Exploring the origins and applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including its evolution into a comprehensive therapy approach. The podcast discusses the format and components of DBT, the challenges of managing therapy groups under insurance constraints, and the importance of therapeutic relationships in DBT programs.

Exploring the differences between Patreon and YouTube memberships, balancing revenue streams, prioritizing content based on paying customers' interests, challenges with Patreon video support, and the content creator's journey from therapist to content creator with gratitude towards their audience.

Topics include transference love in therapy, childhood adversity and personality disorders, attachment styles in relationships, coping with triggering content, reflections on a disappointing movie sequel, exploring directing choices in TV shows, and self-care reminders.

Dr. Kirk discusses Fiona's interview as the 'real Martha' from Baby Reindeer. Topics include ethical implications of revealing identities, portrayal of behaviors in Netflix shows, blurred lines between reality and perception, legal ramifications of deceit, narcissistic defense mechanisms, and creation of deceptive narratives.

Bob questions therapy in this episode. The podcast includes discussions on emails, patronage, glucose monitoring, and casino games. Listeners are encouraged to become patrons for a more personal touch.

Topics discussed include feeling dread when the phone rings, dreams about therapists, moving forward in relationships with parents, therapist dictating treatment length, therapist retirement, and rational suicide ethics.

Humberto, an expert in using personality tests for hiring employees, discusses the validity and challenges of personality tests in work settings. They explore the importance of case studies in hiring, contract work evaluation, integrity testing, and measuring skills and traits in hiring processes. The conversation also touches on rethinking IQ test-like hiring approaches, challenges and ethics of personality testing, and analyzing the relevance of different tests in hiring processes.

Dr. Kirk Honda, a psychologist, discusses narcissistic personality traits, intergenerational transmission, self-esteem, and emotional neglect. The podcast explores family dynamics, understanding behaviors, and the importance of compassion in therapy outcomes.

The podcast discusses the Natalia Grace documentary, highlighting abuse dynamics, neglect, and legal complexities. It explores lying in relationships, medication decisions, and the importance of empathy. The narrative delves into parental narcissism, deceit, and ethical dilemmas, unraveling the disturbing truth behind Natalia's care.

Dr. Kirk Honda reacts to the Natalia Grace documentary, exploring the complexities of divorce feuds and questioning truth in relationships. The podcast delves into ethical dilemmas in documentary filmmaking, emotional expressions in interviews, and the impacts of trauma disclosure. It also covers disturbing patterns of behavior, manipulative dynamics in abusive relationships, emotional expressions post-legal outcomes, and the lasting impact of emotional abuse on a child. The episode unravels the mystery of Natalia Grace's adoption story, touches on adoption motivations, and explores complex family dynamics and emotional struggles in neglected children.