Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall is a podcast where we explore the connections between psychology and everyday life. With over 30 years of experience in counseling and psychology, we aim to present complex topics in an accessible and relatable way. Our primary goal is to provide insights that help you better understand yourself and the world around you.
Episodes
81 episodes
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall The last show and what is coming for season 3
In this season finale of Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall, we take a moment to look back at the conversations, laughs, and unexpected insights we’ve shared this season—and tease what’s coming next. From digging into relationships...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Psychology of jealousy
In this episode of Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall, the hosts explore the psychology of jealousy from multiple perspectives, starting with evolutionary theories from David Buss and moving into attachment styles, cognitive patter...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall How confirmation bias and identity protection.
n this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore how confirmation bias and identity protection shape the way we think, especially in today’s world of social media and instant opinions. They discuss how our brains nat...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Psychology of Attraction
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore the fascinating psychology of attraction and why we are drawn to certain people. They discuss how factors like physical appearance, similarity, proximity, and emotional conn...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall I saw the whole thing.
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore the powerful phrase, “I witnessed the whole thing,” and unpack what psychology really says about perception and memory. While we often trust what we see as objective truth, ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall; Critical thinking skills
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore why critical thinking is more important than ever in a world driven by social media, instant opinions, AI content, and viral misinformation. With algorithms feeding us what ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall; Male and Female Anatomy and the Myth of What is normal part 2 Female
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall examine how social media, pornography, advertising, and limited sex education have created unrealistic expectations about female anatomy. Many women internalize narrow ideas about w...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Male and Female Anatomy and the Myth of What is normal oart 1 Male
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore how cultural messages have shaped unrealistic expectations about male anatomy and appearance. From pornography and social media to locker-room myths and performance pressure...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall One more Day
In this episode of Naked Psychology with Doug & Kendall, the hosts celebrate the idea that we really do get one more day this year because of Leap Year. Doug shares the fascinating history of how ancient calendars drifted and how J...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Psychology of Bad Weather
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore how weather—terrible weather—can quietly influence our mood, stress levels, and mental health. From gray winter days that contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall; The Psychology of Stupid
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall start with a simple question: What is intelligence, really? Moving beyond IQ scores, they explore how true intelligence includes critical thinking, emotional awareness, and the humi...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Myths about Sex
In this episode, Doug and Kendall turn their attention to sex myths that quietly shape expectations and undermine intimacy. From the belief that desire should always be spontaneous to the idea that sexual problems mean a relationship is failing...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Myths about relationships we believe to be true
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall unpack some of the most common myths we hold about relationships—ideas like love should be effortless, the right partner should just “know” what we need, and conflict means somethin...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall. Myths about men and women we believe to be true.
1In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall take a thoughtful—and sometimes humorous—look at the stereotypes we hold about men and women. Are men really less emotional? Do women actually overthink everything? Drawing on psyc...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Pop Psychology is therapy
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall take a closer look at pop psychology and why it often gets mistaken for real therapy. From viral mental-health tips and TikTok “diagnoses” to relatable memes and buzzwords, they exp...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall; Are Meme good or bad for us
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall dive into the wild world of memes and explore why these tiny bits of humor have such a big impact on our minds. Memes make us laugh, help us cope, and remind us that we’re not alone...
Naked Psychology with Doug and KendallNew Year, Same You: Learning to Love Who You Already Are
In this empowering New Year episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall flip the usual “New Year, New Me” mindset on its head. Instead of resolutions that demand change, they explore the psychology of self-acceptance and what ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Loneliness:
In this powerful episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall look at loneliness. Loneliness isn’t just being alone — it’s the feeling of being unseen or disconnected, even in a crowded room. In this thoughtful episode, Doug and...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Christmas message
In this Christmas episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall slow things down to talk about gifts—not the ones wrapped under the tree, but the ones that truly matter. We share the moments, people, and memories that have shaped our l...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Explore Narcissism
In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern psychology — narcissism. From selfies and social media to the deeper clinical reality of narcissistic personality disorder, the...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Mr. TTU and Kindness
In this special episode of Naked Psychology, Doug shares a personal story from Tennessee Tech’s Homecoming — how being crowned Mr. TTU became more than a title; it was living proof that kindness, empathy, and helping others trul...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s turkey time — and the psychology of Thanksgiving runs deeper than mashed potatoes and pie. In this special holiday episode, Doug and Kendall explore why gratitude feels so good (and sometimes so forced), how family traditions shape our emo...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall:Therapy Speak: The Good, The Bad, and The Buzzwords
From “gaslighting” to “boundaries” to “toxic,” therapy language has officially gone viral. In this episode, Doug and Kendall unpack how psychology has become part of everyday speech — and why that’s both empowering and misleading. In t...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall: Diagnosing from the couch (or the comments Section)
Is TikTok the new therapist’s office — or a mental health minefield? In this episode, Doug and Kendall delve into the rise of “diagnosis influencers” and the complex world of self-diagnosis culture on social media. We talk about t...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall: Staying vs. Leaving – Why we can’t let go of toxic relationships
Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving.We break down the science behind why our brains ...