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Ep 62: Histrionic Personality | Our Psychodynamic Deep Dive
🎬In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the complex psychological and societal factors contributing to histrionic personality disorder, focusing on gender dynamics, childhood development, and cultural influences. We specifically explore the histrionic’s fear of overstimulation internally; how they seek out professions that have a stage; and how they view the self and their own gender as defective. We look at their defense mechanisms in depth, including: repression, conversion, sexualization, acting out, regression, and dissociation. We end the episode by positing the new wave of gender and sexual fluidity and non-conformity may be a new expression of the histrionic character.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Histrionic Personality Disorder - A Psychodynamic Perspective
Histrionic personality disorder is much deeper than the DSM captures. Join me as I explore dynamics such as childhood, penis envy, gender, power, and defense mechanisms in this unfairly stigmatized personality.
Doc Fish
Ep 57: OCPD: Secrets Inside the Psyche
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the inner conflict in those with OCPD: to comply or to defy. We look at defense mechanisms and early attachment (and even potty training!) that drives their fixated behavior.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder - Outside the DSM
Once again, the DSM doesn’t look deep inside the person in describing Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Join me as I take a look at what other theorists have to say about the internal workings of those with Obsessive-Compulsive Personalities.
Doc Fish
Ep 51: A New Psychoanalysis of Antisocial Personality Disorder
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) dive deep into the complex inner world of antisocial personality disorder, challenging the traditional DSM view and exploring psychoanalytic theory to uncover the internal processes behind antisocial behaviors.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Antisocial Personality - Outside the DSM
The DSM only covers a small portion of what antisocial personalities are composed of, ignoring the inner workings and focusing on exterior behaviors. Join me, as I take a peek inside the antisocial personality, pulling from psychoanalytic theories.
Doc Fish
Ep 46: Did the DSM Get it Wrong? | A New Perspective on Avoidant Personality
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, licensed clinical psychologist Doc Bok unpacks the historical context of Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD), exploring the ongoing debate about its classification in the DSM. This episode discusses the contributions of Theodore Millon, the controversies that arose during the introduction of APD, and the implications of trauma and sociopolitical culture on personality development. The episode concludes with proposing alternative classification systems, including the Enneagram, the psychodynamic phobic character, and avoidant personality as a problematic trait versus a disorder.
Doc Bok
Did the DSM Get it Wrong?
Avoidant Personality Disorder is a pretty new personality disorder, being coined in the 1960s. There’s still controversy surrounding its existence in the DSM…so let’s look at the research and explore whether or not the DSM got it wrong!
Doc Fish
Ep 35: A Deeper Look at Schizoid Personality | Psychodynamic Perspective
In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) use a fresh psychodynamic perspective to look at the misunderstood, quiet, awkward, and socially backwards schizoid. We explore the misunderstandings and stigmas surrounding schizoids, their emotional depth, and the historical perspectives that have shaped our understanding of this personality type. Our conversation highlights the internal struggles of schizoids, their coping mechanisms, and the rich inner lives they lead, often hidden from the outside world. We also take a look at the superpower of the schizoid and how they spot others’ disingenuousness. We emphasize the unique internal experiences of schizoids and the need for a compassionate approach in relationships and in clinical practice.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Schizoid Personality - A Deeper Look
Schizoid personality disorder in the DSM is described by what it is lacking, not what it actually is…so what IS it? Psychoanalytic theorists have helped us understand much more about schizoid personalities. So, let’s take a peek inside the schizoid!
Doc Fish