About Why Did They Do That? with Dr. Martha Durham
A podcast hosted by psychologist, Dr. Martha Durham, examines why people do the things they do from a psychological perspective. Dr. Durham approaches topics with humor, empathy and psychological expertise that draws listeners into the complexities of human behavior and relationships.
Why Did They Do That? Mental Health Matters: How Do We Diagnose and What do Those Labels Mean?
Dr. Mary Ladd, Greenville Psychiatrist, is back to discuss how we approach diagnoses. We discuss what diagnostic labels mean and how clients interpret them.
11 Aug 2026
How Are Psychologists and Psychiatrists Different? Mental Health Matters with Dr. Martha and Dr. Mary
Dr. Mary Ladd, a Greenville, SC psychiatrist, and our first guest on the podcast, is back for a 4-part series, “Mental Health Matters.” We answer the question, “How are psychiatrists and psychologists different?” We also meander into the emerging micro dosing area of mental health, which is fascinating! Dr. Ladd is a warm, smart, funny, professional. Added bonus we discuss micro dosing psychedelics and more in trauma treatment. It's fascinating!
23 Jun 2026
Why Do Women Emotionally Cut Their Bangs?
Carole Anne Stephenson is a Greenville Hair Stylist with 22 years experience. She is witty and wise and she often provides emotional support like a therapist! She helps us understand why people cut their hair emotionally and regret it. She has great insight into human nature!
12 May 2026
Why Do People Love Reality TV
Diane Jeter is a Greenville local, entrepreneur, who helps run Carolina Vieira of Greenville, a womans' clothing boutique (formerly Faux Beaty). She and both of her daughters operate the business together. Diane is foremost a mother, new grandmother, wife, daughter and friend!
30 Mar 2026
How Does Transferring High Schools Impact Recruiting for Football Players
Toby Cates is a former standout wide receiver at the U of SC. He signed with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and played for the Canadian Football League’s Baltimore Stallions. He is most importantly a dad to two athletes and one is a current college football player. He has a long, successful history of coaching athletes and teams.
10 Mar 2026
Why Do People Commit Financial Crimes (and think they can get away with it)?
Mark Knauber is a CPA consultant from Greenville, SC. He has worked for several multinational companies, holding most accounting jobs including, Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Auditor throughout his career.
3 Feb 2026
ADHD Family Life: How One Mom Doesn't Lose Her Mind (She's Got All The Skills)
Melanie Juraschek is a successful, organized business woman, wife, mom and friend who manages a household full of ADHD loved ones. She joins us to talk about how she manages the chaos without losing her mind! She truly has all the skills and is sharing them with us!
13 Jan 2026
Why Do Some Guys Leave DIY Projects Undone and Resist Hiring Another Guy to Finish the Job?
Mike Barber is the Upstate Handyman. He is a seasoned renovation professional who runs a successful remodeling business. He recently expanded his business to help homeowners make smarter DIY decisions through education, planning, and real-world experience.
Mike is organized and meticulous, but even he has unfinished projects at home. He joined us to discuss those pesky unfinished projects that cause angst in homes across the upstate and beyond. #psychology #drmarthadurham #theupstatehandyman #humannature #unfinishedprojects #handyman #diy #weekendwarriors
30 Dec 2025
Why Do Some People Sexualize Massage
Natasha Compton is a licensed massage therapist who utilizes her training in medical massage to help clients manage chronic pain and enhance their quality of life. She joined me to discuss how some people mistakenly sexualize massage. Natasha is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has had a successful private practice for 14 years. Her business, Back in Balance of Greenville is located in downtown Greenville.
#psychology #humanbehavior #drmarthadurham #mentalhealth #Massagetherapy #LMT #therapeuticmassage, #holisticwellness #bodywork #deeptissuemassage #painrelief #painmanagement, #medicalmassage #myofascialrelease #triggerpointtherapy #musclerecovery,
15 Dec 2025
Why Has High School Football Changed Significantly in the Past Decade?
Join us as veteran high school football coach, Greg Porter discusses how and why high school football has changed significantly in the past decade. Coach Porter led multiple South Carolina high schools to state, upper state, and region championships during a career that has spanned more than 25 years. Coach Porter is in his second year as the head coach at Laurens High School (LHS). Prior to LHS He was the head coach at Greenville High School (GHS) where he took the Red Raiders to 3 consecutive 4A Upper State Football Games over 5 years. Porter also coached the Hillcrest Rams for 9 years and won the Big 16 State Championship in 2014.
2 Dec 2025
Why Are Some Women Afraid to Use HRT?
Join us as Dr. Stephanie Berlet-Dach discusses the recent removal of the black box warning on hormones for women. She explains the history of the warning and how it kept many women from benefiting from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Dr. Stephanie Berlet-Dach is a Board Certified physician and Fellow with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices with Upstate OB-GYN Group in Greenville and Clemson, South Carolina. She has been in practice for more than 20 years. Her passion for her work, her warmth and the care she takes with patients is evident in the numerous accolades she receives from patients and colleagues alike.
6 Oct 2025
Why Do People Throw Shade at Others?
Darla Moore is a funny, fabulous friend who was raised by a lovely southern woman. She is a great source for southernisms and all things polite and proper with a dash of humor thrown in.
29 Sept 2025
Why Do People Commit Arson?
Doug Bryant is a 40 year FireFighter. He started his career as an Air Force FireFighter, then moved to Pelham-Batesville Fire Department and retired as a Lieutenant. He also owns a playset construction company (Have More Fun Playsystems) that builds and installs recreation equipment for USA Play. His clients include Greenville County Schools, apartment complexes, churches, parks etc in several southeastern states.
22 Sept 2025
Death & Culture
Joe'l Maldonado, aka The Grave Woman, educates the public and professionals about cultural nuances in death, dying, bereavement and so much more!
15 Sept 2025
Road Rage!
Eric Osgood is the founder of Southern Husky Productions founded in 2019. He has many roles including director, cinematographer, and editor and much more.
8 Sept 2025
Why Isn't My Girlfriend Happy For Me?
Heather Husson is a television producer. She was a Writer at KPIX in San Francisco for 3 years, then moved to Greenville as a news producer as a News Producer at WSPA (8 years) and a General Manager. She created the show "Scene on 7" and worked for "Your Carolina" at WSPA during her 24 year tenure in television production.
1 Sept 2025
We Just Don't Care Anymore!
Dr. Cara Reeves joins me to talk about all things menopause and why women just don't care anymore! Dr. Reeves is smart, funny and genuine!
25 Aug 2025
Bullying
Bob Gamble joins us to discus bullying. He is a lifelong public servant working as a law-enforcement officer, firefighter/paramedic and most recently as a therapist. He is caring and compassionate in everything he does.
22 Aug 2025
Why Do People Ghost Others?
Dr. Mary Ladd joins us to discuss why people ghost other people. she is a child and adult psychiatrist. Her warmth and wit help her connect to all of her patients.
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