Stockholm Syndrome: The Disorder That Doesn't Exist
Stockholm syndrome is one of the most famous concepts in psychology, but there's a problem: it isn't an established psychiatric disorder, and the science behind it is surprisingly weak. In this episode, we trace the bizarre origins of Stockholm syndrome to a 1973 Swedish bank robbery, explore how Patty Hearst brought the idea into the American spotlight, and examine why victims of abuse, coercion, and captivity sometimes appear to bond with the people harming them. Is this really a psychological syndrome, or have we spent fifty years putting a questionable label on human survival?
22 Oct 2026
AI Companions: Can You Really Love a Chatbot?
People are making friends with AI, falling in love with it, and sometimes grieving when their chatbot suddenly changes or disappears. In this episode, we explore the rapidly growing world of AI companionship, why our brains can form surprisingly real attachments to something we know isn't human, and what happens when a chatbot becomes a friend, therapist, romantic partner, or the person you talk to more than anyone else.
15 Oct 2026
Hoarding Disorder: When You Can’t Let Go
When does saving things cross the line into hoarding disorder? In this episode, we get inside the psychology and neuroscience of hoarding, why people can become intensely attached to possessions, and how hoarding differs from OCD. From homes buried in literal tons of clutter to too many animals living under one roof, we explore why letting go can feel almost impossible, even when the consequences become dangerous.
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