Today, we will dive into the psychology of awkwardness. Why does it exist? What function does it serve? Finally, my favorite tips for how to navigate out of or diffuse and awkward moment so that you may live to fight another day.

Have you ever had a stalker? - 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have had at least 1 stalker in their lifetime - 3 in 4 victims know their stalkers in some capacity - Today we will talk about a case that just happened this week, a Texas stalker that drove 2,600 miles from Houston to Redmond Washington to kill his victim and her husband - This case has a modern spin to it- the victim had a podcast, and the stalker was one of her fans. - We lie In a world where 5 million podcasts exist, so are...

In Part 3- Dr. Drane explores The Green River Killer along Psychopathic vs. Sociopathic criteria. Also, we finally answer the question: Is Gary Ridgeway a sexual sadist?  Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes --->...

Part 2 explores the personality dynamics of Gary Ridgeway, his home life, and romantic relationships. Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts...

Today, in the spirit of all things unknown, I am going to be exploring the Sexual Sadism of Gary Ridgeway aka The Green River Killer. I recently had the coolest experience of being able to participate in a documentary on Gary Ridgeway that will be released soon on Tubi. Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast In preparation for this documentary, I discovered multiple experts who classified Ridgeway as a sexual sadist, and I myself classified him as one on the documentary as...

In this episode- psychology, technology, and medical experts discuss how feasible it is for the matrix to even exist. If we were to try to create the Martix today, what would that look like? And if you could, would you really want to? Full Episodes ---> Patreon.com/doctorpsychopodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @doctorpsychopodcast

What happens when your roommate moves in and refuses to leave? Jamison Bachman is the type of personality who gets into your home and terrorizes you from the inside out

We're Back!!!! Dr. Michael Drane announces the relaunch of the podcast, first episode to drop next week after the new year. We also catch up on how we've been this last year.

We're covering 2 shocking Thanksgiving cases in this episode: 1. A woman who ate her husband for thanksgiving 2. A man who shot his family at the Thanksgiving table.  Noting says UPC Thanksgiving like quadruple homicide with a side of Cannibalism Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Can you believe UPC is now 5 years old??!! How time flies... This STALKERS ONLY show is a thank you to our beloved Patrons. Come hang out with us as we discuss current events and play games

Joe and Love are raising their baby in a plastic, suburban life. So normal, they even have a couple’s therapist. But Joe can't help but reach back to his former life.  Let's get into the psychology of stalking and murderous mayhem! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Did you listen to "The House on Fox Hallow Farm"? A story about Herb Baumesiter, the sexual strangulation-style lust murderer. This 2018 UPC classic is an elaboration on the psychology of the different kinds of lust murder, including some infamous examples, and themes I've seen in my own forensic work. Support the Show! —patreon.com/upcpodcast

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane explores how therapy has changed during the 20th Century, particularly in regard to behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and 3rd wave therapies. He also reviews the beginnings and current state of each modality, as well as the integration of these theories and what that looks like today.  To catch the rest of this episode, head to patreon.com/upcpodcast.  Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Today, we are reacting to random stories found on the internet.... Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this week's episode, Professor Michael Drane, Tech Expert Ryan Lee, and Medical Researcher Dr. Pat Owen discuss the story of a woman who may have been stalked by her Uber driver, the case of a man who had Deja Vu after being yelled at during a car accident, and a woman who's customer turned stalker broke into her car and waited for her after work. Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane reviews how therapy has changed in the 20th century, particularly around Freud and his contribution to the field, as well as Adler's contribution to our understanding of developmental psychology, and even defense mechanisms.   This episode is reserved for our stalkers of the show, so to catch the rest of this episode, go to Patreon.com/upcpodcast.  Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane reviews how therapy has changed in the 20th century, particularly around Freud and his contribution to the field, as well as Adler's contribution to our understanding of developmental psychology, and even defense mechanisms.   This episode is reserved for our stalkers of the show, so to catch the rest of this episode, go to Patreon.com/upcpodcast.   Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                        ...

In this week's episode, professor Michael Drane meets with Geoffrey Wallis, author of 'A Voice From the Inside: Notes on Religious Trauma in a Captive Organization. Geoffrey, who uses a pseudonym to protect his identity, shares his experience of leaving the Jehovah's Witness church, and the psychological and emotional trauma that ensued once he began to seriously question his beliefs. Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

The UPC team is bringing you some shady psychological stories we found on Reddit, and we’re gonna give you our psychological and technological impressions. Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this week’s episode, professor Michael Drane completes Part 3 of his series on ‘7 Reasons for Cannibals.’ He reviews the previous ingredients before diving into identity confusion, inferiority, and psychosis. This episode is reserved exclusively for our Stalkers of the podcast, so if you would like to catch the full episode, go to: patreon.com/upcpodcast Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this week’s episode, Professor Michael Drane provides an in-depth analysis of the motives for cannibals—part 2. We review 2 additional motives for cannibalism: Psychopathic Narcissism and Power & Thrill. Listen in as he dives into the minds of Luka Magnotta from the Netflix Documentary ‘Don’t F**k with Cats' and Dorangel Vargas (aka the Hannibal Lector of the Andes). ollow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

Many believed that Nathan had killed his parents as part of a satanic ritual, and had fallen into the dark world of Satanic Practice. But Nathan and his lawyers plead insanity, insinuating that Nathan was not in his right mind when he killed his parents and had not meant to kill them. Nathan claimed the murders were not premeditated. Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

In this week's episode, the UPC Dream Team is bringing you back in time. Listen in as Professor Michael Drane, Pat Owen, Ryan Lee, and Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss mental health care standards, stereotypes, and practices in the 1800s, the emergence of interventions we see and use today, outlandish diagnoses, and more! Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast 

We all know what cannibalism is, but do we know WHY it exists? What drives a person to eat another person? The answers might surprise you. This episode is the first of a series where Prof. Michael Drane explores the many reasons why cannibals exist. Stay tuned for part 2! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show. Episode Archive--> upcpodcast.com Follow us at @upcpodcast on all platforms Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast