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Hosted by Yalda Safai MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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Freud and Felons is not another true crime podcast - it's a journey into the psychology of devious human behavior. I'm Yalda Safai, a psychiatrist who works with inmates, sits through courtrooms, and, just like you, am fascinated by a good true crime story. Instead of "How", let's dive into the "Why" behind the crimes.Why do upstanding citizens just snap one day and murder their spouses?Why did Ted Bundy have so many fans? What does the word psychopath truly mean?Most importantly, why are YOU so obsessed with a good crime story? Welcome to Freud and Felons.
Yalda Safai MD hosts Freud & Felons, a true crime show with 17 episodes published.
In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai examines the story of Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose and unpacks how ketamine evolved from a wartime anesthetic to an unregulated, billion-dollar telehealth commodity.
Ever wondered how cults are formed, or why conspiracy theories and misinformation can spread so powerfully, even among smart, logical people? In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai dives deep into the conce
Join Dr. Yalda Safai in this episode of Freud and Felons as she speaks with Sarah, who opens up about her difficult journey through addiction, untreated mental health issues, and repeated interactions with the criminal j
Explore the unsettling reality of high-potency cannabis and its link to psychosis, violent crime, and legal controversy. In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai dives deep into cases where marijuana use led
Explore the hidden risks of turning to AI chatbots for therapy in this revealing episode of Freud and Felons. Dr. Yalda Safai dives into real-life cases where individuals became dangerously attached to AI, leading to del
In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr.Yalda Safai takes an unflinching look at the tragic cases of mothers who killed their children while suffering from postpartum psychosis and were found not guilty by reason of insa
Can traumatic brain injury and alcohol abuse lead to destructive behaviors? Traumatic brain injury and alcohol abuse collide in this episode of Freud and Felons, as Dr. Yalda Safai interviews fellow psychiatrist Dr. Hisb
Are kids really becoming more violent, or are we just hearing about it more? In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai dives into the rise in youth violence, the roles of entitlement, low frustration tolerance
What makes a dictator, and how do they manage to maintain such absolute control over a nation? In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai exposes the psychology behind dictatorships. From key personality traits
In this episode of Freud & Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai breaks down the psychological forces driving powerful people to look the other way or even participate in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Find out how belonging, group dynamic
What draws women to some of the world’s most notorious killers? In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai explores the unsettling psychology behind why convicted murderers like Wade Wilson, Ted Bundy, and Rich
What caused some NFL players to become violent? The relationship between brain injuries and violent behavior is likely more significant than many realize. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) can happen over time with
Wondering how a tragedy like the recent Macy’s stabbing in New York City could happen—and what it reveals about our mental health system? In this episode of Freud and Felons, I explore the history behind America’s psychi
Will you do something unethical if you were ordered to do so? Most people say NO but research tells another story. In this episode, we explore the Milgram experiment, a pivotal study on obedience to authority conducted b
A mother kills her children. A man shoots the President to impress a movie star. Another turns human skin into furniture. They all share one shocking verdict: Not guilty by reason of insanity. In this episode, we expose
Ted Bundy is infamous not just brute force, but for using charm, fake injuries, and simple requests for help to lure victims. In this episode, we examine how serial predators turned politeness into a weapon. Why these ta
Ever wonder why true crime is so popular? Why we seem to be obsessed with a good true crime story? Listen to my theories on why humans are so attracted to the dark and twisty.
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