The Psychotic Break

Oct 15 2024 110 ep. 33 mins 2

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Journey with two graduates who are taking on the world of Psychology. Hosted by Kimi and Madey, The Psychotic Break is a personal psychology podcast that encourages conversations about personality, intelligence, mental health, social interaction, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram: @thepsychoticbreak.pod

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ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

Oct 15 2024 14 mins

Hello Breakers!Welcome back to The Psychotic Break. In this episode, Madey and Kimi explore Adverse Childhood Experiences. Tune in to learn how significant life events can impact physical health.If you would like to take the ACE test, here is one provided by NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

Multiculturalism in Psychology

Sep 17 2024 16 mins

Tune in to this week's episode of The Psychotic Break, as Madey and Kimi discuss tripartite theory and how acknowledging multiculturalism in our society plays a large part in therapy.

Eating Disorders

Sep 03 2024 19 mins

Welcome to The Psychotic Break!In this week's episode, Madey and Kimi discuss the main types of eating disorders. Tune in to learn more.If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, resources can be found at: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/

Inside Out 2: Emotions Reviewed

Aug 06 2024 25 mins

This week on The Psychotic Break, Madey and Kimi have a nostalgic return to emotions. Listen in as they go through the old characters/emotions from "Inside Out" and go in-depth to new one's, like Anxiety and Embarrassment, in "Inside Out 2."

Psychotropic Meds

Jul 12 2024 26 mins

Hello! Welcome back to The Psychotic Break. In this week's episode, Madey and Kimi tackle the topic of psychotropic medication. Tune in to learn how medication works in the brain and other things to consider about taking medication.

The Four Horsemen (Communication Styles that End Relationships)

May 31 2024 19 mins

Welcome back to The Psychotic Break!This week Kimi and Madey tackle The 4 Horsemen of Relationships. Developed by John and Julie Gottman, The 4 Horsemen are 4 types of communication that predict relationship failure. Stay tuned to learn more and hear about Madey and Kimi's personal examples!

Love Bombing

May 10 2024 19 mins

This week on The Psychotic Break, Madey and Kimi tackle a recent dating phenomenon known as, love bombing. While the actions seen in love bombing have existed, the term itself has risen with social media in the last 5 years. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more and begin to consider your own relationships.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Apr 26 2024 17 mins

This week on The Psychotic Break as Madey and Kimi explain what ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Focusing on the present-moment and our commitment to our values, ACT is used to tackle mental health with themes of CBT and DBT. Tune in to this week's episode to find out more!

Cute Aggression

Apr 12 2024 17 mins

Have you or a loved one ever squeezed a cat too hard or bitten your romantic partner in the name of cuteness? You may be suffering from cute aggression.Stay tuned to learn about this dimorphic phenomenon and save future cats and partners from further harm.

Routes in Psychology

Mar 22 2024 15 mins

Welcome back to The Psychotic Break reboot edition. Madey and Kimi are back with shorter episodes and a quick breakdown of the difference between a Bachelor of the Arts versus Sciences. In this episode, they'll explain the different options for higher education and common job routes taken post undergraduate education.Stay tuned to newest episodes and more to come!