Psychology In Seattle Podcast Pedophilia OCD, Erotic Countertransference, and Movie Reviews
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Aug 8, 2025 Delve into the complexities of OCD, distinguishing between its various forms and the critical difference between pedophilia-themed OCD and actual pedophilia. Explore the emotional intricacies of therapeutic boundaries and the implications of erotic countertransference. The discussion also highlights the nuances of the insanity defense in the legal system, alongside entertaining movie reviews that reflect on classic and contemporary films, shedding light on storytelling and memorable performances.
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Malingering Makes Insanity Assessments Imperfect
- People can fake psychosis and forensic tools help but are not infallible.
- Kirk Honda notes skilled liars sometimes circumvent assessments despite standard tests.
Codependency Is Not Automatic After Addiction
- Growing up with a parent who used substances does not automatically produce codependency or enmeshment.
- Kirk Honda emphasizes protective factors and context determine whether those patterns develop.
Rewatches Often Change Movie Ratings
- Rewatching films can reveal flaws and reduce earlier enthusiasm.
- Kirk Honda demoted Black Panther from an eight to a seven after rewatching it.