares statistics and information about why this occurs in the wild. Also, Kevin needs therapy. Probably.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abduction, sexual assault, and abuse of a child.
The abduction of Kara Robinson is well known after her story surfaced in the mainstream media. She found strength in sharing her story and using her voice for both herself and for those who do not have one. But what about her parents? In this week's episode, Kinsey shares information on how child abduction affects the parents and the families of the victims.
Mass Hysteria has been in mainstream media for decades, but what is it? Listen in to this week's episode as Anni shares the story of The Dancing Plague and how researchers try to explain the phenomenon. We also find out how long we can go without talking to each other.
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