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Welcome to The Mind Mate Podcast, your compass for navigating life’s biggest questions. Hosted by Tom, a counsellor, psychotherapist, and writer, this podcast dives deep into the heart of existentialism, philosophy, and mental health. Join us as we explore how meaning is shaped across different cultures and belief systems—from East to West, religious to secular. We bridge the worlds of psychological science, art, and therapy, blending philosophical insights with practical tools for living a ...
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Dr Kirk Honda provides a lecture and critique about the concept of trauma dumping. (Intro) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeat…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Rebecca Bloom about a listener who had sex with her therapist. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psychology…
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Dr Kirk Honda reacts to Adolescence (Netflix 2025). This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 The beginning of Adolescence & the assessment 38:38 Toxic masculinity as the solution 1:02:12 Is the depiction of the clinical psychologist accurate? 1:32:22 Summarizing…
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Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 What does the end of a good therapeutic relationship look like? 04:44 Does there have to be conflict for progress in therapy? 15:22 Do I have to meet an ex-client to receive their fee…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about narrative therapy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinse…
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Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca review ethical cases. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Intro 01:37 Can clients be friends with their therapists? 18:06 My therapist is pseudo-family 38:50 Having an affair with my ex-therapist 1:06:47 Lady Gaga & self-car…
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[Rerun] Can psychedelics be used to help people? What’s the science? Expert and researcher, Elizabeth Nielson, explains the science and how we know what we know. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2…
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Dr Kirk and Humberto talk about movies. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 On Cinema at the Cinema journey 06:59 Oscar results & reactions 33:47 Why did Joker: Folie à Deux get bad reviews? 39:49 How do the Alien movies rank? 58:29 Crumb Become a member: h…
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Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron/member emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinseattl…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto talk about Jean Piaget and his research on child development. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psycholog…
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Dr Kirk and Bob discuss a Reddit thread regarding the unpopular opinions of therapists. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 "I hate DBT" 05:22 "CEUs are a scam" 20:52 "Only serious rest cures burnout" 33:56 "Not every kid needs a 'fix'" 1:01:33 Bob's bathro…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Bob Goettle about a counselor who got sued successfully. (Intro) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Psycholo…
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Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron/member emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Humberto's thoughts on Emilia Perez 03:54 Deep dive relevancy 09:25 Can I be friends with different beliefs? 23:43 Dating and approaching with empathy 30:44 How has our so…
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, to explore the intricate relationship between grief, the brain, and the body. Drawing from her decades of research, Mary-Frances shares insights on how our bodies physically experience grief, why loss reshapes our inner world, and how cultural an…
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Dr Kirk Honda interviews Adam Nimoy about his new book about growing up with a distant, alcoholic father: Leonard Nimoy. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Introducing Adam Nimoy & "The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father"16:07 Taking inventory & choosi…
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[Rerun] Dr Kirk Honda presents a case of malpractice. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyinse…
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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 How important are goodbyes? 12:35 ACOA & butler syndrome fallibility 29:34 How do you know if a family is ready for couples therapy? Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/…
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[Rerun] Dr Kirk Honda talks about the famous Stanford prison experiment of 1971. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email:…
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Dr Kirk Honda talks with Frances Schopick, JD, MSW about his license complaint and other legal matters. Disclaimers: This information in this presentation is for educational and informational purposes only. This presentation does not form an attorney/client relationship, or provide, constitute, or substitute for legal or clinical advice, advocacy, …
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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Can therapists tell their clients they love them? 21:36 Why isn't my therapist challenging me in therapy? 28:49 Treating narcissistic clients 45:31 What is transference in th…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk discusses past and present theory regarding grief and loss. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: htt…
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Dr Kirk and Collin Miller review movies from 2024. 00:00 Calling in with Collin Miller 00:35 Second place films 24:11 Most controversial rankings 59:14 Movies at the bottom of the list 1:21:44 5 stars 1:27:11 6 stars 1:28:50 AI in films 1:42:21 7 stars 1:51:57 8 stars 2:04:24 Dr. Kirk's Number 1 2:07:25 Collin's Top 15 2:21:44 Collin's Number 1 2:2…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk discusses past and present theory regarding grief and loss. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: htt…
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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Eagles Super Bowl win 02:35 Can clients question their therapist? 33:08 Dr. Kirk's pet peeve of discernment counseling 40:02 Is eye contact in therapy important? 43:44 Am I a…
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Dr Kirk and Humberto respond to patrons and member emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Kink pressure 19:40 What songs accurately depict love? 34:58 Alignment chart and shopping carts 45:10 "Pedo" guy 47:5 Expressing shame in Spanish Become a member:…
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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks about how to counsel men. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Email: https://www.psychologyins…
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