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Parasocial Relationships, Weaponized Incompetence, and Self-Diagnosis
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- Jul 1, 2026
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A listener explains why she sometimes wishes Dr. Honda were her father. Another listener wonders if they're sabotaging therapy by pretending not to know things they actually know. Plus, Dr. Honda discusses the growing trend of internet self-diagnosis and common misconceptions about personality disorders. July 1, 2026 This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Contact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact About Dr. Kirk: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/about-dr-kirk-honda Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Get stuff... Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ KIRKgram (like Cameo): https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/kirkgram The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ® Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being. Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything…