Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Dr. Kirk Honda has been running Psychology In Seattle since 2013, and in that time he has built one of the most prolific psychology shows out there -- over a thousand episodes and counting. Honda is a therapist and university professor who brings a genuinely warm, empathetic presence to every conversation. He rotates between co-hosts Bob, Humberto, and Rebecca, and each pairing gives episodes a slightly different energy, which keeps things fresh even for long-time listeners. The format covers a lot of ground. Some episodes are classic Q&A where listeners write in with real problems. Others are deep analytical breakdowns of psychological concepts, and then there are the pop-culture episodes where Honda applies clinical frameworks to reality TV personalities and public figures. That last category is honestly what hooked a lot of his audience -- hearing a licensed therapist talk through what might actually be going on with someone you just watched on screen is oddly satisfying. Honda is careful about sourcing. He regularly flags when he is speculating versus citing research, which is refreshing in a space where too many hosts present opinions as fact. His speaking style is relaxed and sometimes meandering, but that is part of the appeal -- it feels like sitting in on a real conversation rather than listening to a scripted lecture. With a 4.5-star rating from over 1,100 reviews on Apple Podcasts, this show has earned a devoted following among people who want psychology content that respects both the science and the messiness of being human.